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PCL 55: Alexander PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checka comes to the ring accompanied by Ghetto Paradis. Reid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Save Us From The Flames. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chin Checka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mad Reid!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
and Checka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Checka tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Reid misses
and Checka counters with a stiff right hand.
Checka punishes Reid's body with a nice straight punch.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Checka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Checka moves away.
A jab lands there for Checka.
Reid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Checka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Reid misses
and Checka counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid's corner calls for a 1-2. Reid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid misses with a hook
and Checka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Checka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Checka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Checka scores with a nice head shot.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
and Checka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Checka jabs at Reid's body.
Reid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Checka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Checka lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with an uppercut
and Checka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reid looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Checka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Checka misses with a shot to the body
and Reid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Checka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Checka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Checka counters with a stiff right hand.
Checka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Checka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Checka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Checka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka wants to clinch but Reid slips to the side
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Checka misses with a wild body shot.
Checka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Checka connects with the punch.
Checka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Checka looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Checka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the ropes.
Checka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
and Checka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Checka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Checka throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Checka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Checka tries to clinch up
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Checka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Checka misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Checka tests Reid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Checka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Reid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Checka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reid misses with an uppercut
and Checka counters with a series of strikes. Reid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka scores with a decent looking hook.
Checka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
Reid misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Checka counter with a right hand.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Checka counters with a stiff right hand.
Reid is rocked!
Checka cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Checka finish him?
Checka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid seems to have recovered his senses.
Checka misses the body punch
and Reid counters with a left to the body.
Reid throws a poor cross that misses
and Checka counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Mad Reid has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid misses with a lunging right hand
letting Checka counter with a right hand.
Reid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Checka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Chin Checka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Checka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Checka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Checka counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid swings widly with a right hand
and Checka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Checka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Checka misses with an uppercut
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Checka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Checka thinking.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Checka's ribs.
Checka misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Checka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid sizes up Checka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Checka!
Reid misses with a body shot
letting Checka counter with a right hand.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Checka looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Checka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Checka misses with a hook
and Checka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Checka throws a poor cross that misses
and Reid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Checka thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mad Reid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Checka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Checka thinking.
Checka misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Checka. That snapped Reid's head back.
Checka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Checka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reid counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chin Checka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Checka was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Checka throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Checka dips to his left and cracks Reid with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Checka. That snapped Reid's head back.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Checka.
Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Checka misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mad Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Checka cracks Reid with an open hand slap.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Checka was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Checka connects with a looping right hand.
Checka misses with a right hand
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Checka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Checka misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Checka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Checka counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Reid takes a swing at Checka's ribcage but misses.
Checka throws a combination that misses
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Checka misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Checka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the ropes.
Reid misses with a shot to the body
enabling Checka to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid misses with an uppercut
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Checka misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Checka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid cracks Checka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Checka misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Checka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chin Checka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Checka takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Checka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Checka lands a jab.
Checka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Chin Checka.
Well Checka 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chin Checka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Higgedy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by (hed) pe - Blackout. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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138 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgedy throws a head kick that misses.
Higgedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzig misses with a takedown attempt - Higgedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danzig blocks a head kick by Higgedy.
Danzig instigates a clinch.
Higgedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Danzig.
Higgedy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danzig tries to score a body lock takedown but Higgedy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danzig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Higgedy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Danzig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Higgedy to the mat. Higgedy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Higgedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgedy, not yet.
Higgedy keeping moving, preventing Danzig from controlling successfully.
Danzig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higgedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danzig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higgedy is on top in guard.
Higgedy stopping the sweep attempt from Danzig.
Danzig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danzig is on top in guard.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Higgedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Danzig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danzig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Higgedy controls Danzig momentarily but Danzig frees himself.
Higgedy keeping full guard, as Danzig tries to pass.
Higgedy pulls Danzig in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pete Higgedy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glen Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig tries to clinch but Higgedy moves out of range.
Higgedy feints and then cracks Danzig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danzig down.
Danzig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Danzig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danzig wants to control but Higgedy is keeping him busy.
Higgedy wants to improve his position but Danzig is controlling well.
Danzig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danzig trying to mount his opponent but Higgedy defends it.
Danzig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Higgedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danzig.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig is working for a submission of some sort.
Higgedy wants to control but Danzig is keeping busy.
Higgedy is looking for a sweep. Danzig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Higgedy is refusing to be controlled, as Danzig sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Danzig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Higgedy rushes Danzig and presses him up against the ropes.
Danzig misses with a knee to the head.
Danzig is trying to drag Higgedy to the mat but Higgedy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Danzig has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Higgedy regains guard immediately.
Higgedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzig's guard.
Higgedy throwing strikes from guard but Danzig blocks nicely.
Danzig trying to control the position.
Higgedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higgedy postures up.
Danzig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Higgedy wants to improve his position but Danzig is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danzig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danzig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danzig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higgedy is looking to control Danzig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Higgedy avoid being mounted?
Danzig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danzig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danzig is working for a kimura but Higgedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Danzig throwing shots but Higgedy is blocking nicely.
Danzig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgedy keeps working.
Danzig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgedy defending well though.
Higgedy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy is staying active underneath Danzig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danzig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danzig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Higgedy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danzig advances position into side control!
Higgedy regains half guard.
Danzig is trying to work for a kimura but Higgedy is defending well.
Danzig seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig is looking to advance position but Higgedy won't allow it.
Danzig is looking for a kimura but Higgedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danzig to get the leverage.
Higgedy is trying to maintain the position but Danzig is very close to passing his half guard.
Danzig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danzig is working away from the top position though.
Higgedy is staying active underneath Danzig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Danzig dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Danzig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Glen Danzig has been cut.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danzig tries to clinch but Higgedy moves out of range.
Danzig moves in looking to clinch but Higgedy pushes him off.
Higgedy throws the left hand but Danzig avoids the punch easily.
Danzig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danzig fails with an attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Higgedy.
Higgedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danzig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danzig.
Higgedy drives through and clinches with Danzig against the ropes.
Danzig goes for a takedown attempt but Higgedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Higgedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danzig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Higgedy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danzig scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higgedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danzig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danzig somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Danzig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgedy scores with a leg kick.
Higgedy stalks Danzig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danzig's face. Danzig staggers backwards, shaken.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higgedy sprawls well. Higgedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danzig gets slowly back to his feet.
Higgedy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Higgedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Higgedy.
Glen Danzig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danzig moves out of range of the body kick.
Higgedy tries to bum rush Danzig with a series of wild strikes but Danzig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danzig circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danzig has a takedown stuffed.
Higgedy forces Danzig back against the ropes and clinches.
Glen Danzig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Higgedy pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Higgedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but Danzig blocks it.
Higgedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgedy pushes off an throws an elbow but Danzig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Higgedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pete Higgedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Danzig blocks it with crossed arms.
Higgedy lands an elbow just above Danzig 's eye.
Higgedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Higgedy tries a body shot but Danzig blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higgedy wants to stall.
Danzig prevents a body shot from Higgedy.
Higgedy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Danzig avoids the elbow strike from Higgedy, against the ropes.
Danzig avoids the elbow strike from Higgedy, against the ropes.
Higgedy tries a body shot but Danzig blocks it.
Higgedy wants to stall.
Higgedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Higgedy.
Higgedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danzig or not.
Higgedy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Higgedy effectively controlling the action here.
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.
Higgedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danzig doesn't seem bothered though.
Danzig tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Higgedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danzig tries to clinch there but Higgedy circles away.
Higgedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danzig slips a jab from Higgedy.
Higgedy misses with a looping left.
Danzig slips a straight right by Higgedy.
Danzig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danzig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danzig clinches up against the ropes.
Higgedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgedy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Danzig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgedy landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Higgedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danzig 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Danzig!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny McBride!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis throws a low kick but McBride avoids it.
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as McBride blocks the low kick.
Reis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reis just misses with a punch to the body.
McBride shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reis counters with an outside leg kick.
McBride dives in and grabs Reis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reis pushes down on McBride's head and hops out.
McBride stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reis.
Reis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reis lands a leg kick that knocks McBride off balance momentarily.
Reis throws a head kick but McBride moves out of range.
McBride with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McBride is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ricardo Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny McBride.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBride fails with the takedown
and Reis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
McBride is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reis misses with a head kick.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McBride stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reis.
Reis scores with a nice body kick.
McBride looks gassed!
Reis throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Reis lands with a kick to the temple. McBride shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McBride has his takedown stuffed
and McBride takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reis cracks the inside of McBride's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McBride takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis misses with a straight left.
Reis misses with a head kick.
Reis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBride shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reis counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBride's knee momentarily.
Reis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBride. That did some damage!
McBride takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride works Reis's body with a nice hook.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBride's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
McBride moves out of range of the body kick from Reis.
McBride gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Reis scores with a spinning back kick!
Reis throws a series of punches but McBride moves out of range.
McBride avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis thows a body shot but no joy.
Reis swats away the attempt to clinch by McBride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Reis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBride.
Reis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McBride with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reis counters with an outside leg kick.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
so McBride counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McBride is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis keeping moving, preventing McBride from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Reis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reis. McBride shrugs it off though.
McBride gets a double leg takedown into Reis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McBride wants to pass the guard but Reis is keeping the position.
McBride trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McBride is pushing down on Reis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reis is fighting to maintain full guard but McBride has managed to sneak the leg through.
McBride wants to pass to mount but Reis is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBride wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny McBride hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Reis wants to land a leg kick but McBride is out of range.
McBride shoots in and drives through. Reis sprawls well.
McBride looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis throws a nice looking combination but McBride bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBride has a takedown stuffed.
Ricardo Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny McBride.
McBride looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reis tries to get out of the position.
McBride forces his way into half guard.
McBride is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reis sees it coming and defends easily.
McBride moves into full mount! Reis won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride throwing strikes here but Reis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McBride controlling the pace for now.
Reis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBride on the ground.
McBride moves to back control.
Reis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Reis fending off the submission attempt from McBride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McBride showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McBride fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBride.
Reis is looking to slow McBride down with leg kicks.
Ricardo Reis is winning the standup battle so far.
McBride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBride avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBride shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBride working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis really wants to buck McBride off and get back to his feet.
McBride has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Reis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny McBride!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi comes to the ring accompanied by Loituma TECHNO!. Malvin Maldi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Maldi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldi. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller swings for the body but Maldi moves out of range.
Maldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Maldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldi has time to react.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller throws a series of punches but Maldi avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Miller misses.
Maldi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Danilo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Maldi counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Maldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maldi.
Maldi stops Miller from standing up.
Maldi wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Maldi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maldi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maldi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller kicks Maldi off and gets to his feet.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldi counters with a right hand to the body.
Danilo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldi throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Maldi sees coming a mile off.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Maldi counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Maldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a series of punches but Maldi avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller slips a jab from Maldi.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldi's head backwards.
Maldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller slips a straight right by Maldi.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maldi's hands.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller misses the body punch
and Maldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Maldi tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maldi trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maldi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldi trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Maldi is looking to stall here but Miller recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maldi avoids the body shot from Miller.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Maldi throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Maldi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldi shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a combination. Maldi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maldi is rocked!
It looks like Malvin Maldi has been cut.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Maldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi misses the jab.
Maldi seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Maldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller moves forwards but Maldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldi scores with a four punch combination!
Danilo Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldi. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldi takes one to the side of the head.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller misses with a combination
and Maldi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Maldi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maldi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi stops Miller from standing up.
Miller is trying to keep Maldi in close.
Maldiis looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.
Maldi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Maldi is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maldi throwing strikes but missing.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldi.
Maldi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maldi has Miller in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maldi is proving hard to escape from.
Miller wants to control from the top but Maldi keeps moving.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danilo Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Miller misses
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with the body kick
and Maldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a double jab
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller lands a high kick to the side of Maldi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Miller dives into guard, looking to finish.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maldi, up you get!
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldi scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Maldi counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilo Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldi throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Maldi only half commits.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Maldi is out of range.
Maldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Maldi counters with a left to the body.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldi counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Maldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldi counters with a nice body shot.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Maldi counters with a nice body shot.
Miller misses with a combination
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Maldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldi misses with a looping right.
Maldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldi moves away.
Maldi feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Maldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldi.
Miller lunges at Maldi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maldi's hand.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Maldi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Maldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldi throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Maldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Maldi moves out of range easily.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danilo Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spazzy Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazzy Magee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxwell Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spazzy Magee!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart has a closed guard, preventing Magee from standing up.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magee wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Smart looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Maxwell Smart wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smart enables Magee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magee has his hands on Smart's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magee dives on top into guard.
Magee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart lands a decent shot there.
Magee wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Smart has his hands on Magee's head, controlling the position.
Magee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magee throws a big right hand that misses.
Magee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magee is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magee defends it easily.
Magee works over Smart with some ground and pound from guard.
Smart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magee trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magee preventing the sweep.
Magee looking to pass the guard.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Magee is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magee wants to get up but he can't break Smart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magee scores with a takedown into Smart's guard.
Magee trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Magee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smart wants to sweep here but Magee controlling him for the moment.
Magee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magee throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smart's head.
Smart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart is looking for a triangle but Magee pushes his legs off easily.
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smart is looking to sweep but instead, Magee has passed into half guard.
Magee passes to full mount!
Magee controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spazzy Magee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smart gets caught flat footed, as Magee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Magee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magee stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
Magee throws a big right hand that misses.
Smart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magee is one step ahead there.
Smart is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee pushes down on Smart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smart is defending against the submission attempts here by Magee.
Magee is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smart defending well though.
Magee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart is looking to control Magee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magee is just content to waste time from the top position. Smart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Magee won't allow Smart to sweep him here.
Magee throwing strikes but missing.
Magee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magee throwing strikes from guard but Smart blocks nicely.
Smart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magee thows a big elbow that misses.
Smart looking to control.
Magee wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
Magee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spazzy Magee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magee chips away with some ground and pound.
Magee wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Magee from controlling successfully.
Magee postures up and lands a big shot to Smart's brow.
That's four 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.
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magee trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smart manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smart thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magee keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spazzy Magee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Magee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magee chips away with some ground and pound.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magee throws a big right hand that misses.
Magee postures up in Smart's guard and throws a big left but Smart blocks it.
Magee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magee with a nice head shot there.
Smart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magee is refusing to be controlled, as Smart sits in half guard.
Smart with the ground and pound but Magee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Magee is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee has a closed guard, preventing Smart from standing up.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Magee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smartis looking to pass into half guard but Magee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magee is in guard.
Magee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Magee from controlling successfully.
Magee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spazzy Magee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magee takes a little break here. Smart wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magee sees it coming and defends easily.
Smart is pressing down on Magee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magee is holding on for now.
Magee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Magee wants to get back to full guard.
Magee is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magee wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Maxwell Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Magee blocks nicely.
Smart trying to move into half guard but instead Magee has managed to sweep!
Magee wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magee drops back looking for a leg! Smart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smart manages to kick Magee off! Magee jumps back into Smart's guard.
Smart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magee advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magee working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smart is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spazzy Magee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spazzy Magee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights gets a clinch.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wukong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wukong tries to pull guard but Fights holds him up against the ropes and eventually Wukong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Fights.
Wukong is working for takedown but Fights is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wukong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fights uses from the top position.
Fights wanted to stand there but Wukong had control of the position.
Wukong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fights is looking to stand up but Wukong won't let him.
Fights is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights won't allow Wukong to sweep him here.
Wukong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fights's guard.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wukong looking to pass the guard.
Fights wants to stand but Wukong is controlling the position.
Wukong postures up in Fights's guard and throws a big left but Fights blocks it.
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.
Wukong landing some decent shots from guard.
Wukong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wukong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fights keeping moving, preventing Wukong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wukong stops Fights from standing up.
Wukong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wukong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fights wants to get back to his feet but Wukong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wukong throws a big right hand that misses.
Wukong passes into half guard.
Wukong lands with a punch from half guard.
Wukong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wukong.
Fights pushes Wukong off looking to stand but Wukong dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wukong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wukong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wukong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wukong stops Fights from getting back to his feet.
Wukong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fights is refusing to be controlled, as Wukong sits in half guard.
Wukong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wukong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong 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.
Fights scores with a shot to the body.
Fights throws a poor cross that misses
and Wukong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wukong throwing strikes from guard but Fights blocks nicely.
Fights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wukong is controlling him.
Wukong lands a couple of digs.
Wukong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wukong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wukong stops Fights from standing up.
Wukong throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong is in close to Fights's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wukong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fights is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wukong works over Fights with some ground and pound from guard.
Wukong landing some decent shots from guard.
Fights wants to stand up but Wukong is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wukong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wukong forces his way into half guard.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Wukong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fights defending well though.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wukong connects with a nice short shot to Fights's temple.
Wukong lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights is trying to stand back up but Wukong is controlling him
Fights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wukong working the head and body with strikes.
Fights pushes Wukong off looking to stand but Wukong dives back in and keeps control.
Fights is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wukong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wukong seems to be working for a kimura but Fights defends the submission attempt.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Fights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wukong.
Wukong prevents Fights from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong decides to stand up.
Fights throws an off balance right hand
and Wukong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fights takes the fight into the clinch.
Wukong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wukong is working for takedown but Fights is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wukong fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wukong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wukong jumps into guard, dragging Fights to the mat.
Fights stands up from Wukong's guard - Fights perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Wukong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wukong misses with a jab to the body
and Fights counters with a one-two to the body.
Fights jabs Wukong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fights scores with a punch to the head.
Fights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wukong.
Fights lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wukong shoots in and drives through. Fights sprawls well.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt
and Fights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Fights misses.
Fights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fights misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights misses with a looping right.
Fights moves into the clinch.
Fights gets underhooks to prevent Wukong's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Son Wukong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wukong can't get the takedown.
Fights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fights lands with a left to the head.
Wukong wants a takedown but no success here.
Fights lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fights.
Fights digs a right hand into Wukong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wukong's gas tank.
Fights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights lands a body punch.
Fights is working Wukong over against the ropes.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Wukong wants a takedown but no success here.
Fights lands a left hand.
Styles Fights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights is working Wukong over against the ropes.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fights lands a shoulder strike.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wukongs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wukong is rocked!
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Wukong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights presses Wukong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Styles Fights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wukong takes a shot to the head.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Wukong is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Fights gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fights presses Wukong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fights lands with a right to the head.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Wukong fails to pull guard.
Wukong seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Fights.
Fights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fights lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Fights.
Fights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights pushes Wukong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wukong can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights scores with a shot to the side of Wukong's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Fights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fights.
Fights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fights scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fights.
Fights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Wukong looking for a takedown.
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
Fights gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fights lands a left hand.
Fights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wukongs head.
A body shot lands from Fights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fights lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fights as the two fighters clinch.
Fights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fights lands a hook that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
Fights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fights lands a shot to the body.
Fights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Fights.
Fights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fights.
Fights lands a big right hand that drops Wukong! The killer instinct kicks in and Fights finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Styles Fights!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Afroman - Because I Got High. Guru Majja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Glorian's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Glorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glorian.
Nice sprawl there from Majja as Glorian shoots in.
Majja lands with a shot to the body.
Dave Glorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majja looks to land a left hand but Glorian moved out of range nicely.
Majja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Majja connects with an inside leg kick.
Glorian throws an off balance right hand
and Majja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Majja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glorian takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja jabs Glorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glorian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Majja finds it's way round the side to connect with Glorian's head.
Glorian misses with a takedown attempt
and Majja counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Glorian misses with a hook to the body
and Majja counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Glorian misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Glorian lands.
Majja lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Majja throws a leg kick
and Glorian counters with a shoot takedown. Majja fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Majja keeping full guard, as Glorian tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Glorian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majja keeping moving, preventing Glorian from controlling successfully.
Glorian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Majja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Majja has escaped and now he's on top!
Glorian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorian controls Majja momentarily but Majja frees himself.
Majja tries to free his leg and advance position but Glorian is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Glorian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glorian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Majja is stalling in the full guard.
Glorian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glorian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majja stacks Glorian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majja!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Majja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majja moves out of range as Glorian strikes.
Glorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Majja counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Majja is predictable there
and Glorian counters with a nice body shot.
Glorian throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Majja to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Majja counters with a body kick that stops Glorian in his tracks momentarily.
Majja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Majja stuns Glorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glorian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glorian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Majja counters with a nice leg kick.
Glorian misses with a body shot
and Majja counters with a nice body shot.
Glorian misses with a looping left.
Glorian throws a shot from downtown. Majja moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja leaves Glorian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Majja moves away from the strike by Glorian.
Glorian misses with a body punch
and Majja counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Glorian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Glorian looks for a takedown but Majja sprawls well.
Majja's corner calls for a 1-2. Majja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guru Majja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glorian lands a nice hook to Majja's body. Majja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja misses the jab.
Majja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glorian.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Glorian.
Glorian misses the body punch
and Majja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Majja punishes Glorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Majja slaps away a takedown attempt from Glorian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Majja throws a low kick, looking for Glorian's leg but Glorian calmly moves out of range.
Majja with a hook.
Guru Majja is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Glorian has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Majja throws a push kick but Glorian slaps the foot to one side.
Majja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Majja throws a leg kick but Glorian moved away.
Glorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Majja counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Glorian misses with a hook to the body
letting Majja counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guru Majja dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Majja lands a nice hook to Glorian's body. Glorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Majja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glorian throws out the jab.
Majja throws a right hand that Glorian ducks under and follows up with a left that Glorian also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Glorian misses
and Majja counters with a left and a right that stings Glorian.
Majja keeps Glorian at a distance using the push kick.
Glorian checks a leg kick nicely.
Glorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Majja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Majja counters with a good low kick that Glorian was not able to check.
Glorian misses with a hook
and Majja counters with an outside leg kick.
Majja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Majja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Glorian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glorian lands in his opponent's guard.
Glorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glorian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majja is keeping the position for now.
Glorian pushing down on Majja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Majja is controlling Glorian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Majja wants to control but Glorian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorian is working for a submission of some sort.
Glorian is looking to pass Majja's guard but actually Majja recovers to full guard.
Majja keeping full guard, as Glorian tries to pass.
Majja looking for a sweep. Not yet Majja, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Majja keeping moving, preventing Glorian from controlling successfully.
Majja is pulling down on Glorian's head. It's preventing any offense from Glorian, at least for the moment.
Majja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Glorian looking to pass the guard.
Dave Glorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Guru Majja wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Glorian shoots in and drives through. Majja sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guru Majja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majja, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guru Majja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
211 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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26
213 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bouncy Boink!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimirov ducks under a wild hook from Boink.
Boink looks to throw the jab but Nimirov is out of range.
Boink throws a hook but Nimirov blocks it.
Boink's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nimirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boink scrambles back to his feet.
Nimirov misses with an uppercut
and Boink counters with a three punch combo that has Nimirov backing up. Nimirov nods at Boink to acknowledge the strikes.
Boink misses with a right hand
and Nimirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boink misses with a body punch
and Nimirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boink throws a right hand that Nimirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nimirov also avoids with ease.
Nimirov avoids the body shot from Boink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimirov.
Boink digs a good body shot into Nimirov's ribs.
Nimirov looks to land a left hand but Boink moved out of range nicely.
Nimirov misses with a low kick.
Nimirov misses with a right hand
and Boink counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boink connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Boink misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Boink misses
and Nimirov counters with an inside leg kick.
Boink throws a right hand that misses
and Nimirov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nimirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouncy Boink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boink throws a combination that misses
and Nimirov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boink throws a poor cross that misses
and Nimirov counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boink misses with an uppercut. Nimirov saw that one coming.
Boink throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimirov counters with an outside leg kick.
Boink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boink misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimirov counters with a straight right hand.
Nimirov needs to keep his hands up - Boink had a free shot at his head there.
Boink misses with an uppercut
and Nimirov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boink connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nimirov scrambles back to his feet.
Boink falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nimirov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bouncy Boink has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimirov takes a swing at Boink's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bouncy Boink's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boink throws a lazy uppercut
and Boink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boink throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nimirov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boink's knee momentarily.
Boink on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nimirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Boink.
Boink tries to bum rush Nimirov with a series of wild strikes but Nimirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nimirov throws out a leg kick but Boink moves out of range and Nimirov only half commits.
Boink bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov motions for Boink to come forward. Nimirov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nimirov pushes Boink away with a front kick.
Nimirov throws a body kick that misses.
Boink gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bouncy Boink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boink's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nimirov under the eye.
Boink throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Boink misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nimirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boink misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimirov counters with a low kick, right behind Boink 's knee.
Boink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimirov.
Nimirov lands an overhand right.
Boink throws a right hand that misses
and Nimirov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimirov throws a front kick aimed at Boink's knee but Boink avoids it well.
Boink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boink thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov misses with a hook
and Boink counters with a one-two to the body.
Boink swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nimirov.
Nice body punch from Boink.
Boink misses with a shot to the body
and Nimirov counters with a nice leg kick.
Boink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boink misses with a series of wild punches.
Nimirov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boink thuds his right hand into Nimirov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nimirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boink misses with an uppercut
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boink counters with a left and a right that stings Nimirov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boink misses with a right hand
and Nimirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bouncy Boink's cut.
That's time! Nimirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boink connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boink misses with a body shot
and Nimirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Boink getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Nimirov. That snapped Boink's head back.
Lazar Nimirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boink misses with a combination
and Nimirov counters with an inside leg kick.
Boink misses with a left hand
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boink counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nimirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boink finds it's way round the side to connect with Nimirov's head.
Boink blocks a jab.
Nimirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boink misses with a right hand
and Nimirov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boink.
Nimirov throws a jab when Boink was well out of range.
Bouncy Boink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boink misses with a hook
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimirov throws a right hand that misses
and Boink counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimirov thinking.
Boink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boink scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boink swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nimirov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nimirov swings widly with a right hand
and Boink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Boink. Those never looked like landing.
Nimirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boink counters with a nice uppercut.
Boink takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boink misses with an uppercut
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boink throws a right hand that misses
and Nimirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Boink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nimirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nimirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Boink counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nimirov throws a low kick but Boink moves out of range easily.
Nimirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimirov gets cracked there but stands up to 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 Lazar Nimirov.
Well Nimirov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazar Nimirov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between German Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed has chosen Tough as Steel by Wolfsbane as his entrance music. Scott Speed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
150 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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26
150 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, German Shepard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Speed!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Speed counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shepard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Speed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shepard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Speed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shepard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shepard tries to control but Speed wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Speed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Speed and Shepard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shepard trying to control the action but Speed is working from the bottom.
Speed manages to get back to half guard.
Shepard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shepard is working for a kimura but Speed is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is working for a kimura but Speed is defending it quite comfortably.
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort.
Speed is refusing to be controlled, as Shepard sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is controlling the pace.
Shepard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shepard is pressing down on Speed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Speed is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shepard is working for a kimura but Speed is defending it quite comfortably.
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepard looking for a submission but Speed manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Speed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shepard with a poor takedown
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepard fails with the takedown
and Speed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Speed circles away easily
and Speed counters with a stiff right hand.
Shepard shoots and misses
and Speed counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Speed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Speed counters with a left right combination that sends Shepard crashing to the mat - Speed wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Shepard out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Speed! Scott Speed retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria's entrance music is Kronos - Bloodtower. A fine choice. Kovalenko has chosen Небо славян! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalenko throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalenko. Maria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Maria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalenko catches Maria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Maria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range and Maria settles back down.
Maria throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalenko.
Maria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovalenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Maria throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Maria swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maria throws a push kick but Kovalenko slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Maria throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
Maria tries a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Maria tried to score with a low kick but Kovalenko checks it.
Maria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko cracks Maria with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Maria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Kovalenko in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Maria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maria throws a chopping leg kick but Kovalenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Kovalenko lands.
Maria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maria is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maria wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovalenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maria counters with a big head kick but Kovalenko shrugs it off.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Maria misses with a low kick.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Maria misses
and Kovalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kovalenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Maria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Maria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Maria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maria with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovalenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Maria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Maria avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Kovalenko was not able to check.
Kovalenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Maria ducks under and follows up with a left that Maria also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Kovalenko blocks the low kick.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maria tries to work over Kovalenko's front leg with a kick but Kovalenko checks it.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Maria finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maria throws a low kick, looking for Kovalenko's leg but Kovalenko calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovalenko blocks a leg kick.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Maria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Maria.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Maria misses with a low kick.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Maria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko scores with a nice right hand.
Maria looks to land a body kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovalenko.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Kovalenko in his tracks momentarily.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maria throws a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters circling a little - Maria finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maria lands a leg kick that knocks Kovalenko off balance momentarily.
Kovalenko misses with a combination
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Kovalenko was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maria.
Maria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Kovalenko.
Maria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko lands a slapping body shot.
Maria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovalenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Maria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range and Maria settles back down.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Maria.
That's four 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.
Maria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovalenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maria backs up against the ropes.
Maria misses with a low kick as Kovalenko jumps back.
Maria throws a solid leg kick but Kovalenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maria.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that misses
and Maria counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalenko throws a hook but Maria avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko throws a good cross that connects.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalenko moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Kovalenko blocks a leg kick.
Maria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovalenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maria doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maria tries to work over Kovalenko's front leg with a kick but Kovalenko checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maria.
Maria is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Maria takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Maria.
Maria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
Kovalenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovalenko blocks the leg kick.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kovalenko moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko misses with a looping left.
Maria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maria.
Maria slips a jab from Kovalenko.
Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovalenko lands a jab to the head.
Kovalenko blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovalenko scores with a jab.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Kovalenko throws a series of strikes that have Maria backpedaling.
Maria throws out a leg kick but Kovalenko moves out of range and Maria only half commits.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maria throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joaquim Maria will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maria throws a leg kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Kovalenko catches Maria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Kovalenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovalenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maria is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovalenko.
Maria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Maria is predictable there
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Maria backing up. Maria nods at Kovalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Maria thows a leg kick but Kovalenko checks it
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Kovalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maria throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovalenko counters with a nice body shot.
Maria motions for Kovalenko to come forward. Maria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kovalenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Maria misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Maria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Maria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovalenko thuds his right hand into Maria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maria circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Kovalenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the body kick from Maria.
Maria throws a leg kick which misses Kovalenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalenko tries to avoid it.
Maria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joaquim Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria misses with a leg kick.
Maria misses with a low kick.
Maria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!
Nikolai Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maria feints and then cracks Kovalenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovalenko down.
Maria is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maria fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
Maria thumps Kovalenko with a low kick.
Maria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maria.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Kovalenko.
Well Maria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joaquim Maria!
Joaquim Maria retains his heavyweight title!
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