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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ivanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Jones's chin.
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202 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Ivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones is trying to trip Ivanov. He has hold of a leg but Ivanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Ivanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ivanov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ivanov parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ivanov to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Ivan Ivanov has been cut.
Jones is staying tight to Ivanov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound but Ivanov is defending the strikes.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ivanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivanov is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ivanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones working for a triangle but Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working Ivanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Ivanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Jones letting Ivanov take a breather here.
Jones is working for takedown but Ivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivanov prevents it.
Jones has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivanov has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ivanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Ivanov dives into Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Ivanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ivanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanov clinches.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Ivanov.
I think Jones 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hines Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Alexander James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hines Parker's chin.
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265 lbs
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169 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hines Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander James!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
A combination from James does no damage.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a looping right.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
A jab from James misses.
James scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James connects with the punch.
James throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker tries to clinch there but James circles away.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker wants to clinch.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
James looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Parker dodges the punch combination from James.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parker swings for the body but James moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
James drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Parker looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a jab.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from James misses.
James connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Hines Parker has been cut.
James throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
James scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hines Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker is looking to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parker tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into rage.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Parker wants to clinch.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker slips a jab from James.
James misses with a hook
and Parker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker wants to clinch.
James moves away from the strike by Parker.
James throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
James clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Parker wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker staying out of range there.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
A jab from James finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
James misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
James misses with a straight left.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker tries to clinch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James with a nice cross.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hines Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hines Parker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James with a jab.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Parker tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
James connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James misses with a hook.
James works the jab nicely.
James looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
James looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
James scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Hines Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker looks to clinch
and James counters with a left to the body.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for James.
James works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
James lands with an overhand left.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James connects with a superb combination that knocks Parker out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles James before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bobichus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobichus comes into the arena with Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face blaring out of the sound system. Clayton Daniels 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sponge Bobichus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobichus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Bobichus misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Bobichus moved away.
Daniels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bobichus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobichus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bobichus counters with a shoot takedown. Daniels fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobichus manages to get himself to full guard.
Bobichus wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Bobichus controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobichus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bobichus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Daniels there.
Daniels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobichus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bobichus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to control. Bobichus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clayton Daniels wasn't active enough on the ground.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Bobichus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sponge Bobichus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobichus has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bobichus really felt that one!
Daniels tries to work over Bobichus's front leg with a kick but Bobichus checks it.
Bobichus moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels digs a good hook to Bobichus's body.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bobichus tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobichus is breathing heavily.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Bobichus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Clayton Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobichus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Bobichus blocks the low kick.
Bobichus shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobichus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobichus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
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!
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobichus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sponge Bobichus has been cut.
Bobichus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Bobichus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobichus's head.
Daniels lands a brutal head kick. Bobichus looks out on his feet and Daniels throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Clayton Daniels!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Krushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krushev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Forever Lost. Mario Rizzo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Rizzo!
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, Nikita Krushev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krushev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mario Rizzo has been cut.
Krushev throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo dives in and grabs Krushev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krushev pushes down on Rizzo's head and hops out.
Rizzo fails with the takedown
and Krushev scores with a counter punch that sends Rizzo to the canvas! Krushev smells blood - he's punishing Rizzo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rizzo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Krushev!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hrozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hrozny kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'Paint It Black' by The Rolling Stones. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Hrozny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrozny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hrozny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mouse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hrozny pulls his head out easily.
Hrozny passes to full mount!
Mouse taking shots to the head.
Hrozny working Mouse over with strikes here.
Mouse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mouse in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Hrozny has a good base and remains in mount.
Mouse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hrozny landing shots from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hrozny raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hrozny landing strikes from the mount.
Hrozny blocks Mouse's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mouse throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse is working to get back to half guard.
Hrozny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hrozny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mouse looks a forlorn figure.
Mouse is rocked!
Mouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Hrozny has a good base and remains in mount.
Hrozny controlling his opponent.
Mouse throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hrozny. What's that going to do exactly?
Hrozny working Mouse over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Hrozny.
Mouse is still in real trouble! Can Hrozny finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrozny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hrozny softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mouse is out cold! Hrozny jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Hrozny!
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