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EPF Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gurvits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adriano Fernandez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriano Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Fernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fernandez.
Gurvits takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gurvits scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fernandez regains half guard.
Gurvits is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Gurvits performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurvits seems to be looking for submissions.
Gurvits is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gurvits is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurvits seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandez defends the submission attempt.
Gurvits is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fernandez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Gurvits!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ulyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelios has chosen No one gets left behind as his entrance music. Chev Chelios will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Ulyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulyanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chelios eats them both and turns towards Ulyanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ulyanov wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulyanov is defended easily by Chelios.
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Ulyanov ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ulyanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ulyanov slips a jab from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a hook
enabling Ulyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ulyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelios defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ulyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Vladimir Ulyanov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios misses the jab.
Chelios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ulyanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ulyanov blocks a jab.
Ulyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
Ulyanov misses with a wild combination.
Ulyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Chelios takes a swing at Ulyanov's ribcage but misses.
Chev Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ulyanov cracks the inside of Chelios's front leg.
Chelios throws a jab when Ulyanov was well out of range.
Chelios throws out a loose jab but Ulyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulyanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Chelios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios lands with a hook. Ulyanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Ulyanov.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ulyanov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ulyanov throws a nice looking combination but Chelios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
Ulyanov is rocked!
Chelios cracks Ulyanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Ulyanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladimir Ulyanov's cut is getting worse.
Ulyanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chelios closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ulyanov! Chelios dives in looking to finish! Ulyanov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Conor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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162 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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160 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
5 - 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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conor scores with a nice head shot.
Conor throws a hook but Tsuki avoids it easily.
Conor looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuki is just out of range.
Conor thows a body shot but no joy.
Conor misses with a looping left.
Conor takes a swing at Tsuki's ribcage but misses.
Conor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tsuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tsuki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Conor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tsuki has his foot on Conor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conor works his way back into a safe position though.
Conor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tsuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conor has managed to get both his arms back between Tsuki's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tsuki dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki lands a big elbow.
Tsuki has isolated one of Conor's arms. Conor looking to fight him off but Tsuki twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kitsune Tsuki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Vlasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Surfing with the Alien kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Vlasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Chen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chen circles away.
Vlasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlasov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlasov.
Vlasov throws an off balance right hand
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vlasov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
Chen is looking to clinch but Vlasov is avoiding it.
Vlasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vlasov thinking.
Vlasov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Chen.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Vlasov's belly button to the back.
Chen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Vlasov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Chen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Knotts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha TexHuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TexHuk has chosen Buhenvald Flava - My friend Hitler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Knotts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha TexHuk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TexHuk misses with a takedown attempt
and Knotts counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knotts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TexHuk.
Knotts lands a jab to the head.
TexHuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knotts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
TexHuk misses with a looping left.
Knotts misses with a double jab.
Knotts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knotts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TexHuk moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TexHuk gets tackled into the cage by Knotts. Knotts maintains the clinch.
Knotts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knotts tightens his grip and picks TexHuk up, before dumping him to the ground. TexHuk manages to land in guard.
Knotts trying to control the position from guard on top but TexHuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knotts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knotts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TexHuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knotts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts throws a strike aimed at the side of TexHuk's head but TexHuk avoids it well.
Knotts working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A lull in the action here.
TexHuk dodges the ground and pound from Knotts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TexHuk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knotts's best efforts.
TexHuk tries to get to full guard but Knotts has control of the leg.
TexHuk is in trouble now - Knotts has advanced to mount!
Knotts prevents TexHuk from getting the reversal.
Knotts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TexHuk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts controlling the pace for now.
Knotts landing strikes from the mount and TexHuk is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TexHuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TexHuk can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TexHuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knotts dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Knotts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knotts moves into the clinch.
Knotts effectively controlling the action here.
TexHuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TexHuk stops a takedown attempt from Knotts.
Knotts avoiding damage as TexHuk throws knees to the body.
TexHuk tries to land a knee to the head but Knotts blocks with his arms.
Knotts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knotts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knotts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Knotts. That snapped TexHuk's head back.
TexHuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TexHuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
TexHuk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TexHuk. That did some damage!
TexHuk misses with a takedown attempt - Knotts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knotts throws a head kick that misses.
Knotts thuds his right hand into TexHuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knotts scores with a hook to the body. TexHuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knotts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knotts throws a sloppy head kick and TexHuk moves out of range easily.
Don Knotts is winning the standup battle so far.
Knotts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts scores with a jab to the jaw.
TexHuk looks to land a body kick but Knotts moved away.
TexHuk leaves Knotts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
TexHuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knotts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pasha TexHuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TexHuk avoids the body shot from Knotts.
Knotts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TexHuk manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Knotts.
TexHuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knotts tries to avoid it but TexHuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knotts to the ground. Knotts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Don Knotts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha TexHuk.
Knotts scores with a hook to the body. TexHuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
TexHuk tries to keep at a distance but Knotts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knotts works on TexHuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Knotts breaks from the clinch.
Knotts digs a good hook to TexHuk's body.
Knotts misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knotts misses with a few strikes there.
TexHuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knotts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knotts stuffs the takedown.
TexHuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knotts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TexHuk is looking to clinch but Knotts is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Knotts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
TexHuk avoids the body shot from Knotts.
TexHuk wants to clinch.
TexHuk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Knotts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TexHuk.
TexHuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knotts.
TexHuk closes the distance and clinches up with Knotts, looking for a takedown. TexHuk pushes Knotts against the cage but Knotts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knotts is looking to wear down TexHuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
TexHuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
TexHuk misses with a takedown attempt - Knotts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knotts throws a left and a right that both miss
and TexHuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
TexHuk connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Don Knotts has been cut.
Knotts scores a nice knee to the body.
TexHuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knotts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TexHuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knotts.
TexHuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knotts presses TexHuk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Knotts.
Knotts is leaning against TexHuk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knotts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knotts scores with a nice body kick.
Knotts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knotts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TexHuk, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knotts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knotts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knotts cracks the inside of TexHuk's front leg.
Knotts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knotts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knotts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knotts lands with a good body shot.
Don Knotts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knotts delivers a nice body kick.
Knotts lands with a nice body kick.
Knotts digs a good hook to TexHuk's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knotts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knotts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knotts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent TexHuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knotts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Don Knotts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knotts lands with a hook. TexHuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knotts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knotts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TexHuk can do to turn this around?
Knotts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knotts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to TexHuk's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knotts. That's going to slow TexHuk down.
Knotts works TexHuk's body with a nice hook.
Knotts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Knotts seems content to control.
Knotts passes to full mount!
TexHuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knotts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knotts is landing with some decent strikes but TexHuk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Knotts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knotts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Knotts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate Wrestling Club. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesnar !
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, Last Chance!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Chance misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chance looking for submissions off his back.
Chance looking for subs from the bottom but Lesnar mounts him!
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Chance is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chance is just holding on here. Lesnar manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar gets his hands free as Chance looks to control.
Lesnar is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chance has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lesnar has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chance taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lesnar doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Lesnar !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Baraban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dimitri Makhnov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dimitri Makhnov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Makhnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Baraban!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makhnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Baraban closes the distance and clinches up with Makhnov, looking for a takedown. Baraban pushes Makhnov against the cage but Makhnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baraban with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makhnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhnov tries to clinch up.
Makhnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makhnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baraban with a poor takedown
and Makhnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Baraban.
Makhnov throws a head kick but Baraban moves out of range.
Baraban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makhnov pulls Baraban in to control the position.
Baraban drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makhnov dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhnov pushes down on Baraban's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baraban is staying active underneath Makhnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baraban looks gassed!
Baraban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makhnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baraban is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhnov.
Makhnov wants to take a breather but Baraban is having none of it.
Baraban is trying to stand.
Makhnov working over Baraban with some ground and pound. Baraban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makhnov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makhnov connects with a nice short shot to Baraban's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makhnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Baraban is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhnov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makhnov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makhnov is keen to just control but Baraban is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baraban moves into full guard.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Baraban keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makhnov throwing strikes but missing.
Baraban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baraban looking for subs off his back but Makhnov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Baraban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baraban actively working from the bottom here.
Makhnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baraban defending well though.
Makhnov is trying to control. Baraban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baraban defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makhnov lands a nice short elbow.
Makhnov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baraban is trying to stand up.
Makhnov lands a big shot there that rocks Baraban but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makhnov looking to finish Baraban with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baraban!
Makhnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baraban takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baraban really wants to buck Makhnov off and get back to his feet.
Makhnov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makhnov lands a nice shot to the head.
Makhnov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Makhnov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Makhnov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Makhnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baraban misses with a takedown attempt - Makhnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baraban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makhnov moves into the clinch.
Makhnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baraban avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Makhnov.
Baraban prevents a body shot from Makhnov.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhnov.
Makhnov scores with a shot to the side of Baraban's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov lands with a left to the head.
Makhnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Baraban.
Baraban is breathing heavily.
Baraban works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Makhnov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makhnov pushes Baraban off and gets back to his feet.
Makhnov feints a jab promting Baraban to slip. Makhnov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baraban slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baraban has his takedown stuffed
and Makhnov counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov takes a swing at Baraban's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Makhnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baraban tries for a takedown but Makhnov circles away easily
and Makhnov counters with a left and a right that stings Baraban.
Makhnov throws a right hand that Baraban ducks under and follows up with a left that Baraban also avoids with ease.
Baraban fails to land the takedown.
Makhnov throws a shot from downtown. Baraban moves away and avoids it.
Makhnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhnov scores with a jab.
Makhnov moves into the clinch.
Baraban blocks a body shot from Makhnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov looking to throw knees to the head but Baraban is blocking nicely.
Makhnov lands a nice uppercut.
Baraban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Makhnov.
Makhnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraban.
Makhnov lands with a left to the head.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makhnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baraban blocks it with crossed arms.
Makhnov pushes Baraban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baraban tries to score a body lock takedown but Makhnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraban.
Makhnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baraban avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
Makhnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baraban has Makhnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhnov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Makhnov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baraban's defenses.
Makhnov misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baraban tries for a takedown but Makhnov circles away easily
and Makhnov counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Makhnov fails to land.
Baraban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makhnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makhnov lands a nice uppercut.
Makhnov throws an elbow but it misses.
Baraban being controlled against the cage.
Baraban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makhnov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov working aggressively here.
Makhnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barabans head.
Makhnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makhnov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baraban backwards.
Baraban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraban can do to turn this around?
Baraban managing to block the knees to the body from Makhnov.
Makhnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhnov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makhnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Baraban avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhnov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makhnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhnov stalls.
Baraban is trying to drag Makhnov to the mat but Makhnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Baraban.
Makhnov effectively controlling the action here.
Makhnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraban has Makhnov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhnov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baraban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makhnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makhnov throws a nice head kick!
Baraban misses with a takedown
and Makhnov counters with a head kick. That will keep Baraban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makhnov tries to clinch there but Baraban circles away.
Dimitri Makhnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baraban has his takedown stuffed
and Makhnov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baraban thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraban avoids the body shot from Makhnov.
Makhnov works over Baraban's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baraban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makhnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baraban.
Dimitri Makhnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baraban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhnov.
Makhnov tries to clinch but Baraban moves out of range.
Baraban with a poor takedown
and Makhnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhnov throws a nice looking combination but Baraban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhnov misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baraban misses with a takedown
and Makhnov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhnov misses with a hook. Baraban ducked under it nicely.
Makhnov throws a series of strikes that have Baraban backpedaling.
Makhnov lands with a good body shot.
Makhnov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baraban on the side of the head.
Makhnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraban moves away.
Baraban with a poor takedown
and Makhnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baraban is rocked!
Makhnov misses with a double jab.
Baraban is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhnov finish him?
Baraban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhnov.
Baraban slips a jab and a cross from Makhnov.
Baraban seems to have recovered his senses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Baraban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baraban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Makhnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Baraban.
Makhnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baraban.
Baraban walks into a left hand.
Makhnov tries to bum rush Baraban with a series of wild strikes but Baraban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baraban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baraban has his takedown stuffed
and Makhnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makhnov, as that shot connected.
Baraban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhnov as he avoids it easily.
Makhnov misses with an uppercut. Baraban saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makhnov counters with a right hand to the body.
Makhnov drives through and clinches with Baraban against the cage.
Makhnov slowing the pace effectively.
Baraban can't get the takedown.
Makhnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baraban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baraban is working for takedown but Makhnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhnov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baraban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baraban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baraban is defending well for now.
Baraban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makhnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baraban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baraban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhnov as he jumps to the side.
Makhnov throws a nice looking combination but Baraban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baraban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraban fails with the takedown
and Makhnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makhnov.
Makhnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhnov.
Baraban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makhnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Makhnov on the inside.
Makhnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makhnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov controlling the action here for a moment.
Baraban wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov had his way with Stepan Baraban in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Makhnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraban has his takedown stuffed
and Makhnov counters by clinching up.
Makhnov slowing the pace effectively.
Makhnov missing with knees to the body.
Makhnov prevents the takedown attempt.
Makhnov is pressed up against the cage. Baraban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makhnov down to the mat. Makhnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Baraban.
Makhnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Baraban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baraban doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makhnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baraban is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Makhnov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baraban circles away.
Makhnov has managed to clinch.
Makhnov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makhnov trying to land knees to the body.
Baraban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makhnov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Makhnov.
Baraban blocks a body shot from Makhnov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Makhnov.
Baraban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makhnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baraban avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
Makhnov misses with a body punch.
Makhnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baraban.
Baraban blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitri Makhnov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhnov gets through Baraban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makhnov lands with a light punch inside.
Makhnov tries a body shot but Baraban blocks it.
Baraban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makhnov pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baraban blocks it with crossed arms.
Dimitri Makhnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baraban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makhnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhnov misses with a punch to the body.
Baraban is trying to drag Makhnov to the mat but Makhnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baraban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Makhnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makhnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Souleymane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Souleymane!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam shoots for a takedown but Souleymane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souleymane sprawls well. Souleymane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dam gets slowly back to his feet.
Souleymane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Souleymane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dam connects with a jab.
Dam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Souleymane.
Nice straight punches there by Dam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dam.
Horrible takedown by Dam or perhaps it was just good defense by Souleymane which made him look bad.
Nice shot lands for Dam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souleymane sprawls well initially but Dam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Souleymane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dam.
Dam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souleymane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souleymane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souleymane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dam.
Dam is looking to work some ground and pound but Souleymane has wrist control.
Dam cracks Souleymane with a solid left hand.
Damis looking to pass into half guard but Souleymane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Souleymane is in guard.
Dam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dam tries to get out of the position.
Souleymane wants to control from the top but Dam keeps moving.
Dam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dam is working hard here to advance position.
Souleymane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Souleymane!
Souleymane manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dam is nestled in close to Souleymane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dam misses with a head shot. Souleymane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dam with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dam tries to free his leg and advance position but Souleymane is retaining full guard.
Souleymane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dam with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souleymane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souleymane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dam throws a big right hand that misses.
Dam throws and elbow that misses. Souleymane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dam's guard. Nice move by Souleymane!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Dam 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.
Dam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dam tests Souleymane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dam throws a right hand that Souleymane ducks under and follows up with a left that Souleymane also avoids with ease.
Dam fails to land with a series of punches.
Souleymane moves out of range of the leg kick from Dam.
Dam slips under a jab.
Souleymane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souleymane.
Dam fails with the takedown.
Souleymane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souleymane wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam throws a hook but Souleymane avoids it easily.
Dam misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souleymane stuffs the takedown attempt from Dam. Dam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Souleymane counters with a head kick.
Van Dam is winning the standup battle so far.
Dam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souleymane.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dam.
Dam tries for a takedown but Souleymane circles away easily
and Souleymane counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane moves out of range as Dam strikes.
Dam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Souleymane checks it well.
Souleymane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dam at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Souleymane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souleymane.
Souleymane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dam misses with an uppercut
and Souleymane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souleymane scores with a shot to the body.
Souleymane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dam shoots in for a double leg but Souleymane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souleymane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Souleymane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Souleymane.
Dam shoots in but Souleymane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souleymane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dam moves away.
Dam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souleymane as he avoids it easily.
Dam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souleymane but Souleymane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souleymane lands a jab to the head.
Dam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souleymane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Dam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souleymane connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dam shoots in looking for a takedown. Souleymane tries to sprawl out of it but Dam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souleymane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dam avoids the head kick by Souleymane.
Dam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dam throws out a leg kick but Souleymane moves out of range and Dam only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dam throws a right and a left that Souleymane avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Souleymane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Souleymane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Dam is looking to chop away at Souleymane's legs.
Souleymane scores with a sloppy right hand. Dam should have avoided that one.
Dam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dam misses with a wild body shot.
Souleymane throws a chopping leg kick but Dam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Souleymane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dam misses with a lunging right hand
and Souleymane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Dam misses.
Dam lands a jab to the head.
Dam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souleymane tries to avoid it but Dam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souleymane to the ground. Souleymane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dam throws a lazy uppercut
and Souleymane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souleymane throws the left hand but Dam avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souleymane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souleymane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dam swings widly with a right hand
and Souleymane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dam missing with a left hand there. Souleymane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souleymane counters with an inside leg kick.
Souleymane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souleymane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Souleymane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dam is rocked!
Souleymane throws a monster overhand right that drops Dam! Souleymane follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Souleymane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
End throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trombone walks into a left hand.
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
Trombone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
End misses the jab.
End misses with a body shot.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trombone throws out the jab.
End takes a swing at Trombone's ribcage but misses.
End throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
A big left from Trombone misses.
End stuns Trombone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Trombone misses.
Trombone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from End.
End misses with a right hand
and Trombone counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
End on the wrong end of a nice jab.
End keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
A big left from End misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone moves away from the strike by End.
Trombone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
End tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trombone was well out of range. Poor timing from End.
End uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trombone.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End jabs Trombone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
End scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trombone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trombone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Home End is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. End catches Trombone right on the button with a cross.
Trombone throws a head kick but End moves out of range.
End slips under a jab from Trombone.
Home End seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trombone misses with a looping left.
End misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
End feints and then cracks Trombone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trombone down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone 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.
Trombone blocks a head kick by End.
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!
End misses with a body kick.
Trombone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. End defends it nicely.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but End sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trombone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. End did well to prevent Trombone getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
End pushes Trombone off and gets back to his feet.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trombone throws out the jab.
End throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
End misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed End momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for End.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. End is keeping the position for now.
Trombone stops End from standing up.
Trombone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trombone stops End from standing up.
End preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trombone trying to control the position from guard on top but End is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trombone stands and throws End's legs to the side, diving into side control.
End wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Trombone trying to control the position but End is working away.
End dodges the ground and pound from Trombone.
Trombone trying to control the action but End is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
End tries to escape but Trombone is in control.
Trombone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
End is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
End bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from End. Those never looked like landing.
End cracks a nice hook into Trombone's ribs.
End misses with a wild body shot.
Trombone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
End ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by End.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Home End will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's time! Trombone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
End throws a head kick but Trombone moves out of range.
Trombone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but End was well out of range. Poor timing from Trombone.
End lands with a hook. Trombone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
End thuds his right hand into Trombone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
End misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
End looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
End blocks the body kick.
Home End seems to be getting the better of the standup.
End misses with a jab to the body
and Trombone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
End lands an overhand right.
Trombone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but End moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
End throws a body punch but Trombone moves out of range.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
End misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone falls off balance throwing a combination
letting End counter with a right hand.
Trombone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trombone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trombone throws a jab but it's blocked by End.
End slips under a jab.
Trombone throws a series of punches but End avoids them all with ease.
End throws a big shot that misses.
End keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
Trombone scores with a hook.
Trombone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
End is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
End misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
End ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.
End gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
End escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
End staying out of range there.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trombone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Trombone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
End moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by End. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of End.
Trombone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from End.
Trombone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by End.
Jab by End.
End misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
End tries to move into range but Trombone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Trombone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
End ducks under a wild hook from Trombone.
End defending well as Trombone loads up on a big left hand.
End throws a one two combo.
End blocks a jab.
End throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Trombone misses
and End counters with an inside leg kick.
Trombone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trombone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
End just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
End throws a sloppy head kick and Trombone moves out of range easily.
End drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trombone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone misses with a looping right.
Trombone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
End misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Trombone missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trombone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trombone misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from End.
End just misses with a punch to the body.
End tries to clinch but Trombone moves out of range.
End comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Home End showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone'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. This is the final round!
Trombone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trombone misses with a kick to the body.
Trombone clobbers End with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
End looks to score with a jab to the body but Trombone is just out of range.
End changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
End throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trombone's head.
Trombone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
End scores with a kick to the body.
Trombone misses with a body kick.
End thows a body shot but no joy.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but End bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from End tenderised Trombone's leg. Trombone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trombone slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Trombone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trombone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trombone rather than just go for the knockout.
End misses with a wild body shot.
End punishes Trombone's body with a nice straight punch.
Trombone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trombone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
End misses with a hook to the body
and Trombone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trombone throws a right and a left that End avoids nicely.
Trombone throws out a loose jab but End uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trombone throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
End looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
End misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from End. Trombone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by End.
End connects with a looping right hand.
Trombone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
End misses the shot to the body.
Trombone walks forward, straight into a front kick from End.
This has been an exciting period of action!
End misses with a few strikes there.
End swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trombone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by End. End obviously looking to wear him down.
Trombone throws a big shot that misses.
Trombone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trombone misses with a jab to the body
and End counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
End wants to clinch.
Home End is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
End closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
End misses with a body shot.
End pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
End throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Trombone takes a swing at End's ribcage but misses.
End ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trombone moves away.
Trombone throws a jab when End was well out of range.
End scores with a shot to the body.
End looking to land some kicks to the body here.
End misses with a body shot
and Trombone counters with a two punch combo.
Trombone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
End tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone misses with a few strikes there.
End lands a two punch combo.
Trombone looks to land a left hand but End moved out of range nicely.
End misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone throws a lazy right hand but End sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
End changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rusty Trombone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
End is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
End connects with a nice looking jab.
End displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trombone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from End finds it's target.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from End.
And that's the end of the fight!
Home End comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got End 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Home End!
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