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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gill Wallnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallnuts comes to the cage accompanied by KO in the Air Tonight. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gill Wallnuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boiko throws a chopping leg kick but Wallnuts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallnuts.
Boiko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallnuts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallnuts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wallnuts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boiko circles away quickly and effectively.
Boiko thows a body kick. Wallnuts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallnuts.
Boiko scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallnuts throws the left hand but Boiko avoids the punch easily.
Boiko moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallnuts misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallnuts.
Boiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallnuts lands with an uppercut that bounces Boiko off the cage and back into range.
Boiko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallnuts misses with a body punch
and Boiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boiko scores with a nice strike.
Wallnuts throws out a loose jab but Boiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallnuts throws a lazy uppercut
and Boiko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wallnuts is breathing heavily.
Boiko throws a lazy right hand but Wallnuts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boiko moves away from the strike by Wallnuts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallnuts dips to his left and cracks Boiko with an uppercut!
Boiko misses with an uppercut. Wallnuts saw that one coming.
Wallnuts thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallnuts misses with a straight left.
Boiko checks a low kick from Wallnuts.
Gill Wallnuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallnuts misses with a looping left.
Wallnuts throws an off balance right hand
and Boiko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko catches Wallnuts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Wallnuts. Those never looked like landing.
Wallnuts moves out of range of the leg kick from Boiko.
Boiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallnuts throws out the jab.
Wallnuts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallnuts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boiko manages to avoid it.
Boiko walks into a jab.
Wallnuts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boiko manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Boiko.
A jab from Wallnuts misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts misses with a wild body shot.
Wallnuts throws the left hand but Boiko avoids the punch easily.
Wallnuts misses with a leg kick.
Wallnuts misses with a two punch combination.
Wallnuts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallnuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Boiko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallnuts. Wallnuts obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallnuts throws a body punch but Boiko moves out of range.
A low kick from Wallnuts is predictable there
and Boiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gill Wallnuts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boiko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallnuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallnuts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallnuts throws out a loose jab but Boiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Boiko.
Wallnuts misses with a body shot
and Boiko counters with a three punch combo that has Wallnuts backing up. Wallnuts nods at Boiko to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallnuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallnuts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Wallnuts misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallnuts.
Wallnuts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Wallnuts moves out of range easily.
Boiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wallnuts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boiko scores with the left hand. Wallnuts knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallnuts misses with a body punch
and Boiko counters with a two punch combo.
Wallnuts motions for Boiko to come forward. Wallnuts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallnuts circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallnuts misses with a lunging right hand
and Boiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boiko misses with a two punch combination.
Wallnuts throws a leg kick
enabling Boiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Boiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallnuts throws out the jab.
Boiko throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boiko connects with a right hand. Wallnuts shakes it off.
Wallnuts throws a right hand that Boiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Boiko also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boiko.
Ivan Boiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallnuts.
An inside leg kick lands from Boiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts slips under a jab.
Boiko tries to land a front kick but Wallnuts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallnuts misses with a body punch
and Boiko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallnuts throws an overhand right that lands on Boiko's shoulder, as Boiko tries to avoid the shot.
Wallnuts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boiko checks a leg kick.
Wallnuts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Wallnuts misses its intended target.
Boiko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallnuts throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts slips a straight right by Boiko.
Wallnuts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boiko.
Wallnuts takes a swing at Boiko's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Wallnuts misses.
Boiko misses the shot to the body.
Boiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallnuts is out of range and Boiko settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boiko misses with a body kick.
Boiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallnuts.
Boiko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Boiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallnuts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallnuts misses the shot to the body.
Boiko moves away from the strike by Wallnuts.
Wallnuts digs a good hook to Boiko's body.
Wallnuts throws a hook to the side of Boiko's head but Boiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallnuts throws a jab but it's blocked by Boiko.
Wallnuts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boiko.
Wallnuts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallnuts throws a lazy uppercut
and Boiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallnuts misses the shot to the body.
Boiko ducks under a wild hook from Wallnuts.
Wallnuts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boiko moves away.
A slow jab from Wallnuts misses its intended target.
Boiko thuds his shin into the meat of Wallnuts's side.
Boiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boiko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallnuts was well out of range. Poor timing from Boiko.
Wallnuts misses with a straight right.
Boiko throws a right and a left that Wallnuts avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallnuts. Boiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts tries to score with a low kick but Boiko moves his leg out of the way.
Boiko tries a low kick but Wallnuts avoids it.
Wallnuts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallnuts throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Boiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Boiko scores with a push kick.
Boiko throws a series of punches but Wallnuts moves out of range.
Boiko throws a head kick that half lands.
Boiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallnuts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallnuts misses with a hook. Boiko ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts swings widly with a right hand
and Boiko counters with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Boiko. Beautiful body shot.
Boiko checks a low kick from Wallnuts.
Wallnuts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boiko throws a low kick, looking for Wallnuts's leg but Wallnuts calmly moves out of range.
Wallnuts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boiko dips to his left and cracks Wallnuts with an uppercut!
Boiko lands with a shot to the body.
Wallnuts misses with a lunging right hand
and Boiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boiko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallnuts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boiko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallnuts on the side of the head.
Boiko moves away from the strike by Wallnuts.
Wallnuts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boiko to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Wallnuts throws a leg kick
and Boiko counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallnuts dodges the punch combination from Boiko.
Boiko avoids the body shot from Wallnuts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallnuts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wallnuts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallnuts loads up on a big right hand but Boiko slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Boiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boiko 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Boiko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony McParland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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295 lbs
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215 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony McParland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McParland is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on McParland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coogan working the ground and pound but McParland is defending the strikes.
Coogan laying and praying for a moment but McParland takes advantage and regains half guard.
McParland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McParland.
McParland working a defensive guard here.
Coogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coogan won't allow McParland to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McParland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coogan is aware though and is defending well.
McParland really is a fat lump.
Coogan controlling from the top position.
McParland keeping full guard, as Coogan tries to pass.
Coogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McParland keeping full guard, as Coogan tries to pass.
Coogan is pushing down on McParland's leg trying to pass to half guard. McParland is fighting to maintain full guard but Coogan has managed to sneak the leg through.
McParland wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McParland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coogan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McParland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coogan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coogan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coogan trying to control but McParland is having none of it.
Coogan wants to take McParland's back here but McParland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McParland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Coogan. What's that going to do exactly?
Coogan moves to the back.
McParland trying to get back to his feet but Coogan is in full control for now.
Coogan avoiding McParland 's attempts to control his hands.
What can McParland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McParland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Coogan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Coogan not allowing McParland to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coogan trying to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coogan is not going to allow McParland to sit and survive in this position.
Coogan looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Coogan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from McParland.
Coogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McParland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McParland gets tackled into the cage by Coogan. Coogan maintains the clinch.
McParland working hard to break the clinch.
McParland is trying to push Coogan away but Coogan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coogan lands a takedown into guard.
Coogan stays in close to McParland's body and controls the position.
Coogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McParland is keeping the position for now.
McParland looking for a sweep. Not yet McParland, not yet.
Coogan advances position into side control!
Coogan tries to move into full mount but can't pass McParland's legs.
McParland is trying to control Coogan's posture but Coogan avoids it.
Coogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan tries to advance position but instead McParland slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coogan prevents McParland from improving his position.
Coogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McParland keeps working.
Rob Coogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McParland is trying to stand.
McParland is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coogan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McParland's head.
McParland trying to control here.
McParland is trying to stand up here but Coogan is controlling him well.
McParland won't allow Coogan to pass to mount.
Coogan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McParland throws an off balance right hand
letting Coogan counter with a right hand.
McParland misses with a hook.
Coogan clinches with his opponent.
Coogan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McParland's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McParland working hard to break the clinch.
Coogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McParland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McParland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McParland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Coogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Coogan lands a body shot.
McParland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coogan.
Coogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McParland is trying to defend but Coogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coogan is trying to control the action in half guard but McParland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coogan controlling the action here.
Coogan is keen to just control but McParland is a slippery customer.
McParland trying to control but Coogan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rob Coogan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McParland enables Coogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McParland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan wants to pass the guard but McParland is keeping the position.
McParland looking for a sweep. Not yet McParland, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coogan passes McParland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McParland tries to get to full guard but Coogan has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. McParland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but McParland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McParland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McParland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan wants to control from the top but McParland keeps moving.
McParland is trying to control the position but Coogan postures up.
McParland looking for a sweep. Not yet McParland, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony McParland wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab lands there for Coogan.
McParland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob Coogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McParland misses with a takedown
and Coogan counters with a single leg into guard. McParland didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coogan trying to control but McParland is working from the bottom.
Coogan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coogan wants to control from the top but McParland keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rob Coogan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Coogan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coogan stalling.
McParland wants to improve his position but Coogan is controlling well.
Coogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan moves nicely into side control.
Coogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coogan is looking to take a break and control but McParland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McParland tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Coogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coogan 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Coogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Kraze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peyton Kraze could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Capone's chin.
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277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peyton Kraze!
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, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Capone was covering up waiting for the punch and Kraze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kraze tries to free his leg and advance position but Capone is retaining full guard.
Capone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraze trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraze postures up in Capone's guard and throws a big left but Capone blocks it.
Kraze throwing strikes but missing.
Kraze trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capone working for a triangle but Kraze defends it easily.
Kraze wants to pass the guard but Capone is keeping the position.
Kraze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraze wants to control from the top but Capone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kraze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Capone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraze.
Kraze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraze tries to free his leg and advance position but Capone is retaining full guard.
Capone is looking for a triangle but Kraze pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Capone's head.
Kraze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses.
Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraze is aware though and is defending well.
Kraze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses.
Capone is looking for a triangle but Kraze pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraze is aware though and is defending well.
Kraze has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capone is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraze looking to sit in guard and control but Capone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Capone trying to control but Kraze is working from the bottom.
Capone stopping the sweep attempt from Kraze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraze controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Capone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kraze dives in and grabs Capone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes down on Kraze's head and hops out.
Capone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kraze as he avoids it easily.
Kraze tries to clinch but Capone moves out of range.
Kraze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capone tries to bench press Kraze off him but Kraze keeps the position.
Kraze laying and praying for a moment but Capone takes advantage and regains half guard.
Capone looking for submissions off his back.
Kraze moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kraze wants to control but Capone is keeping him busy.
Kraze thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Capone to regain full guard.
Kraze throws a strike but Capone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Capone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Capone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraze tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Kraze keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Kraze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capone is one step ahead there.
Kraze controlling the position.
Capone wants to control from the top but Kraze keeps moving.
Capone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Kraze has his hands on Capone's head, controlling the position.
Kraze wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Capone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraze is retaining full guard.
Capone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Capone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraze keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Kraze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capone on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraze wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraze drives through with a takedown into Capone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Capone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraze is looking to advance position but Capone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraze wants to control but Capone is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peyton Kraze will probably get the nod.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Kraze as Capone shoots in.
Kraze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kraze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kraze is landing with some decent strikes but Capone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kraze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraze tries to control but Capone wriggling away.
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!
Kraze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kraze with shots to the head and body - Capone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Capone is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraze postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Capone badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kraze around the waist but Kraze pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kraze is the winner by TKO! Kraze jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Kraze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storm Garp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (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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300 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Storm Garp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Austin closes the distance but Garp moves to the side
enabling Garp to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Garp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Austin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garp moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Garp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Austin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Austin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Garp smells blood and charges in for the finish! Garp unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Austin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Storm Garp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bobichus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idk Idk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobichus's entrance music is Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sponge Bobichus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Idk Idk!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobichus shoots in and bounces Idk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bobichus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bobichus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bobichus wants to pass the guard but Idk is keeping the position.
Idk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobichus is aware though and is defending well.
Idk can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobichus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Idk is refusing to be controlled, as Bobichus sits in half guard.
Bobichus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bobichus.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Idk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bobichus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idk!
Bobichus prevents Idk from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idk regains half guard.
Bobichus prevents Idk from improving his position.
Idk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobichus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bobichus looking to secure an arm triangle but Idk defends it well.
Idk is looking to get to half guard.
Bobichus gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bobichus closes the distance and clinches.
Idk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Idk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bobichus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Idk to the mat. Idk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idk looking for a sweep. Not yet Idk, not yet.
Bobichus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobichus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Idk wants to sweep here but Bobichus controlling him for the moment.
Bobichus trying to control the position from guard on top but Idk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobichus is aware though and is defending well.
Idk wants to sweep here but Bobichus controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobichus trying to control the position from guard on top but Idk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Idk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Idk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobichus defends well.
Idk looks gassed!
Bobichus gets to his feet. Idk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobichus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Idk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bobichus.
Bobichus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Idk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobichus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idk shrugs it off.
Bobichus looking to secure an arm triangle but Idk defends it well.
Bobichus working for a guillotine from mount but Idk is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobichus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Bobichus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Idk is squirming around, avoiding Bobichus's attempts to control the action.
Bobichus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bobichus won't let Idk get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Idk is trying to reverse the position but instead Bobichus has taken his back - oops!
Bobichus looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Idk right now.
Bobichus struggling to land strikes to the head as Idk covers up.
Bobichus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Idk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobichus looking for the RNC.
Bobichus is trying to stick to Idk's back but Idk is turning into Bobichus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bobichus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Idk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sponge Bobichus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Idk shoots in and drives through. Bobichus sprawls well.
Idk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobichus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Idk!
Bobichus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bobichus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bobichus working for a guillotine from mount but Idk is in no mood to give up.
Bobichus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bobichus looking for a guillotine from mount but Idk is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobichus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Idk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobichus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Idk.
Idk connects with a couple of short punches.
Idk wants to get up but he can't break Bobichus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bobichus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Idk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Idk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobichus's guard.
Idk has gone for a leg lock! Bobichus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Idk's guard.
Idk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Idk looking for a sweep. Not yet Idk, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobichus trying to control the position from guard on top but Idk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobichus 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!
Bobichus stopping the sweep attempt from Idk.
Idk wants to stand and escape but Bobichus is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bobichus passes Idk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bobichus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idk's head.
Idk actively working from the bottom here.
Idk is breathing heavily.
Bobichus blocks the strikes from Idk.
Bobichus controlling the action here.
Bobichus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idk defends it well.
Bobichus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sponge Bobichus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idk tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bobichus manages to move to mount!
Idk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bobichus.
Idk is desperately trying to improve his position but Bobichus has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobichus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idk shrugs it off.
Idk is desperately trying to improve his position but Bobichus has a good base and remains in mount.
Idk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bobichus.
Idk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bobichus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idk is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobichus works his way to his opponent's back.
Bobichus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Idk grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idk showing good submission defense here.
Bobichus controlling well, preventing Idk from escaping the position.
Bobichus is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Idk is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sponge Bobichus!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Krushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krushev's choice of entrance music: Forever Lost. Nikita Krushev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddy Cordova's chin.
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220 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Cordova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Krushev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krushev cracks Cordova with an open hand slap.
It looks like Freddy Cordova has been cut.
Krushev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krushev misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Krushev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cordova scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cordova moves out of range of the body kick from Krushev.
Krushev misses with a few strikes there.
Krushev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cordova circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordova lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Cordova throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cordova.
Danga de danga de dang - Cordova scores with a four punch combination!
Krushev looks gassed!
Krushev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Cordova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cordova lands a head shot.
Cordova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cordova scores with a punch to the head.
Cordova connects with a looping right hand.
Krushev throws a hook but Cordova avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krushev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krushev takes a step back to recover.
Cordova scores with a head kick. Krushev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Krushev slips a jab from Cordova.
Krushev throws a nice looking combination but Cordova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordova scores with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Cordova finds it's target.
Krushev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cordova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krushev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cordova misses with a lunging right hand
and Krushev counters with a two punch combo.
Krushev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cordova scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova scores with a jab. Krushev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cordova thuds his right hand into Krushev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krushev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Cordova.
Cordova slips a straight right by Krushev.
Cordova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cordova duly obliges.
Cordova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krushev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cordova scores with a nice head shot.
Krushev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cordova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krushev needs to keep his hands up - Cordova had a free shot at his head there.
Krushev misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Krushev.
Krushev throws a series of punches but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova misses with a hook
and Krushev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cordova is out of range and Krushev settles back down.
Krushev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
A solid body kick from Cordova.
Cordova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krushev.
Cordova connects with a body shot.
Cordova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krushev. Krushev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cordova scores with a nice head shot.
Cordova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Krushev. Those never looked like landing.
Cordova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cordova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Cordova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Freddy Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova lands a nice shot that snaps Krushev's head back.
Cordova scores with a spinning back kick!
Cordova scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krushev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cordova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krushev scrambles back to his feet.
Cordova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krushev.
Krushev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cordova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krushev circles away quickly and effectively.
Krushev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cordova lands with an overhand left.
Krushev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cordova.
Nice jab there from Cordova.
Krushev tries a low kick but Cordova avoids it.
Cordova cracks Krushev with an open hand slap.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krushev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cordova back to the cage. Krushev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cordova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krushev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Cordova's cut.
That's time! Cordova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krushev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Krushev throws a right and a left that Cordova avoids nicely.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Krushev moves out of range easily.
Krushev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cordova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikita Krushev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova avoids the head kick by Krushev.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Krushev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cordova has got the better of the exchanges.
Cordova missing with a left hand there. Krushev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cordova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cordova throws a hook but Krushev blocks it.
Krushev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cordova.
Krushev misses with a two punch combination.
Cordova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krushev moves out of range of the body kick.
Krushev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Krushev moves out of range easily.
Cordova scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cordova.
Cordova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krushev can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Krushev.
Krushev takes one to the chin there.
Cordova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cordova throws a hook but Krushev avoids it easily.
Cordova looks to land a right hand but Krushev moved out of range.
Cordova avoids the head kick by Krushev.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cordova. Krushev shrugs it off though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krushev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cordova scores with a kick to the body.
Krushev throws a right hand that Cordova ducks under and follows up with a left that Cordova also avoids with ease.
Cordova lands with a cross.
Cordova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cordova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krushev's head.
Krushev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krushev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cordova.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cordova!
Krushev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cordova lands a high kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Krushev.
Cordova throws a combination that misses
and Krushev counters with a left to the body.
Krushev throws a one two combo.
Cordova misses with a body kick.
Cordova avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cordova dodges the punch combination from Krushev.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cordova - that will leave a mark!
Krushev throws a right hand that Cordova ducks under and follows up with a left that Cordova also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body shot.
Cordova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krushev if he has to take too many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Cordova as he connects with a hook.
Cordova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krushev will feel that in the morning.
Cordova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krushev takes a step back to recover.
Cordova looks to land a right hand but Krushev moved out of range.
Krushev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cordova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krushev slips a jab from Cordova.
Cordova throws a head kick but Krushev moves out of range.
Freddy Cordova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cordova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordova blocks a head kick by Krushev.
Cordova throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova throws an overhand right that lands on Krushev's shoulder, as Krushev tries to avoid the shot.
Cordova lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
Krushev scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krushev swinging wildly here.
Cordova lands with a nice body kick.
Cordova swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
Krushev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krushev defending well as Cordova loads up on a big left hand.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Krushev moves out of range easily.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Cordova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Cordova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krushev misses with a low kick as Cordova jumps back.
Cordova throws a big shot that misses.
Krushev misses the shot to the body.
Cordova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krushev throws out the jab.
Krushev misses with a head kick.
Cordova misses with a hook.
Cordova throws a right hand that Krushev ducks under and follows up with a left that Krushev also avoids with ease.
Krushev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cordova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krushev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krushev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
Jab by Cordova.
Krushev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krushev tries to bum rush Cordova with a series of wild strikes but Cordova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova lands a leg kick that knocks Krushev off balance momentarily.
Krushev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cordova misses with an uppercut.
Cordova connects with a body shot that sends Krushev's belly button to the back.
Cordova throws a front kick that sends Krushev stumbling back into the cage.
Cordova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cordova catches Krushev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cordova throws out a loose jab but Krushev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cordova throws the kick towards the body but Krushev avoids it.
Krushev throws a leg kick but Cordova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cordova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krushev.
Cordova dodges the punch combination from Krushev.
Nikita Krushev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova scores with a jab.
Cordova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krushev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cordova looks to throw the jab but Krushev is out of range.
Krushev fails to land with a series of punches.
Krushev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cordova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krushev scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Cordova.
Krushev misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Krushev tries to bum rush Cordova with a series of wild strikes but Cordova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cordova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krushev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cordova lands a really nice looking cross but Krushev seems unphased.
Krushev tries a head kick but it misses.
Krushev walks into a left hand.
Cordova thows a body kick. Krushev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushev swinging wildly here.
Cordova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cordova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cordova throws a sloppy head kick and Krushev moves out of range easily.
Cordova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krushev throws a series of punches but Cordova moves out of range.
Krushev throws a looping overhand right but Cordova ducks down to avoid it.
Cordova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cordova lands with a hook. Krushev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cordova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Cordova.
Cordova looks to land a body kick but Krushev moved away.
Krushev throws a series of punches but Cordova avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova connects with a looping right hand.
Krushev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cordova scores with a punch to the head.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses.
Krushev throws a head kick but Cordova moves out of range.
A jab from Cordova finds it's way through Krushev's defenses.
Cordova scores with the left hand. Krushev knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Krushev.
Cordova scores with a jab.
A head kick from Cordova lands but Krushev takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krushev.
Freddy Cordova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krushev misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Cordova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cordova 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Cordova!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Einstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angra - Mystery Machine. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Daanish Hussain enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Einstein.
It looks like Daanish Hussain has been cut.
Einstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussain's hands.
Einstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussain counters with a single leg into guard. Einstein didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain stands up from Einstein's guard - Hussain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Einstein bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hussain! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Hussain is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Hussain trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Einstein content to stall in guard here.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Hussain is keeping the position.
Hussain trying to strike off his back.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hussain throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Einstein advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Einstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Einstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That has opened up Daanish Hussain's cut even more.
Einstein tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hussain is looking to reverse the position.
Hussain throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Einstein trying to control the position but Hussain is working away.
Einstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hussain tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hussain misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hussain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hussain striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hussain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The cut above Daanish Hussain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daanish Hussain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein retains his super heavyweight title!
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