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UFL 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahwal Mahtulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MC might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La Raza V.3. Ahwal Mahtulak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito MC!
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, Ahwal Mahtulak!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MC stuffs the takedown.
Mahtulak shoots in but MC avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MC fails with an attempt to clinch.
MC 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.
MC controlling from the top position.
MC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahtulak trying to strike off his back.
Mahtulak wants to sweep here but MC controlling him for the moment.
Mahtulak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahtulak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MC!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MC tries to reverse the position but Mahtulak maintains control.
Mahtulak pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MC keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MC tries to hold on but Mahtulak pushes him away.
Mahtulak wants to control the pace but MC is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mahtulak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mahtulak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mahtulak wants to take his opponent's back but MC doesn't allow it.
MC could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MC wants to control but Mahtulak is having none of it.
MC is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MC is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mahtulak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MC turns into him and now he's in Mahtulak's guard.
Mahtulak looks gassed!
Mahtulak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MC controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC lands a couple of digs.
MC slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mahtulak looking to control.
MC is stalling in the full guard.
MC stands and throws Mahtulak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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.
MC stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MC looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MC looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MC stalling.
Mahtulak is refusing to be controlled, as MC sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito MC dominated that round.
That's time! MC's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MC drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MC trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahtulak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MC is pushing down on Mahtulak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahtulak is fighting to maintain full guard but MC has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahtulak is trying to control but MC passes into side control!
Mahtulak struggling a bit here.
Mahtulak tries to control but MC manages to take his back.
MC wants to control but Mahtulak is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MC has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtulak breaks MC's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
MC looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mahtulak has picked MC up and slammed him! MC can't keep hold of the triangle and Mahtulak manages to pass to side control!
Mahtulak gets to mount! MC was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mahtulak manages to capitalize on a mistake by MC to take his back!
Mahtulak is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MC looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mahtulak scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtulak keeps control of the position easily here as MC tries to buck him off.
MC tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MC tries to reverse the position but Mahtulak maintains control.
Mahtulak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MC is now in Mahtulak's guard. A big mistake from Mahtulak there, giving up the dominant position!
Mahtulak throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahtulak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MC wants to pass the guard but Mahtulak is keeping the position.
Mahtulak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MC tries to roll over but Mahtulak keeps him under control.
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.
Mahtulak is keen to just control but MC is a slippery customer.
Mahtulak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MC trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahtulak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 Tito MC will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahtulak misses with a takedown attempt
and MC counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MC is pressing down on Mahtulak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahtulak is holding on for now.
Mahtulak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mahtulak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtulak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MC wants to hold on but Mahtulak pushes him away.
Mahtulak looking to control but MC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MC is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mahtulak wants to control the pace but MC is squirming around nicely.
Mahtulak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MC is now in Mahtulak's guard. A big mistake from Mahtulak there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahtulak wants to sweep here but MC controlling him for the moment.
MC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tito MC overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MC stays in close to Mahtulak's body and controls the position.
MC wants to control from the top but Mahtulak keeps moving.
Mahtulak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MC is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahtulak is keeping the position for now.
MC trying to control but Mahtulak is working from the bottom.
MC wants to pass the guard but Mahtulak is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MC blocks a head kick by Mahtulak.
MC has managed to clinch.
MC can't get the takedown.
MC prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
MC landing knees to the head.
MC tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahtulak smiles and moves away.
Mahtulak shoots and misses
and MC counters with a single leg into guard. Mahtulak didn't expect that.
Tito MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahwal Mahtulak.
MC postures up.
Mahtulak wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahtulak keeping full guard, as MC tries to pass.
MC wants to control from the top but Mahtulak keeps moving.
Ahwal Mahtulak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahtulak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito MC showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MC has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito MC!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago Jr counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago Jr walks into a jab.
Drago Jr throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago Jr throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drago Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao counters with a two punch combo.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago Jr wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Drago Jr tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drago Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drago Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a with a good body shot.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses
letting Drago Jr counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
Drago Jr dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago Jr.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drago Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Drago Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiao backing up. Pacquiao nods at Drago Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Pacquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Drago Jr backing up. Drago Jr nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Drago Jr on that attempt.
Pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago Jr is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiao backing up. Pacquiao nods at Drago Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Drago Jr misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Drago Jr's shoulder, as Drago Jr tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Drago Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a nice looking combination but Drago Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
enabling Drago Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Drago Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Drago Jr.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao thuds a left hand into Drago Jr's body.
Drago Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drago Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Pacquiao is trying to escape back to his feet but Drago Jr uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago Jr!
Drago Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago Jr scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago Jr.
Drago Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drago Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacquiao is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drago Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drago Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Drago Jr circles away easily
and Drago Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Pacquiao 's knee.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Drago Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Drago Jr punishes Pacquiao's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working an open guard so Drago Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drago Jr works over Pacquiao's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Drago Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao.
Drago Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Drago Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pacquiao goes for a takedown attempt but Drago Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago Jr off to one side.
Pacquiao cracks Drago Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pacquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drago Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drago Jr!
Pacquiao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drago Jr. That one must have hurt.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Drago Jr looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pacquiao swinging wilding here.
Drago Jr misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.
Drago Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pacquiao throws a combination that misses
and Drago Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Pacquiao 's knee.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacquiao won't be happy with that.
Pacquiao can't do much from the bottom here.
Drago Jr decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Drago Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Drago Jr avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Drago Jr misses.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Drago Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacquiao uses from the top position.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago Jr is working an open guard so Pacquiao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Drago Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Drago Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Drago Jr slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago Jr dodges the punch combination from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivan Drago Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Drago Jr.
Drago Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Drago Jr does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Drago Jr.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Drago Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Pacquiao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drago Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Drago Jr moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pacquiao really felt that one!
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drago Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drago Jr.
Drago Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago Jr misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combo that has Drago Jr backing up. Drago Jr nods at Pacquiao to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Drago Jr.
Drago Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Drago Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacquiao defending well as Drago Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters with a big head kick but Pacquiao shrugs it off.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago Jr counters with a leg kick.
Drago Jr throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drago Jr counter with a right hand.
Drago Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Drago Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Drago Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Drago Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago Jr scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Pacquiao misses
and Drago Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago Jr cracks a nice hook into Pacquiao's ribs.
Drago Jr throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Drago Jr lands an overhand right.
Drago Jr pushes Pacquiao away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago Jr drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Drago Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Drago Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago Jr.
Drago Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Drago Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago Jr counters with a series of strikes. Pacquiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Drago Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Drago Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drago Jr 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Kalma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes into the arena with The Beast blaring out of the sound system. Kalma has chosen The Pursuit of Viking by Amon Amarth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Berry!
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, Erik Kalma!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalma has managed to clinch.
Berry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kalma is keeping busy.
Kalma misses with an elbow strike.
Kalma breaks from the clinch.
Berry tries to bum rush Kalma with a series of wild strikes but Kalma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Berry catches Kalma right on the button with a cross.
Berry with a hook.
Kalma throws a sloppy head kick and Berry moves out of range easily.
Berry fails to land with a series of punches.
Berry misses the shot to the body.
Berry lands a really nice looking cross but Kalma seems unphased.
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!
Kalma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
Kalma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berry misses with a two punch combination.
Eric Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalma wants to clinch.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalma misses with a knee to the head.
Kalma wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalma looks gassed!
Kalma tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
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.
Kalma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalma is looking to break free of the clinch but Berry has double underhooks.
Kalma being controlled against the cage.
Kalma misses with the head strike.
Kalma wants to break free but Berry has control.
Berry breaks the clinch.
Berry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalma.
Berry scores with a three punch combo!
Berry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a nice shot that snaps Kalma's head back.
Berry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Berry scores with a four punch combination!
Berry's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Berry duly obliges.
Berry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berry takes a swing at Kalma's ribcage but misses.
Kalma tries to clinch up but Berry circles away and keeps his distance.
Berry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalma.
Eric Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berry misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Berry catches Kalma right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Berry misses
and Kalma moves into the clinch.
Kalma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berry swinging wilding here.
Kalma shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Kalma.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Berry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalma doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Berry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berry scores with the left hand. Kalma knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Berry misses the target.
Kalma wants to clinch up but Berry keeps it at a distance.
Berry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berry cracks a nice hook into Kalma's ribs.
Berry throws a series of punches but Kalma avoids them all with ease.
Kalma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Berry is winning the standup battle so far.
Berry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalma tries to clinch up.
Kalma is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalma has time to react.
Kalma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalma tries to clinch there but Berry circles away.
Kalma shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eric Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Berry misses
and Kalma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berry fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalma dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Kalma wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalma tries to clinch but Berry moves out of range.
Berry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Berry misses its intended target.
A head kick by Kalma misses
and Berry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berry misses with the combination.
Berry misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands with a cross.
Berry fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalma throws a series of punches but Berry moves out of range.
Berry throws the left hand but Kalma avoids the punch easily.
Kalma looks to clinch
and Berry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalma darts in trying to clinch
and Berry counters with a three punch combo that has Kalma backing up. Kalma nods at Berry to acknowledge the strikes.
Berry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalma tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Berry counter with a right hand.
Berry scores with a nice strike.
Kalma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berry misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Berry.
Berry misses with a combination
and Kalma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Kalma is proving a slippery customer.
Kalma throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Berry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Berry.
A head kick by Berry misses
and Kalma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berry's guard.
Kalma trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kalma wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalma preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berry throws a right and a left that Kalma avoids nicely.
Kalma misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berry lands a jab to the nose.
Kalma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berry scores with a nice right hand.
Kalma walks into a left hand.
Berry looks to land a combination but Kalma avoids it well.
Berry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Berry both land. Nice combination.
Kalma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berry counters with a straight right hand.
Berry stuns Kalma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Berry.
Kalma throws a combination that misses
and Berry counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Kalma misses
and Berry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalma wants to clinch but Berry slips to the side
and Berry counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kalma misses
and Berry counters with a head kick.
Kalma fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalma walks into a straight right hand from Berry.
Berry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalma darts in and clinches Berry up against the cage.
Kalma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berry up against the cage.
Berry prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Kalma.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Erik Kalma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalma tries to land knees in the clinch but Berry avoids the damage to the body.
Eric Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalma trying to stall but Berry improves his position.
Berry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Eric Berry.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Berry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Laush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Laush is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Alex Laush!
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, Giorgios Finlitis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laush is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Finlitis reverses the position - he's now on top in Laush's guard.
Finlitis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laush has control of Finlitis's left arm, preventing Finlitis from doing any damage.
Laush throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Finlitis trying to move into half guard but instead Laush has managed to sweep!
Laush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finlitis is keeping the position for now.
Laush wants to control from the top but Finlitis keeps moving.
Laush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laush gets to his feet. Finlitis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finlitis will feel that in the morning.
Finlitis looks gassed!
No luck for Laush with that takedown attempt.
Laush works Finlitis's body with a nice hook.
Finlitis takes one on the button.
It looks like Giorgios Finlitis has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laush lands a brutal head kick. Finlitis looks out on his feet and Laush throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alex Laush!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerio Guerreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerreiro has chosen target=blank>Merauder - Master killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
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, Valerio Guerreiro!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but Guerreiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Guerreiro landing knees to the body.
Guerreiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arlovski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guerreiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guerreiro breaks from the clinch.
Guerreiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerreiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerreiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerreiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerreiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerreiro has closed the distance and engaged Arlovski in a clinch.
Guerreiro breaks the clinch.
Andrei Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerreiro rushes Arlovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerreiro has Arlovski pressed against the cage.
Guerreiro has Arlovski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guerreiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arlovski tumbling to the mat - Guerreiro dives into Arlovski's guard.
Guerreiro lands a couple of digs.
Guerreiro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerreiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerreiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guerreiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arlovski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guerreiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerreiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Guerreiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arlovski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerreiro breaks from the clinch.
Guerreiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerreiro closes the distance and clinches.
Guerreiro goes for a takedown attempt but Arlovski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrei Arlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valerio Guerreiro.
Guerreiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guerreiro lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski has his foot on Guerreiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerreiro works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerreiro drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Guerreiro off! Guerreiro jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Guerreiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arlovski is proving hard to escape from.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Guerreiro from controlling successfully.
Guerreiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro wanted to stand there but Arlovski had control of the position.
Guerreiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Guerreiro wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guerreiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Guerreiro keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guerreiro wants to stand and escape but Arlovski is having none of it.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski won't allow Guerreiro to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guerreiro tries to clinch up.
Guerreiro instigates a clinch.
Guerreiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arlovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arlovski misses with a knee to the head.
Arlovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guerreiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arlovski trying to land knees to the body.
Guerreiro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arlovski regains guard.
Guerreiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arlovski is trying to keep Guerreiro in close.
Guerreiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovski is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerreiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Guerreiro dominated that round.
That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guerreiro is looking to clinch.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerreiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerreiro tries to clinch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerreiro instigates a clinch.
Arlovski goes for a takedown attempt but Guerreiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guerreiro tries to clinch there but Arlovski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerreiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerreiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerreiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerreiro pushes Arlovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerreiro stalling against the cage.
Guerreiro manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerreiro tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski throws a combination that misses
and Guerreiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arlovski's knee momentarily.
Guerreiro clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Guerreiro.
Guerreiro leaning against his opponent.
Guerreiro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Guerreiro stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovski.
Guerreiro lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro tries to stand but Arlovski is controlling from the bottom.
Guerreiro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arlovski, up you get!
Arlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerreiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Arlovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arlovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerreiros head.
Guerreiro has hold of one of Arlovski's legs. Arlovski is fighting the takedown attempt but Guerreiro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Guerreiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arlovski is proving hard to escape from.
Guerreiro gets to his feet. Arlovski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerreiro moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.
Guerreiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro scores with a leg kick.
Arlovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerreiro moves into the clinch.
Arlovski throws an elbow but it misses.
Arlovski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerreiro.
Arlovski pulls Guerreiro into guard.
Arlovski has his foot on Guerreiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerreiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Guerreiro is looking to stand up but Arlovski won't let him.
Arlovski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guerreiro.
Arlovski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Guerreiro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Arlovski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Guerreiro's back instead.
Guerreiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Guerreiro kicks Arlovski off and gets back to his feet.
Guerreiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlovski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guerreiro's guard.
Arlovski prevents Guerreiro from getting back to his feet.
Guerreiro is striking from the bottom but Arlovski uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Arlovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guerreiro has his hands clasped together around Arlovski's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Guerreiro 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. And we move into the final round!
Arlovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guerreiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guerreiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guerreiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guerreiro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Arlovski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guerreiro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Arlovski's back instead.
Arlovski tries to escape but Guerreiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guerreiro landing with strikes.
Guerreiro wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
Arlovski finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Guerreiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arlovski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to improve his position but Guerreiro is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerreiro not doing much here.
Guerreiro is keen to just control but Arlovski is a slippery customer.
Valerio Guerreiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. Guerreiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerreiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Arlovski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Guerreiro circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arlovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guerreiro!
Arlovski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guerreiro swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Guerreiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guerreiro is squirming around, avoiding Arlovski's attempts to control the action.
Guerreiro wants to get back to his feet.
Guerreiro tries to lock up and control but Arlovski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arlovski moves to the back position.
Guerreiro wants to control his opponent's hands but Arlovski gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski gets his hands free as Guerreiro looks to control.
Arlovski looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Arlovski lands strikes to the head.
Arlovski looking for the choke but no joy.
Guerreiro covers up after that shot from Arlovski.
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.
Guerreiro is trying to stand back up.
Andrei Arlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerreiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arlovski's guard. Nice work there by Guerreiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerreiro tries to stand but Arlovski is controlling from the bottom.
Valerio Guerreiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arlovski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guerreiro 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Guerreiro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Jones throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ortiz stumbling backwards into the cage! Ortiz bounces back off the cage towards Jones, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Jones lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Jones celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javy Gandejos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 155lb limit. Barry Benson came in at 157.0 and Javy Gandejos came in at 156.2 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Barry Benson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javy Gandejos!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson throws a series of punches but Gandejos avoids them all with ease.
Benson gets caught flat footed, as Gandejos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gandejos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gandejos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gandejos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gandejos looking to pass the guard.
Gandejos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Gandejos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gandejos has an Americana. Benson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gandejos is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gandejos hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Javy Gandejos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Haria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Haria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Timo Haria has been cut.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haria manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haria has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haria there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haria shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haria shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Haria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a body punch but Haria moves out of range.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Haria on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Haria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haria momentarily.
Haria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haria off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a right and a left that Haria avoids nicely.
Silva lands a nice hook to Haria's body. Haria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haria moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva rushes Haria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haria shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Haria looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haria shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haria is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a series of punches but Haria avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timo Haria's cut.
That's time! Haria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Timo Haria's cut is getting worse.
Silva thuds a left hand into Haria's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva lands with a hook. Haria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Haria's ribs.
Silva works Haria's body with a nice hook.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Timo Haria's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva drops Haria with a nice combination! Silva dives into Haria's guard, looking to finish!
Silva controlling from the top position.
Haria has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Haria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haria's guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva tries to stand but Haria is controlling from the bottom.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Haria is keeping the position.
Haria is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Haria extends an breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Haria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Haria!
Timo Haria is the new light heavyweight champion!
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