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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bays!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bays misses with a series of wild punches.
Bays closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King loads up on a big right hand but Bays slips the punch.
Bays fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bays. King shrugs it off though.
Bays lands a nice looking body kick.
Bays takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bays counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bays drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bays working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bays in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Bays tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bays has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bays throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bays swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bays's guard.
Bays wants to control but King passes easily into half guard.
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.
Bays tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Bays makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bays.
Bays manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Bays throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bays's guard. Nice move by King!
Bays is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bays is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bays wants to improve his position but instead King has moved into half guard.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bays slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bays wants to hit a switch here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bays there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bays is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bays manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bays makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bays 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.
Bays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bays is able to avoid easily.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Bays throws a head kick that misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bays.
King tries to keep at a distance but Bays has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bays tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bays.
Bays is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bays walks into a straight right hand from King.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King tries to land a body kick
and Bays counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bays.
Bays is breathing heavily.
Bays wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Bays drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Bays is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Bays takes a shot to the head.
Bays breaks from the clinch.
Alan King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Bays with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Bays 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King clinches.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bays as King tries to tie him up.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bays or not.
King lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bays tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bays is trying to break free.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan King.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King rushes Bays and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King trying to stall but Bays improves his position.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Bays.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bays drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bays darts in trying to clinch
letting King counter with a right hand.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Bays throws a lazy head kick
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Bays looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for King!
Bays punching from mount but King doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bays breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bays throwing strikes but King recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Bays is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Bays eventually gives up the hold.
King is controlling Bays's trapped leg to prevent Bays from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bays closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bays lands in his opponent's guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bays working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bays throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Bays.
Bays is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bays wants to hit a switch here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bays there!
Bays is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Bays is looking to get to half guard.
Bays is trying to reverse the position but instead King has taken his back - oops!
Bays is trying to break free.
Bays looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
King is not going to allow Bays to sit and survive in this position.
Bays is really stuck here.
Bays trying to control the position but King manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bays rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position.
King is riding his opponent, not letting Bays buck him off.
Bays is trying to get back to his feet but King has full control of the position and if anything, Bays has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King controlling well, preventing Bays from escaping the position.
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.
Bays wants to get back to his feet.
Bays is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bays trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
Bays is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King avoiding Bays 's attempts to control his hands.
Bays rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Bays.
I think Bays 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 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bays!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez's entrance music is Justified by AMEN. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Gutierrez moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to de liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez misses with a punch to the body.
McGee taking a breather.
McGee tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez pulls guard.
McGee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gutierrez is proving hard to escape from.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez has a closed guard, preventing McGee from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGee controls the pace.
Gutierrez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutierrez, not yet.
McGee gets to his feet. Gutierrez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGee is looking to clinch.
Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutierrez misses with a body punch.
Gutierrez lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutierrez controls his hands.
McGee tries a body shot but Gutierrez blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez slowing the pace effectively.
McGee tries to break the clinch but Gutierrez is controlling the position.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gutierrez blocking some punches.
McGee blocks a body shot from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gutierrez tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four 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.
Gutierrez has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Gutierrez just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGee blocks a body shot from Gutierrez.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
Gutierrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy McGee will probably get the nod.
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.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gutierrez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gutierrez is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGee sees it coming and defends easily.
McGee tries to kick Gutierrez off but Gutierrez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGee kicks Gutierrez off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee keeps the fight on the outside.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Gutierrez slips a straight right by McGee.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee tests Gutierrez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGee's half guard.
McGee is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
McGee tries to kick Gutierrez off but Gutierrez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gutierrez wants to free his trapped foot but McGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gutierrez is working for a kimura but McGee is defending it quite comfortably.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee kicks off Gutierrez and gets to his feet.
Billy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee cracks Gutierrez with a good jab.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
Gutierrez thows a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a body shot
and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee wants to hit a switch here but Gutierrez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there!
Gutierrez takes McGee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McGee is in trouble.
Gutierrez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gutierrez working for a choke but McGee reverses nicely into Gutierrez 's guard.
Gutierrez trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGee takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses.
McGee misses with the combination.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a body punch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gutierrez's elbow.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee letting Gutierrez take a breather here.
Gutierrez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGee can't fight it off and eventually Gutierrez manages to take the fight to the floor. McGee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gutierrez prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez drops back looking for a leg! McGee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGee manages to kick Gutierrez off! Gutierrez jumps back into McGee's guard.
Gutierrez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
Gutierrez won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
McGee sizes up Gutierrez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Yago Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGee tries to roll over but Gutierrez keeps him under control.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutierrez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutierrez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutierrez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
Gutierrez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
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 Yago Gutierrez.
I think Gutierrez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yago Gutierrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stroope Heineken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Bacevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroope Heineken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stroope Heineken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Bacevich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heineken missing with a left hand there. Bacevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heineken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Heineken coming out on top.
Heineken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacevich stuffs the takedown attempt from Heineken. Heineken gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heineken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stroope Heineken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heineken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bacevich as he jumps to the side.
Heineken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bacevich as he avoids it easily.
Heineken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacevich swivels and escapes.
Heineken is breathing heavily.
Heineken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bacevich's waist but Bacevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heineken off to one side.
Heineken fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacevich lands a with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacevich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heineken.
Bacevich works Heineken's body with a nice hook.
Bacevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heineken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adrian Bacevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacevich throws a leg kick which misses Heineken's front leg but catches the back leg as Heineken tries to avoid it.
Bacevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bacevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bacevich throws a series of punches but Heineken moves out of range.
Bacevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bacevich throws a one two combo.
Heineken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bacevich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bacevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bacevich wants it to stay on the feet.
Bacevich scores with a nice strike.
Bacevich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bacevich lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heineken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bacevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bacevich staying out of range there.
Bacevich lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heineken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bacevich.
Bacevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heineken. Bacevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacevich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Heineken is rocked!
Bacevich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heineken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bacevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heineken doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Heineken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Heineken. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bacevich fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Heineken to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Heineken looks to clinch but Bacevich throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Heineken taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adrian Bacevich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Kilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matti Vanhanen!
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, Lutz Kilian!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matti Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vanhanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Vanhanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanhanen passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanhanen works his way into full mount!
Vanhanen wants to finish this one by submission but Kilian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vanhanen thowing shots but they're missing.
Vanhanen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vanhanen is working for a guillotine from mount but Kilian frees his head quite easily.
Vanhanen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kilian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kilian shrugs it off.
Vanhanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kilian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vanhanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vanhanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kilian wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhanen looking to control but Kilian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kilian wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanhanen is working for a guillotine from mount but Kilian frees his head quite easily.
Vanhanen unloads with some shots from mount but Kilian bucks and avoids them well.
Vanhanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kilian is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilian is squirming around, avoiding Vanhanen's attempts to control the action.
Vanhanen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kilian because Vanhanen loaded up on that one.
Vanhanen wants to control the pace but Kilian is squirming around nicely.
Vanhanen thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanhanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilian is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Vanhanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vanhanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilian is fending him off so far but Vanhanen persists. Nope, Kilian circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vanhanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilian's waist but Kilian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanhanen off to one side.
Vanhanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilian's waist but Kilian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanhanen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Vanhanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhanen shoots in for a takedown but Kilian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanhanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilian.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches up with Kilian, looking for a takedown. Vanhanen pushes Kilian against the cage but Kilian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanhanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilian.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vanhanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilian - the referee stops the clock and Vanhanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilian. Vanhanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kilian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilian lands a head kick. Vanhanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Matti Vanhanen has been cut.
Vanhanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilian.
Kilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kilian.
Kilian delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lutz Kilian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vanhanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vanhanen will feel that in the morning.
Matti Vanhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilian.
Kilian lands a head kick. Vanhanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilian delivers a nice body kick.
Kilian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Kilian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crunch! Kilian slams his shin into Vanhanen's torso.
Kilian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilian lands a high kick!
Kilian throws a head kick but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Kilian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kilian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanhanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matti Vanhanen's cut is getting worse.
Kilian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vanhanen takes a step back to recover.
Vanhanen blocks a head kick by Kilian.
Kilian leaves Vanhanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Kilian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kilian throws a head kick that half lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilian!
A solid body kick from Kilian.
Vanhanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilian.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilian, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilian - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vanhanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilian - the referee stops the clock and Vanhanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilian. Vanhanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kilian throws a head kick that Vanhanen semi-blocks.
Kilian throws a head kick that half lands.
Kilian slaps away a takedown attempt from Vanhanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kilian thows a body kick. Vanhanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kilian throws a head kick that misses.
Kilian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kilian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vanhanen.
Kilian lands a big head kick that sends Vanhanen tumbling to the mat! Kilian takes a step backwards and waves Vanhanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vanhanen is rocked!
Kilian throws a quick head kick that knocks Vanhanen silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kilian is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lutz Kilian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JB Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Miade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miade has chosen Even Flow as his entrance music. Tito Miade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JB Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Miade!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Miade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miade throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miade misses with a body shot.
Wang defending well as Miade loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Miade.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Miade's shoulder, as Miade tries to avoid the shot.
Wang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miade looks to land a left hand but Wang moved out of range nicely.
Wang misses with a combination
and Miade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wang counters with a three punch combo that has Miade backing up. Miade nods at Wang to acknowledge the strikes.
Miade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miade throws a combination that misses
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang looks to land a combination but Miade avoids it well.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang lands a jab to Miade's midsection.
Wang stuffs the takedown attempt from Miade. Miade gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Miade swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tito Miade has been cut.
Miade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miade.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Miade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miade just misses with a punch to the body.
Miade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut.
Miade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miade looks gassed!
Wang throws a right hand that Miade ducks under and follows up with a left that Miade also avoids with ease.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miade doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang lands with a nice combination. Miade backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miade misses the body punch
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Miade.
A punch combination from Miade misses.
Wang throws a series of punches but Miade moves out of range.
Miade slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
JB Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wang.
Miade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miade's head.
That has opened up Tito Miade's cut even more.
Wang is working the combinations to good effect here.
Miade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miade at a distance.
Wang lands with a right hand.
Wang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Miade's head back.
Miade is rocked!
Miade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miade dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Miade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wang looks to land a combination but Miade avoids it well.
Miade throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Wang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miade is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him?
Wang connects with a nice cross there... Miade is looking wobbly and Wang recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Miade to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wang jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JB Wang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel comes to the cage accompanied by Space Lord by Monster Magnet. Leopold Raskalnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bertram Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Raskalnikov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskalnikov throws a head kick but Russel moves out of range.
Russel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raskalnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raskalnikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raskalnikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Russel takes a swing at Raskalnikov's ribcage but misses.
Raskalnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raskalnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Russel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Russel. That's going to slow Raskalnikov down.
Raskalnikov misses with a leg kick.
Raskalnikov misses with a low kick.
Raskalnikov slips under a jab.
A head kick from Raskalnikov lands but Russel takes it in his stride.
Raskalnikov shoots in for a double leg but Russel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russel throws a head kick but Raskalnikov moves out of range.
Russel throws a sloppy head kick and Raskalnikov moves out of range easily.
Raskalnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raskalnikov looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Raskalnikov misses
and Russel counters with a nice body shot.
Russel scores with a hook to the body. Raskalnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raskalnikov at a distance.
Raskalnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raskalnikov. Russel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Russel.
Leopold Raskalnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raskalnikov avoids the body shot from Russel.
Russel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russel lands with a nice body punch.
Russel lands a nice shot that snaps Raskalnikov's head back.
Russel looks to land a combination. Raskalnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raskalnikov is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Russel. That's going to slow Raskalnikov down.
Russel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raskalnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Russel tries to sprawl out of it but Raskalnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bertram Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel lands a body shot.
Raskalnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raskalnikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raskalnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raskalnikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Russel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raskalnikov counters with a body kick.
Raskalnikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raskalnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Russel both land. Nice combination.
A head kick by Russel misses
and Raskalnikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Russel shrugs it off.
Russel scores with a hook.
Raskalnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Russel finish him?
Russel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raskalnikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Russel thumps Raskalnikov with a low kick.
Russel stuns Raskalnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raskalnikov takes one to the chin there.
Raskalnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russel to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russel lands with a slapping head kick.
Russel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raskalnikov.
Russel connects with a single shot there.
Russel lands a body shot.
Raskalnikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Russel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Russel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raskalnikov is looking to clinch.
Russel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raskalnikov defending well as Russel loads up on a big left hand.
Russel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Russel throws a body punch but Raskalnikov moves out of range.
Russel connects with a solid leg kick.
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that misses
letting Russel counter with a right hand.
Raskalnikov throws a front kick aimed at Russel's knee but Russel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a nice hook to Raskalnikov's body. Raskalnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raskalnikov on the side of the head.
Raskalnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raskalnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russel scores with the left hand. Raskalnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Raskalnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Russel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters circling a little - Raskalnikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raskalnikov looks to throw a body kick
and Russel counters with a three punch combo that has Raskalnikov backing up. Raskalnikov nods at Russel to acknowledge the strikes.
Russel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raskalnikov. That one must have hurt.
Raskalnikov throws a body punch but Russel moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Raskalnikov misses
and Russel counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskalnikov feints and then cracks Russel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russel down.
Raskalnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Russel 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russel. Raskalnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raskalnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raskalnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel throws a lazy head kick
and Raskalnikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Russel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Russel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raskalnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raskalnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Raskalnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russel.
Raskalnikov looks to throw a body kick
and Russel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel lands a really nice looking cross but Raskalnikov seems unphased.
Russel swings for the body but Raskalnikov moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Raskalnikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Russel has got the better of the exchanges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel scores with a nice strike.
Raskalnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raskalnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Raskalnikov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskalnikov walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Russel.
Bertram Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
Russel thows a body shot but no joy.
Russel throws a big shot that misses.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Russel looks to score with a jab to the body but Raskalnikov is just out of range.
Russel 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.
Donk. Russel catches Raskalnikov right on the button with a cross.
Russel digs a good hook to Raskalnikov's body.
Raskalnikov walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Raskalnikov.
Russel lands with a cross.
Russel throws out a leg kick but Raskalnikov moves out of range and Russel only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russel.
Russel throws a series of strikes that have Raskalnikov backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Raskalnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raskalnikov avoids the head kick by Russel.
Raskalnikov pushes Russel away with a front kick.
Raskalnikov tries to clinch but Russel moves away
and Russel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russel is looking to slow Raskalnikov down with leg kicks.
Russel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Russel scores with a jab to the head.
Raskalnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to de liver by Russel. Beautiful body shot.
Russel misses with a body shot.
Raskalnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russel throws a shot to the body.
Russel throws a good cross that connects.
Russel lands an overhand right.
Raskalnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that Russel semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raskalnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Russel throws a nice head kick!
Russel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov misses with a body kick.
Raskalnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raskalnikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Russel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raskalnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russel.
Russel digs a good body shot into Raskalnikov's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russel, as that shot connected.
Russel throws a leg kick but Raskalnikov moved away.
Russel avoids the head kick by Raskalnikov.
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel lands a body shot.
Russel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov throws a leg kick
and Russel counters with a thumping low kick.
Russel scores with a jab.
Raskalnikov tries to clinch up.
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that Russel semi-blocks.
Raskalnikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russel.
Russel scores with a head kick.
Russel throws a shot to the body.
Russel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel throws a series of punches but Raskalnikov avoids them all with ease.
Raskalnikov misses with a low kick.
Raskalnikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Russel. That one must have hurt.
Raskalnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raskalnikov tries to work over Russel's front leg with a kick but Russel checks it.
Russel misses with a wild body shot.
Raskalnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Russel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raskalnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russel takes a swing at Raskalnikov's ribcage but misses.
Russel looks to land a combination but Raskalnikov avoids it well.
Raskalnikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Russel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raskalnikov at a distance.
Raskalnikov misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with an outside leg kick.
Russel throws a series of punches but Raskalnikov moves out of range.
Russel connects with a body shot.
Raskalnikov misses with a body kick.
Russel throws a jab but it's blocked by Raskalnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskalnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raskalnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Russel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raskalnikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russel misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel throws a body kick the misses
and Raskalnikov counters with a low kick, right behind Russel 's knee.
Raskalnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raskalnikov can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Russel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Russel counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Russel coming out on top.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Russel - just one landing.
Russel blocks a head kick by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Russel counters with a low kick, right behind Raskalnikov 's knee.
Raskalnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Raskalnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russel lands an overhand right.
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.
Raskalnikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raskalnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Russel's calf.
Russel keeps the fight on the outside.
Raskalnikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raskalnikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russel avoids the head kick by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russel lands with a right hand.
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raskalnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Russel.
Russel blocks a head kick by Raskalnikov.
Russel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raskalnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Russel.
Russel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Russel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raskalnikov.
Bertram Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Raskalnikov.
Jab from Russel.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel avoids the head kick by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov walks into a left hand.
Russel works Raskalnikov's body with a nice hook.
Raskalnikov misses with a kick to the body.
Raskalnikov misses with a body kick.
Raskalnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raskalnikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russel lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Russel counters with a leg kick.
Russel lands a jab to Raskalnikov's midsection.
Russel is looking to slow Raskalnikov down with leg kicks.
Russel tries a head kick but it misses.
Russel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raskalnikov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Russel to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Russel.
Russel checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Raskalnikov is predictable there
and Russel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raskalnikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Russel lunges at Raskalnikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raskalnikov's hand.
Bertram Russel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raskalnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertram Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Russel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen What a Rush as his entrance music. Sky Hawk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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21
151 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Kasugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sky Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasugi is looking to improve his position.
Kasugi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kasugi is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasugi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kasugi tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Kasugi is defending well.
Kasugi trying to control but Hawk postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawk.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Kasugi keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk works over Kasugi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Kasugi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Kasugi has wrist control.
Kasugi keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Kasugi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hawk trying to control but Kasugi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasugi is on top in guard.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Kasugi is having none of it.
Hawk wriggles free and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Kasugi.
Hawk shoots in but Kasugi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi scores with a push kick.
Kasugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasugi tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sho Kasugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Hawk.
Hawk looks gassed!
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasugi circles away.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Kasugi moved out of range.
Kasugi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kasugi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kasugi - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasugi scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasugi avoids the attempt from Hawk to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasugi can pounce on him.
Kasugi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasugi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasugi counters with a head kick. That will keep Hawk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasugi as he jumps to the side.
Kasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasugi throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasugi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hawk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasugi counters with a good, hard body kick but Hawk shrugs it off.
Sho Kasugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Hawk.
Kasugi lands a high kick!
Kasugi throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kasugi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasugi is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Hawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hawk advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Kasugi defends.
Hawk controlling the position from side mount.
Hawk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hawk takes a little break here. Kasugi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Kasugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasugi is trying to escape the position but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kasugi being controlled for a moment.
That's four 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.
Hawk has control of an arm but Kasugi manages to advance to Hawk's back!
Hawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hawk tries to hold on but Kasugi pushes him away.
Hawk regains half guard.
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sho Kasugi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Kasugi counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Kasugi's head but Kasugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sho Kasugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawk laying and praying for a moment but Kasugi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasugi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasugi trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is pressing down on Kasugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kasugi is holding on for now.
Kasugi tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Hawk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Hawk trying to control the action but Kasugi is working from the bottom.
Sky Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasugi is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
and Kasugi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kasugi lands a high kick!
Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kasugi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasugi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk content to stall in guard here.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Hawk trying to control but Kasugi is working from the bottom.
Sky Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sho Kasugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kasugi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kasugi is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Kasugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kasugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sho Kasugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sky Hawk.
Kasugi cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg.
Sho Kasugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Kasugi moves away and avoids it.
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 Sho Kasugi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasugi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sho Kasugi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete has chosen expendable youth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
285 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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288 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Everaldo Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crazy Pete!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef shoots in for a takedown but Pete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manhoef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pete manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoef is one step ahead there.
Manhoef is fighting to break Pete's control of his arms but Pete is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manhoef stopping the sweep attempt from Pete.
Manhoef has gone for a leg lock! Pete slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manhoef's guard.
Pete scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete stands up from Manhoef's guard - Pete perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pete scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Everaldo Manhoef has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef has a takedown stuffed.
Pete misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by Pete.
Pete tries to clinch there but Manhoef circles away.
Pete avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pete tries to clinch up but Manhoef circles away and keeps his distance.
Pete takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pete has closed the distance and engaged Manhoef in a clinch.
Pete is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manhoef is defending well for now.
Manhoef wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everaldo Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pete scores a nice knee to the body.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Pete lands a knee to the head.
Pete looking to throw knees to the head but Manhoef is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pete.
Pete with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pete lands an elbow just above Manhoef 's eye.
Pete with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pete throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manhoef blocks it with crossed arms.
Pete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manhoef managing to block the knees to the body from Pete.
Pete working Manhoef over with knees to the body.
Pete lands an elbow inside that Manhoef shrugs off.
Pete with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the temple.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the temple.
Pete with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pete with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manhoef manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manhoef looking for a guillotine here but Pete defends easily.
Pete is working Manhoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pete chips away with some ground and pound.
Pete working some strikes from top position.
Manhoef is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pete rolls with it to try and escape but Manhoef cranks on the arm and Pete is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everaldo Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston gimme some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trill's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, They Will Kill Us All - The Bronx. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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330 lbs
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320 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thurston gimme some!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trill misses with a looping left.
Trill connects with a good right hand that stumbles gimme some. gimme some circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Thurston gimme some has been cut.
gimme some connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
gimme some scores a takedown into full mount!
gimme some scoring with strikes but Trill is staying in there.
Trill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
gimme some punishing his opponent with strikes.
gimme some has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from gimme some! Trill is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thurston gimme some!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Prince Ali - Reprise. Hero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Giant Squid - Panthalassa. Sing Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sub Hero's chin.
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145 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Hero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Hero's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ali is rocked!
Ali is not content to let Hero control the position.
Hero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ali is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ali dodges the ground and pound from Hero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero cracks Ali with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Hero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ali is not content to let Hero control the position.
Ali managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hero.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hero working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Hero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hero lands an elbow.
Hero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ali will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hero throws a strike aimed at the side of Ali's head but Ali avoids it well.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Hero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hero.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hero on the ground.
Hero in side control, throwing shots but Ali defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Hero.
Hero working the ground and pound but Ali is defending the strikes.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero looking to ground and pound but Ali is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero scoring with strikes but Ali is staying in there.
Hero controlling from mount.
Hero punching from mount but Ali doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ali wants to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali did well to prevent Hero getting side control.
Hero is just content to waste time from the top position. Ali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ali kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
Hero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero postures up.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero has a takedown stuffed.
Hero needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
Sing Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
Hero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hero lands in his opponent's guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Hero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hero controls the pace.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hero drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Hero off! Hero jumps back into Ali's guard.
Hero looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali works Hero's body with a nice hook.
Hero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali regains half guard, as Hero was trying to land strikes.
Hero looks to land a strike but Ali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ali kicks Hero off and gets to his feet.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Hero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sub Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sub Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hero doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hero.
Hero working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali taking a bit of punishment here - Hero scoring with strikes.
Ali is trying to get back to his feet.
Hero in side control, throwing shots but Ali defends.
Hero wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Hero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hero trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sing Ali clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ali gets caught flat footed, as Hero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hero postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
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.
Ali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hero is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ali leaves Hero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Hero shoots in.
Hero misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hero misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Ali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sub Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Hero drags him back down.
Ali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hero connects with a decent elbow.
Hero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Hero drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hero laying and praying for a moment but Ali takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hero uses his free foot to push down on Ali's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hero throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sub Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hero misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hero.
Hero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Hero misses with a takedown
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali is looking to wear down Hero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali, as that shot connected.
Hero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali digs a good hook to Hero's body.
Sing Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sing Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hero misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hero backs up against the cage.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali stuns Hero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali 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.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali punishes Hero's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Ali.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sub Hero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali works Hero's body with a nice hook.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sing Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Hero! Sub Hero retains his bantamweight title!
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