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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Duvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Duvall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Sammy Duvall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arvid Nordemar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordemar wants to slow Duvall down by chopping away at his legs.
Duvall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nordemar avoids it really well and circles away.
Duvall swings widly with a right hand
and Nordemar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duvall throws a sloppy body shot
and Nordemar counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nordemar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordemar counters with a thumping low kick.
Duvall blocks a leg kick.
Nordemar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duvall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duvall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nordemar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duvall throws a lazy right hand but Nordemar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Duvall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordemar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvall throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordemar.
Duvall tries for a takedown but Nordemar circles away easily
and Nordemar counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duvall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordemar tries a low kick but Duvall avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvid Nordemar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Duvall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordemar feints and then cracks Duvall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duvall down.
Duvall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordemar counters with an inside leg kick.
Nordemar is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvall swings for the body but Nordemar moves out of range.
Nordemar throws a front kick aimed at Duvall's knee but Duvall avoids it well.
Duvall throws a hook but Nordemar blocks it.
Duvall misses with a jab to the body
and Nordemar counters with a head kick. That will keep Duvall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nordemar is fending him off so far but Duvall persists. Nope, Nordemar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordemar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duvall's sensitive parts.
Nordemar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duvall is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nordemar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nordemar throws out a leg kick but Duvall moves out of range and Nordemar only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar cracks the inside of Duvall's front leg.
Duvall shoots in for a takedown but Nordemar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nordemar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duvall loads up on a big right hand but Nordemar slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arvid Nordemar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordemar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordemar tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvid Nordemar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Nordemar slips a jab from Duvall.
Nordemar misses with a low kick as Duvall jumps back.
Nordemar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordemar scores with a head kick.
Sammy Duvall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nordemar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nordemar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordemar tries to close the distance and clinch but Duvall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arvid Nordemar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar connects with a leg kick. Duvall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duvall closes the distance and clinches up with Nordemar, looking for a takedown. Duvall pushes Nordemar against the cage but Nordemar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nordemar is looking to clinch but Duvall is avoiding it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duvall tries for a takedown but Nordemar circles away easily
and Nordemar counters with a low kick, right behind Duvall 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Duvall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordemar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duvall checks it well.
Nordemar lands with a nice body kick.
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.
Nordemar wants to land a leg kick but Duvall is out of range.
Duvall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duvall misses with a shot to the body
and Nordemar counters with a thumping low kick.
Nordemar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duvall. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvid Nordemar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordemar 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvid Nordemar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Jevgenij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Jevgenij has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gosha Abramov's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Gosha Abramov!
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, Boris Jevgenij!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jevgenij slips a jab and a cross from Abramov.
Abramov avoids the head kick by Jevgenij.
Jevgenij throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abramov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jevgenij.
Abramov lands a nice hook to Jevgenij's body. Jevgenij takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Abramov both land. Nice combination.
Jevgenij falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abramov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abramov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jevgenijs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abramov with a hook.
Jevgenij looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abramov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jevgenij thows a big elbow that misses.
Jevgenij wants to pass the guard but Abramov is keeping the position.
Abramov is adopting a defensive guard.
Abramov wants to stand but Jevgenij is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jevgenij must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jevgenij throws and elbow that misses. Abramov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jevgenij's guard. Nice move by Abramov!
Abramov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jevgenij's guard.
Jevgenij tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jevgenij is wriggling around but Abramov manages to pass to half guard.
Jevgenij makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jevgenij.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jevgenij wants to hit a switch here but Abramov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jevgenij there!
Abramov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gosha Abramov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abramov looks to land a body kick but Jevgenij moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov lands a jab to the head.
Abramov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abramov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jevgenij throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abramov.
Jevgenij tries to close the distance and clinch but Abramov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abramov misses with a double jab
and Jevgenij counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Jevgenij prevents Abramov from breaking the clinch.
Abramov is trying to break the clinch but Jevgenij has him pressed against the cage.
Abramov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jevgenij has him pressed against the cage.
Jevgenij pulls Abramov into guard.
Jevgenij lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abramov!
Abramov tries to lock up and control but Jevgenij gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jevgenij lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jevgenij avoids the attempt from Abramov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov just holding on.
Abramov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Jevgenij there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abramov tries to hold on but Jevgenij pushes him away.
Jevgenij lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abramov is looking to get to half guard.
Abramov is breathing heavily.
Jevgenij looking to ground and pound but Abramov is blocking nicely.
Jevgenij with good strikes from the mount here!
Jevgenij lands a big elbow.
Jevgenij is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jevgenij lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jevgenij stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Abramov is looking to clinch but Jevgenij is avoiding it.
Abramov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jevgenij manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jevgenij looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Abramov as Jevgenij shoots in.
Gosha Abramov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Jevgenij.
A punch combination from Abramov misses.
Abramov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jevgenij counters by clinching up.
Jevgenij lands a good knee to the midsection. Abramov won't want to take too many of those.
Jevgenij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abramov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abramov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abramov wants to clinch but Jevgenij slips to the side
and Jevgenij counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jevgenij.
Abramov is pulling down on Jevgenij's head. It's preventing any offense from Jevgenij, at least for the moment.
Jevgenij with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Jevgenij dominated that round.
That's time! Abramov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jevgenij throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abramov's waist but Abramov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jevgenij off to one side.
Jevgenij throws a low kick, looking for Abramov's leg but Abramov calmly moves out of range.
Jevgenij tries to clinch but Abramov moves away
and Abramov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abramov.
Abramov stalks Jevgenij and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jevgenij's face. Jevgenij staggers backwards, shaken.
Abramov throws a leg kick but Jevgenij sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abramov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abramov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jevgenij counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Abramov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abramov, not yet.
Jevgenij drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jevgenij jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abramov pushes Jevgenij off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jevgenij shoots in for a takedown but Abramov shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jevgenij checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Abramov scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jevgenij is defended easily by Abramov.
Gosha Abramov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Jevgenij.
Abramov stalks Jevgenij and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jevgenij's face. Jevgenij staggers backwards, shaken.
Gosha Abramov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jevgenij stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abramov.
Abramov throws a solid leg kick but Jevgenij takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abramov.
Abramov throws a right hand that Jevgenij ducks under and follows up with a left that Jevgenij also avoids with ease.
Abramov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jevgenij shoots for a takedown but Abramov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abramov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jevgenij, pushing him back against the cage.
Jevgenij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abramov's efforts to push away.
Abramov is trying to break the clinch but Jevgenij is controlling him.
Abramov has had enough of the clinch but Jevgenij keeps him there for the moment.
Jevgenij missing with knees to the body.
Abramov is trying to break free.
Jevgenij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abramov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jevgenij won't allow it.
Abramov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jevgenij wants to clinch
and Abramov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abramov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jevgenijs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gosha Abramov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abramov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abramov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jevgenij tries to clinch up but Abramov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abramov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jevgenij's sensitive parts.
Abramov works the jab nicely.
Abramov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jevgenij. That did some damage!
Abramov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jevgenij on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abramov. Abramov obviously looking to wear him down.
Abramov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jevgenij fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jevgenij throws a body kick that misses.
Jevgenij blocks a head kick by Abramov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov misses with a body shot.
Jevgenij drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jevgenij stops Abramov from standing up.
Abramov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abramov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jevgenij drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abramov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abramov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abramov!
Abramov decides to stand back up. Abramov steps back and let's Jevgenij get back to his feet.
Jevgenij shoots in and drives through. Abramov sprawls well.
Jevgenij walks into a stiff left hand from Abramov.
Abramov throws a head kick but Jevgenij moves out of range.
Jevgenij takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jevgenij tries to clinch there but Abramov circles away.
Abramov throws a chopping leg kick but Jevgenij manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gosha Abramov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jevgenij with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abramov.
Jevgenij slips a jab and a cross from Abramov.
Abramov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jevgenij.
Jevgenij avoids the head kick by Abramov.
Abramov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jevgenij.
Jevgenij gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abramov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abramov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jevgenij shoots in looking for a takedown but Abramov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jevgenij's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abramov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jevgenij on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abramov. Abramov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gosha Abramov dominated that second round.
That's time! Abramov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Abramov tries to land a leg kick but Jevgenij saw it coming and moves away.
Abramov misses with a low kick.
Abramov tries to clinch but Jevgenij moves out of range.
Abramov misses with a wild combination.
Abramov misses with a right hand
and Jevgenij counters with a takedown into side control.
Abramov is looking for a sweep.
Abramov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jevgenij wants to free his trapped foot but Abramov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abramov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Abramov misses with a few strikes there.
Abramov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jevgenij.
Jevgenij tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abramov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jevgenij tries for a takedown but Abramov circles away easily
and Jevgenij takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Abramov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jevgenij doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jevgenij throws a leg kick but Abramov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abramov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jevgenij takes one on the button.
Jevgenij misses with a takedown attempt - Abramov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abramov misses with a series of wild punches.
Abramov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jevgenij moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abramov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jevgenij.
Gosha Abramov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Jevgenij.
Abramov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abramov looks for the body kick but Jevgenij saw that one coming.
Abramov stuns Jevgenij with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jevgenij has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abramov looks to land a combination but Jevgenij avoids it well.
Abramov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jevgenij.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jevgenij tries to clinch up
and Abramov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abramov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jevgenij doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abramov counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abramov.
Abramov misses with a double jab.
Abramov cracks Jevgenij with an open hand slap.
Abramov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abramov throws a series of strikes that have Jevgenij backpedaling.
Jevgenij shoots in for a takedown but Abramov shows good takedown defense.
Jevgenij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abramov.
Abramov dips to his left and cracks Jevgenij with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov closes the distance and clinches.
Jevgenij prevents Abramov from breaking the clinch.
Jevgenij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abramov is trying to break free.
Jevgenij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abramov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jevgenij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abramov's face.
Abramov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jevgenij 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.
Abramov misses with a two punch combination.
Abramov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abramov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jevgenij on the side of the head.
Abramov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jevgenij.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jevgenij.
Jevgenij moves to clinch but Abramov breaks away
and Abramov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jevgenij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abramov.
Abramov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jevgenij.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jevgenij has a takedown stuffed.
Abramov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jevgenij is able to avoid easily.
Jevgenij tries to clinch but Abramov moves away
and Abramov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jevgenij throws an overhand right that lands on Abramov's shoulder, as Abramov tries to avoid the shot.
Abramov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jevgenij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jevgenij looks to clinch
and Abramov counters with a nice uppercut.
Abramov connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Abramov. Those never looked like landing.
Abramov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jevgenij will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abramov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abramov tests Jevgenij's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gosha Abramov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abramov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gosha Abramov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Lukianov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Don't Tread on Me . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Lukianov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zangief counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zangief.
Zangief cracks Lukianov with a big right hand but Lukianov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lukianov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zangief throwing strikes but Lukianov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zangief is not content to let Lukianov control the position.
Lukianov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukianov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zangief's legs.
Lukianov tries to stand but Zangief is controlling his head.
Zangief is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Lukianov tries to stand but Zangief is controlling his head.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zangief manages to get back to half guard.
Lukianov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is looking for a sweep. Lukianov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zangief regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lukianov.
Zangief pulls Lukianov in close to prevent any damage.
Lukianov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lukianov throws and elbow that misses. Zangief uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lukianov's guard. Nice move by Zangief!
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.
Zangief throws a strike but Lukianov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lukianov throwing strikes from guard but Zangief blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukianov is working Zangief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief 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.
Zangief circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zangief counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lukianov!
Zangief putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zangief lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lukianov hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zangief is landing with some decent strikes but Lukianov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zangief raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zangief wants to control the pace but Lukianov is squirming around nicely.
Zangief dominating with strikes here.
Lukianov is rocked!
It looks like Evgenii Lukianov has been cut.
Zangief swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lukianov is now in Zangief's guard. A big mistake from Zangief there, giving up the dominant position!
Lukianov won't allow Zangief to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lukianov wants to stand but Zangief is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lukianov wants to stand and escape but instead Zangief has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zangief trying to control but Lukianov is working from the bottom.
Zangief is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lukianov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zangief off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Lukianov wants to clinch
and Zangief counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Zangief.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Zangief is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zangief not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zangief working over Lukianov with some ground and pound. Lukianov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zangief winds up and cracks Lukianov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lukianov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief controlling the action here.
Zangief stops Lukianov from getting back to his feet.
Zangief is keen to just control but Lukianov is a slippery customer.
Zangief lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zangief winds up and cracks Lukianov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief drops an elbow to the side of Lukianov's head.
Zangief is nestled in close to Lukianov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zangief looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lukianov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lukianov has hold of Zangief's hands but Zangief slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zangief lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lukianov is breathing heavily.
Zangief works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zangief is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lukianov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Evgenii Lukianov's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief dominating with strikes here.
Lukianov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukianov tries to hold on but Zangief pushes him away.
Zangief landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Zangief dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgenii Lukianov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lukianov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zangief counters with a nice uppercut.
Zangief looks to land a left hand but Lukianov moved out of range nicely.
Lukianov darts in trying to clinch
and Zangief counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lukianov's guard now.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Lukianov keeps moving.
Zangief working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zangief 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.
Zangief stops Lukianov from standing up.
Lukianov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zangief accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zangief postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zangief throws a good cross that connects.
Lukianov tries to clinch but Zangief moves away
and Zangief counters with a takedown into side control.
Zangief lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zangief wants to control but Lukianov is keeping him busy.
Zangief is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukianov can do to turn this around?
Zangief working the ground and pound.
Ivan Zangief overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zangief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lukianov, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukianov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The cut above Evgenii Lukianov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lukianov is trying to buck Zangief off.
Lukianov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evgenii Lukianov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Evgenii Lukianov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Zangief!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Pushka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladimir Pushka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Pushka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Pushka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pushka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pushka tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Pushka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pushka.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pushka smiles and moves away.
Wladimir Pushka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pushka has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Pushka is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pushka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones works over Pushka with some ground and pound from guard.
Pushka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones postures up in Pushka's guard and throws a big left but Pushka blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pushka wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pushka keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushka wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Pushka is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Pushka has wrist control.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pushka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pushka wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pushka is breathing heavily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Pushka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones wants to clinch up but Pushka keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch there but Pushka circles away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Pushka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pushka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pushka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pushka counter with a right hand.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pushka quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pushka's head.
Pushka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Pushka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pushka defending well though.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Pushka's head.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Pushka defends it.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones trying to control but Pushka is having none of it.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pushka because Jones loaded up on that one.
Pushka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pushka is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Pushka manages to avoid easily.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Pushka is in trouble!
Pushka is working to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pushka has worked his arm free - good work by Pushka!
Jones is working Pushka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Josh Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pushka is avoiding damage well.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pushka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pushka taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones working the ground and pound but Pushka is defending the strikes.
Jones has an Americana. Pushka didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Jones!
Josh Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Torrado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Osvaldo Torrado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Osvaldo Torrado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Henry!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown. Torrado tries to sprawl out of it but Henry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torrado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Torrado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torrado to the mat! Torrado manages to get full guard.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Torrado blocks nicely.
Henry distracts Torrado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torrado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torrado wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry is working Torrado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torrado is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torrado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torrado 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.
Torrado has momentary wrist control but Henry slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Torrado blocks nicely.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Torrado blocks nicely.
Torrado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Torrado blocks nicely.
Torrado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torrado is keeping the position for now.
Henry with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torrado's head.
Torrado keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Torrado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torrado's head.
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torrado's head.
Torrado is looking to stand up but Henry isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry cracks Torrado with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torrado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torrado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torrado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henry 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.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Torrado, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Torrado against the cage but Torrado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Henry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torrado lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado cracks Henry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torrado lands a lovely overhand right.
Henry slips under a jab from Torrado.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Torrado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torrado lands a nice looking body shot.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Torrado counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torrado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torrado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torrado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henry.
Henry working the body and head with strikes.
Henry throws a strike aimed at the side of Torrado's head but Torrado avoids it well.
Henry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Torrado is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry cracks Torrado with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torrado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Torrado parries the strikes from Henry easily there. Henry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torrado to escape.
Henry working the ground and pound but Torrado is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Henry crashes against the mat.
Henry tries to score with some ground and pound. Torrado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torrado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Henry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torrado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Henry lands some shots froms side control.
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Torrado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torrado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Henry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Henry scores with punches from side control.
Henry lands some shots froms side control.
Henry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Henry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Torrado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Torrado dodges the ground and pound from Henry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torrado but Torrado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torrado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torrado wants it to stay on the feet.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Henry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a right and a left that Torrado avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torrado throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrado.
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.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Torrado.
Torrado leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torrado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry throws a combination that misses
and Torrado counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torrado. That's going to slow Henry down.
Torrado cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torrado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hank Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrado shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torrado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Osvaldo Torrado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry takes one on the button.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Torrado sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torrado misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henry.
Torrado jabs at Henry's body.
Torrado slaps away a takedown attempt from Henry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torrado misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torrado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Torrado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henry 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Henry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Ali!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones prevents Ali from improving his position.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ali turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Ali has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Ali wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Ali 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.
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.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ali defends it easily.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Ali wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ali moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Ali's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ali has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ali has passed into half guard!
Ali is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Ali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Brian Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Ali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
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.
Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Ali mounts him!
Ali prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Ali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Ali looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Ali wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdul Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Jones misses
and Ali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Ali tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges at Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ali's hand.
Ali wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones wants to clinch
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Ali trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ali's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali!
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ali is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ali's best efforts.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Ali has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones had his way with Abdul Ali in that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance but Ali moves to the side
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ali.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ali moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
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.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Brian Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ali avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants a takedown.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali.
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.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ali.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Jones has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdul Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
Brian Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Trendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfred Hammarskjold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
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, Morgan Trendell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trendell connects with a right hand. Hammarskjold shakes it off.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Hammarskjold gets a double leg takedown into Trendell's guard.
Trendell trying to keep a closed guard but Hammarskjold is proving a slippery customer.
Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammarskjold cracks Trendell with a solid left hand.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Trendell blocks nicely.
Trendell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammarskjold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammarskjold content to stall in guard here.
Hammarskjold advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trendell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hammarskjold throws an elbow but Trendell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammarskjold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hammarskjold tries to score with some ground and pound. Trendell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hammarskjold in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hammarskjold is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trendell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hammarskjold throws an elbow but Trendell slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trendell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trendell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammarskjold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammarskjold controlling from side mount.
Hammarskjold landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hammarskjold working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Hammarskjold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammarskjold cracks Trendell with a big right hand but Trendell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold in side control, throwing shots but Trendell defends.
Hammarskjold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hammarskjold working the body and head with strikes.
Hammarskjold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trendell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trendell defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammarskjold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammarskjold thows a huge punch but Trendell dodges it nicely.
Hammarskjold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trendell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammarskjold stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammarskjold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trendell for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trendell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammarskjold moves away from the strike by Trendell.
Hammarskjold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trendell is trying to defend but Hammarskjold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammarskjold controlling the pace.
Hammarskjold thows a huge punch but Trendell dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Alfred Hammarskjold wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammarskjold misses with a lunging right hand
and Trendell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammarskjold gets a double leg takedown into Trendell's guard.
Hammarskjold thows a big elbow that misses.
Trendell wants to control the position but Hammarskjold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trendell tries to roll over but Hammarskjold keeps him under control.
Hammarskjold working over Trendell with some ground and pound. Trendell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Hammarskjold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammarskjold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trendell!
Hammarskjold landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold with shots to the head and body - Trendell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hammarskjold softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Trendell is out cold! Hammarskjold jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Radchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Wake Up Hate . Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Roscoe Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Radchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roscoe Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Radchenko's torso.
Jones throws a push kick but Radchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Radchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Radchenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Radchenko trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Radchenko looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Radchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Radchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Radchenko trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
Radchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Radchenko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Radchenko's guard and throws a big left but Radchenko blocks it.
Radchenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Radchenko tries to get out of the position.
Radchenko looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Radchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Radchenko wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is working for a kimura but Radchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Radchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roscoe Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Radchenko's hands.
It looks like Andrei Radchenko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Radchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Radchenko ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Radchenko fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Radchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Radchenko blocks it.
Radchenko fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Radchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a head kick. Radchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roscoe Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radchenko misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Radchenko 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roscoe Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Radchenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Radchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be stalking Radchenko here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Radchenko drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roscoe Jones!
Roscoe Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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