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Bloodsport Armageddon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert West could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Karamazov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West tries to bum rush Karamazov with a series of wild strikes but Karamazov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karamazov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karamazov is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
West is breathing heavily.
Karamazov lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Karamazov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Herbert West has been cut.
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!
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamazov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karamazov drops West with a straight left! Oh this is bad for West! Karamazov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Karamazov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Moksova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moksova has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Gregor Moksova 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Moksova!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moksova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moksova misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Moksova with a jab.
Moksova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moksova somewhat.
Moksova tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Moksova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moksova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Moksova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moksova manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Moksova's guard.
Moksova is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moksova dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov pushes a forearm under Moksova's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moksova is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrik Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Chrustjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Chrustjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrustjev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Chrustjev's guard.
Chrustjev keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Chrustjev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Chrustjev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emelianenko is now in Chrustjev's guard. A big mistake from Chrustjev there, giving up the dominant position!
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Chrustjev's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chrustjev wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chrustjev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chrustjev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chrustjev!
Chrustjev scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrustjev is working Emelianenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Emelianenko tries to bench press Chrustjev off him but Chrustjev keeps the position.
Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Emelianenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chrustjev.
Chrustjev is staying tight to Emelianenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chrustjev is chipping away with strikes.
Chrustjev taking a break here but Emelianenko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
Emelianenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chrustjev looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chrustjev wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chrustjev pushing down on Emelianenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chrustjev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chrustjev.
Chrustjev wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chrustjev is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chrustjev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Chrustjev is working away.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Chrustjev defends it.
Emelianenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a nice elbow through Chrustjev's hands, connecting with Chrustjev's forehead.
Chrustjev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chrustjev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
Chrustjev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chrustjev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Chrustjev has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Chrustjev with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chrustjev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrustjev tries for a takedown but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chrustjev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Chrustjev fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Chrustjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chrustjev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrustjev, not yet.
Emelianenko is working Chrustjev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko stands up over Chrustjev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chrustjev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko trying to control but Chrustjev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Chrustjev is retaining full guard.
Chrustjev wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Chrustjev is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.
Chrustjev has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Chrustjev wants to stand but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chrustjev jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Chrustjev around his waist. Chrustjev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chrustjev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chrustjev has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chrustjev breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chrustjev lands the left hand.
Chrustjev thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Chrustjev shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Chrustjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chrustjev's guard.
Chrustjev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chrustjev is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chrustjev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chrustjev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Chrustjev with a series of wild strikes but Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chrustjev fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chrustjev shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Chrustjev defends it easily.
Chrustjev chips away with some ground and pound.
Chrustjev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chrustjev wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chrustjev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chrustjev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko striking off his back but it's not causing Chrustjev any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chrustjev has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chrustjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Chrustjev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chrustjev.
Chrustjev gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chrustjev.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chrustjev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Chrustjev counters by clinching up.
Chrustjev tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chrustjev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chrustjev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Chrustjev is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Chrustjev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrustjev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Chrustjev scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chrustjev is looking to clinch.
Chrustjev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrustjev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick from Chrustjev lands but Emelianenko takes it in his stride.
Chrustjev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Chrustjev counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chrustjev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelianenko's knee momentarily.
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Chrustjev.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chrustjev working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
Chrustjev wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Chrustjev counters with an outside leg kick.
Chrustjev cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Chrustjev tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chrustjev cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Emelianenko wants to slow Chrustjev down by chopping away at his legs.
Chrustjev is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrustjev dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Chrustjev's head and hops out.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Chrustjev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Chrustjev shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Chrustjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chrustjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Chrustjev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chrustjev throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Chrustjev slaps the foot to one side.
Chrustjev throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chrustjev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chrustjev counter with a right hand.
Chrustjev gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chrustjev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Oleg Chrustjev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Chrustjev has wrist control.
Chrustjev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emelianenko controls the pace.
Chrustjev working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko prevents Chrustjev from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Emelianenko.
I've got Emelianenko 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 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Petroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Pettytheft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Petroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Pettytheft!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petroni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pettytheft misses the shot to the body.
Pettytheft with a nice cross.
Pettytheft gets caught flat footed, as Petroni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petroni wants to control from the top but Pettytheft keeps moving.
Petroni gets to his feet - Pettytheft follows without any prompting.
Petroni blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettytheft scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettytheft pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettytheft thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettytheft throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petroni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettytheft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Pettytheft misses its intended target.
Petroni moves out of range of the leg kick from Pettytheft.
Petroni pushes Pettytheft up against the cage in a clinch.
Petroni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettytheft's efforts to push away.
Pettytheft wants to get back to striking at distance but Petroni won't allow it.
Petroni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettytheft fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeff Pettytheft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Pettytheft.
Petroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petroni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pettytheft looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petroni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petroni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettytheft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Petroni misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petroni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Petroni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petroni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pettytheft avoids a series of strikes thrown by Petroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petroni is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Petroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettytheft.
Pettytheft throws a jab when Petroni was well out of range.
Pettytheft throws a nice looking combination but Petroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petroni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettytheft counters with a stiff right hand.
Petroni misses with an uppercut.
Petroni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pettytheft finds it's way round the side to connect with Petroni's head.
Petroni tries to move into range but Pettytheft moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Pettytheft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettytheft bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petroni's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft misses with a shot to the body
and Petroni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pettytheft working hard to break the clinch.
Pettytheft has had enough of the clinch but Petroni keeps him there for the moment.
Pettytheft is trying to break the clinch but Petroni has him pressed against the cage.
Pettytheft tries to break free but Petroni pushes him back against the cage.
Pettytheft is looking to break free of the clinch but Petroni has double underhooks.
Pettytheft wants to get back to striking at distance but Petroni won't allow it.
Pettytheft is trying to break free.
Pettytheft has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pettytheft is looking to break free of the clinch but Petroni has double underhooks.
Pettytheft wants to break free but Petroni has control.
Pettytheft is trying to break the clinch but Petroni is controlling him.
Petroni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettytheft fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettytheft does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Pettytheft will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petroni shoots for a takedown but Pettytheft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettytheft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petroni was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettytheft.
Marcelo Petroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petroni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pettytheft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettytheft bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettytheft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettytheft wants it to stay on the feet.
Petroni looks for a takedown but Pettytheft sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Petroni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petroni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petroni takes one on the button.
A combination from Petroni does no damage.
Petroni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pettytheft throws a combination that misses
and Petroni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pettytheft's guard now.
Petroni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pettytheft really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petroni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettytheft is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petroni advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Petroni stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Petroni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pettytheft doesn't seem bothered though.
Petroni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettytheft swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft misses with a looping left.
Pettytheft takes a swing at Petroni's ribcage but misses.
Pettytheft swats away the attempt to clinch by Petroni.
Petroni wants to clinch up but Pettytheft keeps it at a distance.
Pettytheft throws a jab when Petroni was well out of range.
Pettytheft misses with a low kick.
Pettytheft paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petroni staying out of range there.
Petroni blocks a jab.
Petroni digs a good hook to Pettytheft's body.
Petroni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettytheft connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petroni tries to clinch up.
Petroni dodges the punch combination from Pettytheft.
Pettytheft circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettytheft slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petroni doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettytheft circles away.
Petroni misses with a double jab
and Pettytheft cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettytheft fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petroni swinging wilding here.
Pettytheft misses with a jab to the body
letting Petroni counter with a right hand.
Jeff Pettytheft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petroni misses with a wild combination.
Petroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettytheft.
Petroni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettytheft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petroni somewhat.
Pettytheft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petroni.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettytheft just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettytheft connects with a looping right hand.
Jeff Pettytheft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Pettytheft.
Pettytheft connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Pettytheft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pettytheft changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettytheft throws a looping overhand right but Petroni ducks down to avoid it.
Petroni fails with the takedown.
Petroni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pettytheft drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pettytheft lands a nice hook to Petroni's body. Petroni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pettytheft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petroni throws a nice looking combination but Pettytheft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petroni drops his hands momentarily and Pettytheft takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pettytheft misses with a body shot.
Pettytheft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Pettytheft - just one landing.
Pettytheft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petroni.
Pettytheft misses with a body kick.
Pettytheft misses with a two punch combination.
Pettytheft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettytheft getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petroni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettytheft misses the target.
Petroni shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettytheft sprawls well. He's pushed Petroni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petroni misses the shot to the body.
Petroni tries to clinch up.
Pettytheft waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Petroni.
Petroni throws a series of strikes that have Pettytheft backpedaling.
A big left from Pettytheft misses.
Petroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettytheft.
Pettytheft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petroni.
Petroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettytheft is just out of range.
Pettytheft keeps the fight on the outside.
Petroni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettytheft.
Petroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettytheft.
Pettytheft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pettytheft.
Petroni is looking to wear down Pettytheft with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pettytheft thows a body shot but no joy.
Petroni fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Petroni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettytheft throws a combination that misses
and Petroni counters with a shoot takedown. Pettytheft fights it but they end up in guard.
Petroni is looking to stand up but Pettytheft won't let him.
Petroni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petroni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pettytheft!
Pettytheft blocking the ground and pound.
Pettytheft is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petroni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcelo Petroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pettytheft can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petroni stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Petroni.
I think Pettytheft has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HOMEP CTO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preved Medvedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preved Medvedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, HOMEP CTO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Preved Medvedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedov swats away the attempt to clinch by CTO.
CTO takes the fight into the clinch.
Medvedov has CTO pressed against the cage, preventing CTO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
CTO tries to pull guard but Medvedov won't allow it.
CTO lands a body punch.
CTO has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Medvedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Medvedov is trying to force a seperation but CTO has the dominant position.
CTO breaks from the clinch.
Medvedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvedov tries to keep at a distance but CTO has taken the fight into the clinch.
CTO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medvedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
CTO dives in and grabs Medvedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medvedov pushes down on CTO's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HOMEP CTO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medvedov has managed to clinch.
CTO crunches a lovely knee into Medvedov's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medvedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but CTO swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medvedov feints and then cracks CTO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow CTO down.
CTO is breathing heavily.
Medvedov moves into the clinch.
Medvedov tries to circle away but CTO has him pinned against the cage.
Medvedov breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
CTO drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medvedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CTO.
Medvedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
CTO is stalling in the full guard.
Medvedov is pulling down on CTO's head. It's preventing any offense from CTO, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from CTO.
CTO looking to sit in guard and control but Medvedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
CTO trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov is stalling in the full guard.
CTO 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.
CTO keeping full guard, as Medvedov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medvedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Medvedov looking to sit in guard and control but CTO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
CTO scoring with some ground and pound.
CTO throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
CTO has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Medvedov is proving hard to escape from.
CTO lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Preved Medvedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
CTO tries for a takedown but Medvedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Medvedov is looking to clinch.
Medvedov wants to clinch up but CTO keeps it at a distance.
Medvedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medvedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medvedov tries to clinch but CTO moves out of range.
CTO pushes Medvedov up against the cage in a clinch.
CTO gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Medvedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medvedov keeping moving, preventing CTO from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CTO working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CTO working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
CTO scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Medvedov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CTO has a closed guard, preventing Medvedov from standing up.
Medvedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and CTO has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Medvedov has managed to get both his arms back between CTO's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
CTO is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
CTO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Medvedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but CTO is tightening it up a little... Medvedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Medvedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Medvedov taps out! nice BJJ there by CTO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). HOMEP CTO!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Whitelaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Correira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Whitelaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesley Correira!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitelaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Correira should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whitelaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitelaw throws a series of punches but Correira avoids them all with ease.
Whitelaw tries to bum rush Correira with a series of wild strikes but Correira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correira shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitelaw sprawls well. He's pushed Correira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Whitelaw pushes him off.
Whitelaw lands a jab.
Whitelaw misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Whitelaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitelaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira wants to clinch up but Whitelaw keeps it at a distance.
Whitelaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitelaw throws a head kick that Correira semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitelaw throws a head kick that misses.
Whitelaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Correira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Correira wants to clinch up but Whitelaw keeps it at a distance.
Whitelaw lands a two punch combo.
Whitelaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Correira.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitelaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correira wants to clinch.
Correira tries to clinch up but Whitelaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitelaw throws a series of punches but Correira avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correira.
Correira wants to clinch.
Whitelaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Correira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitelaw sprawls well. Whitelaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Correira gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Whitelaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Correira.
Correira avoids the head kick by Whitelaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Whitelaw.
Correira looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Whitelaw misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Whitelaw.
Whitelaw misses with a few strikes there.
Whitelaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Correira's waist but Correira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitelaw off to one side.
Correira tries to clinch but Whitelaw moves out of range.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Whitelaw.
Correira blocks a head kick by Whitelaw.
Whitelaw throws a head kick but Correira moves out of range.
Whitelaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Correira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Whitelaw is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Correira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira walks into a jab.
Whitelaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitelaw drops Correira with a left and a right! Oh, Correira is hurt - Whitelaw dives into side control looking to finish!
Correira is rocked!
A big shot lands for Whitelaw! That's hurt Correira! Will he recover? Whitelaw fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Whitelaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigor Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Crosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigor Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
A cross from Borisov lands.
Borisov scores with a jab.
Borisov throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Borisov misses.
Borisov misses the shot to the body.
Crosby moves out of range as Borisov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
Borisov thows a body shot but no joy.
Crosby shoots for a double leg takedown but Borisov sprawls well. He's pushed Crosby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borisov scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borisov sprawls well. Borisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crosby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby looks for a takedown but Borisov sprawls well.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.
Borisov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Borisov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borisov throws a good cross that connects.
Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but Borisov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borisov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crosby's head backwards.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby shoots in but Borisov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Borisov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov lands a slapping body shot.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Borisov. That snapped Crosby's head back.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Kevin Crosby has been cut.
Borisov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borisov catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borisov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to de liver by Borisov. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Borisov there.
Borisov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borisov cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
Borisov misses the shot to the body.
Borisov scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borisov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borisov connects with a single shot there.
Grigor Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Borisov punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.
Borisov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Borisov lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Borisov scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigor Borisov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Crosby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Borisov.
Borisov throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Crosby. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Borisov with a hook.
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Borisov.
Nice sprawl there from Borisov as Crosby shoots in.
Borisov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Borisov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Crosby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Borisov throws a shot to the body.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Borisov.
Borisov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borisov lands with a shot to the body.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Borisov had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Borisov lands a head shot.
Crosby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kevin Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borisov lands a with a good body shot.
Borisov scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Borisov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Borisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Borisov lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borisov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Borisov catches Crosby right on the button with a cross.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to de liver by Borisov. Beautiful body shot.
Borisov lands the left hand.
Borisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borisov.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Borisov.
Borisov with a nice cross.
Borisov catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borisov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Borisov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigor Borisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Borisov scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borisov finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crosby is rocked!
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borisov digs a good hook to Crosby's body.
Borisov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grigor Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borisov swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Borisov throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigor Borisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Crosby's cut.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borisov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borisov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crosby somewhat.
Borisov misses the shot to the body.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
Borisov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Borisov.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crosby.
Crosby seems to have got his legs back now.
Borisov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Borisov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Borisov scores with a punch to the head.
Borisov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Borisov. Beautiful body shot.
Borisov takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Borisov scores with a nice head shot.
Borisov takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Borisov misses with a body shot.
Borisov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov lands a body shot.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Borisov.
Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Borisov takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crosby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Borisov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from Borisov.
Borisov lands a slapping body shot.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crosby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borisov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Borisov finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Good exchange - Borisov coming out on top.
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!
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borisov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Borisov.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borisov lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borisov jabs at Crosby's body.
Borisov throws a shot to the body.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Borisov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigor Borisov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Crosby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borisov lands a with a good body shot.
Borisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Borisov.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Crosby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borisov throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crosby.
Borisov lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Borisov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Borisov jabs at Crosby's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borisov scores with a body shot.
Borisov lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borisov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borisov lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Borisov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Borisov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borisov lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Crosby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borisov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borisov lands a lovely overhand right.
Borisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov lands with a shot to the body.
Borisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borisov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borisov scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov misses the shot to the body.
Borisov takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Borisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borisov lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borisov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Borisov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borisov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borisov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borisov lands a really nice looking cross but Crosby seems unphased.
Borisov lands an overhand right.
Borisov digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good jab.
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigor Borisov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Crosby'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!
Borisov lands with an overhand left.
Borisov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crosby.
Borisov throws a shot to the body.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Borisov. That snapped Crosby's head back.
A lazy left from Borisov finds it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Borisov lands an overhand right.
Crosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Borisov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borisov lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Borisov does it's job there.
Borisov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov jabs at Crosby's body.
Borisov throws a shot to the body.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Borisov cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
Borisov lands a lovely overhand right.
Borisov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Borisov connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Borisov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borisov, as that shot connected.
Borisov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Borisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borisov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good jab.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borisov scores with a shot to the body.
Borisov cracks Crosby with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borisov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Borisov catches Crosby right on the button with a cross.
Kevin Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigor Borisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borisov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 40:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 40:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigor Borisov!
Grigor Borisov is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg VanWinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buduu Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanWinkle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg VanWinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buduu Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanWinkle misses with a body shot.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
VanWinkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from VanWinkle.
Greg VanWinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanWinkle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanWinkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Liddell in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell lands a body shot.
VanWinkle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liddell throws a leg kick but VanWinkle checks it.
VanWinkle scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanWinkle scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from VanWinkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Liddell's head.
VanWinkle lands a big right hand that sends Liddell crashing to the mat! VanWinkle stays standing though and waves Liddell back to his feet!
It looks like Buduu Liddell has been cut.
VanWinkle lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Liddell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg VanWinkle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Podranoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otryad Kovboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Podranoski comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Hordes Of Chaos. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Podranoski!
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, Otryad Kovboev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovboev lands a big head kick that sends Podranoski tumbling to the mat! Kovboev takes a step backwards and waves Podranoski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Podranoski is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Podranoski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kovboev.
Oh Podranoski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podranoski drops his hands momentarily and Kovboev needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Podranoski just on the top of the head. Podranoski drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Podranoski - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Otryad Kovboev!
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