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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argiv Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Argiv Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage.
Bunga wants a takedown but no success here.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Bunga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunga looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Drago 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.
Bunga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunga is retaining full guard.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Bunga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunga manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Bunga's guard.
Drago looks gassed!
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunga is retaining full guard.
Bunga looking for a triangle here. Drago is fighting it but it looks tight! Bunga pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Argiv Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leland Ralph was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leland Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ralph misses with a wild combination.
Ralph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ralph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Ralph misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ralph.
Ralph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ralph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Ralph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith avoids the head kick by Ralph.
Ralph swinging wilding here.
Ralph leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Ralph tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ralph throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Ralph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ralph misses with a few strikes there.
Ralph drops Smith with a left right combo! Ralph follows him down to the ground into side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ralph is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ralph pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Ralph is defending the position.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Ralph doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith stays in close to Ralph's body and controls the position.
Ralph pulls Smith in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ralph keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ralph pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ralph really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Ralph keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ralph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Ralph which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fraklin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ralph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Ralph fails to land with a series of punches.
Ralph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ralph is out of range and Smith settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Ralph dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ralph misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ralph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Ralph fails to land with a series of punches.
Ralph throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Ralph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ralph.
Ralph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ralph can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph is not content to let Smith control the position.
Ralph has one of Smith's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to stand but Ralph has his arm trapped.
Ralph is looking for a sweep.
Ralph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ralph keeps working.
Ralph tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ralph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Ralph. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Ralph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ralph sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fraklin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ralph misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Ralph throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Ralph does no damage.
Ralph misses with a body shot.
Smith looks for a takedown but Ralph sprawls well.
Ralph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Ralph misses.
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.
Some wild striking there from Ralph.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ralph.
Leland Ralph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in but Ralph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ralph fails to land with a series of punches.
Fraklin Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ralph tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ralph throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ralph drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Ralph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ralph scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Ralph counters with a series of strikes that sends Smith to the canvas! Ralph follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ralph controls the pace.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has his foot on Ralph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ralph works his way back into a safe position though.
Ralph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Ralph has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ralph pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ralph is working away from the top position though.
Ralph sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ralph controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Ralph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Ralph pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ralph is aware though and is defending well.
Fraklin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leland Ralph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ralph pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Ralph looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leland Ralph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ralph 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Ralph!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuck Fou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosco Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuck Fou!
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, Rosco Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunga.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Bunga throws a body punch but Fou moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fou misses.
Fou misses with a wild combination.
Fou misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunga throws a solid leg kick but Fou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunga.
Bunga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fou with a nice cross.
Fou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Fou.
Bunga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fou misses with a double jab
and Bunga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Fou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunga misses with a kick to the body.
Bunga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fou's head.
Bunga cracks a nice hook into Fou's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Fou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fou.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fou jabs at Bunga's body.
Bunga looks gassed!
Nice shot by Fou.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Fou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Fou misses.
Fou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fou.
Fou lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fou throws a right and a left that Bunga avoids nicely.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yuck Fou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga misses with a head kick.
No luck for Bunga with that takedown attempt.
Bunga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fou to score with a decent uppercut.
Fou lands a nice hook to Bunga's body. Bunga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Fou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fou works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Bunga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fou tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yuck Fou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Fou scores with a four punch combination!
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Fou scores with a four punch combination!
Fou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Fou does no damage.
Fou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bunga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Fou. Beautiful body shot.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Fou.
Fou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunga circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Bunga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fou misses with a series of wild punches.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga avoids them all with ease.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fou punishes Bunga's body with a nice straight punch.
Fou is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bunga misses with a combination
and Fou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fou lands a jab to the head.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Fou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fou stuffs the takedown.
Fou throws a right and a left that Bunga avoids nicely.
Fou looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Fou throws a one two combo.
A jab from Fou does it's job there.
Fou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fou misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Fou both land. Nice combination.
Fou scores with a one two! Bunga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Fou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fou throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fou.
Fou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fou cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fou lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the cage and back into rage.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fou lands a jab-cross combination.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Fou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fou.
Fou stuns Bunga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fou throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left lands for Fou.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuck Fou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuck Fou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fou misses with a wild combination.
Bunga throws a head kick but Fou moves out of range.
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Fou.
Yuck Fou is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunga scores with a one two! Fou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Fou.
Fou throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fou punishes Bunga's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fou!
Fou checks a low kick from Bunga.
Fou fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fou!
Fou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Bunga.
A nice combination there by Fou.
Fou misses with a two punch combination.
Bunga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fou rather than just go for the knockout.
Fou blocks a head kick by Bunga.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Fou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fou misses with a double jab.
Bunga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fou finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunga's head.
Bunga throws a series of punches but Fou avoids them all with ease.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fou misses with the combination.
Fou misses with a combination
and Bunga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bunga might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fou has got the better of the exchanges.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Fou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Fou lands an overhand right.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fou scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Fou.
Fou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Bunga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fou misses with a wild combination.
Fou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fou stuns Bunga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fou throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Fou as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Fou misses with the combination.
Fou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
Fou lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to de liver by Fou. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fou lands a jab-cross combination.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bunga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunga momentarily.
A combination from Fou does no damage.
Fou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunga backs up against the cage.
Bunga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunga at a distance.
Fou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fou swinging wilding here.
Fou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fou misses with a series of wild punches.
Fou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bunga throws and low kick but Fou moves out of range easily.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fou lunges at Bunga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunga's hand.
Fou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Fou moves out of range easily.
Bunga dodges the punch combination from Fou.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Bunga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bunga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fou looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Fou connects with a jab.
Fou looks to land a combination. Bunga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fou scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fou.
Bunga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fou was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunga.
Fou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fou lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuck Fou dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunga backs up against the cage.
Fou avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Bunga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fou jabs at Bunga's body.
Fou looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Fou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunga circles away quickly and effectively.
Fou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fou with a hook.
Fou lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Fou does no damage.
A nice combination there by Fou.
Fou throws a one two combo.
Fou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fou fails to land with a series of punches.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fou digs a good body shot into Bunga's ribs.
Bunga throws the kick towards the body but Fou avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fou scores with a body shot.
Fou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fou stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
Fou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fou lands a jab to Bunga's midsection.
Fou lands a lovely overhand right.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunga can do to turn this around?
Fou misses with a wild combination.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fou scores with a four punch combination!
Fou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bunga throws a leg kick but Fou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fou fails to land with a series of punches.
Fou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fou throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Bunga.
Bunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bunga backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Fou.
Fou lands a jab to Bunga's midsection.
Fou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fou misses with a double jab.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fou.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt - Fou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
A punch combination from Fou misses.
A cross from Fou lands.
Bunga misses with a kick to the body.
Fou throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fou.
A punch combination from Fou misses.
Fou connects with a crisp jab.
Fou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yuck Fou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fou moves out of range as Bunga throws a body kick.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fou scores with a three punch combo!
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Bunga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Fou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fou works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Fou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fou tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Fou finds it's target.
Fou throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fou misses with a two punch combination.
Bunga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fou throws a one two combo.
Fou throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Fou lands a two punch combo.
Fou stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fou.
Fou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosco Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunga circles away quickly and effectively.
Fou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuck Fou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fou 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuck Fou!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeremy belteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jeremy belteau!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
belteau motions for Hunt to come forward. belteau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a jab when belteau was well out of range.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. belteau looks a forlorn figure.
Hunt prevents belteau from getting the reversal.
Hunt raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt unloading with bombs!
belteau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt takes belteau's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, belteau is in trouble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt has both hooks in and is working for a choke. belteau is in real trouble here. Hunt gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, belteau is tapping out! Hunt wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Bakharev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakharev comes into the arena with Hatebreed - Live For This blaring out of the sound system. Abel Stamp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bakharev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abel Stamp!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamp lands with a nice combination. Bakharev backs away looking to recover.
Bakharev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stamp.
Bakharev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stamp moves into full guard.
Bakharev won't allow Stamp to get back to his feet.
Bakharev drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bakharev as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stamp screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bakharev! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexey Bakharev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rebel Warrior by Asian Dub Foundation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henrik Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl thows a body shot but no joy.
Stahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Stahl circles away.
Stevenson defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand.
Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Stevenson slips the punch.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Stahl keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stahl scores with a jab.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Stahl keeps it at a distance.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Stahl.
Stahl punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stahl lands a with a good body shot.
Stahl lands with a nice combination. Stevenson backs away looking to recover.
Stahl sizes up Stevenson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stahl finish him?
The fighters circling - Stahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stahl misses the jab.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Stahl is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stahl drops Stevenson with a nice combination! Stahl dives into Stevenson's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Peter Stevenson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevenson stands up from half guard.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stahl takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Stahl circles away.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stahl cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stahl with a jab.
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.
Stahl lands a with a good body shot.
Stevenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stahl misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
Stahl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand.
Stahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahl circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Stevenson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stahl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahl circles away.
Stevenson forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Stahl misses.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Stahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stahl swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Stahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stahl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stahl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stahl lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
Peter Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stahl thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stahl sends Stevenson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stahl is motioning to the referee to let Stevenson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahl drops Stevenson with a naaaaasty hook - Stevenson is in real trouble here! Stahl dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Stahl!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guerrero's choice of entrance music: I Lie I Cheat I Steal!. Eddie Guerrero has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Gail is just out of range.
Gail ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
A right-left combo lands from Guerrero.
It looks like Gynther Gail has been cut.
Gail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerrero was well out of range. Poor timing from Gail.
Guerrero throws a hook but Gail avoids it easily.
Guerrero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrero misses with a series of wild punches.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Gail bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gail dodges the punch combination from Guerrero.
Guerrero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Guerrero.
Gail misses with the combination.
Gail showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerrero.
Eddie Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gail fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerrero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gail looks to throw the jab but Guerrero is out of range.
Guerrero throws a combination that misses
and Gail makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guerrero misses with a looping right.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Gail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gail manages to avoid it.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Gail.
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Gail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero loads up on a big right hand but Gail slips the punch.
Guerrero jabs Gail right on the nose. Gail blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Gail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero clobbers Gail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guerrero scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gail.
Gail postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gail advances to mount.
Gail has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gail cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
Guerrero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gail tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Guerrero trying desperately to get to his feet.
Guerrero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail punching from mount but Guerrero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Guerrero is trying to stand.
Gail looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gail lands a nice shot to the head.
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero trying desperately to get to his feet.
Guerrero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gail.
Guerrero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You get the feeling that Guerrero really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gail scoring with strikes but Guerrero is staying in there.
Gail throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guerrero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gynther Gail's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guerrero cracks Gail with an open hand slap.
Gail slips under a jab from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Gail's head but Gail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gail.
Gail shoots for a takedown but Guerrero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Guerrero.
Gail slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Gail moved out of range.
Eddie Guerrero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gail blocks a jab.
Gail gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero is staying active underneath Gail, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guerrero is trying to stand back up but Gail is controlling him
Gail wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is defending well.
Gail lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gail wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
Gail stops Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Gail wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
Guerrero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gail missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gail moves into full mount! Guerrero won't be happy about that!
Gail lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gail is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gail won't let Guerrero get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gail wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.
Gail unloading with bombs!
Guerrero is squirming around, avoiding Gail's attempts to control the action.
Gail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gail lands with some strikes.
Gail throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Guerrero is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is squirming around, avoiding Gail's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Guerrero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Guerrero is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gail breaks from Guerrero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gail cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guerrero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gail looking to control but Guerrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guerrero taking shots to the head.
Guerrero really wants to buck Gail off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gail looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gail working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gail looking to control but Guerrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gail is really struggling to control Guerrero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guerrero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Guerrero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gail.
Guerrero is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gynther Gail dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gynther Gail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gail scores a takedown into full mount!
Gail thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gail lands with some strikes.
Guerrero tries to buck Gail off but he can't manage it.
Gynther Gail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gail sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Guerrero taking shots to the head.
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
Guerrero tries to buck Gail off but he can't manage it.
Gail controlling his opponent.
Gail trying to control but Guerrero is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to try and get back to his feet.
Guerrero is squirming around, avoiding Gail's attempts to control the action.
Guerrero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet.
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
Guerrero is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gail content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gynther Gail just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gail moves away.
Eddie Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gail.
Guerrero tries to bum rush Gail with a series of wild strikes but Gail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerrero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Guerrero misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Guerrero misses
and Gail counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guerrero!
Gail looking to control but Guerrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gail is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guerrero is surviving well by controlling Gail's body position as best he can.
Gail misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gail working for a guillotine from mount but Guerrero is in no mood to give up.
Guerrero really wants to buck Gail off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is bucking up trying to escape but Gail cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gail throws some wild stikes that Guerrero manages to avoid easily.
Gail with good strikes from the mount here!
Gail tries to control but Guerrero wriggling away.
Gail misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guerrero is looking to escape.
Guerrero is trying to stand.
Poor strikes thrown by Gail there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Guerrero really wants to buck Gail off and get back to his feet.
Gail looking to finish Guerrero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guerrero!
Guerrero wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gail looking to finish with strikes here!
Guerrero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gynther Gail showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gail has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gynther Gail!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexandrovna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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277 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexandrovna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Turo Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrovna throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexandrovna tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexandrovna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vatanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vatanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vatanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Vatanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandrovna which made him look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexandrovna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrovna misses with a low kick.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pyotr Alexandrovna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Vatanen.
Vatanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vatanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandrovna's waist but Alexandrovna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vatanen off to one side.
Alexandrovna wants to land a leg kick but Vatanen is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Alexandrovna misses.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexandrovna misses with a low kick.
Pyotr Alexandrovna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrovna cracks the inside of Vatanen's front leg.
Alexandrovna scores with a nice body kick.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexandrovna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexandrovna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alexandrovna is not content to let Vatanen control the position.
Alexandrovna struggling a bit here.
Alexandrovna regains half guard.
Alexandrovna lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Vatanen is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna trying to control from the bottom.
Vatanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexandrovna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vatanen winds up and cracks Alexandrovna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vatanen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandrovna!
Alexandrovna tries to hold on but Vatanen pushes him away.
Alexandrovna is working to get back to half guard.
Alexandrovna wants to hold on but Vatanen pushes him away.
Alexandrovna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vatanen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alexandrovna is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turo Vatanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day. Quinn Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinn Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Shawn Larkin has been cut.
Nice combo by Johnson! Oh, that's hurt him - Larkin falls to the canvas and Johnson follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin regains half guard.
Larkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larkin.
Larkin looking to control.
Larkin has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Larkin wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larkin there!
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson cracks Larkin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Larkin regains half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson throwing shots but Larkin is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson dives in and grabs Larkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to clinch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larkin as he jumps to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Shawn Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Johnson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shawn Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larkin misses with a hook.
A left lands for Johnson.
Larkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Larkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Larkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Larkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Larkin eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin with a poor takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson lands a left and a right that sends Larkin crashing to the canvas! Johnson dives into mount looking to finish!
Larkin is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Larkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Larkin tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
Larkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin taking shots to the head.
Johnson blocks Larkin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Larkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Larkin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin can't escape the position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Larkin looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Larkin shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Larkin wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin trying to control the position here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Quinn Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin is trying to keep Johnson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Larkin wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Quinn Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shawn Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quinn Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson motions for Larkin to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Larkin jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Larkin around his waist. Larkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larkin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Larkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Larkin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Larkin didn't see that one coming.
Larkin shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
A big right from Larkin misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Larkin seems unphased.
Shawn Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Larkin scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larkin doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Larkin with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Larkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Larkin tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin looks to clinch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to move into range but Larkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quinn Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Larkin has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is thwarting Larkin's attempts to control the position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Shawn Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Johnson!
Quinn Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bud Spencer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodef Canmelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Canmelianenko tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Canmelianenko.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer defending well as Canmelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Canmelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canmelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canmelianenko tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Canmelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Spencer shoots in and bounces Canmelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spencer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canmelianenko's guard.
Spencer blocks the strikes from Canmelianenko.
Spencer is trying to control. Canmelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canmelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canmelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canmelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Canmelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Canmelianenko doesn't have the hooks in and Spencer manages to turn into his guard.
Canmelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Canmelianenko is keeping the position.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canmelianenko looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Canmelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canmelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canmelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer scoring with punches and elbows.
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Canmelianenko to see if he's OK.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canmelianenko keeps working.
Canmelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Spencer keeps moving and retains side control.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canmelianenko keeps working.
Canmelianenko struggling a bit here.
Canmelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer works his way into full mount!
Canmelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spencer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spencer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That has opened up Rodef Canmelianenko's cut even more.
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Rodef Canmelianenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodef Canmelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bud Spencer!
Bud Spencer retains his heavyweight title!
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