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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Dale Oliver - Not A Stranger To (The) Danger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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253 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siet throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siet misses with a looping left.
Siet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Siet backing up. Siet nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Siet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siet misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Siet. Those never looked like landing.
Siet wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Siet throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Siet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Siet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siet looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siet throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Siet will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Siet. Siet gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko cracks Siet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siet throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Siet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Siet misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Siet.
Siet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siet.
Siet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Aleksander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siet is breathing heavily.
Siet misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko connects with a right that clearly hurt Siet. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Emelianenko proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Siet collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Malushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pound's entrance music is When I'm Gone - Eminem. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmad Malushev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pound gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malushev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malushev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Malushev from controlling successfully.
Malushev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malushev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malushev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malushev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pound is retaining full guard.
Malushev stopping the sweep attempt from Pound.
Pound throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Malushev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malushev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pound is keeping the position for now.
Pound avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malushev postures up in Pound's guard and throws a big left but Pound blocks it.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Malushev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ahmad Malushev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malushev shoots in and bounces Pound off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malushev is looking to work some ground and pound but Pound has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malushev manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pound throws a big right hand that misses.
Pound might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malushev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pound is one step ahead there.
Pound lands a couple of digs.
Pound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pound accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malushev controls Pound momentarily but Pound frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound passes Malushev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malushev is looking for a sweep. Pound is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pound lands with a punch from half guard.
Malushev is looking to get back to full guard here but Pound has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pound scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pound trying to control the position but Malushev is working away.
Pound scoring with punches and elbows.
Pound working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pound cracks Malushev with a big right hand but Malushev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Malushev is looking to regain half guard here but Pound keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pound controlling the position.
Pound is looking to take a break and control but Malushev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malushev is looking to reverse the position.
Malushev prevents Pound from moving into mount.
Pound is working hard here to advance position.
Pound landing strikes.
Pound works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malushev tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Pound in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound cracks Malushev with a big right hand but Malushev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pound blocks the strikes from Malushev.
Pound looks up at the clock and then as Malushev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pound smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Pound dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pound lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malushev at a distance.
Malushev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pound.
Malushev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pound counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malushev!
Pound is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Malushev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pound connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pound looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pound is landing with some decent strikes but Malushev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Malushev is rocked!
Pound postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Malushev bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pound and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Pound!
A relieved looking Jay Pound thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akio Isamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Depta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isamu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superstar - Saliva. Peter Depta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akio Isamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Depta!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Depta tries to bum rush Isamu with a series of wild strikes but Isamu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Depta looks to throw the jab but Isamu is out of range.
Depta drops Isamu with a nice combination! Depta dives into Isamu's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Akio Isamu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Depta content to stall in guard here.
Isamu trying to keep a closed guard but Depta is proving a slippery customer.
Depta throws an elbow that misses. Isamu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Depta's guard. Nice move by Isamu!
Depta working for a triangle but Isamu defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Depta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Isamu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Depta trying to control the position.
Depta has control of Isamu's left arm, preventing Isamu from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Isamu has gone for a leg lock! Depta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Isamu's guard.
Isamu is trying to keep Depta in close.
Depta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Depta postures up in Isamu's guard and throws a big left but Isamu blocks it.
Isamu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Depta on the ground.
Depta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Depta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Depta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Depta tries to free his leg and advance position but Isamu is retaining full guard.
Depta stands up and waves to Isamu to follow him.
Depta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Isamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isamu drives through and clinches with Depta against the cage.
Isamu gets underhooks to prevent Depta's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isamu working hard to break the clinch.
Isamu breaks from the clinch.
Depta avoids the head kick by Isamu.
Isamu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Isamu wants it to stay on the feet.
Isamu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Depta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Depta misses.
Peter Depta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isamu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Depta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Isamu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Depta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Depta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Isamu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Depta throws a combination that misses
and Isamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Depta misses with a lunging right hand
and Isamu counters with a leg kick.
Depta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peter Depta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Depta blocks a head kick by Isamu.
Depta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isamu pulls guard successfully.
Depta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Isamu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Depta.
Depta throws a big elbow that misses.
Depta throws an elbow that misses. Isamu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Depta's guard. Nice move by Isamu!
Depta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isamu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Depta looking to control.
Isamu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isamu stopping the sweep attempt from Depta.
Depta wants to control but Isamu passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isamu tries to stand and escape but Depta actually recovers to full guard.
Depta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Isamu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Isamu tries to stand but Depta is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Depta working for a triangle but Isamu defends it easily.
Depta is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Depta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Isamu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Isamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Depta manages to avoid it.
Depta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Isamu as he jumps to the side.
Isamu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Depta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Depta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Isamu is trying to get back to full guard.
Isamu trying to control here.
Depta thows a huge punch but Isamu dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Depta is looking for a kimura but Isamu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Depta to get the leverage.
Depta is looking to take a break and control but Isamu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isamu wants to get back to his feet.
Depta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Isamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Depta.
Depta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Depta passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depta scoring with punches and elbows.
Depta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Depta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Isamu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Depta.
Depta working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Depta working the ground and pound but Isamu is defending the strikes.
Peter Depta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Depta misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isamu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Depta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Isamu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Isamu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Depta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isamu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Isamu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Depta.
Akio Isamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Depta wants to control but Isamu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Depta.
Isamu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Depta.
The strikes coming from Depta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Peter Depta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Depta working away.
Depta is looking to take a break and control but Isamu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Depta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Isamu is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Depta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Depta 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Depta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Purple - Bad Attitude. The crowd seem to be enjoying DeSouza's choice of entrance music: freedom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pencil Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doug DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neck at a distance.
Neck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neck is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSouza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeSouza, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSouza has Neck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. DeSouza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neck tumbling to the mat - DeSouza dives into Neck's guard.
DeSouza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeSouza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neck striking off his back but it's not causing DeSouza any problems.
DeSouza stays in close to Neck's body and controls the position.
Neck looking for a sweep. Not yet Neck, not yet.
Neck looking to control.
DeSouza wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
DeSouza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSouza wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
DeSouza postures up in Neck's guard and throws a big left but Neck blocks it.
DeSouza looking to sit in guard and control but Neck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSouza wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSouza trying to control the position.
Neck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
DeSouza is looking for a triangle but Neck pushes his legs off easily.
Neck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSouza is on top in guard.
DeSouza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSouza, into his guard.
DeSouza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Neck passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSouza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck throwing strikes from guard but DeSouza blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck preventing the sweep.
Neck wants to get up but he can't break DeSouza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neck wants to control from the top but DeSouza keeps moving.
Neck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
DeSouza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neck blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSouza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck has a hand on DeSouza's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. DeSouza takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Neck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSouza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSouza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Neck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSouza landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug DeSouza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSouza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neck blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSouza.
DeSouza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Neck regains guard.
DeSouza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neck looking for a sweep. Not yet Neck, not yet.
DeSouza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DeSouza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
DeSouza feints and as Neck raises his hands in defense, DeSouza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSouza trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
DeSouza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza trying to control the position from guard on top but Neck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSouza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neck looking for a guillotine here but DeSouza defends easily.
Neck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeSouza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeSouza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSouza is aware though and is defending well.
DeSouza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSouza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neck throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck is looking to stand up but DeSouza isn't so interested in that idea.
DeSouza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSouza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSouza prevents Neck from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSouza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSouza trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Doug DeSouza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neck isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeSouza stacks Neck on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeSouza!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSouza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSouza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Neck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neck is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSouza.
DeSouza prevents Neck from improving his position.
DeSouza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSouza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neck kicks DeSouza off and gets back to his feet.
Neck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSouza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neck to the ground. DeSouza is now in Neck's guard.
Neck keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.
Neck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSouza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neck has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neck scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug DeSouza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
DeSouza misses with a series of wild punches.
Neck looks to land a combination but DeSouza avoids it well.
DeSouza misses with an uppercut.
DeSouza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeSouza!
Neck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSouza is looking to escape.
Neck tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Neck wants to control the pace but DeSouza is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSouza tries to lock up and control but Neck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeSouza hang on?
Neck looking to control but DeSouza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSouza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Neck kicks DeSouza off and gets to his feet.
DeSouza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neck avoids the body shot from DeSouza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSouza cracks Neck with an open hand slap.
DeSouza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neck tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSouza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSouza takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Doug DeSouza has been cut.
Neck fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Neck with that takedown attempt.
DeSouza misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neck lands with a slapping head kick.
Decent striking displayed by DeSouza there.
Neck has closed the distance and engaged DeSouza in a clinch.
DeSouza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Neck scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSouza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and DeSouza manages to end up in side control.
DeSouza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
DeSouza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Neck down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by DeSouza.
DeSouza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
DeSouza trying to control the position but Neck is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck gets back to half guard.
DeSouza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeSouza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeSouza.
Neck trying to control from the bottom.
Pencil Neck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSouza is keen to just control but Neck is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug DeSouza.
Well DeSouza 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug DeSouza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Manard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manard comes into the arena with Go Hard Or Go Home blaring out of the sound system. Ferdinand has chosen Fluorecent Adolecent as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Manard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rual Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manard - that will leave a mark!
Manard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferdinand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferdinand has a takedown stuffed.
Manard moves out of range of the body kick from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Manard. No joy for Ferdinand on that attempt.
Ferdinand looks gassed!
Manard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Rual Ferdinand has been cut.
Ferdinand tries to clinch
and Manard counters with a nice body shot.
Manard takes a swing at Ferdinand's ribcage but misses.
Ferdinand throws a looping overhand right but Manard ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdinand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferdinand.
Manard scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws a nice looking combination but Manard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manard is looking to land body kicks.
Manard lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferdinand's head.
Ferdinand is rocked!
Manard shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferdinand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manard misses with a hook. Ferdinand ducked under it nicely.
Manard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rual Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manard fails with a takedown attempt.
Manard misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws a head kick but Manard moves out of range.
No luck for Manard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Manard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdinand moves in looking to clinch but Manard pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that half lands.
Manard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferdinand misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Ferdinand is predictable there
and Manard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Manard misses
and Ferdinand counters with an outside leg kick.
Manard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferdinand dodges the punch combination from Manard.
Manard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferdinand moves into range and clinches up with Manard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand lands an elbow inside that Manard shrugs off.
It looks like Gary Manard has been cut.
Manard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferdinand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Manard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Manard moves away
and Manard counters with a head kick.
Ferdinand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferdinand is looking to clinch.
Manard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferdinand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdinand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferdinand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Manard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manard down.
Manard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferdinand tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand swings for the body but Manard moves out of range.
Ferdinand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferdinand looks to land a right hand but Manard moved out of range.
Ferdinand sizes up Manard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferdinand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferdinand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferdinand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferdinand.
Manard throws a head kick but Ferdinand moves out of range.
Ferdinand throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferdinand throws a head kick but Manard moves out of range.
Manard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Ferdinand both land. Nice combination.
Manard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferdinand's head.
Manard throwing strikes from guard but Ferdinand blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manard wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Manard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manard throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferdinand wants to sweep here but Manard controlling him for the moment.
Manard throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferdinand is retaining full guard.
Manard cracks Ferdinand with a solid left hand.
Manard pushes down on Ferdinand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferdinand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manard scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manard 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.
Manard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferdinand has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Manard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ferdinand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ferdinand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manard throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ferdinand to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Manard misses.
Ferdinand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manard's hands.
Gary Manard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferdinand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manard's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Ferdinand misses
and Manard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferdinand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferdinand pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manard back to the cage. Ferdinand follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gary Manard's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manard thuds his shin into the meat of Ferdinand's side.
Manard moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Manard misses
and Ferdinand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferdinand wants to clinch up but Manard keeps it at a distance.
Ferdinand avoids the head kick by Manard.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferdinand blocks the leg kick.
Manard throws a hook but Ferdinand blocks it.
Ferdinand takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rual Ferdinand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manard.
Ferdinand scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdinand scores with a hook to the body. Manard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferdinand misses with a two punch combination.
Manard scores with a hook to the body. Ferdinand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Manard circles away.
Manard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferdinand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gary Manard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to clinch.
Ferdinand misses with a low kick.
Manard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferdinand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferdinand scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferdinand tries to sprawl but Manard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manard is keen to just control but Ferdinand is a slippery customer.
Manard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferdinand sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferdinand is trying to stand back up but Manard is controlling him
Manard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferdinand defending well though.
Manard thows a huge punch but Ferdinand dodges it nicely.
Manard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferdinand can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manard stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Manard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Manard!
Gary Manard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hawthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawthorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sam & Dave - Soul Man. Alderson has chosen Dark moon High tide as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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28
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Hawthorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matias Alderson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alderson instigates a clinch.
Hawthorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawthorn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alderson uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alderson throwing strikes from guard but Hawthorn blocks nicely.
Alderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawthorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawthorn is trying to control Alderson's posture but Alderson avoids it.
Alderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alderson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alderson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alderson wants to control the pace but Hawthorn is squirming around nicely.
Hawthorn wants to hold on but Alderson pushes him away.
Alderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Hawthorn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hawthorn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hawthorn and Alderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alderson working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alderson's best efforts.
Alderson is trying to control. Hawthorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alderson seems to be working for a kimura but Hawthorn defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alderson pulls his head out easily.
Alderson throws a strike but Hawthorn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alderson 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.
Hawthorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alderson is aware though and is defending well.
Alderson is pushing down on Hawthorn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawthorn is fighting to maintain full guard but Alderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alderson winds up and cracks Hawthorn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Alderson.
Hawthorn trying to hold on to Alderson's head to control him but Alderson postures up.
Hawthorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alderson wants to control but Hawthorn is keeping him busy.
Hawthorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alderson pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawthorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alderson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderson trying to control the action but Hawthorn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Alderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawthorn instigates a clinch.
Hawthorn is looking for a takedown.
Hawthorn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alderson uses from the top position.
Alderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alderson postures up in Hawthorn's guard and throws a big left but Hawthorn blocks it.
Alderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alderson defends well.
Alderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderson wants to control from the top but Hawthorn keeps moving.
Alderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Alderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawthorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawthorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawthorn is retaining full guard.
Alderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawthorn keeping moving, preventing Alderson from controlling successfully.
Hawthorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawthorn keeping moving, preventing Alderson from controlling successfully.
Alderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawthorn keeping moving, preventing Alderson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Alderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawthorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matias Alderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawthorn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hawthorn is rocked!
Alderson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hawthorn badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Alderson around the waist but Alderson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Alderson is the winner by TKO! Alderson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Alderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron has chosen Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
202 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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32
185 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjalar Ollongren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ollongren scores with a decent looking hook.
Ollongren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barron throws a head kick that half lands.
Ollongren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Ollongren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ollongren.
Barron is rocked!
Ollongren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barron is still in real trouble! Can Ollongren finish him?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ollongren connects with a nice short shot to Barron's temple.
Barron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ollongren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barron seems to have recovered his senses.
Ollongren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ollongren wants to free his trapped foot but Barron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ollongren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barron defending well though.
Ollongren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren uses his free foot to push down on Barron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barron.
Barron is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Barron that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barron is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ollongren throws some wild stikes that Barron manages to avoid easily.
Ollongren unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Barron that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ollongren goes for an armbar but Barron turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barron.
Ollongren keeping moving, preventing Barron from controlling successfully.
Barron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ollongren is keeping the position for now.
Barron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ollongren is looking for a triangle but Barron pushes his legs off easily.
Barron wants to pass the guard but Ollongren is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barron trying to control but Ollongren is working from the bottom.
Ollongren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ollongren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barron controlling from the top position.
Ollongren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barron trying to control but Ollongren is working from the bottom.
Ollongren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barron's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ollongren wants to pass the guard but Barron is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ollongren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barron is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ollongren, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjalar Ollongren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ollongren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barron.
Barron throws a head kick but Ollongren moves out of range.
A combination from Ollongren does no damage.
Ollongren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ollongren misses with a few strikes there.
Barron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barron is working Ollongren over against the cage.
Ollongren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barron.
Ollongren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barron.
A jab from Barron misses.
Ollongren avoids the body shot from Barron.
Ollongren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren looks for a takedown but Barron sprawls well.
Ollongren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ollongren is out of range and Barron settles back down.
Barron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ollongren to counter with a crisp jab.
Ollongren moves out of range of the leg kick from Barron.
Ollongren shoots in but Barron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjalar Ollongren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Ollongren misses its intended target.
Barron connects with a crisp jab.
Barron misses with an uppercut.
Barron throws a shot from downtown. Ollongren moves away and avoids it.
Barron thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren scores with the left hand. Barron knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Barron misses.
Ollongren slips a jab from Barron.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ollongren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barron moves out of range as Ollongren strikes.
Barron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ollongren shoots in but no luck this time.
Barron throws a hook but Ollongren blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ollongren.
Barron misses with a hook. Ollongren ducked under it nicely.
Ollongren looks to score with a jab to the body but Barron is just out of range.
Ollongren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ollongren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ollongren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barron as he avoids it easily.
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Ollongren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ollongren manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Ollongren coming out on top.
Fjalar Ollongren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron throws the left hand but Ollongren avoids the punch easily.
Ollongren just misses with a punch to the body.
Ollongren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barron.
An inside leg kick from Ollongren misses.
Barron connects with a single shot there.
Barron just misses with a punch to the body.
Ollongren avoids a kick to the body.
Ollongren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barron is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barron.
Ollongren looking to pass the guard.
Ollongren advances to half guard.
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!
Ollongren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ollongren slips a nice elbow through Barron's hands, connecting with Barron's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barron is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ollongren thows a huge punch but Barron dodges it nicely.
Barron is looking to control Ollongren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barron avoid being mounted?
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 Fjalar Ollongren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ollongren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barron has Ollongren pulled in close to control his posture.
Ollongren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ollongren is one step ahead there.
Barron has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ollongren has passed into side control.
Barron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ollongren's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ollongren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barron is defending against the submission attempts here by Ollongren.
Ollongren is nestled in close to Barron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ollongren throwing shots but Barron is blocking nicely.
Barron is trying to control but can't.
Ollongren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phillip Barron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron trying to control here.
Ollongren works his way into full mount!
Ollongren lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ollongren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barron tries to lock up and control but Ollongren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ollongren drops a big elbow. That's hurt Barron! More shots from Ollongren and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fjalar Ollongren!
Fjalar Ollongren 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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182 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stefansson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyler to the mat! Tyler manages to get full guard.
Tyler looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyler, not yet.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Stefansson tries to pass.
Stefansson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Stefansson 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.
Tyler scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Stefansson lands a couple of elbows.
Tyler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stefansson postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Stefansson postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
Tyler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but Stefansson is having none of it.
Stefansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stefansson passes Tyler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler is pressing down on Stefansson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stefansson preventing the sweep.
Stefansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tyler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stefansson is in close to Tyler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stefansson landing with the ground and pound.
Stefansson won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Tyler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson is trying desperately to improve position.
Tyler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stefansson because Tyler loaded up on that one.
Stefansson is looking to get to half guard.
Stefansson is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler looking to finish Stefansson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stefansson!
Stefansson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyler.
Stefansson is bucking up trying to escape but Tyler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking to ground and pound but Stefansson is blocking nicely.
Tyler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tyler landing strikes from the mount and Stefansson is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefansson is trying desperately to improve position.
Stefansson tries to hold on but Tyler pushes him away.
Tyler scoring with strikes but Stefansson is staying in there.
Tyler landing shots from mount.
Stefansson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefansson is trying to escape the mount.
Stefansson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Tyler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefansson.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefansson has a takedown stuffed.
Stefansson misses with a body kick.
Tyler catches Stefansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler works the jab nicely.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefansson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stefansson - the referee stops the clock and Tyler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stefansson. Tyler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stefansson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyler jabs at Stefansson's body.
Stefansson misses with a leg kick.
Stefansson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from Stefansson.
A leg kick checked by Tyler.
Tyler lunges at Stefansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefansson's hand.
Stefansson throws a leg kick
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stefansson misses with a low kick.
Tyler stuns Stefansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyler gets tackled into the cage by Stefansson. Stefansson maintains the clinch.
Tyler wants to take the fight to the mat but Stefansson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stefansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.
Stefansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stefansson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyler is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stefansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raiden Stefansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Tyler.
Stefansson with a knee to the head.
Tyler is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefansson.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler 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.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefansson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stefansson tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Stefansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyler pinned against the cage. Tyler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyler blocks the leg kick.
Raiden Stefansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefansson misses with a head kick.
Stefansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefansson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tyler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefansson is fending him off so far but Tyler persists. Nope, Stefansson circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefansson.
Tyler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stefansson's waist but Stefansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyler off to one side.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefansson can pounce on him.
Stefansson tries to land a leg kick but Tyler saw it coming and moves away.
Stefansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefansson misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Tyler.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stefansson. Stefansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stefansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler checks the leg kick.
Stefansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefansson.
Tyler 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Stefansson misses.
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefansson.
Tyler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefansson.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyler's calf.
Stefansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefansson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Stefansson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stefansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raiden Stefansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefansson.
Tyler tests Stefansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stefansson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stefansson is in Tyler's guard.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stefansson is one step ahead there.
Stefansson trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Stefansson controlling him for the moment.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson works over Tyler with some ground and pound from guard.
Stefansson wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Stefansson distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stefansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stefansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Stefansson passes Tyler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stefansson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyler sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefansson trying to control from half guard but Tyler is working away.
Stefansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Jakob Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson working over Tyler with some ground and pound. Tyler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stefansson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stefansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stefansson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefansson blocks the strikes from Tyler.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stefansson lands a nice short elbow.
Stefansson is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Stefansson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stefansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stefansson 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.
Tyler is looking to control Stefansson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Stefansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stefansson wants to pass the guard but Tyler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stefansson has passed into side control.
Tyler tries to bench press Stefansson off him but Stefansson keeps the position.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stefansson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyler is trying to maintain the position but Stefansson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefansson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stefansson wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler trying to hold on to Stefansson's head to control him but Stefansson postures up.
Stefansson trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stefansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is pressing down on Stefansson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Stefansson from controlling successfully.
Tyler lands a decent shot there.
Stefansson distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stefansson preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefansson cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Stefansson trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Stefansson postures up and lands a big shot to Tyler's brow.
Tyler 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.
Stefansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefansson looking to pass the guard.
Stefansson lands a couple of digs.
Stefansson stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiden Stefansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stefansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Stefansson!
A very excited looking Raiden Stefansson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick comes to the cage accompanied by M.O.P. - Ante Up. Gusman has chosen La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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30
191 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Kick!
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, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusman misses with a hook.
Gusman takes a swing at Kick's ribcage but misses.
Gusman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gusman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gusman.
Gusman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kick.
Kick avoids the body shot from Gusman.
Gusman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gusman misses with a low kick as Kick jumps back.
Kick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kick thows a body shot but no joy.
Gusman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gusman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Gusman trying to control but Kick is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman unloads with some shots from mount but Kick bucks and avoids them well.
Gusman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gusman controlling his opponent.
Kick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kick tries to get out of the position.
Gusman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kick is looking to escape.
Gusman looking to ground and pound but Kick is blocking nicely.
Kick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gusman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gusman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gusman looking to control but Kick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gusman throws some wild stikes that Kick manages to avoid easily.
Gusman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kick because Gusman loaded up on that one.
Gusman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gusman on the ground.
Gusman controlling from the full mount.
Gusman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kick is bucking up trying to escape but Gusman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kick in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gusman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kick is squirming around, avoiding Gusman's attempts to control the action.
Gusman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gusman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gusman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gusman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gusman controlling his opponent.
Gusman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gusman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusman throwing strikes here but Kick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gusman lands a nice shot to the head.
Gusman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gusman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gusman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Kick is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusman lands with some strikes.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Kick is staying in there.
Gusman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gusman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gusman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusman pushes Kick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gusman.
Kick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kick throws a head punch that misses.
Gusman lands an uppercut.
Gusman blocking some punches.
Kick tries to work over Gusman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gusman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kick is rocked!
Gusman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kick.
Oh Kick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gusman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kick takes a shot to the head.
Kick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kick! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gusman is unloading with more strikes now! Kick drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Gusman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philco Hitachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philco Hitachi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philco Hitachi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemen's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitachi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niemen but Niemen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitachi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hitachi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niemen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitachi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niemen wants to get back to his feet.
Hitachi is trying to get an arm triangle but Niemen 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!
Hitachi tries for a kimura but Niemen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niemen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hitachi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitachi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hitachi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hitachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niemen pushes Hitachi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitachi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hitachi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niemen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitachi has an Americana. Niemen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hitachi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hitachi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Philco Hitachi!
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