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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam has chosen Military Soviet Hymn as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bam lands in his opponent's guard.
Fedorov working for a triangle but Bam defends it easily.
Bam postures up.
Fedorov wants to stand but Bam is controlling the position.
Fedorov has his foot on Bam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bam works his way back into a safe position though.
Bam lands a couple of elbows.
Fedorov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bam is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fedorov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bam's back instead.
Fedorov gets his hands free as Bam looks to control.
Bam breaks Fedorov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bam stops Fedorov from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov tries to bum rush Bam with a series of wild strikes but Bam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedorov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fedorov's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Bam pushing down on Fedorov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fedorov has hold of Bam's hands but Bam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fedorov has hold of Bam's hands but Bam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fedorov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bam slips a nice elbow through Fedorov's hands, connecting with Fedorov's forehead.
Bam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fedorov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bam scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov is refusing to be controlled, as Bam sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fedorov wants to improve his position but Bam is controlling well.
Bam is keen to just control but Fedorov is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fedorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedorov has hold of Bam's hands but Bam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bam seems to be looking for submissions.
Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fedorov is trying to stand up here but Bam is controlling him well.
Bam passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fedorov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bam.
Bam looking to finish Fedorov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fedorov!
Fedorov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov trying to control but Bam postures up.
Bam lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam working over Fedorov with some ground and pound. Fedorov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fedorov is refusing to be controlled, as Bam sits in half guard.
Fedorov is trying to stand back up but Bam is controlling him
Bam uses his free foot to push down on Fedorov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fedorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bam on the ground.
Bam dominating with strikes here.
Bam with a couple of short strikes.
Bam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedorov is looking to escape.
Fedorov tries to hold on but Bam pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam content just to control the position here.
Fedorov is bucking up trying to escape but Bam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fedorov!
Fedorov is looking to improve his position but Bam isn't that keen on the idea.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
Bam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bam dominating with strikes here.
Bam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fedorov's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bam looking to isolate an arm here. Fedorov doesn't see it coming and as Bam extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bam Bam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Belikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indestructible. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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298 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Belikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Belikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cage slips a straight right by Belikov.
Cage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belikov has time to react.
Belikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belikov moves away.
Belikov tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Belikov slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Belikov misses with a straight right.
Belikov throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Xander Cage has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belikov misses with a double jab
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belikov takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Belikov catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Belikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belikov has a takedown stuffed.
Xander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Belikov.
Belikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Belikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Belikov looks gassed!
Cage thuds his right hand into Belikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cage throws a combination that misses
and Belikov counters by clinching up.
Cage keeps control of Belikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Belikov has him pressed against the cage.
Belikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belikov.
Belikov walks into a jab.
Belikov throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage throws a head kick but Belikov moves out of range.
Belikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Belikov.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Belikov with an uppercut!
Cage misses with a double jab.
Belikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cage scores with a one two! Belikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belikov throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage slips under a jab from Belikov.
Belikov lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
Belikov shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cage cracks Belikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Belikov.
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 Xander Cage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xander Cage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage scores with a sloppy right hand. Belikov should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belikov.
Belikov shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Belikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Cage scores with a four punch combination!
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belikov counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Belikov on that attempt.
Xander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Belikov.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Belikov's head back.
Belikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belikov misses with an uppercut.
Belikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Belikov lands a body shot.
Xander Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Belikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
A punch combination from Belikov misses.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Xander Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Belikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Belikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Cage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage tries to bum rush Belikov with a series of wild strikes but Belikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands the left hand.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Belikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage gets caught flat footed, as Belikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
Cage pushes Belikov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Belikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belikov lands a two punch combo.
Belikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Belikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xander Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cage lands with a hook. Belikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belikov swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Belikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Belikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belikov blocks a head kick by Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belikov scores with a nice head shot.
Cage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belikov clinches up against the cage.
Belikov breaks the clinch.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Cage lands a two punch combo.
Cage waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Belikov.
Belikov closes the distance and clinches.
Cage being controlled against the cage.
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belikov pulls guard successfully.
Belikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cage's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Belikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cage tries to bench press Belikov off him but Belikov keeps the position.
Belikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belikov wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Belikov drags him back down.
Belikov stands up and beckons Cage to his feet.
Belikov tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Belikov misses.
Belikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage swinging wilding here.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Belikov moves into range and clinches up with Cage.
Cage wants to break free but Belikov has control.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Belikov has double underhooks.
Belikov breaks the clinch.
Belikov throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Belikov throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage avoids the head kick by Belikov.
Xander Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Belikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belikov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Belikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colly Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Billy Idol's Rebel Yell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Colly Fairtex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colly Fairtex!
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, Shane Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a few strikes there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Fairtex throws a combination. Tanner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner checks a leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Tanner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Tanner.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Colly Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fairtex is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tanner.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex tries to bum rush Tanner with a series of wild strikes but Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Tanner ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Tanner checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex takes one to the side of the head.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanner pulls guard.
Tanner is striking off his back. Fairtex thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tanner trying to hold on to Fairtex's head to control him but Fairtex postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fairtex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Tanner blocks it.
Fairtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Tanner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Tanner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Fairtex scores with a head kick.
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!
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colly Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with an overhand left.
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanner scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Tanner postures up in Fairtex's guard and throws a big left but Fairtex blocks it.
Tanner prevents Fairtex from getting back to his feet.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairtex pushes Tanner off and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Tanner.
Fairtex scores with a head kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex throws a lazy head kick
and Tanner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fairtex's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Fairtex 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Tanner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Tanner persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Tanner with that takedown attempt.
Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Tanner.
Fairtex throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanner's calf.
Fairtex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanner stops Fairtex from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanner.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Tanner isn't so interested in that idea.
Fairtex has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tanner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Fairtex stalling.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colly Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fairtex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairtex pinned against the cage. Fairtex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Shane Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colly Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Tanner.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colly Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between G Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niinep Ninwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, G Row!
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, Niinep Ninwe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ninwe.
Ninwe tries to bum rush Row with a series of wild strikes but Row uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ninwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Row.
Row takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ninwe throws a series of punches but Row moves out of range.
Row drives through with a takedown into guard.
Row advances position into side control!
Row tries for a kimura but Ninwe is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Row wants to control but Ninwe is keeping him busy.
Ninwe tries to improve position but can't.
Row has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ninwe!
Ninwe is trying to escape the mount.
Ninwe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Row scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Row working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Row jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ninwe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Row postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ninwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Row wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Row is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ninwe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Row is breathing heavily.
Ninwe is looking for a sweep.
Ninwe gets back to half guard.
Row is looking for a kimura here.
Ninwe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Row's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Row's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninwe working for the choke.
Ninwe lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Row hold on?!
Ninwe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Row tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Row manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Row makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Row.
Ninwe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ninwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Row is retaining full guard.
Row is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninwe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Row is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Row has escaped and now he's on top!
Row works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Row frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Row wants to finish this one by submission but Ninwe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Row.
Ninwe is looking to get to half guard.
Row is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ninwe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Row is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ninwe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninwe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Row working for a guillotine from mount but Ninwe is in no mood to give up.
Ninwe is looking to get to half guard.
Row looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ninwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
G Row dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Row changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ninwe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ninwe is not content to let Row control the position.
Ninwe is looking to regain half guard here but Row keeps moving and retains side control.
Row has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Row looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ninwe regains half guard.
Row wants to pass to mount but Ninwe is defending the position.
Row is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninwe is just riding it out for now. Row eventually gives up the hold.
Ninwe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninwe throwing short punches from the bottom.
Row avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Row is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ninwe working for a triangle but Row defends it easily.
Ninwe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Row is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ninwe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Row's back instead.
Row tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Row gets full guard.
Ninwe thows a big elbow that misses.
Row has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ninwe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Row has tightened it up now! Ninwe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). G Row!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Moskoff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taylor Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sphinx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moskoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moskoff tries to bench press Sphinx off him but Sphinx keeps the position.
Sphinx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moskoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sphinx is looking to take a break and control but Moskoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moskoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sphinx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moskoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moskoff.
Sphinx drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moskoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sphinx has Moskoff in his guard.
Moskoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sphinx keeping moving, preventing Moskoff from controlling successfully.
Moskoff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sphinx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moskoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moskoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sphinx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moskoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Moskoff drops back looking for a leg! Sphinx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sphinx manages to kick Moskoff off! Moskoff jumps back into Sphinx's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sphinx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moskoff's guard.
Sphinx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moskoff dives on top into guard.
Sphinx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sphinx looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moskoff is defending well. Sphinx quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moskoff has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sphinx celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Sphinx!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen Military Soviet Hymn as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jayson Bolt!
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, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolt off to one side.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crack! Daniels connects with the perfect overhand right and Bolt falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Daniels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilir The Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilir The Finisher's chin.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilir The Finisher!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Finisher dodges the punch combination from Jones.
The fighters circling - The Finisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Finisher pinned against the cage. The Finisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Finisher as he avoids it easily.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Finisher!
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Finisher is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
The Finisher won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The Finisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The Finisher advances to half guard.
The Finisher is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Finisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Finisher seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Finisher looking to pass the guard.
The Finisher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
The Finisher working away.
Jones tries to escape but The Finisher is in control.
The Finisher tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The Finisher looks gassed!
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Finisher off and has taken his back!
Jones has the hooks in. The Finisher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
The Finisher tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Finisher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones tightening his grip on The Finisher, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by The Finisher.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Finisher escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones regains half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
The Finisher is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but The Finisher has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Finisher is working away from the top position though.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Finisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Finisher's back!
Jones is trying to stick to The Finisher's back but The Finisher is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Finisher.
The Finisher advances to half guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Finisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones kicks off The Finisher and gets to his feet.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Finisher.
It looks like Ilir The Finisher has been cut.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Jones misses.
The Finisher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Finisher's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Finisher scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilir The Finisher's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
The Finisher scores with a shot to the body.
Jones shoots in and bounces The Finisher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Finisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Finisher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Finisher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Finisher pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Finisher is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Finisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones wants to pass to mount but The Finisher is defending the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but The Finisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Finisher is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The Finisher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Finisher is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Finisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Finisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bubba Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones has his foot on The Finisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Finisher works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is controlling The Finisher's posture.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping full guard, as The Finisher tries to pass.
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.
Jones working a defensive guard but The Finisher manages to pass into side control anyway.
The Finisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilir The Finisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for The Finisher.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Finisher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Finisher.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but The Finisher ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
The Finisher scores with a shot to the body.
The Finisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The Finisher misses with the combination.
The Finisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Finisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones throws a wild body kick that The Finisher sees coming a mile off.
Jones defending well as The Finisher loads up on a big left hand.
The Finisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Finisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a hook but The Finisher blocks it.
The Finisher avoids the head kick by Jones.
The Finisher slips a jab from Jones.
The Finisher cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws the left hand but The Finisher avoids the punch easily.
The Finisher lands a body shot.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces The Finisher off the cage and back into rage.
The Finisher thows a body shot but no joy.
The Finisher throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a leg kick but The Finisher checks it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilir The Finisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
The Finisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws out a loose jab but The Finisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Jones misses.
The Finisher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Finisher slips under a jab.
The Finisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
The Finisher throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Finisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Finisher as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Finisher as he jumps to the side.
The Finisher throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. The Finisher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Ilir The Finisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Finisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
The Finisher blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a looping right.
The Finisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Finisher's guard.
The Finisher looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The Finisher has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pushes down on The Finisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
The Finisher missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilir The Finisher.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bubba Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Purjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Purjo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Purjo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Purjo drops Michaels with a big left hand and mounts him. Michaels is in big trouble!
Michaels is rocked!
It looks like Michael Michaels has been cut.
Michaels is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Purjo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Michaels drops his hands momentarily. Purjo doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Michaels staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Michaels doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jukka Purjo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baako The African (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Lowhanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Lowhanger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Baako The African's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baako The African!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deuce Lowhanger!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The African takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lowhanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lowhanger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowhanger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Lowhanger finds it's target.
Lowhanger lands a with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lowhanger!
Lowhanger throws a series of punches but The African avoids them all with ease.
Lowhanger swinging wilding here.
Lowhanger lands a right hook to the body.
Lowhanger lands a head kick. The African smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by The African or perhaps it was just good defense by Lowhanger which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowhanger lands with a shot to the body.
Lowhanger misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowhanger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lowhanger.
Lowhanger misses with a two punch combination.
Lowhanger throws the kick towards the body but The African avoids it.
Lowhanger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lowhanger stuns The African with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The African takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowhanger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The African on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lowhanger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The African has time to react.
Lowhanger digs a good hook to The African's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowhanger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The African seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lowhanger shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! The African is backing up but Lowhanger catches him with a final right hook that drops him! The African covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lowhanger Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce Lowhanger! Deuce Lowhanger retains his middleweight title!
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