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PCL 68: Sickness from the King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandrovich Fyodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor has chosen The Last Emperor as his entrance music. Alexandrovich Fyodor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivan Ivanov's chin.
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 3 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandrovich Fyodor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Fyodor avoids it well.
Ivanov scores with a one two! Fyodor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Fyodor.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Fyodor is having none of it.
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Fyodor back into the cage.
Fyodor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Fyodor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodor looking for a takedown.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fyodor has him pressed against the cage.
Fyodor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ivanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandrovich Fyodor.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fyodor tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fyodor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Fyodor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fyodor circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov throws a hook but Fyodor avoids it easily.
Fyodor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Fyodor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Fyodor.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fyodor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov gets caught flat footed, as Fyodor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fyodor is looking to stand up but Ivanov won't let him.
Fyodor trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Fyodor won't allow Ivanov to get back to his feet.
Fyodor trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexandrovich Fyodor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor looking for a takedown.
Ivanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fyodor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Fyodor dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Fyodor's head and hops out.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fyodor fails with the takedown.
No luck for Fyodor with that takedown attempt.
Ivan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandrovich Fyodor.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Fyodor circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Fyodor pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fyodor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Fyodor avoids it well.
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fyodor sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fyodor kicks Ivanov off and gets back to his feet.
Fyodor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov digs a good body shot into Fyodor's ribs.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fyodor is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Fyodor is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Fyodor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fyodor pushes Ivanov off and gets back to his feet.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fyodor wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor looking for a takedown.
Fyodor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Fyodor moves out of range.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Fyodor avoids nicely.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Ivanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fyodor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanov's guard now.
Fyodor wants to stand and escape but instead Ivanov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor wants to stand up but Ivanov is controlling him.
Fyodor keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Fyodor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Ivanov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ivanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fyodor misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Ivan Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fyodor swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Fyodor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fyodor gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Fyodor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fyodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Fyodor dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Fyodor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanov duly obliges.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fyodor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fyodor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Fyodor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fyodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fyodor scores a takedown into full mount!
Fyodor gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ivanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fyodor stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fyodor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Fyodor avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Fyodor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fyodor works his way into full mount!
Ivanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Fyodor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fyodor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a left and a right that stings Fyodor.
Ivan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandrovich Fyodor.
Fyodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Alexandrovich Fyodor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fyodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fyodor.
Ivan Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fyodor dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Fyodor's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amzi Azzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Og Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Og Kush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amzi Azzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Og Kush!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzan shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azzan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azzan throws a nice looking combination but Kush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Azzan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kush which made him look bad.
Kush staying out of range there.
Kush lunges at Azzan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azzan's hand.
Kush moves out of range as Azzan throws a body kick.
Kush slips a jab and a cross from Azzan.
Azzan moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Azzan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azzan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azzan's elbow.
Kush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Kush manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amzi Azzan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Azzan fails to land.
Kush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kush.
Azzan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kush controls his hands.
Kush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kush displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azzan up against the cage.
Azzan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azzan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kush catches Azzan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Azzan.
Og Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kush sprawls well. He's pushed Azzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kush gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kush on the inside.
Azzan blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush tries a body shot but Azzan blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azzan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Kush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kush thuds a left hand into Azzan's body.
Kush with a hook.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azzan.
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azzan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azzan misses with the combination.
Azzan throws a sloppy head kick and Kush moves out of range easily.
Azzan is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azzan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Kush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kush misses with the head strike.
Kush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kush is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Azzan misses with the head strike.
Azzan tries to break free but Kush pushes him back against the cage.
Azzan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azzan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azzan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azzan is looking to clinch.
Og Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Azzan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush clinches.
Azzan can't break the clinch.
Kush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azzan backwards.
It looks like Amzi Azzan has been cut.
Kush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azzan being controlled against the cage.
Azzan lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azzan backwards.
Azzan is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Azzan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kush throws a big uppercut that drops Azzan! More strikes from Kush and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Azzan lies dazed against the cage as Kush celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Og Kush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes to the cage accompanied by La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Rodolfo Gusman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Stifler !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Stifler or perhaps it was just good defense by Gusman which made him look bad.
Stifler connects with a looping right hand.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Gusman throws a body punch but Stifler moves out of range.
Gusman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stifler on his heels. He'll look to pass Stifler 's guard now, I'm sure.
Stifler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gusman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gusman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gusman trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Gusman stays in close to Stifler 's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rodolfo Gusman just wasn't active enough.
Gusman lands a head shot.
Gusman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stifler manages to avoid it.
Stifler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stifler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stifler .
Stifler tries to circle away but Gusman has him pinned against the cage.
Gusman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stifler is trying to keep an underhook but Gusman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stifler is refusing to be controlled, as Gusman sits in half guard.
Stifler is pressing down on Gusman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stifler working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stifler controls Gusman momentarily but Gusman frees himself.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman looking to pass the guard.
Gusman won't allow Stifler to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gusman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stifler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusman is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stifler working a defensive guard here.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stifler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gusman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gusman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stifler throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stifler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stifler keeps the fight on the outside.
Stifler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gusman pinned against the cage. Gusman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gusman lands a really nice looking cross but Stifler seems unphased.
Gusman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gusman tries to clinch up but Stifler circles away and keeps his distance.
Gusman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stifler .
Gusman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stifler tries to avoid it but Gusman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stifler to the ground. Stifler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler misses with a hook. Gusman ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stifler . Gusman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusman motions for Stifler to come forward. Gusman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that round.
That's time! Gusman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gusman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stifler 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stifler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusman has managed to get both his arms back between Stifler 's legs - danger averted.
Gusman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gusman looking to pass the guard.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
Stifler looking for a sweep. Not yet Stifler , not yet.
Stifler trying to keep a closed guard but Gusman is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman slips nicely into half guard.
Gusman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gusman winds up and cracks Stifler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stifler wants to get back to full guard but Gusman has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stifler to see if he's OK.
Stifler is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler wants to control but Gusman postures up.
Gusman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stifler manages to get back to half guard.
Gusman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stifler !
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gusman raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is landing with some decent strikes but Stifler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stifler is rocked!
Stifler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gusman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stifler is still in real trouble! Can Gusman finish him?
Stifler wants to control but Gusman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stifler seems to have recovered his senses.
Stifler gets full guard.
Gusman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gusman trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Stifler pulls Gusman in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman forces his way into half guard.
Gusman is keen to just control but Stifler is a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler is pressing down on Gusman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gusman wants to pass the guard but Stifler is keeping the position.
Stifler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusman controlling from the top position.
Gusman throws and elbow that misses. Stifler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gusman's guard. Nice move by Stifler !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stifler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusman has time to react.
Gusman dives in and grabs Stifler 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stifler pushes down on Gusman's head and hops out.
Stifler misses with a looping right.
Stifler 's corner calls for a 1-2. Stifler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gusman misses with a body shot.
Stifler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gusman feints and then cracks Stifler 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stifler down.
Stifler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gusman punishes Stifler 's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodolfo Gusman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gusman is looking to score with low kicks.
Gusman is looking to wear down Stifler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Stifler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gusman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stifler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stifler .
Gusman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gusman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stifler struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusman controls his hands.
Stifler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gusman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodolfo Gusman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Stifler .
Gusman works on Stifler 's body with a couple of short punches.
Stifler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Stifler tries a body shot but Gusman blocks it.
Gusman misses with some punches.
Stifler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Stifler tries a body shot but Gusman blocks it.
Stifler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gusman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodolfo Gusman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman shoots in for a double leg but Stifler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stifler lands a lovely overhand right.
Gusman scores with a body shot.
Gusman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve Stifler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusman tries to land a leg kick but Stifler saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gusman circles away quickly and effectively.
Stifler misses with a looping right.
Gusman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stifler throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman throws a lazy uppercut
and Stifler counters with a shoot takedown. Gusman fights it but they end up in guard.
Gusman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stifler is controlling him.
Stifler landing with the ground and pound.
Gusman wants to stand but Stifler is controlling the position.
Stifler throwing strikes from guard but Gusman blocks nicely.
Gusman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stifler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusman scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Stifler there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gusman.
Gusman misses the shot to the body.
Gusman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusman moves into the clinch.
Stifler tries for a takedown but Gusman manages to get underhooks.
Gusman blocks an uppercut.
Stifler lands with a right to the head.
Stifler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stifler struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusman controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stifler can't find room to land a body shot as Gusman controls the action.
Gusman lands a shoulder strike.
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 Rodolfo Gusman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Gusman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Abobo.
Wizard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abobo.
Abobo walks into a jab.
Abobo dodges the punch combination from Wizard.
Wizard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Abobo off the cage and back into range.
Wizard jabs at Abobo's body.
Abobo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wizard just misses with a punch to the body.
Wizard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abobo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Abobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abobo tries for a takedown but Wizard circles away easily
and Wizard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wizard throws a hook to the side of Abobo's head but Abobo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard scores with a nice right hand.
Wizard looks to land a left hand but Abobo moved out of range nicely.
Wizard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abobo.
Wizard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wizard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wizard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wizard has Abobo up against the cage in a clinch.
Wizard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abobo backwards.
Abobo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wizard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wizard gets underhooks to prevent Abobo's takedown attempt.
Wizard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Wizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wizard lands the left hand.
Wizard takes a swing at Abobo's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo gets a double leg takedown into Wizard's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abobo wants to pass the guard but Wizard is keeping the position.
Wizard working for a triangle but Abobo defends it easily.
Wizard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wizard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wizard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abobo defends it easily.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo won't allow Wizard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wizard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wizard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wizard!
Wizard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Abobo is looking for a sweep.
Abobo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wizard working over Abobo with some ground and pound. Abobo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wizard pulls his head out easily.
Abobo is breathing heavily.
Abobo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wizard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abobo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wizard thows a big elbow that misses.
Wizard works over Abobo with some ground and pound from guard.
Abobo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wizard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Abobo has tightened it up now! Wizard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tank Abobo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alikai Drustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers. Alikai Drustav will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alikai Drustav!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron lands a high kick!
Barron stuffs the takedown attempt from Drustav. Drustav gets slowly back to his feet.
Drustav tries for a takedown but Barron circles away easily
and Barron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barron throws and elbow that misses. Drustav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barron's guard. Nice move by Drustav!
Barron looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drustav trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Drustav loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barron throws a poor cross that misses
and Drustav counters with a three punch combo that has Barron backing up. Barron nods at Drustav to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Barron misses.
Drustav throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drustav shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillip Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikai Drustav.
Drustav swats away the attempt to clinch by Barron.
Drustav throws a combination that misses
and Barron counters with a head kick. That will keep Drustav thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Drustav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drustav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drustav slips under a jab.
Barron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drustav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Barron wants to slow Drustav down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Drustav.
Drustav shoots in but no luck this time.
Drustav feints a jab promting Barron to slip. Drustav then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drustav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drustav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barron. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Barron misses.
Barron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barron scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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Drustav is trying to control Barron's posture but Barron avoids it.
Barron trying to control the position but Drustav is working away.
Drustav tries to escape but Barron is in control.
The ground and pound from Barron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drustav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drustav is not content to let Barron control the position.
Drustav has hold of Barron's hands but Barron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drustav slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drustav pulls Barron in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barron wants to control from the top but Drustav keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barron looking to sit in guard and control but Drustav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barron keeping moving, preventing Drustav from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Barron 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.
Barron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drustav decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barron's guard.
Barron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drustav defends it easily.
Drustav trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom.
Barron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barron is trying to keep Drustav in close.
Drustav wants to control from the top but Barron keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alikai Drustav has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drustav.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barron, as that shot connected.
Barron just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Drustav with that takedown attempt.
Barron misses with a hook.
Alikai Drustav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drustav shoots in looking for a takedown. Barron tries to sprawl out of it but Drustav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillip Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikai Drustav.
Barron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Drustav or perhaps it was just good defense by Barron which made him look bad.
Barron blocks a head kick by Drustav.
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Drustav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drustav shoots in but Barron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drustav is breathing heavily.
Barron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drustav. Drustav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barron lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drustav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barron.
Barron misses the jab.
Barron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Barron.
Barron scores with a nice right hand.
Barron shoots in for a takedown but Drustav shows good takedown defense.
Drustav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drustav blocks a jab.
Barron throws a head kick that Drustav semi-blocks.
It looks like Alikai Drustav has been cut.
Barron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drustav pinned against the cage. Drustav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barron throws a lazy right hand but Drustav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drustav throws a sloppy head kick and Barron moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drustav has a takedown stuffed.
Barron misses with a straight left.
Barron takes a swing at Drustav's ribcage but misses.
Drustav swats away the attempt to clinch by Barron.
Drustav throws a right hand that Barron ducks under and follows up with a left that Barron also avoids with ease.
Barron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Barron as Drustav shoots in.
Drustav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barron lands with a straight right. Drustav didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Barron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alikai Drustav'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!
A punch combination from Barron misses.
Drustav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barron counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Barron misses its intended target.
Drustav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barron lands a head kick!
Barron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Barron - just one landing.
Drustav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Drustav tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drustav somewhat.
Phillip Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikai Drustav.
Drustav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drustav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron drives through and clinches with Drustav against the cage.
Barron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drustav is trying to break the clinch but Barron has him pressed against the cage.
Barron taking a breather.
Barron struggles to land a body shot inside as Drustav controls his hands.
Drustav is working for takedown but Barron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barron with a knee to the head.
Barron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barron throws a punch but it's blocked by Drustav.
Barron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillip Barron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron keeps control of Drustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drustav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drustav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drustav tries for a takedown but Barron manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drustav is trying to drag Barron to the mat but Barron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drustav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron jabs Drustav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drustav throws a one two combo.
Drustav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barron is fending him off so far but Drustav persists. Nope, Barron circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Drustav.
Barron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron misses with a wild combination.
Drustav has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alikai Drustav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Drustav does no damage.
Barron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barron lands with an uppercut that bounces Drustav off the cage and back into range.
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Drustav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drustav at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barron!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Barron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barron 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Barron!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Alban - Hello Africa. The key to victory for Chris Adebisi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
278 lbs
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25
275 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobovic with a poor takedown
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slobovic slips a jab and a cross from Adebisi.
Slobovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Adebisi counters with a nice right hand that sends Slobovic toppling to the canvas! Slobovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adebisi finish him?!
Slobovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slobovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slobovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Adebisi finish him?
Slobovic fails to land the takedown.
Slobovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Chris Adebisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Slobovic.
Adebisi throws an overhand right that has Slobovic reeling! Adebisi follows up with more punches and Slobovic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Adebisi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Brown's chin.
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157 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a low kick.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Cole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Rich Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown lands a head kick!
Cole misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hank Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Brown.
Brown tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Cole cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Brown is rocked!
Hank Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
BOOM! Cole lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Cole is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Cole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes into the arena with Beginning of the End blaring out of the sound system. Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler avoids the body shot from Collins.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Tyler stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Tyler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins trying to control the position here.
Tyler stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Collins controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Tyler distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyler's guard.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins wants to clinch.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyler lands a jab.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Collins misses.
Tyler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyler needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Tyler.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Collins misses with a hook.
Tyler blocks a jab.
Tyler with a jab.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Collins throws the left hand but Tyler avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Tyler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins throws a jab when Tyler was well out of range.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Tyler tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler manages to get back to half guard.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Collins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyler won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Tyler tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Tyler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Collins jumps into side control!
Tyler is looking for a sweep.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tyler some visible discomfort.
Tyler is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyler is not content to let Collins control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Collins stalls from top position.
Tyler looks to move to half guard but instead Collins has passed into mount! Damn!
Jakob Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collins wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins controlling the action here.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
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 Dave Collins.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagara Sanosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sagara Sanosuke!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenos throws a head kick that misses.
Xenos avoids the head kick by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke loads up on a big right hand but Xenos slips the punch.
Xenos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanosuke throws a head kick that misses.
Sanosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanosuke has managed to clinch.
Xenos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanosuke.
A hook to the body from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xenos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanosuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanosuke misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xenos on the inside.
Sanosuke tries to work over Xenos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xenos backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sanosuke fails to land.
Xenos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanosuke blocking some punches.
Xenos wants to stall.
Xenos lands a body shot.
Xenos misses with a body punch.
Xenos blocking some punches.
Xenos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xenos working aggressively here.
Xenos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanosuke backwards.
Sanosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Xenos controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Xenos.
Xenos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sanosuke fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanosuke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xenos has Sanosuke pressed against the cage.
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!
Sanosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xenos misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xenos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanosuke tries to work over Xenos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenos has a couple of punches blocked by Sanosuke.
Sanosuke misses with the head strike.
Xenos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanosuke is keeping busy.
Sanosuke misses with a body punch.
Xenos prevents a body shot from Sanosuke.
A head punch on the inside from Sanosuke fails to land.
Sanosuke blocks a body shot from Xenos.
Sanosuke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos tries to work over Sanosuke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanosuke works on Xenos's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanosuke avoids a wild elbow strike from Xenos.
Sanosuke digs a right hand underneath Xenos's ribcage. Xenos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Sanosuke on the inside.
Sanosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xenos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xenos takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenos misses with a punch on the inside.
Xenos controlling the action here for a moment.
Xenos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanosuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenos.
Xenos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanosuke.
Xenos throws a sloppy head kick and Sanosuke moves out of range easily.
Sanosuke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xenos counters with a nice body kick.
Xenos wants to clinch.
Sanosuke drives through and clinches with Xenos against the cage.
Xenos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xenos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanosuke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xenos's elbow.
Sanosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Xenos controls the action.
Sanosuke scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanosuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanosuke digs a right hand underneath Xenos's ribcage. Xenos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xenos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sanosuke fails to land.
Sanosuke tries to throw a body punch but Xenos avoids it by throwing Sanosuke back against the cage.
Xenos trying to land knees to the body.
Xenos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xenos misses with a knee to the head.
Sagara Sanosuke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xenos slows down the pace here.
Sanosuke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xenos's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke misses with a punch to the body.
Xenos lands with a right to the head.
Sanosuke lands a nice uppercut.
Xenos prevents a body shot from Sanosuke.
A short right from Sanosuke.
Sanosuke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanosuke misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanosuke tries to throw a body punch but Xenos avoids it by throwing Sanosuke back against the cage.
Sanosuke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xenos blocks an uppercut.
Xenos wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos prevents a body shot from Sanosuke.
Xenos lands an elbow inside that Sanosuke shrugs off.
Sanosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xenos is trying to stall.
Xenos is stalling here.
Sanosuke dodges an elbow strike from Xenos.
Sanosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xenos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xenos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xenos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sanosuke.
Xenos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
Xenos misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sanosuke.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xenos throws an elbow but misses.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xenos misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenos taking a breather.
Xenos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanosukes head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagara Sanosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xenos just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenos throws a head kick that half lands.
Xenos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanosuke to score with a decent uppercut.
Xenos thows a body shot but no joy.
Xenos wants to clinch up but Sanosuke keeps it at a distance.
Sanosuke scores with a leg kick.
Xenos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanosuke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos tries to land a leg kick but Sanosuke saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xenos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanosuke can't find room to land a body shot as Xenos controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xenos or not.
Xenos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xenos backwards.
Sanosuke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanosuke lands a right hand.
Sanosuke cracks Xenos with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanosuke.
Sanosuke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xenos.
Sanosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke tries to work over Xenos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the 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!
Sanosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanosuke struggles to land a body shot inside as Xenos controls his hands.
Xenos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xenos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Xenos.
Xenos blocks an uppercut.
Sanosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Xenos can't find room to land a body shot as Sanosuke controls the action.
Xenos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanosuke's elbow.
Xenos prevents a body shot from Sanosuke.
Xenos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanosuke backwards.
Xenos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanosuke is keeping busy.
Sanosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Xenos.
Sanosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xenos backwards.
Xenos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xenos tries to circle away but Sanosuke has him pinned against the cage.
Xenos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Sanosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanosuke misses with the head strike.
Xenos is trying to stall.
Sanosuke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanosuke tries to throw a body punch but Xenos avoids it by throwing Sanosuke back against the cage.
Xenos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xenos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanosuke's brow.
Stelios Xenos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanosuke lands a body punch.
Xenos avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xenos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sagara Sanosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanosuke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sagara Sanosuke!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes into the arena with Tough as Steel by Wolfsbane blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, German Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Shepard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Speed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Speed scores with a three punch combo!
Shepard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speed defends it nicely.
Shepard fails to land the takedown.
Scott Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shepard.
Shepard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shepard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Speed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shepard momentarily.
Speed with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speed.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Speed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shepard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shepard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Speed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shepard's guard! Nice work there by Speed!
Shepard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shepard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepard is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard thows a big elbow that misses.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Speed blocks nicely.
Shepard has gone for a leg lock! Speed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shepard's guard.
Shepard is controlling Speed's posture.
Shepard working for submissions but it's allowed Speed to get to half guard.
Shepard moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard trying to strike off his back.
Shepard is trying to control the position but Speed postures up.
Speed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shepard's guard.
Shepard trying to keep a closed guard but Speed is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. German Shepard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Speed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shepard.
Shepard shoots in looking for a takedown but Speed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shepard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Speed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Speed.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Speed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speed wants it to stay on the feet.
Shepard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speed but Speed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepard looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed with a hook.
A combination from Speed does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Speed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Speed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Speed duly obliges.
Shepard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shepard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Speed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shepard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Speed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Shepard.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Speed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed can't break the clinch.
Shepard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Speed walks away with a smile on his face. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Speed clobbers Shepard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shepard shoots in but no luck this time.
Speed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speed scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Speed does it's job there.
Speed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shepard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard loses concentration momentarily and Speed pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Shepard crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Speed finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Speed!
Scott Speed retains his featherweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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