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RC 68 - Marcus vs. Cyril PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Pavlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Scott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maximus Pavlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Scott!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and pushes Pavlic back into the cage.
Scott lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Maximus Pavlic has been cut.
Scott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlic uses from the top position.
Pavlic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pavlic has Scott in his guard.
Scott wants to stand but Pavlic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott trying to control the position but Pavlic is working away.
Pavlic is being controlled here.
Scott trying to control the position but Pavlic is working away.
Scott stands up.
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlic is looking to escape.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Pavlic won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlic is breathing heavily.
Scott working over Pavlic with some ground and pound. Pavlic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott passes to side control.
Scott cracks Pavlic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pavlic struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott decides to stand back up.
Scott instigates a clinch.
Scott pulls Pavlic into guard.
Scott has his feet on Pavlic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pavlic wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pavlic is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlic is in trouble now - Scott has advanced to mount!
Scott scoring with strikes but Pavlic is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Scott.
Scott working Pavlic over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlic is working to get back to half guard.
Scott scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pavlic?
Scott controlling from mount.
I looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Scott landing strikes from the mount.
Scott lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlic taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlic is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Pavlic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pavlic is bucking up trying to escape but Scott cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scott scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pavlic?
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott landing shots from mount.
Pavlic tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott tries to control but Pavlic wriggling away.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Pavlic regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Pavlic is defending well.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott is trying to control. Pavlic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pavlic is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Pavlic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Scott clinches.
Scott landing knees to the head.
Scott has clasped his hands together around Pavlic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pavlic is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Scott decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott stands up and beckons Pavlic to his feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Pavlic shows good takedown defense.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pavlic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pavlic wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlic is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pavlic to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Scott to regain full guard.
Pavlic tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Pavlic's cut.
That's time! Pavlic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott trying to control the position but Pavlic is working away.
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlic is looking for a sweep.
Pavlic manages to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlic keeps working.
Scott winds up and cracks Pavlic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pavlic is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Pavlic is defending well.
Pavlic is looking to get back to full guard here but Scott has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pavlic wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott lands with some strikes.
Scott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pavlic looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Scott.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Scott 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlic is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scott landing shots from mount.
Pavlic tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pavlic wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlic is bucking up trying to escape but Scott cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scott controlling from mount.
Scott lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pavlic hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Scott just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pavlic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maximus Pavlic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlic tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christian Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Poutintsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon comes to the cage accompanied by ARCHANGEL. Poutintsev has chosen punainen lokakuu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mallon!
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, Zeljko Poutintsev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Poutintsev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallon but Mallon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallon throws a big shot that misses.
Mallon misses with a looping right.
Mallon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poutintsev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mallon throws a series of punches but Poutintsev moves out of range.
Mallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poutintsev.
Jab, jab by Mallon - just one landing.
It looks like Zeljko Poutintsev has been cut.
Poutintsev throws a hook to the side of Mallon's head but Mallon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poutintsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like John Mallon has been cut.
Poutintsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mallon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallon throws a hook but Poutintsev blocks it.
Poutintsev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mallon lands a right hook to the body.
Poutintsev looks gassed!
Mallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mallon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poutintsev staying out of range there.
Poutintsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mallon throws the left hand but Poutintsev avoids the punch easily.
Mallon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poutintsev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poutintsev there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutintsev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mallon as he avoids it easily.
Mallon moves out of range of the body kick from Poutintsev.
Poutintsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poutintsev tries to clinch but Mallon is having none of it.
Mallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mallon missing with a left hand there. Poutintsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mallon cracks a nice hook into Poutintsev's ribs.
Mallon lands a nice hook to Poutintsev's body. Poutintsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mallon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mallon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poutintsev circles away quickly and effectively.
Poutintsev has Mallon up against the cage in a clinch.
Poutintsev breaks from the clinch.
Poutintsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poutintsev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John Mallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poutintsev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poutintsev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mallon looks to land a combination. Poutintsev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mallon tries to keep at a distance but Poutintsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon is trying to break the clinch but Poutintsev has him pressed against the cage.
Mallon tries to break the clinch but Poutintsev is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poutintsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poutintsev has Mallon pressed against the cage, preventing Mallon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poutintsev tries to clinch up.
Mallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poutintsev at a distance.
Mallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mallon misses with a straight right.
A combination from Mallon does no damage.
Poutintsev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mallon finds it's way round the side to connect with Poutintsev's head.
Poutintsev tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon scores with a nice right hand.
Mallon misses with an uppercut.
Poutintsev slips under a jab from Mallon.
Poutintsev slips a jab and a cross from Mallon.
Poutintsev moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Poutintsev.
Mallon keeps control of Poutintsev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Poutintsev has double underhooks.
Mallon is trying to force a seperation but Poutintsev has the dominant position.
Poutintsev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mallon tries to break free but Poutintsev pushes him back against the cage.
Mallon is trying to force a seperation but Poutintsev has the dominant position.
Mallon is trying to force a seperation but Poutintsev has the dominant position.
Mallon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mallon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poutintsev tightens his grip and picks Mallon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mallon manages to land in guard.
Mallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallon tries to get out of the position.
Poutintsev wants to stand and escape but instead Mallon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Poutintsev wants to get back to his feet but Mallon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mallon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mallon scores with a shot to the body.
Mallon connects with a single shot there.
Mallon misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutintsev moves out of range as Mallon strikes.
Mallon misses with a few strikes there.
Poutintsev drives through and clinches with Mallon against the cage.
Poutintsev has Mallon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mallon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Mallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Poutintsev.
Mallon wants to get back to striking at distance but Poutintsev won't allow it.
Mallon is trying to force a seperation but Poutintsev has the dominant position.
Mallon tries to circle away but Poutintsev has him pinned against the cage.
Poutintsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mallon's efforts to push away.
Poutintsev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poutintsev shoots in but Mallon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mallon misses with a body shot.
Mallon lands a body shot.
Poutintsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poutintsev shoots for a takedown but Mallon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Mallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mallon checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mallon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mallon lands a really nice looking cross but Poutintsev seems unphased.
Mallon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poutintsev throws a series of punches but Mallon moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mallon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Mallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Mallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Poutintsev moves into range and clinches up with Mallon.
Mallon wants to break free but Poutintsev has control.
Mallon is trying to break the clinch but Poutintsev has him pressed against the cage.
Poutintsev breaks the clinch.
Poutintsev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poutintsev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John Mallon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poutintsev.
Poutintsev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mallon with a nice cross.
Mallon misses with the combination.
Mallon misses with a looping left.
Poutintsev shoots in for a takedown but Mallon shows good takedown defense.
Poutintsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mallon fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poutintsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Poutintsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon misses the shot to the body.
Poutintsev slips a jab and a cross from Mallon.
Poutintsev misses with a takedown attempt - Mallon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poutintsev tries to clinch up but Mallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mallon misses with an uppercut.
Mallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poutintsev slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mallon misses its intended target.
Poutintsev tries to bum rush Mallon with a series of wild strikes but Mallon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poutintsev stuns Mallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poutintsev waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mallon.
A jab from Mallon finds it's way through Poutintsev's defenses.
Poutintsev swinging wilding here.
Poutintsev fails with a takedown attempt.
John Mallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Poutintsev.
Good exchange - Mallon coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Poutintsev misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poutintsev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poutintsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallon.
Mallon lands a body shot.
Mallon loads up on a big right hand but Poutintsev slips the punch.
Mallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mallon tries to bum rush Poutintsev with a series of wild strikes but Poutintsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poutintsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mallon scores with a nice strike.
Mallon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mallon loads up on a big right hand but Poutintsev slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mallon misses the target.
Poutintsev moves into the clinch successfully.
Poutintsev tries to stall but Mallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poutintsev breaks from the clinch.
Mallon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutintsev pushes Mallon up against the cage in a clinch.
Mallon wants to break free but Poutintsev has control.
Poutintsev prevents Mallon from breaking the clinch.
Poutintsev is struggling to control the position.
Mallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Poutintsev has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poutintsev.
Mallon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mallon throws a one two combo.
Poutintsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mallon with a jab.
Mallon swings for the body but Poutintsev moves out of range.
Poutintsev moves in looking to clinch but Mallon pushes him off.
Mallon misses with a double jab.
Poutintsev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poutintsev swinging wilding here.
Poutintsev tries to clinch but Mallon is having none of it.
A shot to de liver by Mallon. Beautiful body shot.
Mallon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poutintsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Poutintsev as he connects with a hook.
Poutintsev throws a right and a left that Mallon avoids nicely.
Mallon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Poutintsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mallon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poutintsev somewhat.
Mallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poutintsev.
Poutintsev clinches up with Mallon and pushes him back against the cage.
Mallon gets underhooks to prevent Poutintsev's takedown attempt.
Poutintsev is trying to force a seperation but Mallon has the dominant position.
Mallon wants to break free but Poutintsev has control.
Mallon breaks the clinch.
Mallon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poutintsev tries to clinch up but Mallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mallon waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Poutintsev.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poutintsev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poutintsev.
Poutintsev tries to clinch but Mallon is having none of it.
Poutintsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mallon.
Poutintsev rushes Mallon and presses him up against the cage.
Poutintsev keeps control of Mallon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mallon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Poutintsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutintsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallon.
Mallon misses with a two punch combination.
Mallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poutintsev tries to bum rush Mallon with a series of wild strikes but Mallon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poutintsev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poutintsev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mallon is fending him off so far but Poutintsev persists. Nope, Mallon circles away and we're back to standing.
Poutintsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mallon.
Poutintsev has closed the distance and engaged Mallon in a clinch.
Mallon working hard to break the clinch.
Mallon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poutintsev manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Poutintsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallon works the jab nicely.
Mallon misses with an uppercut.
Poutintsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mallon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Poutintsev.
Mallon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mallon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mallon has his feet on Poutintsev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poutintsev tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poutintsev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poutintsev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mallon wants to get back to his feet.
Poutintsev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mallon looks a forlorn figure.
Poutintsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mallon bucks up and throws Poutintsev to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Poutintsev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poutintsev gets a clinch.
Mallon is trying to force a seperation but Poutintsev has the dominant position.
Poutintsev wants a takedown.
Mallon wants to get back to striking at distance but Poutintsev won't allow it.
Mallon has had enough of the clinch but Poutintsev keeps him there for the moment.
Poutintsev manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Mallon.
Mallon lands with an overhand left.
Mallon throws a shot from downtown. Poutintsev moves away and avoids it.
Mallon throws a hook to the side of Poutintsev's head but Poutintsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Mallon. No joy for Poutintsev on that attempt.
John Mallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Poutintsev.
Mallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Mallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poutintsev slips a jab from Mallon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon throws a big shot that misses.
Mallon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Mallon.
Mallon scores with a punch to the head.
Poutintsev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mallon moves away from the strike by Poutintsev.
Mallon lands with a nice combination. Poutintsev backs away looking to recover.
Mallon takes a swing at Poutintsev's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Poutintsev or perhaps it was just good defense by Mallon which made him look bad.
Mallon with a hook.
Poutintsev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mallon is fending him off so far but Poutintsev persists. Nope, Mallon circles away and we're back to standing.
Mallon jabs at Poutintsev's body.
Poutintsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Poutintsev wants to clinch.
Poutintsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutintsev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mallon throws a hook but Poutintsev avoids it easily.
Mallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poutintsev moves away.
Poutintsev rushes Mallon and presses him up against the cage.
Zeljko Poutintsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Poutintsev has double underhooks.
Mallon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mallon wants to get back to striking at distance but Poutintsev won't allow it.
Poutintsev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mallon uses from the top position.
Mallon wants to stand but Poutintsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mallon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mallon prevents Poutintsev from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeljko Poutintsev.
I think Mallon 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mallon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sunbeam - One Minute in Heaven. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyndon Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson stops Knox from getting back to his feet.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson prevents Knox from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson 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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knox being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Johnson 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Knox thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson trying to control from Knox's half guard. Knox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knox controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Knox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Knox wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's two 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.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson throws an elbow but Knox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Knox get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knox wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lyndon Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson clinches but Knox breaks the clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jumps guard.
Knox wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Knox wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Knox postures up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Lyndon Johnson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnson falls to his knees and Knox doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knox!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Valuev 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abraham Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valuev stalling.
Valuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valuev clinches with his opponent.
Valuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Karlsson.
Valuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valuev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valuev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karlsson goes for a takedown attempt but Valuev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valuev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Valuev getting side control.
Valuev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karlsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
Valuev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Valuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valuev is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valuev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two 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.
Karlsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karlsson is pressing down on Valuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and Valuev counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson can't break the clinch.
Valuev lands with a left to the head.
Valuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Valuev holds him up against the cage and eventually Karlsson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valuev manages to break the clinch.
Valuev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valuev duly obliges.
It looks like Marcus Karlsson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev tries to clinch up.
Karlsson looks to clinch
and Valuev counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
Valuev looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valuev landing with the ground and pound.
Valuev stands up from Karlsson's guard - Valuev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valuev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Valuev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valuev stands up and beckons Karlsson to his feet.
Valuev clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson fails with the takedown
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valuev shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Valuev controlling him for the moment.
Valuev stands and steps away. Karlsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valuev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valuev has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Valuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Karlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valuev has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Valuev lands a takedown into guard.
Valuev wants to get up but he can't break Karlsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karlsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valuev has managed to get both his arms back between Karlsson's legs - danger averted.
Valuev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Valuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valuev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valuev works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Valuev wants to stand but Karlsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abraham Valuev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valuev prevents Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valuev defends well.
Valuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Valuev counters with a takedown into side control.
Valuev decides to stand back up.
Abraham Valuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson shoots and misses
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Valuev cracks Karlsson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Valuev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
Valuev stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
Valuev has closed the distance and engaged Karlsson in a clinch.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valuev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Valuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsson should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valuev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karlsson to his feet.
Karlsson tries to score with a low kick but Valuev moves his leg out of the way.
Valuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valuev closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side
and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Valuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Karlsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valuev feints and as Karlsson raises his hands in defense, Valuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valuev gets to his feet. Karlsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valuev moves into the clinch.
Valuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valuev cracks Karlsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Valuev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karlsson can't fight it off and eventually Valuev manages to take the fight to the floor. Karlsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valuev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valuev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karlsson regains guard.
Valuev preventing the sweep.
Valuev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Valuev looks to clinch
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev lands a decent shot there.
Valuev keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valuev is now in half guard.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Valuev keeps him under control.
Karlsson is pressing down on Valuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Valuev stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abraham Valuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Valuev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valuev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control but Valuev is working from the bottom.
Valuev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karlsson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valuev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karlsson's back instead.
Karlsson turns into Valuev and is now in his guard.
Valuev looking to control.
Valuev keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson won't allow Valuev to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valuev gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Valuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valuev 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Valuev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Lilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilja has chosen Mozart - Kyrie as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolfgang Lilja!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lilja landing knees to the body.
Lilja landing knees to the body.
Price lands a nice uppercut.
Lilja keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
Lilja tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Lilja prevents a takedown attempt there.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Lilja has the dominant position.
Lilja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Lilja has the dominant position.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Price avoiding damage as Lilja throws knees to the body.
Price is trying to drag Lilja to the mat but Lilja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price looking to slow down the pace here.
Price has Lilja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lilja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price is breathing heavily.
Lilja prevents a body shot from Price.
Lilja misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lilja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Lilja.
Lilja continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lilja with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bubba Price has been cut.
Lilja with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lilja stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lilja with a knee to the head.
Lilja with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lilja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lilja tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lilja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lilja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Price's face.
Lilja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lilja landing knees to the head.
Lilja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lilja lands a knee to the body.
Price has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lilja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Price looking to stall.
Lilja prevents the takedown attempt.
Lilja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lilja scores with a knee to the head.
Lilja looking to throw knees to the head but Price is blocking nicely.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Lilja.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lilja missing with knees to the body.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but Lilja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lilja lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Price working aggressively here.
Lilja utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Price can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Price's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lilja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Price has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Lilja.
Price is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lilja is keeping busy.
Lilja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Lilja tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Price wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lilja has him pressed against the cage.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lilja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price takes a knee to the side of the body.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Lilja has him pressed against the cage.
Price tries to break the clinch but Lilja is controlling the position.
Lilja landing knees to the body.
Lilja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Price creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
Lilja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lilja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lilja prevents the takedown attempt.
Price takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lilja slows down the pace here.
Price avoiding damage as Lilja throws knees to the body.
Price breaks the clinch.
Lilja throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Lilja is looking to clinch.
Lilja connects with a solid leg kick.
Price takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lilja. Price shrugs it off though.
Lilja tries a head kick but it misses.
Price drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lilja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Price wants to pass the guard but Lilja is keeping the position.
Lilja is looking to sinch up a triangle. Price throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lilja's body to avoid the submission. Lilja has instead reached around Price's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lilja arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wolfgang Lilja!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Udala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Udala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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219 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zero Udala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Udala stuns Schwarzenegger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schwarzenegger walks into a straight right hand from Udala.
Schwarzenegger throws a shot from downtown. Udala moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzenegger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Schwarzenegger misses.
Udala drops Schwarzenegger with a beautiful combination! Schwarzenegger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Udala is looking for the KO!
Schwarzenegger is rocked!
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cut.
Schwarzenegger looks gassed!
Schwarzenegger is holding his hands too far apart here. Udala throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Schwarzenegger is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zero Udala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knut Kroger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Von Lydeman (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 Jack Von Lydeman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
220 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knut Kroger!
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, Jack Von Lydeman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lydeman dodges the punch combination from Kroger.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Kroger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kroger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman misses with an uppercut.
Kroger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Lydeman circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Lydeman loads up on a big right hand but Kroger slips the punch.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Kroger is having none of it.
Kroger slips a jab from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to work over Kroger's front leg with a kick but Kroger checks it.
Kroger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Knut Kroger has been cut.
Von Lydeman misses the shot to the body.
Von Lydeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch up but Kroger keeps it at a distance.
Kroger misses with a double jab
enabling Von Lydeman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Lydeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight right.
Von Lydeman misses with an uppercut.
Kroger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight right.
Von Lydeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kroger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kroger swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Lydeman.
That's two 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.
Von Lydeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kroger moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Von Lydeman.
Kroger slips under a jab.
Kroger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Lydeman's head backwards.
Kroger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman throws a shot from downtown. Kroger moves away and avoids it.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Kroger is avoiding it.
A shot to de liver by Kroger. Beautiful body shot.
Von Lydeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Lydeman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kroger.
Von Lydeman misses with a two punch combination.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kroger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Kroger.
Jack Von Lydeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch up but Kroger keeps it at a distance.
Kroger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lydeman throws out the jab.
Kroger lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Lydeman's head.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Kroger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Kroger is having none of it.
Kroger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kroger!
Von Lydeman tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Kroger.
Kroger throws out a leg kick but Von Lydeman moves out of range and Kroger only half commits.
Von Lydeman misses the shot to the body.
Von Lydeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Lydeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lydeman throws a combination that misses
and Kroger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Lydeman missing with a left hand there. Kroger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Lydeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Lydeman working aggressively here.
Von Lydeman lands an elbow inside that Kroger shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman looks gassed!
Von Lydeman misses with an elbow strike.
Kroger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Kroger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroger lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kroger working Von Lydeman over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Kroger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knut Kroger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight right.
Kroger slips under a jab from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman clinches but Kroger breaks the clinch
and Kroger counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lydeman looks to clinch
and Kroger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Lydeman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kroger off the cage and back into rage.
Von Lydeman misses with a body punch
and Kroger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Lydeman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kroger tries to bum rush Von Lydeman with a series of wild strikes but Von Lydeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knut Kroger is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Lydeman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kroger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Lydeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroger.
Kroger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kroger lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lydeman is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kroger.
Kroger working the head with strikes.
Von Lydeman struggling a bit here.
Kroger working the ground and pound from side control.
Kroger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kroger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Lydeman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Lydeman wants to control but Kroger postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Lydeman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Lydeman trying to control from the bottom.
Kroger throwing shots but Von Lydeman is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman is looking to improve his position.
Kroger throwing shots but Von Lydeman is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kroger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Lydeman throws a right hand that Kroger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kroger also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Von Lydeman.
Kroger tries to bum rush Von Lydeman with a series of wild strikes but Von Lydeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Lydeman looks to clinch
and Kroger counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Lydeman closes the distance but Kroger moves to the side
letting Kroger counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Kroger finds it's target.
Von Lydeman clinches but Kroger breaks the clinch
letting Kroger counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman takes a swing at Kroger's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroger lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Lydeman darts in trying to clinch
and Kroger counters with a series of strikes. Von Lydeman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Kroger is avoiding it.
Kroger tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Lydeman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroger.
Von Lydeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Von Lydeman.
Kroger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroger cracks Von Lydeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kroger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kroger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lydeman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kroger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroger scores with a one two! Von Lydeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kroger keeps the fight on the outside.
Kroger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman closes the distance but Kroger moves to the side
and Kroger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Lydeman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kroger at a distance.
Von Lydeman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Lydeman wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch
and Kroger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Lydeman looking to control.
Von Lydeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Kroger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Knut Kroger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Lydeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kroger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman looks to throw the jab but Kroger is out of range.
Von Lydeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroger is just out of range.
Kroger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Kroger.
Kroger catches Von Lydeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lydeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Lydeman throws a hook but Kroger blocks it.
Kroger fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight left.
Von Lydeman throws a big shot that misses.
Von Lydeman misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman looks to land a left hand but Kroger moved out of range nicely.
Kroger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kroger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Lydeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Lydeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lydeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kroger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lydeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kroger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kroger shoots in for a double leg but Von Lydeman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kroger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knut Kroger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch but Kroger slips to the side
and Kroger counters with a straight right hand.
Kroger moves out of range as Von Lydeman strikes.
Kroger staying out of range there.
Kroger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Lydeman throws a jab when Kroger was well out of range.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch up
and Kroger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Lydeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack Von Lydeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Von Lydeman coming out on top.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Von Lydeman tests Kroger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kroger avoids the body shot from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch up.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
Kroger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Von Lydeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Lydeman throws a hook but Kroger avoids it easily.
Von Lydeman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Lydeman with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Von Lydeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lydeman throws a combination that misses
and Kroger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Lydeman won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroger scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Kroger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kroger throws a strike aimed at the side of Von Lydeman's head but Von Lydeman avoids it well.
Von Lydeman is looking for a sweep.
Kroger in side control, throwing shots but Von Lydeman defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lydeman sneaks out the side door and pushes Kroger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Von Lydeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kroger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman darts in and clinches Kroger up against the cage.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Von Lydeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kroger 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Kroger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarge Dela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sarge Dela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leo Susi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi misses with a head kick.
Susi lands a big head kick that sends Dela tumbling to the mat! Susi takes a step backwards and waves Dela back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sarge Dela has been cut.
Susi lands a big head kick that sends Dela tumbling to the mat! Susi takes a step backwards and waves Dela back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dela is rocked!
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!
Susi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dela out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Susi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Loe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuad Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE "bulls on parade". Aliyev has chosen Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles as his entrance music. Fuad Aliyev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harald Loe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuad Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loe takes one to the chin there.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loe is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Aliyev there.
Aliyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuad Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loe looks to land a body kick but Aliyev moved away.
Loe is looking to slow Aliyev down with leg kicks.
Aliyev misses with a wild body shot.
Loe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aliyev scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev throws the left hand but Loe avoids the punch easily.
Aliyev throws a good cross that connects.
Aliyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Loe.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Loe is out of range.
Aliyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aliyev blocks a jab.
Donk. Aliyev catches Loe right on the button with a cross.
Loe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Aliyev.
Loe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Loe tried to score with a low kick but Aliyev checks it.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Loe tries to bum rush Aliyev with a series of wild strikes but Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loe throws a low kick but Aliyev avoids it.
Aliyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loe misses with a body kick.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loe ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Loe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aliyev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aliyev duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loe.
Aliyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loe lands with a nice body kick.
Aliyev looks gassed!
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loe.
Loe is looking to land body kicks.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Aliyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aliyev throws out a powerful jab.
Loe misses with a two punch combination.
Aliyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Aliyev.
Loe misses with a low kick.
Loe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Aliyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Loe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aliyev throws a body punch but Loe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loe throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
Fuad Aliyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loe slips under a jab.
Loe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loe feints and then cracks Aliyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aliyev down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loe misses with a few strikes there.
Aliyev takes a swing at Loe's ribcage but misses.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loe is just out of range.
Loe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loe throws a solid leg kick but Aliyev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loe.
Loe instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fuad Aliyev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Aliyev misses the target.
Loe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Harald Loe has been cut.
Loe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aliyev scores with a jab to the head.
Aliyev throws a shot to the body.
Loe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aliyev lands with a hook. Loe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loe throws a nice looking combination but Aliyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aliyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loe wants to land a leg kick but Aliyev is out of range.
Loe slips a jab and a cross from Aliyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a series of punches but Loe moves out of range.
Loe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aliyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Loe's head.
Loe ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Loe looks to land a body kick but Aliyev moved away.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Loe moves away from the strike by Aliyev.
Loe misses with a low kick.
Loe throws a series of punches but Aliyev moves out of range.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loe is just out of range.
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.
Aliyev connects with a looping right hand.
Loe throws a combination that misses
and Aliyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loe. That's going to slow Aliyev down.
Aliyev is breathing heavily.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loe.
Loe throws out a leg kick but Aliyev moves out of range and Loe only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loe.
Loe fails with the takedown.
Aliyev swinging wilding here.
Aliyev takes a swing at Loe's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Loe. That snapped Aliyev's head back.
Aliyev throws a body punch but Loe moves out of range.
Loe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aliyev throws a shot from downtown. Loe moves away and avoids it.
Aliyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Loe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a hook to the side of Loe's head but Loe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loe tries to clinch but Aliyev is having none of it.
Aliyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loe on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Loe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loe tries to clinch up but Aliyev circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loe.
Loe stalks Aliyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aliyev's face. Aliyev staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Fuad Aliyev has been cut.
Loe tries to clinch but Aliyev is having none of it.
Loe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aliyev stuffs the takedown attempt from Loe. Loe gets slowly back to his feet.
Aliyev throws a jab when Loe was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aliyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Loe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loe manages to avoid it.
Aliyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aliyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Loe on the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aliyev throws a looping overhand right but Loe ducks down to avoid it.
Aliyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Loe is just out of range.
Loe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loe.
Aliyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aliyev misses with a wild body shot.
Aliyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Loe is out of range.
Loe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Aliyev. That snapped Loe's head back.
Aliyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aliyev waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Loe.
Loe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aliyev's sensitive parts.
Loe scoring well with a low kick there.
Loe connects with a solid leg kick.
Loe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aliyev as he avoids it easily.
Aliyev misses with an uppercut. Loe saw that one coming.
Loe stuns Aliyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loe throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loe.
Loe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Loe ducks right into an uppercut from Aliyev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aliyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loe.
Loe ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
Loe misses with a body shot.
Loe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Loe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loe.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
A big left from Aliyev misses.
Loe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aliyev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loe.
Aliyev avoids a kick to the body.
Aliyev throws a hook but Loe avoids it easily.
Aliyev misses with a body shot
and Loe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aliyev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loe has managed to get both his arms back between Aliyev's legs - danger averted.
Loe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aliyev has momentary wrist control but Loe slips an elbow through the middle.
Loe prevents Aliyev from getting back to his feet.
Loe trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loe landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loe is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Loe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Loe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harald Loe!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril McCormack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
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, Cyril McCormack!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormack misses with the combination.
Miller throws a push kick but McCormack slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Miller.
McCormack slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Miller throws a jab when McCormack was well out of range.
McCormack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCormack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCormack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCormack there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCormack scores with a jab to the head.
Miller throws a hook but McCormack blocks it.
Miller lands a jab to McCormack's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller swings for the body but McCormack moves out of range.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by McCormack.
Miller tests McCormack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCormack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormack swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
McCormack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
McCormack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a hook to the side of McCormack's head but McCormack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCormack thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormack tries to clinch up.
Miller clobbers McCormack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from McCormack.
A leg kick checked by McCormack.
McCormack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller wants to clinch
and McCormack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCormack has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
McCormack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCormack misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCormack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCormack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as McCormack controls his hands.
McCormack is working Miller over against the cage.
McCormack can't break the clinch.
Miller working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
McCormack is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCormack lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from McCormack.
McCormack digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
McCormack lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by McCormack.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
McCormack lands a body punch.
Miller is breathing heavily.
McCormack is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
McCormack works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCormack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCormack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from McCormack misses.
McCormack scores with a body shot.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miller throws the left hand but McCormack avoids the punch easily.
McCormack moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormack tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from McCormack as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from McCormack.
McCormack tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCormack scores with a hook to the body.
McCormack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
McCormack breaks from the clinch.
Marcus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCormack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCormack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
McCormack lands a lovely overhand right.
McCormack connects with the punch.
Miller is rocked!
McCormack lands an uppercut, right on the button! Miller tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril McCormack!
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