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PCL Rise of the Pegasi 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ze Spario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Ortiz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Ze Spario!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ze Spario closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ze Spario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ze Spario passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ze Spario swings around for an armbar but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ze Spario's guard.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ze Spario tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ortiz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ortiz prevents Ze Spario from getting the reversal.
Ze Spario is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortiz lands a big elbow.
Ortiz throwing strikes here but Ze Spario is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ze Spario is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ze Spario regains half guard.
Ze Spario gets full guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Ze Spario blocks nicely.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz won't allow Ze Spario to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario wriggles free and stands up.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Ze Spario.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ze Spario manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Ze Spario has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ortiz taking shots to the head.
Ze Spario lands a heavy elbow.
Ze Spario 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.
Ze Spario is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortiz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortiz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but Ze Spario is working from the bottom.
Ortiz throws a strike but Ze Spario rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ze Spario cracks Ortiz with a solid left hand.
Ze Spario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ze Spario slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ortiz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ze Spario but great work by Ortiz.
Ze Spario struggling a bit here.
Ze Spario sneaks back into half guard.
Ortiz throwing shots but Ze Spario is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ze Spario's head.
Ze Spario is trying to maintain the position but Ortiz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ze Spario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mario Ze Spario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
You can see the frustration on Ze Spario's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ze Spario is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ze Spario gets back to full guard.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mario Ze Spario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ze Spario looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Spario keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ze Spario controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ze Spario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ze Spario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz trying to control but Ze Spario is working from the bottom.
Ze Spario is pulling down on Ortiz's head to control his posture.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ze Spario on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ze Spario blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ze Spario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ze Spario misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Ze Spario was not able to check.
Ze Spario closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortiz quickly recovers to half guard.
Ze Spario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ze Spario is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortiz is looking to control Ze Spario's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortiz avoid being mounted?
Ze Spario is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Ze Spario trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ze Spario is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz gets back to full guard.
Ze Spario throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Ze Spario from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ze Spario looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ze Spario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ze Spario shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ze Spario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ze Spario tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
Ze Spario working Ortiz over with strikes.
Ze Spario is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.
Ze Spario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ze Spario wants to take a breather but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ze Spario throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ortiz checks a low kick from Ze Spario.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ze Spario lands a head shot.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ze Spario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Ze Spario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Ze Spario keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ze Spario has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ze Spario keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ze Spario lands an upkick as Ortiz stands over him.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard.
Ze Spario is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Ze Spario from controlling successfully.
Ze Spario is pushing down on Ortiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Ze Spario has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ze Spario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ze Spario wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ze Spario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ze Spario is trying to control. Ortiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ze Spario is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ze Spario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Ze Spario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ze Spario 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Ze Spario!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Penn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - Ain't No Sunshine. Beckring has chosen Where Is My Mind as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Beckring!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckring takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Beckring slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Beckring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beckring misses with a looping left.
Beckring lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Forrest Penn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckring slips a straight right by Penn.
Beckring drops Penn with a right and a left! Beckring comes rushing in but Penn regains his composure and manages to keep Beckring in guard.
Penn is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beckring slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckring slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckring trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Beckring slows the pace down in half guard.
Beckring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Penn pushes Beckring off looking to stand but Beckring dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Penn as he works his way to full guard.
Beckring throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beckring throwing strikes but missing.
Beckring won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Beckring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckring looking to pass the guard.
Beckring throwing strikes but missing.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Beckring from controlling successfully.
Beckring missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beckring wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Beckring slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beckring in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beckring trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn has his feet on Beckring's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penn takes a swing at Beckring's ribcage but misses.
Penn tries to bum rush Beckring with a series of wild strikes but Beckring uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Beckring.
A big left from Beckring misses.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Beckring is out of range.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beckring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckring.
Jim Beckring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jim Beckring has been cut.
Beckring lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
A big left from Penn misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn lands a big head kick that sends Beckring tumbling to the mat! Penn takes a step backwards and waves Beckring back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beckring is rocked!
Beckring misses the shot to the body.
Beckring is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn slips a jab from Beckring.
Beckring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckring connects with a body shot.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn misses with a hook
and Beckring counters with a two punch combo.
Forrest Penn's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckring misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Beckring ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Beckring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beckring seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beckring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beckring gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckring loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Beckring ducks down to avoid it.
Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beckring.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Beckring.
Beckring moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beckring takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a head kick but Beckring moves out of range.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beckring scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beckring digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beckring dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckring slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Beckring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Beckring throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Beckring counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throws a body punch but Beckring moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beckring has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beckring and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Forrest Penn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good exchange - Beckring coming out on top.
Beckring lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Beckring. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beckring.
Beckring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckring.
Beckring cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn throws a jab when Beckring was well out of range.
Penn throws a leg kick but Beckring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Beckring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beckring sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a right and a left that Beckring avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Beckring. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beckring misses the shot to the body.
Jim Beckring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckring lands a jab.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckring.
Beckring lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beckring checks a leg kick.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beckring sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckring is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Beckring working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckring.
Beckring wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beckring trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Beckring not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Beckring wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beckring cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckring scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckring 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckring!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes into the arena with I Am The Sword - Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Adamek's shoulder, as Adamek tries to avoid the shot.
Black cracks Adamek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Tomasz Adamek has been cut.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adamek's head.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adamek takes one to the side of the head.
Adamek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black misses with a looping right.
Oh Adamek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Denard Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek slips under a jab.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black throws a right and a left that Adamek avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Adamek.
Black throws a hook to the side of Adamek's head but Adamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black looks to land a right hand but Adamek moved out of range.
A jab from Black misses.
Adamek misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adamek is breathing heavily.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black looks to land a left hand but Adamek moved out of range nicely.
Adamek dodges the punch combination from Black.
A jab from Black misses.
Black throws a hook but Adamek avoids it easily.
Black looks to throw the jab but Adamek is out of range.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Black.
A big left from Black misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black tries to bum rush Adamek with a series of wild strikes but Adamek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamek ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Adamek ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black throws a series of punches but Adamek moves out of range.
Adamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Adamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Adamek slips the punch.
Black misses with the combination.
Adamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamek.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Adamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Adamek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws a series of punches but Adamek moves out of range.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adamek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Black misses with an uppercut. Adamek saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamek.
Black might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Adamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adamek moves away from the strike by Black.
Adamek staying out of range there.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamek circles away quickly and effectively.
Black throws a hook but Adamek blocks it.
Adamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a left hand but Adamek moved out of range nicely.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Adamek dodges the punch combination from Black.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Denard Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamek.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black throws a hook to the side of Adamek's head but Adamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adamek staying out of range there.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Adamek ducks down to avoid it.
Adamek ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Adamek moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adamek moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamek has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adamek slips under a jab.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Adamek slips a straight right by Black.
Adamek staying out of range there.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Adamek ducks down to avoid it.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamek staying out of range there.
Black throws a hook to the side of Adamek's head but Adamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black missing with a left hand there. Adamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Black.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Black misses with a hook. Adamek ducked under it nicely.
Adamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamek.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Black misses.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black throws out a loose jab but Adamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black swinging wildly here.
Black throws out a loose jab but Adamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamek ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black looks to land a right hand but Adamek moved out of range.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black throws a right and a left that Adamek avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black misses the jab.
Adamek slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a right and a left that Adamek avoids nicely.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Adamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamek moves away from the strike by Black.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Adamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamek.
Black throws a jab when Adamek was well out of range.
Adamek staying out of range there.
Black throws a right hand that Adamek ducks under and follows up with a left that Adamek also avoids with ease.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamek.
Black misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Black does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Adamek moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Black throws a hook but Adamek avoids it easily.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black looks to land a combination but Adamek avoids it well.
Black throws the left hand but Adamek avoids the punch easily.
Adamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
A combination from Black does no damage.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black looks to land a combination but Adamek avoids it well.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black misses with a double jab.
A jab from Black misses.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black misses with a hook.
Black tries to bum rush Adamek with a series of wild strikes but Adamek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamek moves away from the strike by Black.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Adamek slips under a jab from Black.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black looks to throw the jab but Adamek is out of range.
Black swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black looks to land a combination but Adamek avoids it well.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Adamek slips under a jab from Black.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black throws a series of punches but Adamek avoids them all with ease.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Adamek moves away and avoids it.
Black throws a series of punches but Adamek avoids them all with ease.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Black looks to land a right hand but Adamek moved out of range.
Adamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black misses with a hook.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denard Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Adamek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adamek feints and as Black raises his hands in defense, Adamek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adamek is controlling him.
Adamek looking to pass the guard.
Adamek won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adamek postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Tomasz Adamek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adamek has a takedown stuffed.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adamek is defended easily by Black.
Adamek looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks Adamek with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Adamek falls to his knees and Black doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denard Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Eko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
218 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Eko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eko digs a good hook to Abobo's body.
Abobo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abobo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abobo has Eko in his guard.
Abobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eko defends well.
Eko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eko is looking to stand up but Abobo won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abobo is keeping the position for now.
Abobo has his foot on Eko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eko works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eko defends well.
Eko drops back looking for a leg! Abobo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abobo manages to kick Eko off! Eko jumps back into Abobo's guard.
Abobo looking for a guillotine here but Eko defends easily.
Eko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eko pulls his head out easily.
Eko seems to be looking for submissions.
Eko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abobo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abobo wants to get back to full guard.
Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back.
Eko is working for a submission of some sort.
Eko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abobo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eko.
Eko is looking for a kimura but Abobo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eko to get the leverage.
Eko wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abobo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abobo is proving hard to escape from.
Abobo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eko passes into half guard.
Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eko is looking for a kimura but Abobo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eko to get the leverage.
Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo tries to roll over but Eko keeps him under control.
Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abobo looks gassed!
Eko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eko pulls his head out easily.
Eko is looking for a kimura here.
Abobo gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eko is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Eko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eko 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.
Abobo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Abobo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abobo shoots in for a takedown but Eko shows good takedown defense.
Eko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abobo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eko misses with a two punch combination.
Eko looks to land a combination but Abobo avoids it well.
Eko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abobo.
Eko misses with a double jab.
Abobo slips a jab and a cross from Eko.
Eko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abobo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mr Eko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo closes the distance and clinches up with Eko, looking for a takedown. Abobo pushes Eko against the cage but Eko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mr Eko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abobo.
Abobo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abobo is breathing heavily.
Eko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abobo.
Eko throws a head kick but Abobo moves out of range.
Eko cracks Abobo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eko throws a head kick that misses.
Abobo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mr Eko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eko misses with a wild combination.
Eko misses with a hook. Abobo ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abobo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eko avoids it really well and circles away.
Abobo shoots in and drives through. Eko sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abobo.
Eko lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Eko coming out on top.
Abobo shoots in and drives through. Eko sprawls well.
Eko tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Eko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abobo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but Eko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.
Eko has one foot on Abobo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Abobo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abobo.
Eko fails to land with a series of punches.
Abobo gets the takedown into side control.
Abobo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Eko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Abobo's guard! Nice work there by Eko!
Eko drops back looking for a leg! Abobo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abobo manages to kick Eko off! Eko jumps back into Abobo's guard.
Abobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Eko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo has his foot on Eko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eko works his way back into a safe position though.
Eko drops back looking for a leg! Abobo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abobo manages to kick Eko off! Eko jumps back into Abobo's guard.
Abobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eko passes Abobo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tank Abobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Eko scores with a three punch combo!
Eko sizes up Abobo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abobo looks for a takedown but Eko sprawls well.
Abobo has a takedown stuffed.
Eko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Eko scores with a four punch combination!
Eko swinging wildly here.
Mr Eko is winning the standup battle so far.
Eko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abobo back to the cage. Eko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eko wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr Eko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abobo.
Eko throws a series of punches but Abobo avoids them all with ease.
Abobo slips a jab and a cross from Eko.
Eko misses with a straight right.
Eko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Eko.
Eko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Eko finds it's way through Abobo's defenses.
Abobo shoots for a takedown but Eko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abobo shoots in and drives through. Eko sprawls well.
Eko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abobo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Eko.
Eko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abobo circles away quickly and effectively.
Eko tries to bum rush Abobo with a series of wild strikes but Abobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eko tries to bum rush Abobo with a series of wild strikes but Abobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abobo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eko pinned against the cage. Eko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eko throws a series of punches but Abobo moves out of range.
Abobo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abobo eats them both and turns towards Eko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Eko as Abobo shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Eko does no damage.
Eko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abobo is defended easily by Eko.
Eko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abobo slips a jab and a cross from Eko.
Abobo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eko's guard.
Abobo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abobo, into his guard.
Eko forces his way into half guard.
Mr Eko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko is looking for a kimura but Abobo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eko to get the leverage.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back.
Abobo is looking for a sweep. Eko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back.
Tank Abobo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eko seems to be working for a kimura but Abobo defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Eko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abobo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abobo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mera comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. Petter Anier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anier on his heels. He'll look to pass Anier's guard now, I'm sure.
Mera wants to control from the top but Anier keeps moving.
Anier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Anier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anier pulls Mera in close to his closed guard and prevents Mera from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Mera.
Mera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mera working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anier keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera working away.
Mera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anier keeps working.
Anier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anier to regain full guard.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier is controlling Mera's posture.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mera preventing the sweep.
Anier wants to get back to his feet but Mera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anier controls Mera momentarily but Mera frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mera trying to control but Anier is working from the bottom.
Anier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Petter Anier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier scores with a jab.
Anier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anier tries to clinch up.
Mera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anier looking for a sweep. Not yet Anier, not yet.
Anier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard.
Anier wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Anier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anier on the ground.
Let's hope that Anier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mera 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mera's guard.
Anier passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anier lands with some strikes.
Anier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera is trying desperately to improve position.
Mera is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anier is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mera wants to control but Anier is having none of it.
Anier landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petter Anier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mera somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anier.
Anier cracks Mera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mera avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mera swings for the body but Anier moves out of range.
Anier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mera's waist but Mera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anier off to one side.
Danny Mera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
Anier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mera connects with a right hand. Anier shakes it off.
Anier shoots in for a takedown but Mera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anier shoots in for a takedown but Mera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mera. No joy for Anier on that attempt.
Anier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anier rushes Mera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anier's elbow.
Mera has hold of one of Anier's legs. Anier is fighting the takedown attempt but Mera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mera is looking to work some ground and pound but Anier has wrist control.
Anier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard.
Anier tries to free his leg and advance position but Mera is retaining full guard.
Anier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anier pushing down on Mera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mera is looking for a sweep. Anier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anier is working away from the top position though.
Mera gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anier trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anier trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Petter Anier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mera tries to sprawl but Anier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anier is working away from the top position though.
Anier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier trying to control from half guard but Mera is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anier.
Anier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mera is looking to escape.
Mera is staying active underneath Anier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mera is trying to maintain the position but Anier is very close to passing his half guard.
Mera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mera tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Anier.
Mera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anier leaves Mera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mera leaves Anier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mera blocks a leg kick.
Mera misses with a straight right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.
Mera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anier keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petter Anier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mera throws a lazy right hand but Anier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mera enables Anier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mera keeping full guard, as Anier tries to pass.
Anier drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Anier off! Anier jumps back into Mera's guard.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Anier from controlling successfully.
Anier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mera's guard.
Anier preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anier passes into side control.
Anier is trying to get an arm triangle but Mera is defending well.
Anier decides to stand back up.
Mera closes the distance and clinches.
Mera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mera tries to work over Anier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mera tightens his grip and picks Anier up, before dumping him to the ground. Anier manages to land in guard.
Anier wants to sweep but no luck.
Petter Anier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Danny Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
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!
Anier working for a triangle but Mera defends it easily.
Anier trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Mera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard.
Mera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anier's guard.
Mera passes Anier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
Anier moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
Anier wants to sweep here but Mera controlling him for the moment.
Anier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard.
Anier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anier wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mera working a defensive guard here.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
Anier trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danny Mera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anier slaps away a takedown attempt from Mera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anier lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anier tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Mera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danny Mera is winning the standup battle so far.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anier shoots in for a takedown but Mera shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anier feints and as Mera raises his hands in defense, Anier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anier preventing the sweep.
Mera is trying to keep Anier in close.
Petter Anier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petter Anier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Anier!
Petter Anier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Moretti struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Floppy McPoppins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alessandro Moretti's chin.
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168 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floppy McPoppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alessandro Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoppins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moretti.
McPoppins lands a jab.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPoppins.
McPoppins swinging wildly here.
Moretti tries to clinch up but McPoppins circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from McPoppins misses.
McPoppins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPoppins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPoppins thumps Moretti with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti throws a leg kick but McPoppins sees it coming and moves out of range.
McPoppins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moretti walks into a jab.
Moretti wants to clinch up but McPoppins keeps it at a distance.
McPoppins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moretti on the side of the head.
It looks like Alessandro Moretti has been cut.
McPoppins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moretti.
McPoppins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moretti at a distance.
Moretti looks gassed!
McPoppins throws a series of punches but Moretti avoids them all with ease.
Moretti throws a head kick but McPoppins moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McPoppins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McPoppins does no damage.
Moretti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McPoppins but McPoppins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moretti walks into a stiff left hand from McPoppins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPoppins throws a nice head kick!
McPoppins cracks Moretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moretti is rocked!
Moretti gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Moretti tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but McPoppins is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Moretti buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Moretti!! Moretti is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. McPoppins throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floppy McPoppins!
Floppy McPoppins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Shishkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo AtlaSon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexey Shishkin's chin.
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207 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Shishkin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishkin throws a head kick but AtlaSon moves out of range.
AtlaSon lands a slapping body shot.
Shishkin throws a sloppy head kick and AtlaSon moves out of range easily.
Shishkin throws a head kick but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Shishkin tries a head kick but it misses.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
AtlaSon jabs at Shishkin's body.
Shishkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by AtlaSon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shishkin throws a lazy head kick
and AtlaSon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shishkin looks gassed!
Shishkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and AtlaSon counters with a right hand to the body.
AtlaSon cracks Shishkin with an open hand slap.
It looks like Alexey Shishkin has been cut.
AtlaSon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shishkin throws a sloppy head kick and AtlaSon moves out of range easily.
AtlaSon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
AtlaSon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick that knocks Shishkin off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from AtlaSon.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
AtlaSon avoiding damage as Shishkin throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shishkin is rocked!
AtlaSon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shishkin backwards.
Shishkin is still on wobbly legs! Can AtlaSon finish him?
AtlaSon has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Shishkin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from AtlaSon, and another! Shishkin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Theo AtlaSon!
A very excited looking Theo AtlaSon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentinov has chosen Krasnodar as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
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, Boris Valentinov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Valentinov is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Valentinov looks to clinch
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Valentinov is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Valentinov is defending well.
Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Valentinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Valentinov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Valentinov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov wants to stand but Freeman has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boris Valentinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentinov is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentinov tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentinov closes the distance and clinches.
Valentinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentinov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Valentinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Freeman 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.
Freeman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valentinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.
Valentinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Valentinov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
Valentinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Valentinov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valentinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Valentinov fails to land.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman blocks an uppercut.
Valentinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentinov gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinov fails to land.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valentinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Valentinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentinov has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Valentinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman wants a takedown.
Valentinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Valentinov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Valentinov fails to land.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valentinov working aggressively here.
Valentinov misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentinov gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Valentinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Valentinov wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
Valentinov wants to clinch but Freeman slips to the side
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freeman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valentinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman 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.
Freeman is pushing down on Valentinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valentinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valentinov is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Freeman passes to full mount!
Freeman looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentinov defends it well.
Freeman working for a guillotine from mount but Valentinov is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fails to move to back control.
Freeman working for a guillotine from mount but Valentinov is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Valentinov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Valentinov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Freeman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Valentinov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Freeman slips an arm under Valentinov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Freeman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Freeman is squeezing on Valentinov like an anaconda would it's prey. Valentinov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes into the arena with La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario blaring out of the sound system. Barron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
191 lbs
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185 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 8 - 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman scores with a shot to the body.
Gusman thows a leg kick but Barron checks it
and Barron counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gusman!
Barron thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gusman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gusman blocking the ground and pound.
Barron controlling from mount.
Barron throwing strikes here but Gusman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barron won't let Gusman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barron throwing strikes here but Gusman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gusman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gusman bucks Barron off and manages to get back to his feet!
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barron is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusman tries to score a body lock takedown but Barron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barron throws a head punch that misses.
Gusman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Gusman on the inside.
Barron throws a head punch that misses.
Barron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barron leaning against his opponent.
Gusman lands a takedown into guard.
Gusman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barron keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is really struggling to control Barron but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodolfo Gusman.
Barron misses with a hook.
Barron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gusman.
Gusman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gusman moves into the clinch successfully.
Gusman wants the takedown. Barron is fighting it off but Gusman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barron's guard against the cage.
Barron 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.
Barron is trying to keep Gusman in close.
Gusman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barron blocks a body shot from Gusman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Barron.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gusman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Barron manages to get underhooks.
Gusman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gusman misses with a body shot.
Gusman wants to clinch up but Barron keeps it at a distance.
Barron checks a low kick from Gusman.
Gusman shoots for a takedown but Barron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gusman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barron is out of range and Gusman settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusman misses with an uppercut. Barron saw that one coming.
Gusman looks to land a left hand but Barron moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barron misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusman throws a jab when Barron was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodolfo Gusman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barron throws a big shot that misses.
Barron throws out a loose jab but Gusman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barron manages to avoid it.
Gusman throws the left hand but Barron avoids the punch easily.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gusman as he avoids it easily.
Gusman cracks Barron with a good jab.
Barron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusman blocks a jab.
Gusman missing with a left hand there. Barron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barron checks a low kick from Gusman.
Nice shot lands for Gusman.
Barron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barron shoots in for a double leg but Gusman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gusman misses.
Gusman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barron swivels and escapes.
Barron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gusman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Barron is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodolfo Gusman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Barron.
Gusman wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Barron.
Gusman lands with a right to the head.
Gusman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barron regains guard immediately.
Gusman is stalling in the full guard.
Barron lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gusman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that Gusman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Gusman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barron raining down shots from the mount!
Barron won't let Gusman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barron has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gusman's face.
Barron lands a big elbow.
Gusman is squirming around, avoiding Barron's attempts to control the action.
Barron looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gusman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gusman is trying to stand up.
Barron is landing with some decent strikes but Gusman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gusman trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusman is in a horrible position here. Barron smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gusman is rocked!
Barron landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Gusman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barron unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gusman wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Barron celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Barron!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lipsky's choice of entrance music: Comme Un Enfante. This should be a great matchup!
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25
215 lbs
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29
215 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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World class MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Macey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lipsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lipsky checks it well.
Macey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Macey showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lipsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macey wants to free his trapped foot but Lipsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macey is working for a submission of some sort.
Lipsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Macey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky wriggles free and stands up.
Lipsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsky works the jab nicely.
Macey misses with a body shot.
Lipsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lipsky throws a wild body kick that Macey sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macey misses with a low kick.
Lipsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lipsky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Macey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lipsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macey can pounce on him.
Lipsky thumps Macey with a low kick.
Macey drives through with a takedown into Lipsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macey pushing down on Lipsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macey wants to pass to mount but Lipsky is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey trying to control from Lipsky's half guard. Lipsky has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lipsky keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
Macey looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Macey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
Lipsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macey.
Macey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lipsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Macey shoots in but no luck this time.
Macey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lipsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
Lipsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Macey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lipsky throws a low kick but Macey moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lipsky throws a head kick but Macey moves out of range.
Macey slips a jab and a cross from Lipsky.
Macey fails with a takedown attempt.
Macey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lipsky circles away.
Macey blocks the body kick.
Macey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macey tries to work over Lipsky's front leg with a kick but Lipsky checks it.
Macey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lipsky is out of range and Macey settles back down.
Matt Lipsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lipsky.
Macey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lipsky scores with the left hand. Macey knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky lands with a kick to the temple. Macey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lipsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macey jabs Lipsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Lipsky. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Lipsky finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Lipsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lipsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macey on the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Macey has been cut.
No joy there for Lipsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lipsky misses with a few strikes there.
Matt Lipsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macey drops his hands momentarily and Lipsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lipsky scores with a jab to the body.
Lipsky blocks a jab.
Macey checks the leg kick.
Lipsky lands with a hook. Macey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky lands a big head kick that sends Macey tumbling to the mat! Lipsky takes a step backwards and waves Macey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Macey is rocked!
Lipsky drops Macey with a big left hand! Macey is injured, injured bad! Lipsky jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lipsky!
Matt Lipsky made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 in his post fight interview.
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