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EPF 32 - End vs. Russell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihail Korsanow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chev Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mihail Korsanow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios scores with a body shot.
Korsanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios throws a hook to the side of Korsanow's head but Korsanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korsanow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chelios connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mihail Korsanow has been cut.
Korsanow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korsanow looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korsanow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chelios lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Korsanow up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Chelios from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Korsanow's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chev Chelios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preben Skandleier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chen comes to the cage accompanied by Surfing with the Alien. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Chen!
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, Preben Skandleier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skandleier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skandleier counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skandleier throws a head kick that misses.
Chen tries to clinch but Skandleier moves away
and Skandleier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen blocks a leg kick.
Skandleier is looking to chop away at Chen's legs.
Skandleier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skandleier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen digs a good hook to Skandleier's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skandleier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skandleier throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
A head kick by Skandleier misses
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Preben Skandleier has been cut.
Skandleier tries to land a leg kick but Chen saw it coming and moves away.
Chen tries to clinch but Skandleier moves away
and Skandleier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skandleier wants to land a leg kick but Chen is out of range.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Skandleier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skandleier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skandleier's hands.
Skandleier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skandleier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Chen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skandleier doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skandleier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skandleier throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Chen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preben Skandleier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chen is looking to clinch but Skandleier is avoiding it.
That has opened up Preben Skandleier's cut even more.
Skandleier throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Skandleier tries to land a front kick but Chen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook. Skandleier ducked under it nicely.
Skandleier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skandleier throws a lazy right hand but Chen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen wants to clinch up but Skandleier keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen darts in trying to clinch
and Skandleier counters with a nice leg kick.
Chen lands a glancing blow to the side of Skandleier's head.
Preben Skandleier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Preben Skandleier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Chen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Bykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakngea Sok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bykov comes into the arena with ГРОТ - Мы ждём blaring out of the sound system. Sakngea Sok acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakngea Sok!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bykov avoids a kick to the body.
Sok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sok throws a head kick that misses
and Bykov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bykov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bykov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bykov throws a big right hand that misses.
Bykov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bykov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bykov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bykov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bykov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sok taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bykov is looking to take a break and control but Sok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bykov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bykov scores with punches from side control.
Sok dodges the ground and pound from Bykov.
Bykov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakngea Sok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sok throws a lazy head kick
and Bykov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sok looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bykov distracts Sok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bykov trying to control but Sok is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bykov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bykov looks to land a combination. Sok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bykov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sok to the mat! Sok manages to get full guard.
Bykov throwing strikes but missing.
Bykov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bykov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bykov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bykov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bykov postures up and lands a big shot to Sok's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bykov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bykov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bykov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bykov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bykov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bykov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bykov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bykov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bykov scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bykov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bykov has hold of Sok's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sok manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bykov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sok is rocked!
Bykov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sok turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bykov off and cradles Sok's limp body as Bykov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexey Bykov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Surrender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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215 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ak!
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, Kurt Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ak throws a big shot that misses.
Ak avoids the head kick by Sloane.
Sloane throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Sergei Ak has been cut.
Ak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ak throwing strikes but missing.
Ak trying to control but Sloane is working from the bottom.
Ak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloane is keeping the position for now.
Ak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sloane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sloane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sloane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ak works over Sloane with some ground and pound from guard.
Ak looking to pass the guard.
Ak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ak slips nicely into half guard.
Ak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sloane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ak winds up and cracks Sloane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ak.
Sloane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ak 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.
Ak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak wants to free his trapped foot but Sloane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ak throwing shots but Sloane is blocking nicely.
Ak wants to free his trapped foot but Sloane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sloane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ak wants to work for an arm triangle but Sloane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sloane is trying to stand.
Ak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sloane defending well though.
Ak moves nicely into side control.
Ak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sloane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ak but great work by Sloane.
Sloane tries to stand but Ak is controlling his head.
Ak is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ak sneaks back into half guard.
Sloane wants to stand up but Ak is controlling the position.
Ak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ak.
Ak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Ak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ak lands a head kick. Sloane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloane moves away from the strike by Ak.
A low kick from Ak misses
and Sloane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloane throws a sloppy head kick and Ak moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ak.
A head kick misses from Sloane.
Ak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sloane.
Sloane misses with a head kick.
Sloane lands a nice looking body shot.
Ak throws a head kick that misses
and Sloane counters with an inside leg kick.
Ak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloane is breathing heavily.
A big left from Sloane misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ak doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloane circles away.
Sergei Ak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ak blocks a head kick by Sloane.
Sloane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloane is fending him off so far but Ak persists. Nope, Sloane circles away and we're back to standing.
Ak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ak misses with a leg kick.
Sloane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ak tries a head kick but it misses.
Ak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Ak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sloane sprawls well initially but Ak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sloane defending well though.
Sloane is defending against the submission attempts here by Ak.
Sloane is trying to stand up here but Ak is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ak scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ak lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloane keeping full guard, as Ak tries to pass.
Ak is working hard here to advance position.
Ak drops back looking for a leg! Sloane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sloane manages to kick Ak off! Ak jumps back into Sloane's guard.
Ak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ak tries to move to mount but Sloane blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sloane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ak throws a strike aimed at the side of Sloane's head but Sloane avoids it well.
Ak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ak swings around for an armbar but Sloane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ak's guard.
Sloane won't allow Ak to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ak'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. This is the final round!
Ak misses with a head kick.
Ak scores with a nice strike.
Ak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ak somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sloane. That's going to slow Ak down.
Sloane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloane leaves Ak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sergei Ak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ak misses with a right hand
and Sloane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ak tries to clinch but Sloane moves out of range.
Ak avoids a kick to the body.
Ak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Ak.
Sloane keeps the fight on the outside.
Ak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ak throws a strike but Sloane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sloane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloane preventing the sweep.
Ak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sloane uses it to pass to side control.
Ak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kurt Sloane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sloane's guard.
Sergei Ak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ak lands a couple of digs.
Sloane wants to stand but Ak is controlling the position.
Ak trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ak passes into half guard.
Ak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sloane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sloane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sloane!
Ak unloading with bombs!
Ak with a couple of short strikes.
Ak with the ground and pound from mount.
Ak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sloane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sloane is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooh a big shot lands for Ak! Sloane is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Ak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. ilia Kosarev looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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22
267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geronimo Rogerio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ilia Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogerio Silva looks for a takedown but Kosarev sprawls well.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rogerio Silva and sends Kosarev crashing to the mat! Rogerio Silva follows him down to the mat - Kosarev regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like ilia Kosarev has been cut.
Kosarev looks gassed!
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!
Rogerio Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogerio Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Geronimo Rogerio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogerio Silva connects with a body shot that sends Kosarev's belly button to the back.
Kosarev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogerio Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Rogerio Silva.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rogerio Silva! Kosarev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geronimo Rogerio Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trill comes into the arena with They Will Kill Us All - The Bronx blaring out of the sound system. 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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274 lbs
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242 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Trill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siet slips a jab from Trill.
Siet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trill moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jiu Jiet Siet has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Trill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siet backs away from a small jab...but Trill lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Siet crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Trill with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andrew Trill!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djj Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
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, Djj Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet moves away from the strike by Makhnov.
Makhnov throws a right hand that Skeet ducks under and follows up with a left that Skeet also avoids with ease.
Makhnov misses with a wild combination.
Skeet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skeet wants to free his trapped foot but Makhnov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skeet is looking for a kimura here.
Skeet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makhnov defends it well.
Makhnov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet is looking to stall here but Makhnov recovers full guard.
Skeet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makhnov dives on top into guard.
Skeet 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.
Skeet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhnov stopping the sweep attempt from Skeet.
Skeet trying to control the position.
Makhnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skeet lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Makhnov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov is trying desperately to improve position.
Skeet throws a strike there. Makhnov manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Makhnov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skeet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhnov is keeping the position for now.
Skeet sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Makhnov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Skeet paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Makhnov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Makhnov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight 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, Ricardo Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Roman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Souza.
Roman connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Da Souza covering up! Roman comes in with a big uppercut and Da Souza goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Roman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Burqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lubomir Burqa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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248 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lubomir Burqa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel Abadi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burqa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abadi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burqa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joel Abadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abadi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abadi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burqa as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abadi.
Abadi moves in looking to clinch but Burqa pushes him off.
Abadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burqa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abadi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burqa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abadi.
Burqa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abadi.
Abadi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abadi.
A head kick misses from Abadi.
Abadi misses with a low kick.
Abadi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abadi throws a leg kick but Burqa moved away.
Abadi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burqa swivels and escapes.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Abadi.
Abadi dodges the punch combination from Burqa.
Abadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burqa's head.
A leg kick checked by Burqa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abadi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abadi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abadi tries to close the distance and clinch but Burqa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abadi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burqa if he has to take too many more of those.
Abadi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burqa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abadi lands with a kick to the temple. Burqa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Abadi.
Burqa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abadi.
Abadi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Abadi.
Abadi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abadi slips a jab and a cross from Burqa.
Abadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abadi is looking to chop away at Burqa's legs.
Abadi motions for Burqa to come forward. Abadi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abadi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abadi throws a head kick but Burqa moves out of range.
Abadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Burqa circles away.
Abadi scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Abadi.
Abadi connects with a leg kick. Burqa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abadi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abadi throws a head kick that Burqa semi-blocks.
It looks like Lubomir Burqa has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abadi throws a leg kick but Burqa moved away.
Good leg kick by Abadi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abadi throws a leg kick which misses Burqa's front leg but catches the back leg as Burqa tries to avoid it.
Burqa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abadi throws a front kick aimed at Burqa's knee but Burqa avoids it well.
Lubomir Burqa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abadi.
Burqa misses with a double jab
and Abadi counters with an inside leg kick.
Abadi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abadi scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abadi.
Abadi shoots for a takedown but Burqa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Abadi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Burqa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burqa checks a leg kick nicely.
Burqa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abadi dodges the punch combination from Burqa.
Abadi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lubomir Burqa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abadi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Abadi.
Burqa tries to bum rush Abadi with a series of wild strikes but Abadi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abadi thuds a left hand into Burqa's body.
Abadi lands a high kick!
Burqa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abadi can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abadi throws a nice head kick!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abadi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good leg kick by Abadi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burqa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Burqa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abadi connects with a leg kick. Burqa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burqa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abadi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abadi misses with a straight left.
Abadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abadi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burqa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abadi moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abadi looks for a takedown but Burqa sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abadi.
Sloppy strikes from Burqa. Those never looked like landing.
Abadi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abadi throws a low kick but Burqa moves out of range easily.
Burqa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burqa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Abadi. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Abadi.
Burqa checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burqa checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abadi misses with a head kick.
Burqa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abadi counters with a nice body kick.
Joel Abadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abadi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burqa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burqa wants it to stay on the feet.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Abadi.
Abadi misses with a head kick.
Abadi misses with a body shot.
Burqa looks to land a combination but Abadi avoids it well.
Abadi scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abadi, right into the meat.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown but Burqa shows good takedown defense.
Abadi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abadi connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abadi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abadi connects with an inside leg kick.
Burqa checks a leg kick.
Burqa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abadi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abadi.
Burqa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abadi tries to clinch
and Burqa counters with a three punch combo that has Abadi backing up. Abadi nods at Burqa to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Abadi misses.
Burqa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burqa's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abadi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abadi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burqa rather than just go for the knockout.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burqa as he avoids it easily.
Abadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Abadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Burqa'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.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
Abadi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abadi wants to land a leg kick but Burqa is out of range.
Abadi misses with a low kick.
Burqa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abadi swings for the body but Burqa moves out of range.
Abadi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burqa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown but Burqa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Burqa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abadi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burqa.
Abadi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abadi thumps Burqa with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burqa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burqa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abadi throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abadi. That's going to slow Burqa down.
Abadi throws a leg kick but Burqa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burqa misses with a double jab
and Abadi counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abadi - that will leave a mark!
Abadi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burqa throws a combination that misses
and Abadi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abadi throws a front kick that sends Burqa stumbling back into the cage.
Abadi misses with a body shot.
Abadi lands with a kick to the temple. Burqa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Abadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abadi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
Abadi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burqa.
Abadi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burqa. That did some damage!
Abadi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abadi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burqa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crunch! Abadi slams his shin into Burqa's torso.
Abadi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abadi scores with a kick to the body.
Burqa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abadi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abadi.
That kick from Abadi tenderised Burqa's leg. Burqa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abadi connects with a right hand. Burqa shakes it off.
Burqa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burqa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abadi. That one must have hurt.
Burqa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abadi.
Abadi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Abadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Burqa circles away.
A nice combination there by Abadi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burqa but Burqa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burqa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abadi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abadi throws a sloppy head kick and Burqa moves out of range easily.
Abadi throws a head kick but Burqa moves out of range.
Abadi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burqa.
Abadi jabs at Burqa's body.
Burqa misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abadi!
A head kick from Abadi lands but Burqa takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abadi.
Lubomir Burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Abadi.
Abadi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burqa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Abadi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Burqa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Burqa as Abadi shoots in.
Abadi tries to clinch up.
Abadi connects with a high kick.
Burqa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abadi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burqa sprawls well initially but Abadi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abadi is keen to just control but Burqa is a slippery customer.
Abadi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abadi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burqa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abadi on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burqa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burqa is squirming around, avoiding Abadi's attempts to control the action.
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.
Abadi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abadi wants to control the pace but Burqa is squirming around nicely.
Abadi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joel Abadi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abadi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burqa throws a series of punches but Abadi moves out of range.
Abadi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burqa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burqa looks to land a combination but Abadi avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Abadi.
Abadi lands a leg kick that knocks Burqa off balance momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Burqa scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Joel Abadi has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burqa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abadi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burqa.
Abadi misses with a low kick.
Abadi scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burqa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burqa misses with a two punch combination.
Abadi tries to score with a low kick but Burqa moves his leg out of the way.
Abadi misses with a body kick.
Burqa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abadi.
Abadi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abadi scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lubomir Burqa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abadi, right into the meat.
Abadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abadi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Burqa blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abadi, right into the meat.
Burqa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abadi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abadi misses the shot to the body.
Burqa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burqa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abadi counters with an outside leg kick.
Abadi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abadi!
Burqa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abadi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burqa misses with a double jab
and Abadi counters with an outside leg kick.
Burqa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abadi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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.
Burqa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abadi.
Abadi scores with a leg kick.
Abadi shoots in looking for a takedown but Burqa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abadi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abadi.
A head kick from Abadi lands but Burqa takes it in his stride.
Abadi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burqa throws a body punch but Abadi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burqa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burqa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abadi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burqa sprawls well. Burqa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abadi gets slowly back to his feet.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
Burqa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abadi lands a leg kick that knocks Burqa off balance momentarily.
Abadi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abadi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burqa is just out of range.
Abadi delivers a nice body kick.
Abadi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burqa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Burqa circles away.
Burqa throws a combination that misses
and Abadi counters with a takedown into side control.
Burqa is letting Abadi control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abadi has hold of Burqa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burqa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Abadi cranks the arm and Burqa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burqa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joel Abadi!
Joel Abadi is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertrand Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell has chosen Theater Of Salvation as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bertrand Russell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
End wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
End misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a straight right hand.
Russell scores with a hook.
End throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and End counters with a left to the body.
End misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
End misses with a body punch
and Russell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps End thinking.
A nice combination there by Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
End rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
End misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Russell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
End swings and misses with a shot to the body
and End takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
End misses with a body punch
and Russell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
End with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russell to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from End misses
and Russell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from End misses
and Russell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Russell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on End's shoulder, as End tries to avoid the shot.
End throws a lazy uppercut
and Russell counters with a straight right hand.
End misses with an uppercut
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
End walks into a left hand.
End takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
End takes one to the chin there.
Oooooh!!! End has knocked Russell down with a huge combo! End steps away and waves a wobbly Russell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Russell is rocked!
It looks like Bertrand Russell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell misses with an uppercut
and End counters with a huge right that knocks Russell out cold! End is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Home End!
Home End retains his lightweight title!
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