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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Ulyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Conor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Ulyanov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulyanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Conor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ulyanov working away.
Conor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Conor wants to get back to full guard.
Ulyanov misses with a head shot. Conor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ulyanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Conor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ulyanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Conor pulls down on the head and he's put Ulyanov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Conor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriano Fernandez!
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, Brock Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernandez circles away.
Lesnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandez throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar won't allow Fernandez to get back to his feet.
Lesnar passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fernandez!
Lesnar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fernandez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fernandez!
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
Lesnar stands and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandez is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lesnar has hold of Fernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fernandez seems comfortable defending it but Lesnar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lesnar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Lesnar !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zveroboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Zveroboy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zveroboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konrad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zveroboy won't be happy with that.
Zveroboy is not content to let Konrad control the position.
Zveroboy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Konrad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Konrad working the body and head with strikes.
Zveroboy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konrad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zveroboy is pushing Konrad's head away, looking to escape. Konrad manages to hold on to the position though.
Konrad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zveroboy to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zveroboy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Konrad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Konrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zveroboy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Konrad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zveroboy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zveroboy looks gassed!
Zveroboy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Konrad 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.
Zveroboy lands a couple of digs.
Zveroboy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zveroboy stopping the sweep attempt from Konrad.
Konrad wants to get back to his feet but Zveroboy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zveroboy is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zveroboy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zveroboy scoring with some ground and pound.
Zveroboy scoring with some ground and pound.
Zveroboy scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zveroboy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Konrad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zveroboy, into his guard.
Konrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zveroboy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Konrad has managed to get both his arms back between Zveroboy's legs - danger averted.
Konrad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Konrad tries to stand but Zveroboy is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zveroboy is looking to stand up but Konrad isn't so interested in that idea.
Zveroboy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zveroboy looking for a guillotine here but Konrad defends easily.
Zveroboy working for a triangle but Konrad defends it easily.
Konrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Konrad trying to control but Zveroboy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zveroboy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konrad defends it easily.
Zveroboy is looking for a triangle but Konrad pushes his legs off easily.
Konrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Zveroboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konrad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konrad trying to control but Zveroboy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Zveroboy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zveroboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Igor Zveroboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Konrad is trying desperately to improve position.
Zveroboy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zveroboy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zveroboy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Konrad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zveroboy avoids the attempt from Konrad to control.
Zveroboy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zveroboy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zveroboy cracks Konrad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Konrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zveroboy on the ground.
Zveroboy lands a big elbow.
Zveroboy landing strikes from the mount.
Konrad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zveroboy working for a submission but Konrad is keeping him at bay.
Zveroboy lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konrad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zveroboy landing shots from mount.
Konrad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zveroboy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Konrad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Konrad takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zveroboy trying to control the action but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Konrad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Konrad tries to get out of the position.
Zveroboy working the ground and pound.
Zveroboy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Konrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Konrad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Konrad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zveroboy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zveroboy trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zveroboy postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zveroboy trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Zveroboy postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zveroboy shoots and misses
and Konrad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zveroboy won't be happy with that.
Zveroboy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zveroboy is looking to regain half guard here but Konrad keeps moving and retains side control.
Zveroboy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Konrad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zveroboy bucks up and tries to throw Konrad off but instead Konrad has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zveroboy prevents Konrad from getting a body triangle.
Konrad controlling well, preventing Zveroboy from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good control from Konrad.
Konrad has the hooks in. Zveroboy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Zveroboy 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zveroboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Konrad counters with a shoot takedown. Zveroboy fights it but they end up in guard.
Zveroboy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zveroboy wants to stand up but Konrad is controlling him.
Konrad stands up and waves to Zveroboy to follow him.
Zveroboy closes the distance and clinches up with Konrad, looking for a takedown. Zveroboy pushes Konrad against the cage but Konrad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konrad rushes Zveroboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Konrad stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konrad has closed the distance and engaged Zveroboy in a clinch.
Zveroboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konrad jumps guard and drags Zveroboy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zveroboy slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zveroboy seems to be working for a kimura but Konrad defends the submission attempt.
Konrad is looking to improve his position.
Zveroboy is thwarting Konrad's attempts to control the position.
Zveroboy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Konrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zveroboy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Konrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zveroboy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zveroboy.
Zveroboy thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Zveroboy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zveroboy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zveroboy is working for a submission of some sort.
Zveroboy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zveroboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but Zveroboy is controlling him well.
Zveroboy is nestled in close to Konrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zveroboy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zveroboy lands a big elbow.
Igor Zveroboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zveroboy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zveroboy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jacob Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zveroboy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Konrad can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Konrad is in a horrible position here. Zveroboy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zveroboy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Konrad is now in Zveroboy's guard. A big mistake from Zveroboy there, giving up the dominant position!
Zveroboy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Konrad passes into half guard.
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!
Zveroboy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konrad pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konrad stops Zveroboy from getting back to his feet.
Konrad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Zveroboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zveroboy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Zveroboy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes into the arena with Theater Of Salvation blaring out of the sound system. Chelios has chosen No one gets left behind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chev Chelios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bertrand Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Chev Chelios has been cut.
Russell walks into a jab.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
Russell ducks right into an uppercut from Chelios.
Russell tries to move into range but Chelios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Russell takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russell on the side of the head.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Chelios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chelios lands with a nice body punch.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelios defends it nicely.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chelios sprawls well. Chelios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
Chelios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Chev Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Chelios throws an overhand right that lands on Russell's shoulder, as Russell tries to avoid the shot.
Chelios throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chelios misses.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.
Chelios thuds his right hand into Russell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Chelios.
Chelios lands a jab.
Russell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Russell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios scores with a shot to the body.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chelios throws a hook but Russell avoids it easily.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Chelios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Chelios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russell.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russell staying out of range there.
Russell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chelios finds it's way round the side to connect with Russell's head.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chelios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Russell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Russell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Russell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chelios throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Chelios lands with a good body shot.
Chelios looks to score with a jab to the body but Russell is just out of range.
Chelios throws out a powerful jab.
Chelios lands a lovely overhand right.
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Chelios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Russell fails to land the takedown.
Chelios connects with a jab.
Chelios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chelios lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell staying out of range there.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chelios cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Chelios connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Oh Russell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab lands there for Chelios.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Russell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chev Chelios's cut.
That's time! Russell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Chev Chelios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chelios misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell counters with a body kick that stops Chelios in his tracks momentarily.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
Russell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russell moves away from the strike by Chelios.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Russell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Russell scores with a leg kick.
Russell walks into a jab.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Chelios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chelios.
Russell moves out of range of the strikes.
Russell shoots in but Chelios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chelios throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Chelios circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Russell to the canvas! Russell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chelios keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gurvits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Gurvits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lumpiot Paskaks!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskaks wants to clinch.
Gurvits shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gurvits trying to pass the guard but Paskaks defending well.
Gurvits could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paskaks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gurvits's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gurvits's back!
Gurvits trying to control the position but Paskaks manages to sink in the hooks.
Gurvits is holding onto Paskaks's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Paskaks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gurvits is defending well though. Paskaks let's go of the attempt for now.
Gurvits preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paskaks.
Gurvits is trying to get back to his feet but Paskaks has full control of the position and if anything, Gurvits has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurvits trying to control the action but Paskaks just sinks the hooks in.
Paskaks is trying to stick to Gurvits's back but Gurvits is turning into Paskaks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paskaks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gurvits.
Gurvits wants to control from the top but Paskaks keeps moving.
Gurvits looking to pass the guard.
Paskaks trying to keep a closed guard but Gurvits is proving a slippery customer.
Gurvits trying to control but Paskaks is working from the bottom.
Gurvits pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paskaks is keeping the position for now.
Gurvits has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskaks controls Gurvits momentarily but Gurvits frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gurvits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paskaks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gurvits fails with a takedown attempt.
Paskaks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Paskaks lands.
Paskaks throws a body kick that misses.
Paskaks tries to bum rush Gurvits with a series of wild strikes but Gurvits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paskaks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paskaks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gurvits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paskaks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurvits shoots in for a takedown but Paskaks shows good takedown defense.
Paskaks misses with a few strikes there.
Gurvits shoots in for a takedown but Paskaks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gurvits shoots in but Paskaks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andy Gurvits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurvits shoots in and bounces Paskaks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paskaks controls Gurvits momentarily but Gurvits frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gurvits trying to control the position from guard on top but Paskaks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurvits pushing down on Paskaks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurvits is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paskaks defends it well.
Gurvits is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paskaks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurvits.
Gurvits wants to work for an arm triangle but Paskaks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paskaks wants to control but Gurvits is keeping busy.
Paskaks wants to improve his position but Gurvits is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Gurvits will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paskaks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gurvits defends it nicely.
Paskaks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gurvits feints and as Paskaks raises his hands in defense, Gurvits changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gurvits drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paskaks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paskaks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paskaks!
Paskaks working away.
Paskaks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gurvits has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gurvits taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Paskaks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paskaks has hold of Gurvits's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gurvits tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paskaks cranks the arm and Gurvits screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gurvits, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lumpiot Paskaks!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Machin. That snapped Makhnov's head back.
Machin throws a series of punches but Makhnov moves out of range.
Makhnov throws a sloppy body shot
and Machin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhnov takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Machin.
Makhnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machin scores with a spinning back kick!
Machin looks to land a combination but Makhnov avoids it well.
Makhnov looks to land a right hand but Machin moved out of range.
Oooooh!!! Machin has knocked Makhnov down with a huge combo! Machin steps away and waves a wobbly Makhnov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Makhnov is rocked!
It looks like Dimitri Makhnov has been cut.
Machin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Makhnov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Machin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Danae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danae's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Labyrinth - Thunder. Krueger has chosen Freddy's Coming For You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Freddy Krueger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Danae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perseus Danae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danae throws a poor cross that misses
and Krueger counters with a crisp one two that drops Danae! Krueger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Danae to his feet! Danae is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danae misses the jab.
Krueger avoids the head kick by Danae.
Krueger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krueger moves away from the strike by Danae.
Danae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Danae there.
Danae throws the kick towards the body but Krueger avoids it.
Danae drops his hands momentarily and Krueger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Perseus Danae has been cut.
Danae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krueger circles away quickly and effectively.
Krueger lands a nice hook to Danae's body. Danae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krueger.
Danae throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krueger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danae jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danae falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Krueger to counter with a crisp jab.
Krueger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danae is able to avoid easily.
Krueger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danae.
Danae misses with a double jab.
Danae misses with a double jab.
Krueger jabs Danae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danae is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danae moves away from the strike by Krueger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Danae is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krueger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perseus Danae's cut is getting worse.
Danae throws a head kick that misses.
Krueger thows a leg kick but Danae checks it
and Danae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danae misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krueger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krueger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danae's sensitive parts.
Danae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krueger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danae. Danae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perseus Danae's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Danae blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tries to work over Danae's front leg with a kick but Danae checks it.
Danae throws a right and a left that Krueger avoids nicely.
Krueger moves out of range as Danae throws a body kick.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danae.
Danae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krueger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Danae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krueger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danae.
Danae misses with a double jab.
Krueger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perseus Danae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeez, Perseus Danae's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Danae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danae swings for the body but Krueger moves out of range.
Danae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krueger.
Danae connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krueger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danae's waist but Danae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krueger off to one side.
Danae misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krueger digs a good body shot into Danae's ribs.
Danae misses with a head kick.
Krueger looks to land a combination but Danae avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perseus Danae's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krueger momentarily.
Danae throws a nice looking combination but Krueger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger jabs Danae right on the nose. Danae blinks but takes it well.
Danae takes a swing at Krueger's ribcage but misses.
Danae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krueger. That did some damage!
Danae throws a low kick but Krueger avoids it.
Krueger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danae.
Krueger scores with a hook.
Danae blocks a jab.
Krueger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger clobbers Danae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Perseus Danae's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddy Krueger!
Freddy Krueger is the new light heavyweight champion!
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