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SPFT 4: Lowerweight Semis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kocherga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magzhan Magzhanbai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kocherga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magzhan Magzhanbai!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magzhanbai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magzhanbai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Magzhanbai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kocherga defends it nicely.
Kocherga closes the distance and clinches.
Magzhanbai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magzhanbai misses with a leg kick.
Magzhanbai shoots in looking for a takedown but Kocherga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magzhanbai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kocherga closes the distance and clinches.
Kocherga lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocherga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocherga successfully pulls guard.
Kocherga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Ivan Kocherga wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kocherga lands a nice hook to Magzhanbai's body. Magzhanbai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kocherga clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Kocherga.
Kocherga taking a breather.
Kocherga lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga digs a right hand into Magzhanbai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magzhanbai's gas tank.
Kocherga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magzhanbai has him pressed against the cage.
Kocherga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magzhanbai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kocherga tries a head kick but it misses.
Kocherga throws a head kick that misses.
Kocherga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magzhanbai leaves Kocherga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magzhanbai closes the distance and clinches up with Kocherga, looking for a takedown. Magzhanbai pushes Kocherga against the cage but Kocherga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Kocherga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magzhan Magzhanbai.
Magzhanbai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kocherga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivan Kocherga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kocherga moves into the clinch.
Kocherga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magzhanbai.
Magzhanbai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocherga gets a clinch.
Kocherga lands a body shot.
Kocherga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kocherga leaning against his opponent.
Magzhanbai is trying to break the clinch but Kocherga has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kocherga.
Kocherga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kocherga manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kocherga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kocherga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magzhanbai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magzhanbai postures up in Kocherga's guard and throws a big left but Kocherga blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magzhanbai wants to control from the top but Kocherga keeps moving.
Kocherga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magzhanbai is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kocherga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kocherga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kocherga scores with a body shot.
Kocherga lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocherga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magzhanbai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kocherga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai avoids it really well and circles away.
Magzhanbai fails with the takedown
letting Kocherga counter with a right hand.
Kocherga tries a head kick but it misses.
Kocherga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magzhanbai swinging wildly here.
Kocherga shoots in for a double leg but Magzhanbai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kocherga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magzhanbai takes the fight into the clinch.
Kocherga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magzhanbais head.
Kocherga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kocherga blocks the elbow strike.
Kocherga pushes off an throws an elbow but Magzhanbai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magzhanbai blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocherga.
Magzhanbai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kocherga walks away with a smile on his face. Magzhanbai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kocherga rushes Magzhanbai and presses him up against the cage.
Magzhanbai is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga wants to get back to striking at distance but Magzhanbai won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Magzhanbai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kocherga tries to work over Magzhanbai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magzhanbai jumps guard but Kocherga stands there with Magzhanbai around his waist. Magzhanbai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kocherga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magzhanbai blocks a body shot from Kocherga.
Magzhanbai tries to pull guard but Kocherga holds him up against the cage and eventually Magzhanbai drops back down to his feet.
Kocherga lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Kocherga to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kocherga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magzhanbai keeps control of Kocherga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kocherga misses with a knee strike.
Magzhanbai tries to pull guard but Kocherga won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kocherga scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga tries to score a body lock takedown but Magzhanbai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kocherga digs a right hand underneath Magzhanbai's ribcage. Magzhanbai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kocherga wants to get back to striking at distance but Magzhanbai won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Kocherga.
Kocherga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magzhanbai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kocherga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magzhanbai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magzhanbai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kocherga tries to work over Magzhanbai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kocherga dominated that second round.
That's time! Kocherga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Kocherga rushes Magzhanbai and presses him up against the cage.
Kocherga scores with a shoulder strike.
Magzhanbai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magzhanbai keeps control of Kocherga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magzhanbai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kocherga controlling the action here for a moment.
Kocherga lands with a right to the head.
Magzhanbai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kocherga's efforts to push away.
Kocherga lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magzhanbai's efforts to push away.
Kocherga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kocherga manages to pull guard.
Kocherga pulls Magzhanbai in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magzhanbai looking to pass the guard.
Magzhanbai looking to sit in guard and control but Kocherga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magzhanbai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga passes Magzhanbai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magzhanbai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kocherga stands up and beckons Magzhanbai to join him on the feet.
Kocherga thuds a left hand into Magzhanbai's body.
Kocherga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kocherga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kocherga stuns Magzhanbai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magzhanbai sprawls well. Magzhanbai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kocherga gets slowly back to his feet.
Magzhanbai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kocherga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kocherga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magzhanbai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kocherga tries to avoid it but Magzhanbai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kocherga to the ground. Kocherga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivan Kocherga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magzhan Magzhanbai.
Magzhanbai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magzhanbai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kocherga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kocherga lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kocherga lands with an overhand left.
Magzhanbai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kocherga circles away.
Magzhanbai avoids the head kick by Kocherga.
Kocherga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magzhanbai as he jumps to the side.
Magzhanbai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kocherga's waist but Kocherga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magzhanbai off to one side.
Kocherga is looking to clinch.
Kocherga closes the distance but Magzhanbai moves to the side
and Magzhanbai moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magzhanbai blocks an uppercut.
Magzhan Magzhanbai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kocherga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kocherga misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kocherga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kocherga 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kocherga!
Ivan Kocherga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erlan Balta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Morgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erlan Balta's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Balta!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Balta looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morgan throws a series of punches but Balta moves out of range.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balta eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Erlan Balta has been cut.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan lands a head kick!
Morgan blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Balta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan lands a hook that stumbles Balta back into the cage. Morgan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Balta to the canvas! Morgan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Balta has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Morgan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Starsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Allan Starsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucky Strike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Starsky!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Starsky.
Starsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strike.
Starsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Starsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starsky works Strike's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Starsky! Strike is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Starsky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigor Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC : T.N.T kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigor Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borisov defends it nicely.
Tahkojuusto takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Tahkojuusto moves out of range of the strikes.
Borisov throws a looping overhand right but Tahkojuusto ducks down to avoid it.
Borisov missing with a left hand there. Tahkojuusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahkojuusto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Borisov to the ground. Tahkojuusto is now in Borisov's guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahkojuusto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahkojuusto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tahkojuusto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is pulling down on Tahkojuusto's head to control his posture.
Tahkojuusto throws a big elbow that misses.
Borisov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borisov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tahkojuusto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tahkojuusto gets to his feet - Borisov follows without any prompting.
Tahkojuusto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Borisov was covering up waiting for the punch and Tahkojuusto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tahkojuusto looking to sit in guard and control but Borisov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borisov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tahkojuusto is proving hard to escape from.
Borisov looking to pass the guard.
Tahkojuusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tahkojuusto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov preventing the sweep.
Tahkojuusto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tahkojuusto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borisov tries to improve his position but instead Tahkojuusto has taken his back!
Tahkojuusto keeps control of the position as Borisov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tahkojuusto doesn't have the hooks in and Borisov manages to turn into his guard.
Borisov wants to stand but Tahkojuusto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tahkojuusto pulls Borisov in to control the position.
Borisov stands and steps away. Tahkojuusto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Borisov.
Some wild striking there from Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but Borisov moves out of range.
Grigor Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto gets the takedown into side control.
Borisov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Borisov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppo Tahkojuusto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Tahkojuusto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Borisov is trying to defend but Tahkojuusto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Borisov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borisov keeping moving, preventing Tahkojuusto from controlling successfully.
Borisov seems keen to control Tahkojuusto's posture.
Tahkojuusto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Teppo Tahkojuusto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Borisov is keeping the position.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Borisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov looking for a guillotine here but Tahkojuusto defends easily.
Tahkojuusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov managing to control the position.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tahkojuusto defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borisov is on top in guard.
Tahkojuusto has his feet on Borisov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov stuffs the takedown.
Grigor Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borisov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borisov wants it to stay on the feet.
Grigor Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Borisov throws a body punch but Tahkojuusto moves out of range.
Borisov misses with a body shot
and Tahkojuusto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch lands to the side of Tahkojuusto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borisov takes a swing at Tahkojuusto's ribcage but misses.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a double leg but Borisov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
Borisov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borisov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahkojuusto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tahkojuusto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahkojuusto was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahkojuusto moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto is defended easily by Borisov.
Borisov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tahkojuusto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tahkojuusto - that will leave a mark!
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Borisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahkojuusto was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borisov, pushing him back against the cage.
Tahkojuusto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borisov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tahkojuusto won't allow it.
Borisov can't break the clinch.
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 Grigor Borisov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tahkojuusto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
No joy there for Borisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tahkojuusto fails to land the takedown.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch up but Borisov circles away and keeps his distance.
Borisov tries to bum rush Tahkojuusto with a series of wild strikes but Tahkojuusto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borisov defends it nicely.
Tahkojuusto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borisov swinging wildly here.
Borisov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Borisov duly obliges.
Teppo Tahkojuusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tahkojuusto slips a jab and a cross from Borisov.
Grigor Borisov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto moves in looking to clinch but Borisov pushes him off.
Tahkojuusto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tahkojuusto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borisov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tahkojuusto wants to control the pace but Borisov is squirming around nicely.
Tahkojuusto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tahkojuusto lands a big shot there that rocks Borisov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borisov is trying desperately to improve position.
Tahkojuusto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
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!
Borisov throws a nice looking combination but Tahkojuusto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borisov sprawls well. Borisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tahkojuusto gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigor Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto shoots for a double leg takedown but Borisov sprawls well. He's pushed Tahkojuusto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tahkojuusto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borisov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tahkojuusto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borisov.
Borisov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown but Borisov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Borisov misses.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown
and Tahkojuusto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borisov.
Tahkojuusto misses with a low kick.
Tahkojuusto walks into a jab.
Tahkojuusto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tahkojuusto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tahkojuusto drops his hands momentarily and Borisov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borisov sprawls well. Borisov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tahkojuusto gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch.
Tahkojuusto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borisov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Borisov.
Tahkojuusto is rocked!
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!
Borisov connects with a combination that backs up Tahkojuusto into the cage. Borisov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Tahkojuusto's guard. Tahkojuusto is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Borisov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigor Borisov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abue AiTiKon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen The Rush - Sensation as his entrance music. AiTiKon has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Abue AiTiKon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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256 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abue AiTiKon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem gets a double leg takedown into AiTiKon's guard.
AiTiKon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Overeem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Overeem landing some decent shots from guard.
AiTiKon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AiTiKon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Overeem wants to control from the top but AiTiKon keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem throws a big elbow that misses.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control but AiTiKon is working from the bottom.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AiTiKon is keeping the position for now.
Overeem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overeem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem wants to control from the top but AiTiKon keeps moving.
Overeem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AiTiKon's head.
Overeem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Overeem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AiTiKon is looking to stand up but Overeem isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeem scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Overeem lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overeem trying to control but AiTiKon is working from the bottom.
Overeem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Overeem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
AiTiKon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Overeem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Overeem connects with a couple of short punches.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
AiTiKon wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem 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.
Overeem trying to control but AiTiKon is working from the bottom.
Overeem stands up over AiTiKon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem is in close to AiTiKon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
AiTiKon has momentary wrist control but Overeem slips an elbow through the middle.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but AiTiKon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control AiTiKon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Overeem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AiTiKon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as AiTiKon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AiTiKon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.
Overeem cracks AiTiKon with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Overeem 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.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as AiTiKon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem cracks AiTiKon with a solid left hand.
AiTiKon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Overeem 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.
Overeem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
AiTiKon keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
AiTiKon looking to control.
Overeem distracts AiTiKon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem connects with a couple of short punches.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but AiTiKon has wrist control.
Overeem landing some decent shots from guard.
Overeem is working AiTiKon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Overeem postures up and lands a big shot to AiTiKon's brow.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem trying to control but AiTiKon is working from the bottom.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but AiTiKon blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem wants to control from the top but AiTiKon keeps moving.
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but AiTiKon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AiTiKon is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Overeem stands up over AiTiKon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AiTiKon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Overeem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but AiTiKon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AiTiKon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Overeem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of AiTiKon's head.
AiTiKon controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
Overeem stands up and waves to AiTiKon to follow him.
Overeem clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem jumps guard.
Overeem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes AiTiKon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
AiTiKon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. AiTiKon showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
AiTiKon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AiTiKon wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
AiTiKon slaps away a takedown attempt from Overeem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but AiTiKon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
AiTiKon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and AiTiKon wants it to stay on the feet.
Abue AiTiKon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem checks a leg kick.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Abue AiTiKon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as AiTiKon sprawls well. AiTiKon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
AiTiKon wants to stall.
Overeem jumps guard but AiTiKon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem drops down looking for an ankle pick but AiTiKon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Overeem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows AiTiKon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon pushing down on Overeem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Overeem is holding on to half guard well.
AiTiKon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Overeem is trying to control but can't.
Overeem looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon tries to pass to full mount but Overeem defends it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but AiTiKon shows good takedown defense.
AiTiKon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
AiTiKon is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeem has one foot on AiTiKon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
AiTiKon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Overeem on his heels. He'll look to pass Overeem's guard now, I'm sure.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AiTiKon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Overeem has AiTiKon pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AiTiKon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
AiTiKon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abue AiTiKon 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.
Overeem trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abue AiTiKon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Smith in his guard.
Smith stops Alvarez from standing up.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stands up from Alvarez's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Alvarez shoots in.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Alvarez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez 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.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Robert Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Miguel Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez stops Smith from standing up.
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 Miguel Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Miguel Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Miguel Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Smith swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Alvarez shoots in.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Titanium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Titanium has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Titanium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shannon Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanium closes the distance and pushes Mondello back into the cage.
Mondello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mondello prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mondello throws an elbow but misses.
Titanium blocking some punches.
Mondello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mondello misses with some punches.
A short right from Mondello on the inside.
Mondello misses with an elbow strike.
Titanium tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mondello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mondello has a couple of punches blocked by Titanium.
A head punch on the inside from Mondello fails to land.
Mondello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mondello is trying to push Titanium away but Titanium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanium is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Titanium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondello misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titanium.
Mondello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Titanium.
Titanium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mondello tries to throw a body punch but Titanium avoids it by throwing Mondello back against the cage.
Titanium can't get the takedown.
Titanium blocks an uppercut.
Titanium blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mondello working aggressively here.
Mondello is looking to break free of the clinch but Titanium has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Mondello fails to land.
Titanium drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mondello pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titanium.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Titanium is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondello is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Titanium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Titanium looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titanium tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titanium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondello, who protects the arm well.
Titanium goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mondello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Titanium's guard! Nice work there by Mondello!
Titanium is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mondello throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Titanium's body to avoid the submission. Titanium has instead reached around Mondello's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Titanium arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Titanium!
Post fight, Thomas Titanium took to the microphone: 'Awhooooooooooooooooooooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piter Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piter Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xxx fails with the takedown
and Dabrowski counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Piter Xxx has been cut.
Xxx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dabrowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dabrowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dabrowski scores with a push kick.
Xxx looks gassed!
Xxx misses with a takedown attempt
and Xxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rafal Dabrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piter Xxx.
Dabrowski ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Xxx's jaw. Xxx's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dabrowski does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Reed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmed Smajlovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Reed!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Smajlovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Smajlovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smajlovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Smajlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed is trying to break free.
Reed is looking to break free of the clinch but Smajlovic has double underhooks.
Smajlovic looking for a takedown.
Smajlovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reed's efforts to push away.
Smajlovic has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smajlovic clinches up against the cage.
Come on Smajlovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smajlovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smajlovic has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reed trying to stall but Smajlovic improves his position.
Reed is pressed up against the cage. Smajlovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Smajlovic is breathing heavily.
Smajlovic shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reed throws a right hand that Smajlovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Smajlovic also avoids with ease.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smajlovic drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmed Smajlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smajlovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ahmed Smajlovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed has managed to clinch.
Reed is trying to stall.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smajlovic is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Smajlovic letting Reed take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed gets through Smajlovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smajlovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed misses with an elbow strike.
Smajlovic has hold of one of Reed's legs. Reed is fighting the takedown attempt but Smajlovic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smajlovic 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smajlovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smajlovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed controls Smajlovic momentarily but Smajlovic frees himself.
Smajlovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smajlovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smajlovic won't allow Reed to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smajlovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smajlovic is one step ahead there.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smajlovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smajlovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smajlovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smajlovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Smajlovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smajlovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
Smajlovic fails to land the takedown.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Smajlovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Smajlovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Smajlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smajlovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Smajlovic persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smajlovic shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smajlovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Smajlovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smajlovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smajlovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smajlovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
A nice combination there by Reed.
Smajlovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed throws a right and a left that Smajlovic avoids nicely.
Reed lands a head kick!
Smajlovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
Michael Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed tries to clinch up but Smajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a head kick that Smajlovic semi-blocks.
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Smajlovic off balance momentarily.
Ahmed Smajlovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smajlovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smajlovic is rocked!
Reed Rushes Smajlovic and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Smajlovic is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Reed Piles on the pressure and Smajlovic crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Reed!
Michael Reed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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