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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Pavlov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Medved Volohander's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volohander fails to land the takedown.
Volohander misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavlov counters with a shoot takedown. Volohander fights it but they end up in guard.
Pavlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov 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.
Volohander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volohander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volohander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pavlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Volohander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volohander manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Volohander's guard.
Volohander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Volohander looking for a sweep. Not yet Volohander, not yet.
Pavlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Volohander keeps moving.
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.
Pavlov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pavlov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Volohander screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pavlov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pavel Pavlov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Dotson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Dotson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dotson scores with a jab to the body.
Dotson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDougle.
McDougle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McDougle wants to control the pace but Dotson is squirming around nicely.
McDougle controlling his opponent.
McDougle has control of Dotson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dotson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McDougle controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson wants to control but McDougle is having none of it.
McDougle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dotson turns into him and now he's in McDougle's guard.
McDougle pulls Dotson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dotson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arnie McDougle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDougle keeps Dotson at a distance using the push kick.
Dan Dotson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDougle tries to land a body kick
and Dotson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDougle thinking.
McDougle shoots in and gets a takedown into Dotson's guard.
McDougle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDougle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDougle looking to pass the guard.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDougle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDougle stays in close to Dotson's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arnie McDougle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDougle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dotson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDougle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dotson's guard.
McDougle works his way into side control.
Dotson is looking to regain half guard here but McDougle keeps moving and retains side control.
Dotson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDougle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson is staying active underneath McDougle, 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.
Arnie McDougle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDougle misses with a head kick.
McDougle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDougle controlling from the top position.
McDougle slips nicely into half guard.
McDougle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDougle wants to advance to full mount but Dotson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson controls McDougle momentarily but McDougle frees himself.
Dotson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDougle is one step ahead there.
Dotson is working hard here to advance position.
Dotson looking to control.
McDougle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Dotson just wasn't active enough.
McDougle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McDougle controlling the pace.
McDougle wants to control but Dotson is keeping him busy.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougle is trying to work for a kimura but Dotson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson is trying to stand.
Dotson is trying to control but can't.
McDougle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dotson is staying active underneath McDougle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDougle trying to control from Dotson's half guard. Dotson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Dotson keeps moving.
Dotson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDougle is looking to work some ground and pound but Dotson has wrist control.
McDougle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDougle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnie McDougle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDougle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie McDougle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A lazy body kick from McDougle
and Dotson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDougle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dotson keeps the fight on the outside.
McDougle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dotson scores with a nice right hand.
McDougle tries to score with a low kick but Dotson moves his leg out of the way.
McDougle throws a sloppy head kick
and Dotson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDougle thinking.
McDougle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McDougle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McDougle wants to finish this one by submission but Dotson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDougle.
Dotson wants to control but McDougle is having none of it.
Arnie McDougle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control the pace but Dotson is squirming around nicely.
Dotson is trying to escape the mount.
McDougle looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDougle punching from mount but Dotson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
McDougle working for a submission but Dotson is keeping him at bay.
McDougle looking to control but Dotson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDougle controlling his opponent.
Dotson is trying to escape the mount.
Dotson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle content to control rather than advance.
Arnie McDougle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McDougle looks to throw a body kick
and McDougle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDougle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dotson's guard.
McDougle content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
Dan Dotson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDougle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arnie McDougle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDougle misses with a lunging right hand
and Dotson counters with a series of strikes. McDougle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arnie McDougle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDougle throws a lazy body kick
and Dotson counters with a right hand to the body.
McDougle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dotson did well to prevent McDougle getting side control.
McDougle trying to control from half guard but Dotson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnie McDougle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDougle 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnie McDougle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slava Vitruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Vitruk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitruk sizes up JurJok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vitruk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vitruk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
JurJok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitruk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JurJok has his takedown stuffed
letting Vitruk counter with a right hand.
JurJok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vitruk counters by clinching up.
Slava Vitruk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boubakar JurJok.
Vitruk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vitruk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
JurJok prevents Vitruk from getting back to his feet.
JurJok is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitruk has wrist control.
JurJok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
JurJok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitruk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JurJok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitruk wants to stand up but JurJok is controlling him.
Vitruk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitruk tries to get out of the position.
JurJok is in close to Vitruk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
JurJok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JurJok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
JurJok landing some decent shots from guard.
JurJok drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says JurJok as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vitruk screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with JurJok! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boubakar JurJok!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosty Badzenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosty Badzenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bortman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Badzenko looks gassed!
Badzenko shoots in for a takedown but Bortman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badzenko slips a straight right by Bortman.
Bortman throws a series of punches but Badzenko avoids them all with ease.
Bortman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badzenko has time to react.
It looks like Kosty Badzenko has been cut.
Bortman cracks Badzenko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Badzenko falls backwards against the cage. Bortman follows up with more strikes that drop Badzenko to his knees. Bortman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Badzenko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Bortman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Click Here (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In The Morning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Smash Machine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Click Here!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Here misses with a takedown
and Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Here didn't expect that.
Machine advances position into side control!
Here is pushing Machine's head away, looking to escape. Machine manages to hold on to the position though.
Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Machine crashes against the mat.
Here defending against the ground and pound.
Here struggling a bit here.
Here defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine cracks Here with a big right hand but Here just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Click Here has been cut.
Here takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Click Here's cut is getting worse.
Machine lands a strong strike to the head of Here. That's dazed him! Machine looking to finish here. Here is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Machine lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smash Machine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devils Obstacle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Devils Obstacle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonard Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Obstacle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Obstacle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Obstacle trying to mount his opponent but Ortiz defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obstacle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obstacle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obstacle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obstacle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Obstacle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obstacle has managed to get both his arms back between Ortiz's legs - danger averted.
Obstacle gets to his feet - Ortiz follows without any prompting.
Obstacle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Obstacle enables Ortiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obstacle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Obstacle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obstacle wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz 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.
Obstacle wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
Obstacle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obstacle tries to get out of the position.
Obstacle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obstacle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Obstacle has his hands on Ortiz's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz won't allow Obstacle to sweep him here.
Ortiz trying to control but Obstacle is working from the bottom.
Ortiz stops Obstacle from standing up.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obstacle is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz trying to control but Obstacle is working from the bottom.
Obstacle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obstacle working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Obstacle keeps moving.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz trying to control but Obstacle is working from the bottom.
Obstacle pulls Ortiz in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz shoots and misses
so Obstacle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devils Obstacle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obstacle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortiz sprawls well initially but Obstacle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obstacle trying to control the pace.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Obstacle has control of the leg.
Ortiz tries to kick Obstacle off but Obstacle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Obstacle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ortiz to stand up.
Obstacle gets the takedown into side control.
Obstacle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Obstacle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to improve position but can't.
Devils Obstacle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obstacle controlling the position.
Obstacle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ortiz!
Ortiz is looking to improve his position but Obstacle isn't that keen on the idea.
Obstacle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obstacle looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Obstacle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Obstacle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Obstacle wants to take his opponent's back but Ortiz doesn't allow it.
Obstacle unloads with some shots from mount but Ortiz bucks and avoids them well.
Obstacle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obstacle stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Obstacle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortiz's half guard.
Obstacle slows the pace down in half guard.
Obstacle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obstacle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Obstacle is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortiz wants to control but Obstacle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devils Obstacle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Obstacle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Obstacle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is trying to reverse the position but instead Obstacle has taken his back - oops!
Obstacle looking for the choke from the back.
Ortiz tries to escape but Obstacle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ortiz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Obstacle.
Obstacle biding his time, controlling Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obstacle throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obstacle missing with strikes.
Obstacle not allowing Ortiz to control his hands.
Obstacle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Obstacle has the hooks in. Ortiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Obstacle controls the action.
Ortiz covering up well and avoiding damage.
I would not like to be Ortiz right now.
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.
Ortiz tries to escape but Obstacle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Obstacle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ortiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Obstacle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Even with his hooks in, Obstacle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Obstacle struggling to land strikes to the head as Ortiz covers up.
Obstacle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Obstacle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Obstacle.
I would not like to be Ortiz right now.
Ortiz is in bad spot here.
Obstacle controlling the position well here. Ortiz rolled but Obstacle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Leonard Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devils Obstacle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devils Obstacle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obstacle 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devils Obstacle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nevsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Nevsky wants to free his trapped foot but Jaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaa tries to get to full guard but Nevsky has control of the leg.
Jaa is looking to get back to is feet but Nevsky passes into side control.
Nevsky has hold of Jaa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jaa seems comfortable defending it but Nevsky has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jaa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jaa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nevsky couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandr Nevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Wotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Wotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wotton lands a jab to the nose.
Wotton stuffs the takedown.
Vovkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vovkov blocks a head kick by Wotton.
Vovkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry Wotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Vovkov.
Wotton misses with a few strikes there.
Vovkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wotton.
Vovkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wotton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wotton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wotton misses with a two punch combination.
Vovkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wotton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vovkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wotton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vovkov but great work by Wotton.
Vovkov manages to get back to half guard.
Wotton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vovkov controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton decides to stand and escape the position.
Henry Wotton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wotton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wotton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wotton as he jumps to the side.
Wotton feints a jab promting Vovkov to slip. Wotton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vovkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Vlad Vovkov has been cut.
Vovkov looks gassed!
Wotton throws a sloppy head kick
and Vovkov counters with a single leg into guard. Wotton didn't expect that.
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!
Wotton wants to stand up but Vovkov is controlling him.
Vovkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wotton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vovkov has Wotton in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wotton tries to stand but Vovkov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wotton is looking to stand up but Vovkov won't let him.
We're going to have a standup here because Henry Wotton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vovkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wotton tries to avoid it but Vovkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wotton to the ground. Wotton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses.
Vovkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Wotton as Vovkov shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vovkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wotton lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Wotton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wotton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wotton throws a one two combo.
Wotton throws a right hand that Vovkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovkov also avoids with ease.
Vovkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vovkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vovkov avoids the head kick by Wotton.
A combination from Wotton does no damage.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wotton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vovkov shoots in for a takedown but Wotton shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wotton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wotton tries to bum rush Vovkov with a series of wild strikes but Vovkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vovkov avoids the head kick by Wotton.
Wotton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Wotton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Vovkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Wotton misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wotton. No joy for Vovkov on that attempt.
Vovkov tries for a takedown but Wotton circles away easily
and Wotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wotton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry Wotton is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vovkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wotton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Wotton scores with a four punch combination!
Wotton misses with a head kick.
Wotton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovkov slips a jab and a cross from Wotton.
A punch combination from Wotton misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vovkov.
Henry Wotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Vovkov.
A head kick misses from Wotton.
Wotton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vovkov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wotton throws a sloppy head kick
and Vovkov counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Vovkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wotton's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wotton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wotton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vovkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wotton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vovkov but great work by Wotton.
Vovkov tries to bench press Wotton off him but Wotton keeps the position.
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.
Wotton stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wotton!
Wotton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henry Wotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Wotton.
Vovkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wotton scores with a jab to the head.
Vovkov fails with the takedown.
Wotton lands a jab-cross combination.
Wotton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov avoids the head kick by Wotton.
Vovkov fails to land the takedown.
Wotton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wotton tries a head kick but it misses.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses.
Wotton throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Wotton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wotton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vovkov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wotton.
Wotton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wotton stalks Vovkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vovkov's face. Vovkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Wotton scores with a one two! Vovkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wotton lands with a nice combination. Vovkov backs away looking to recover.
Wotton throws a sloppy head kick and Vovkov moves out of range easily.
Wotton connects with a crisp jab.
Vovkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wotton sprawls well. He's pushed Vovkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wotton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov shoots for a takedown but Wotton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henry Wotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wotton swivels and escapes.
Wotton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vovkov blocks a head kick by Wotton.
Wotton tries a head kick but it misses.
Vovkov fails with the takedown
and Wotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Vovkov avoids the head kick by Wotton.
Wotton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wotton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wotton duly obliges.
Wotton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wotton slaps away a takedown attempt from Vovkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wotton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wotton lands with an overhand left.
Wotton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Wotton there.
A nice combination there by Wotton.
Wotton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Wotton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Vovkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vovkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wotton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vovkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wotton but Wotton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vovkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wotton pinned against the cage. Wotton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henry Wotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Vovkov.
A nice combination there by Wotton.
Wotton throws a series of punches but Vovkov moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Vovkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wotton which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wotton.
Wotton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vovkov eats them both and turns towards Wotton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wotton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wotton duly obliges.
Wotton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wotton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vovkov is rocked!
Vovkov seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wotton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Vovkov is backing up but Wotton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Vovkov covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wotton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Wotton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zhirinovsky's choice of entrance music: Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka. Andrei Katchenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Zhirinovsky's chin.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katchenko is looking to land body kicks.
Zhirinovsky fails with the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Katchenko!
Katchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Katchenko misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhirinovsky blocks the body kick.
Katchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katchenko throws a leg kick but Zhirinovsky checks it.
Katchenko misses with a head kick.
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.
Zhirinovsky fails to land the takedown.
Andrei Katchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katchenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky moves out of range as Katchenko throws a body kick.
Zhirinovsky avoids the head kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Zhirinovsky moves out of range easily.
Katchenko throws a front kick that sends Zhirinovsky stumbling back into the cage.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but Katchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky avoids the head kick by Katchenko.
Katchenko scores with a head kick. Zhirinovsky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katchenko misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Zhirinovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhirinovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhirinovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katchenko wants to stand and escape but Zhirinovsky is having none of it.
Zhirinovsky postures up in Katchenko's guard and throws a big left but Katchenko blocks it.
Katchenko controls Zhirinovsky momentarily but Zhirinovsky frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko wants to stand up but Zhirinovsky is controlling him.
Zhirinovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katchenko is keeping the position for now.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Katchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Katchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirinovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhirinovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhirinovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhirinovsky is in close to Katchenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirinovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katchenko keeping full guard, as Zhirinovsky tries to pass.
Zhirinovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhirinovsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhirinovsky looking to sit in guard and control but Katchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Katchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhirinovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Katchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katchenko thuds his right hand into Zhirinovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Katchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zhirinovsky checks it well.
Zhirinovsky avoids the head kick by Katchenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katchenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhirinovsky takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrei Katchenko will probably get the nod.
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!
Zhirinovsky shoots in and drives through. Katchenko sprawls well.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katchenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Zhirinovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko cracks the inside of Zhirinovsky's front leg.
A head kick from Katchenko lands but Zhirinovsky takes it in his stride.
Katchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katchenko as he avoids it easily.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body kick there by Katchenko.
Andrei Katchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Katchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko misses with a head kick.
Zhirinovsky slips under a jab.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Katchenko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Katchenko has wrist control.
Zhirinovsky stands and throws Katchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zhirinovsky working away.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position but Katchenko is working away.
Andrei Katchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirinovsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Katchenko is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Katchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katchenko, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Katchenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uster Best has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with First Dag's chin.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, First Dag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uster Best!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dag scores with a takedown into Best's guard.
Dag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dag stops Best from standing up.
Dag throwing strikes but missing.
Dag prevents Best from getting back to his feet.
Dag pushing down on Best's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Best is looking to escape.
Dag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Best is looking to escape.
Dag lands with a punch from half guard.
Dag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dag lands with a punch from half guard.
Best tries to kick Dag off but Dag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best has hold of Dag's hands but Dag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Dag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dag is nestled in close to Best, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Best is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Dag connects with a nice short shot to Best's temple.
Best is not content to let Dag control the position.
Dag trying to pass the guard but Best defending well.
Dag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Best with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dag prevents Best from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dag in particular looking to stall.
Dag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dag winds up and cracks Best with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Dag.
Best is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dag scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dag looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dag slips a nice elbow through Best's hands, connecting with Best's forehead.
Dag is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Dag.
Dag winds up and cracks Best with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dag with the ground and pound but Best uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag postures up and lands a big shot to Best's brow.
Best utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Dag with a nice head shot there.
Best avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Best wants to get back to his feet but Dag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Best preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag won't allow Best to get back to his feet.
Best working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Best working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag throwing strikes from guard but Best blocks nicely.
Dag cracks Best with a solid left hand.
Dag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dag is working Best over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dag postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dag wants to pass the guard but Best is keeping the position.
Dag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dag connects with a couple of short punches.
Dag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag thows a big elbow that misses.
Dag stops Best from standing up.
Dag working some strikes from top position.
Dag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Best works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Dag dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dag blocks a head kick by Best.
Best moves in looking to clinch but Dag pushes him off.
Dag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Best's guard.
Best is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dag throws a strike but Best rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dag throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dag lands a decent shot there.
Dag throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dag keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Dag wants to sweep but no luck.
Dag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Best tries to stand but Dag is controlling from the bottom.
Best is breathing heavily.
Dag trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Dag throwing short punches from the bottom.
Dag tries to strike from the bottom.
Dag throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dag trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Best slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dag.
Dag punching from the bottom.
It looks like Best is going to stand back up.
Dag misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dag tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
First Dag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dag wants to improve his position but Best is controlling well.
Dag tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dag landing strikes from the bottom.
Dag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dag is striking but Best is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dag strikes from the bottom but Best passes into mount!
Dag regains half guard.
Dag throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag punching from the bottom.
Dag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Best's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Best's back!
Dag lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Best covers up after that shot from Dag.
Dag lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dag punishes Best with strikes from the back mount.
Can Best hold on?! Dag is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dag lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Best covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Best is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dag lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Best as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dag!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dag lands shots from the back.
Dag lands shots from the back.
Dag lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Best hold on?!
Best takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dag lands strikes to the head.
Dag is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dag gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dag gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dag apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dag shoots in and gets a takedown into Best's guard.
Dag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Best avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag chips away with some ground and pound.
Dag is in close to Best's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dag scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Dag dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Best on his heels. He'll look to pass Best's guard now, I'm sure.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dag landing some decent shots from guard.
Dag throwing strikes from guard but Best blocks nicely.
Dag landing with the ground and pound.
Best wants to stand and escape but Dag is having none of it.
Dag slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dag landing a few strikes.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dag in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Best, who protects the arm well.
Best wants to get back to his feet but Dag drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag lands a nice forearm strike.
Best is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dag scores with punches from side control.
Dag looks up at the clock and then as Best takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dag smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dag lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dag in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dag scoring with punches and elbows.
Dag working the head and body with strikes.
Dag working the head with strikes.
Dag working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dag cracks Best with a big right hand but Best just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dag in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Best is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dag remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dag lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Best down.
Best takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Best is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dag trying to control the position but Best is working away.
Dag cracks Best with a big right hand but Best just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dag working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag lands some shots froms side control.
Dag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dag creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dag is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Best has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dag working the body and head with strikes.
Dag in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dag prevents Best from escaping the position.
Best is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dag connects with a decent elbow.
Dag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Best, who protects the arm well.
Dag landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag lands an elbow.
Dag cracks Best with a big elbow.
Best taking a bit of punishment here - Dag scoring with strikes.
Dag landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Dag's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dag working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Dag is putting a hurting on Best here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dag is putting a hurting on Best here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dag in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dag prevents Best from escaping the position.
Best is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dag connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag landing strikes.
Dag lands a few punches from side control.
Uster Best has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
First Dag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dag advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
First Dag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dag 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Dag!
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