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TD 87: Hex - Overeem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joon Joon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joon Joon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joon Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joon takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Joon Joon has been cut.
Joon is breathing heavily.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joon at a distance.
Joon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Joon's ribcage. Joon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson drops Joon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Joon is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Oh Joon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson pushes Joon against the cage. Simpson is working some dirty boxing. Simpson pushes off with a quick right hook! Joon goes down! Joon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Simpson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Simpson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bart Simpson made sure he mentioned Hilo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falasco comes into the arena with Se lento ancora il fulmine blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic is looking to clinch but Falasco is avoiding it.
Falasco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zivic's calf.
Falasco closes the distance and clinches.
Zivic tries a body shot but Falasco blocks it.
Falasco scores with a shot to the side of Zivic's head.
Falasco trying to stall but Zivic improves his position.
Falasco has Zivic pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Falasco.
Falasco effectively controlling the action here.
Falasco lands an uppercut.
Falasco lands with a right to the head.
Falasco takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falasco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falasco lands an elbow just above Zivic 's eye.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
Falasco trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zivic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falasco misses with a punch to the body.
Falasco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zivic avoids it.
Falasco prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic blocks an elbow strike from Falasco.
Zivic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falasco misses with a punch on the inside.
Zivic lands a shot to the body.
Falasco throws an elbow that misses.
Zivic can't break the clinch.
Zivic breaks from the clinch.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Falasco counters with a nice body shot.
Falasco tries to clinch but Zivic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falasco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zivic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falasco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zivic's head.
Falasco moves to clinch but Zivic breaks away
enabling Zivic to counter with a crisp jab.
Falasco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zivic in his tracks.
Falasco throws a low kick but Zivic avoids it.
Zivic lands a slapping body shot.
Falasco misses with a body shot
and Zivic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falasco misses with a double jab
enabling Zivic to counter with a crisp jab.
Falasco cracks Zivic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falasco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falasco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivic moves away from the strike by Falasco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falasco scores with a shot to the body.
Falasco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falasco.
Zivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Falasco circles away.
Zivic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falasco blocks a jab.
Falasco swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivic.
Danga de danga de dang - Zivic scores with a four punch combination!
Falasco is looking to score with low kicks.
Falasco moves out of range of the strikes.
Falasco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zivic.
Zivic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falasco throws the left hand but Zivic avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic rushes Falasco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zivic scores with a shoulder strike.
Zivic avoids a wild elbow strike from Falasco.
Falasco tries a body shot but Zivic blocks it.
Falasco scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Falasco.
Zivic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falasco is leaning against Zivic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zivic looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falasco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zivic avoids it.
Falasco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zivic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falasco is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pietro Falasco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic'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.
Falasco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zivic's head.
Falasco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falasco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zivic cracks a nice hook into Falasco's ribs.
Zivic throws an overhand right that lands on Falasco's shoulder, as Falasco tries to avoid the shot.
Zivic throws a lazy uppercut
and Falasco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zivic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zivic scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic ducks under a wild hook from Falasco.
Falasco looks to land a left hand but Zivic moved out of range nicely.
Zivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zivic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falasco throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco cracks Zivic with an open hand slap.
Zivic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falasco counters with a nice body kick.
Pietro Falasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zivic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zivic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falasco scores with a punch to the head.
Falasco misses with an uppercut.
Falasco darts in trying to clinch
letting Zivic counter with a right hand.
Zivic throws a series of punches but Falasco moves out of range.
Falasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Falasco tries to clinch but Zivic is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falasco.
Falasco wants to clinch
and Zivic counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic is looking to clinch but Falasco is avoiding it.
Zivic looks to clinch
and Falasco counters by clinching up.
Zivic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falasco backwards.
Falasco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falasco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falasco tries a body shot but Zivic blocks it.
Falasco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pietro Falasco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zivic tries to work over Falasco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falasco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falasco cracks Zivic with a nice body shot.
Zivic blocks a body shot from Falasco.
Zivic takes an elbow to the temple.
Falasco lands with a short shot to the head.
Falasco throws an elbow but it misses.
Falasco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falasco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zivic.
Falasco lands with a left to the head.
Falasco has a couple of punches blocked by Zivic.
Falasco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zivic avoids it.
Falasco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zivics head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falasco blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Falasco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falasco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivic gets through Falasco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falasco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zivic avoids it.
Falasco blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zivic.
Falasco lands a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Falasco here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Falasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falasco throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zivic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zivic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falasco misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fritzie Zivic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
That's time! Falasco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zivic misses with a straight right.
Falasco misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Falasco coming out on top.
Zivic jabs Falasco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Falasco lands a jab to Zivic's midsection.
Falasco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falasco fakes the leg kick and cracks Zivic in the body.
Zivic throws a lazy right hand but Falasco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falasco misses with a series of wild punches.
Falasco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zivic moves away.
Zivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco throws the left hand but Zivic avoids the punch easily.
Zivic misses with an uppercut. Falasco saw that one coming.
Zivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falasco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falasco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zivic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falasco.
Zivic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falasco.
Falasco closes the distance and pushes Zivic back into the cage.
Zivic throws a punch but it's blocked by Falasco.
Falasco lands with a right to the head.
Falasco throws a head punch that misses.
Falasco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zivic presses Falasco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic blocking some punches.
Zivic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falasco's elbow.
Zivic tries to work over Falasco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falasco lands a nice uppercut.
Falasco trying to land knees to the body.
Falasco misses with a body punch.
Zivic throws a punch but it's blocked by Falasco.
Zivic misses with a body punch.
Zivic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falasco.
Falasco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivic's elbow.
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Falasco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands with a short shot to the head.
Zivic throws a head punch that misses.
Falasco lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Falasco on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falasco.
Zivic avoiding damage as Falasco throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Falasco.
Falasco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falasco can't find room to land a body shot as Zivic controls the action.
Falasco tries to work over Zivic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falasco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zivic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic dodges an elbow strike from Falasco.
Zivic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zivic.
Falasco can't find room to land a body shot as Zivic controls the action.
Falasco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Zivic as the two fighters clinch.
Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic scores with a hook to the body.
Falasco misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivic tries a body shot but Falasco blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Falasco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falasco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Falasco!
A very excited looking Pietro Falasco 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pushkar counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkar pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Pushkar wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkar wants to stand and escape but instead Sanchez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Pushkar keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Pushkar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pushkar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pushkar wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Pushkar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Pushkar from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pushkar misses with a body kick.
Pushkar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkar.
Pushkar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Chester Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Pushkar to work.
Pushkar prevents the takedown attempt.
Pushkar effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkar.
Pushkar tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Pushkar is controlling the position.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez is looking to control Pushkar's arms but Pushkar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Pushkar has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benedikt Pushkar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pushkar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Pushkar tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pushkar moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Benedikt Pushkar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Pushkar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pushkar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pushkar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pushkar swinging wildly here.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pushkar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Pushkar pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pushkar.
Nice body punch from Pushkar - that landed with a thud.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushkar throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Pushkar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pushkar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pushkar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Pushkar lands a couple of digs.
Pushkar controlling from the top position.
Benedikt Pushkar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Pushkar from controlling successfully.
Pushkar is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Pushkar pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Pushkar slips an elbow through the middle.
Pushkar gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Pushkar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pushkar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Pushkar lands a left hand.
Come on Pushkar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Pushkar.
Pushkar lands a left hand.
Pushkar digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pushkar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Pushkar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pushkar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Pushkar misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pushkar stalls.
Pushkar lands a nice shot to the body.
Pushkar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pushkar.
Pushkar lands a left hand.
Pushkar presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pushkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Pushkar jerks Sanchez to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Sanchez's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Pushkar steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Benedikt Pushkar!
A victorious Benedikt Pushkar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baduk comes to the cage accompanied by Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
271 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Decent 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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baduk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baduk. Baduk obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Baduk misses.
Harlamov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baduk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harlamov is trying to control the action in half guard but Baduk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harlamov wants to work for an arm triangle but Baduk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baduk pushes Harlamov off looking to stand but Harlamov dives back in and keeps control.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baduk defends it well.
Harlamov is looking for submissions but instead, Baduk has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harlamov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baduk trying to control the position here.
Harlamov wants to pass the guard but Baduk is keeping the position.
Harlamov wants to control from the top but Baduk keeps moving.
Baduk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Baduk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Sergei Baduk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baduk swivels and escapes.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Baduk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harlamov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harlamov shoots in and drives through. Baduk sprawls well.
Harlamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baduk pinned against the cage. Baduk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harlamov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to control but Baduk is keeping him busy.
Harlamov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baduk regains half guard.
Baduk is defending against the submission attempts here by Harlamov.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura but Baduk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harlamov to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baduk wants to get back to his feet.
Baduk is positioning himself well to prevent Harlamov advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garik Harlamov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baduk cracks Harlamov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harlamov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baduk's guard.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Baduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baduk manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Baduk's guard.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Baduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baduk manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Baduk's guard.
Harlamov trying to control but Baduk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baduk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baduk is trying to keep Harlamov in close.
Harlamov tries to free his leg and advance position but Baduk is retaining full guard.
Baduk trying to control the position.
Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Baduk.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baduk as he jumps to the side.
Harlamov avoids the body shot from Baduk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov shoots in looking for a takedown. Baduk tries to sprawl out of it but Harlamov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baduk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baduk's waist but Baduk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
Sergei Baduk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Baduk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baduk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baduk wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baduk but Baduk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baduk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baduk misses with a head kick.
Harlamov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baduk was covering up waiting for the punch and Harlamov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harlamov wants to pass the guard but Baduk is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baduk pulls Harlamov in to control the position.
Harlamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Baduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garik Harlamov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from Baduk does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlamov.
Sergei Baduk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harlamov scores with a takedown into Baduk's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlamov.
No joy there for Baduk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harlamov drives through with a takedown into Baduk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baduk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Baduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baduk manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Baduk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to control from the top but Baduk keeps moving.
Harlamov won't allow Baduk to get back to his feet.
Baduk pulls Harlamov in close to prevent any damage.
Harlamov drops back looking for a leg! Baduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baduk manages to kick Harlamov off! Harlamov jumps back into Baduk's guard.
Baduk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baduk controls Harlamov momentarily but Harlamov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergei Baduk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harlamov is defended easily by Baduk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baduk.
Sergei Baduk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harlamov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Baduk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergei Baduk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baduk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harlamov somewhat.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Baduk is looking to slow Harlamov down with leg kicks.
Harlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harlamov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
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!
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baduk misses with an uppercut.
Baduk sends Harlamov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baduk is motioning to the referee to let Harlamov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Baduk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harlamov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baduk swivels and escapes.
Baduk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlamov.
Garik Harlamov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baduk misses with a wild body shot.
Harlamov tries to move into range but Baduk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Baduk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harlamov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Podogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadokowich has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class 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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Podogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Vadokowich!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podogo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vadokowich can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Podogo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vadokowich, as that shot connected.
Podogo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leandro Podogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podogo avoids the body shot from Vadokowich.
Podogo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podogo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Podogo is looking to land body kicks.
Vadokowich with a jab.
Vadokowich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Podogo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Podogo shoots in but Vadokowich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Vadokowich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
Vadokowich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vadokowich misses with a hook
and Podogo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Podogo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vadokowich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vadokowich misses with a kick to the body.
Vadokowich avoids the body shot from Podogo.
Vadokowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Podogo misses with a body punch
and Vadokowich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vadokowich throws out a loose jab but Podogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Podogo.
Podogo throws a lazy uppercut
and Vadokowich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vadim Vadokowich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podogo looks for a takedown but Vadokowich sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Podogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo throws a combination that misses
and Vadokowich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vadokowich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Podogo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vadokowich tries to land a front kick but Podogo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Podogo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Podogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vadokowich manages to avoid it.
Vadokowich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Vadokowich misses.
Podogo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vadokowich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vadokowich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podogo throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Vadokowich misses its intended target.
Podogo takes a swing at Vadokowich's ribcage but misses.
Vadokowich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vadokowich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Podogo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podogo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vadokowich. Vadokowich obviously looking to wear him down.
Vadokowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vadokowich.
Podogo shoots in for a takedown but Vadokowich shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Vadokowich catches Podogo right on the button with a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Podogo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich connects with a body shot that sends Podogo's belly button to the back.
Vadokowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podogo throws a leg kick but Vadokowich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podogo throws a right and a left that Vadokowich avoids nicely.
Vadokowich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vadokowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vadokowich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo tries to move into range but Vadokowich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vadokowich misses with a body kick.
Vadokowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vadokowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podogo.
Vadokowich scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podogo. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadokowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podogo moves away.
Podogo connects with a nice looking jab.
Podogo throws a head kick but Vadokowich moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vadokowich scores with a jab. Podogo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Podogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Vadokowich dominated that round.
That's time! Podogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Podogo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vadokowich swivels and escapes.
Podogo needs to keep his hands up - Vadokowich had a free shot at his head there.
Vadokowich misses the jab.
Vadokowich moves out of range as Podogo strikes.
Vadokowich misses with a wild combination.
Vadokowich throws a sloppy head kick and Podogo moves out of range easily.
Vadim Vadokowich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vadokowich lands a body shot.
Podogo misses with a takedown attempt - Vadokowich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vadokowich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vadokowich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podogo.
Vadokowich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Podogo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadokowich.
Podogo avoids the body shot from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich stuffs the takedown attempt from Podogo. Podogo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Podogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
Podogo fails with the takedown
and Vadokowich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vadokowich thuds a left hand into Podogo's body.
Vadokowich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Podogo connects with a body shot.
Podogo gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vadokowich wants to control but Podogo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich is trying to get back to full guard.
Podogo is thwarting Vadokowich's attempts to control the position.
Vadokowich tries to get to full guard but Podogo has control of the leg.
Vadokowich trying to control here.
Podogo wants to pass to mount but Vadokowich is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podogo wants to control but Vadokowich is keeping him busy.
Vadokowich trying to control from the bottom.
Vadim Vadokowich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vadokowich thuds a left hand into Podogo's body.
Podogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Podogo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vadokowich counters with a good low kick that Podogo was not able to check.
Vadokowich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vadokowich takes a swing at Podogo's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo blocks a jab.
Podogo slips a straight right by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vadokowich defending well as Podogo loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws an overhand right that lands on Podogo's shoulder, as Podogo tries to avoid the shot.
Podogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Podogo punishes Vadokowich's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podogo moves out of range as Vadokowich strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vadokowich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podogo's head backwards.
Podogo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vadokowich loads up on a big right hand but Podogo slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Vadokowich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vadokowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podogo slips under a jab from Vadokowich.
Podogo slips under a jab.
Podogo shoots in for a double leg but Vadokowich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vadokowich throws a good cross that connects.
Vadokowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vadokowich thows a body shot but no joy.
Podogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vadokowich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vadokowich blocks a low kick nicely.
Podogo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vadokowich throws a shot from downtown. Podogo moves away and avoids it.
Podogo is looking to wear down Vadokowich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vadokowich throws a head kick but Podogo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vadokowich jabs Podogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Vadokowich.
Podogo staying out of range there.
Podogo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Podogo shoots in and drives through. Vadokowich sprawls well.
Vadokowich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Podogo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Podogo throws a leg kick
and Vadokowich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vadokowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Vadokowich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Podogo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vadokowich looks for the body kick but Podogo saw that one coming.
Podogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vadokowich throws out the jab.
Leandro Podogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Podogo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vadokowich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Podogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vadokowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vadokowich tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Vadokowich.
Podogo looks to land a combination but Vadokowich avoids it well.
Podogo misses with a takedown attempt - Vadokowich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vadokowich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vadokowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podogo moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Vadokowich finds it's target.
Vadokowich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Podogo will feel that in the morning.
Vadokowich misses with the body kick
letting Podogo counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Podogo misses
and Vadokowich counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podogo. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadokowich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Podogo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podogo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vadokowich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vadim Vadokowich 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.
Nice shot by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich scores with a decent looking hook.
Podogo throws a right hand that misses
and Vadokowich counters with a nice body kick.
Vadokowich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vadokowich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Podogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podogo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vadokowich counters with a straight right hand.
Podogo misses with a takedown
and Vadokowich counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vadokowich throws out a powerful jab.
Podogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podogo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Vadokowich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vadokowich 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Vadokowich!
Vadim Vadokowich took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 Clothing) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Voodoo Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voodoo Hex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem moves away from the strike by Hex.
Overeem swinging wildly here.
Hex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overeem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overeem throws a body punch but Hex moves out of range.
Overeem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hex tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hex as Overeem tries to tie him up.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Hex prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Hex controls the action.
Overeem gets through Hex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hex misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hex trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hex struggles to land a body shot inside as Overeem controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem cracks Hex with a nice body shot.
Hex is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hex backwards.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem pushes Hex back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Hex's head.
Overeem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hex.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem presses Hex against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hexs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex can't break the clinch.
Hex swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem digs a right hand into Hex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hex's gas tank.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem cracks Hex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Overeem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Hex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
Both fighters circling a little - Overeem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Hex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overeem.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Overeem cracks Hex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hex misses with a straight right.
Hex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overeem's head.
Hex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overeem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hex. Hex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex throws a head kick that Overeem semi-blocks.
Hex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Overeem.
An inside leg kick lands from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
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!
Hex throws a poor cross that misses
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
Alistair Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Overeem tries to land a front kick but Hex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hex lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Overeem.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hex changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but Hex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
Hex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overeem clinches up with Hex and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem tries to work over Hex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hex lands with a left to the head.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem lands a left hand.
Hex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Hex's ribcage. Hex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Hex is blocking nicely.
Overeem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hex up against the cage.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Overeem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Hex avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tries a body shot but Hex blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hex stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Overeem stalling.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Hex tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Hex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hex throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Hex misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem is looking to slow Hex down with leg kicks.
Hex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
Hex throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
A slow jab from Hex misses its intended target.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overeem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Overeem scoring well with a low kick there.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Hex moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Hex is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Overeem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Overeem. Overeem obviously looking to wear him down.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hex.
Overeem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Overeem avoids the body shot from Hex.
Hex thuds his shin into the meat of Overeem's side.
Overeem lands with a nice combination. Hex backs away looking to recover.
Overeem feints and then cracks Hex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hex down.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hex.
Overeem slips a jab from Hex.
Hex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Hex.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex throws a low kick, looking for Overeem's leg but Overeem calmly moves out of range.
Overeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hex at a distance.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overeem digs a good body shot into Hex's ribs.
Hex throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Overeem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hex.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem misses with a two punch combination.
Hex throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Hex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Hex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hex moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem feints and then cracks Hex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hex down.
Overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hex wants to slow Overeem down by chopping away at his legs.
Overeem cracks the inside of Hex's front leg.
Hex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Overeem.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hex has time to react.
Hex throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem throws an overhand right that lands on Hex's shoulder, as Hex tries to avoid the shot.
Overeem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Overeem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hex throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Hex is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Hex blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hex has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Hex working aggressively here.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Hex prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hex tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Hex misses with a body punch.
Overeem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hex on the inside.
Hex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hex lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Overeem.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hex's elbow.
Overeem is working Hex over against the cage.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Hex is rocked!
Overeem throws a big uppercut that drops Hex! More strikes from Overeem and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hex lies dazed against the cage as Overeem celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overeem! Alistair Overeem retains his middleweight title!
Alistair Overeem very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Daigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Lucky Me nam-nam - Kanto Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Daigle!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Daigle moves out of range.
Daigle 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.
San Pedro is looking to clinch but Daigle is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
Daigle tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
Daigle tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daigle avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigle tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro thows a leg kick but Daigle checks it
and Daigle counters with a solid body kick.
Daigle tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro stuns Daigle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daigle tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Daigle misses the target.
Daigle connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daigle.
Daigle looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Daigle moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Luke Daigle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daigle tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
Daigle misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Daigle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from San Pedro.
Daigle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
Daigle throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it.
A low kick from Daigle is predictable there
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
Daigle looks gassed!
San Pedro clinches up against the cage.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside.
San Pedro stalls.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Daigle uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
Daigle tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Daigle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daigle backwards.
San Pedro leaning against his opponent.
San Pedro pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Daigle fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Daigle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro drops Daigle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Daigle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Daigle 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!
San Pedro pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Daigle out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!
Gregorio San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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