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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victory Agu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Tupolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wolf Pack Theme. Tupolev has chosen Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victory Agu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Tupolev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tupolev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agu connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolev. Agu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolev misses with a body shot.
Tupolev misses with a body kick.
Tupolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Agu lunges at Tupolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tupolev's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agu scores with a jab to the head.
Agu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Agu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tupolev is rocked!
Good leg kick by Agu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolev is still on wobbly legs! Can Agu finish him?
BAM! Agu delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tupolev like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Victory Agu!
A very excited looking Victory Agu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebwik Boswel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebwik Boswel!
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, Zemli Funtov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boswel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funtov.
Funtov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boswel!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boswel is looking to get to half guard.
Funtov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boswel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Sebwik Boswel has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boswel tries to lock up and control but Funtov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funtov lands a big elbow.
Sebwik Boswel's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boswel tries to hold on but Funtov pushes him away.
Funtov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sebwik Boswel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebwik Boswel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zemli Funtov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Smekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Toccata and Fugue. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Smekhov!
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, Mikhail Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smekhov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rasputin throws a head kick but Smekhov moves out of range.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick and Smekhov moves out of range easily.
Jab by Rasputin.
Smekhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rasputin counters with a head kick. That will keep Smekhov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Smekhov.
Smekhov scores a takedown into full mount!
Smekhov raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin is trying desperately to improve position.
Rasputin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smekhov working the ground and pound effectively.
Smekhov controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Rasputin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smekhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasputin on the ground.
Rasputin wants to control but Smekhov is having none of it.
Rasputin tries to reverse the position but Smekhov maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smekhov breaks from Rasputin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rasputin tries to lock up and control but Smekhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasputin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smekhov prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smekhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasputin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rasputin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smekhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smekhov throwing shots but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Smekhov there.
Smekhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rasputin actively working from the bottom here.
Smekhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.
Rasputin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smekhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov thows a huge punch but Rasputin dodges it nicely.
Smekhov is nestled in close to Rasputin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smekhov decides to stand and escape the position.
Smekhov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smekhov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smekhov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smekhov is breathing heavily.
Rasputin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smekhov's best efforts.
Smekhov seems to be working for a kimura but Rasputin defends the submission attempt.
Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to get back to full guard.
Rasputin is trying to maintain the position but Smekhov is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin pushes Smekhov off looking to stand but Smekhov dives back in and keeps control.
Smekhov thows a huge punch but Rasputin dodges it nicely.
Smekhov is thwarting Rasputin's attempts to control the position.
Smekhov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rasputin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin tries to roll over but Smekhov keeps him under control.
Rasputin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smekhov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Smekhov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Smekhov clinches with his opponent.
Rasputin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smekhov uses from the top position.
Rasputin has his foot on Smekhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smekhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Smekhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smekhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Smekhov with a nice head shot there.
Smekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin trying to control the position.
Smekhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rasputin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smekhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smekhov forces his way into half guard.
Smekhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasputin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smekhov.
Smekhov thows a huge punch but Rasputin dodges it nicely.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Smekhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasputin trying to control but Smekhov postures up.
Rasputin has hold of Smekhov's hands but Smekhov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smekhov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smekhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smekhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rasputin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smekhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smekhov pushes down on Rasputin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Rasputin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitaliy Smekhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smekhov connects with a couple of short punches.
Smekhov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rasputin controls Smekhov momentarily but Smekhov frees himself.
Smekhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smekhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smekhov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasputin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smekhov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smekhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasputin has wrist control.
Smekhov trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Smekhov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin is working an open guard so Smekhov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vitaliy Smekhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smekhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rasputin connects with a jab.
Rasputin shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Rasputin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rasputin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Smekhov moves out of range.
Rasputin lands with a slapping head kick.
Smekhov lands a right hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rasputin enables Smekhov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rasputin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smekhov cracks Rasputin with a solid left hand.
Rasputin being controlled here, momentarily.
Smekhov working some strikes from top position.
Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smekhov defends it easily.
Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smekhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smekhov passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasputin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rasputin is trying to control Smekhov's posture but Smekhov avoids it.
Rasputin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smekhov is staying active.
Rasputin pushes Smekhov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smekhov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Smekhov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smekhov cracks Rasputin with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Rasputin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smekhov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rasputin is rocked!
Rasputin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rasputin is still in real trouble! Can Smekhov finish him?
A big shot lands for Smekhov! That's hurt Rasputin! Will he recover? Smekhov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaliy Smekhov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Klimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denisov comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein. Klimenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bumboks - hottabych kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Denisov!
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, Artur Klimenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Denisov defending against the ground and pound.
Klimenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Denisov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Klimenko.
Denisov parries the strikes from Klimenko easily there. Klimenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denisov to escape.
Denisov is trying to control Klimenko's posture but Klimenko avoids it.
Denisov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Klimenko.
Klimenko scoring with punches from side control.
Klimenko working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko lands some shots froms side control.
Denisov tries to bench press Klimenko off him but Klimenko keeps the position.
Klimenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom here.
Klimenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Klimenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov dodges the ground and pound from Klimenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Denisov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Klimenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Denisov struggling a bit here.
Klimenko working the ground and pound but Denisov is defending the strikes.
Klimenko is chipping away with strikes.
Denisov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Klimenko connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Denisov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Klimenko.
Klimenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denisov some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Denisov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denisov taking a bit of punishment here - Klimenko scoring with strikes.
Klimenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Denisov is pushing Klimenko's head away, looking to escape. Klimenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Klimenko working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klimenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Denisov to see if he's OK.
Denisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klimenko on the ground.
Klimenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Klimenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Klimenko looks up at the clock and then as Denisov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Klimenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Denisov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Denisov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Klimenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klimenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Denisov is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko cracks Denisov with a big elbow.
Oh Denisov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klimenko looks gassed!
Check out the look on Klimenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Denisov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Klimenko scoring with punches from side control.
Klimenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klimenko lands a strong strike to the head of Denisov. That's dazed him! Klimenko looking to finish here. Denisov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Klimenko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Klimenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Memory Remains. Lens has chosen End of Days as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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268 lbs
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249 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Lens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lens shoots in and drives through. Rogov sprawls well.
A jab from Rogov does it's job there.
It looks like Aleksander Lens has been cut.
Rogov wants to clinch.
Rogov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lens doesn't seem bothered though.
Lens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogov swivels and escapes.
Rogov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lens swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogov.
Rogov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogov drives through and clinches with Lens against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rogov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogov is defending well.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lens backwards.
Rogov tries to pull guard but Lens won't allow it.
Rogov can't break the clinch.
Lens wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogov stalling in the clinch but Lens improves position.
Rogov misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lens.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogov.
Lens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogov is looking for a sweep. Lens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lens is trying to control. Rogov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lens looks gassed!
Rogov trying to hold on to Lens's head to control him but Lens postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogov pushes Lens off and gets back to his feet.
Rogov misses with a body shot.
Rogov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogov tries to clinch but Lens moves out of range.
Lens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogov gets a clinch.
Rogov is trying to break the clinch but Lens is controlling him.
Lens tries for a takedown but Rogov manages to get underhooks.
Rogov successfully pulls guard.
Rogov wants to get back to his feet but Lens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogov working a defensive guard here.
Rogov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lens advances to half guard.
Lens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogov keeps working.
Lens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogov looking for submissions off his back.
Rogov pushes Lens off looking to stand but Lens dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rogov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Lens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogov tries to clinch up.
Rogov dodges the punch combination from Lens.
Rogov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lens's waist but Lens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogov off to one side.
Lens misses with a few strikes there.
Rogov swinging wildly here.
Rogov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lens, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lens prevents Rogov from breaking the clinch.
Lens jumps guard and drags Rogov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lens wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lens wants to stand but Rogov is controlling the position.
Rogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogov wants to stand and escape but instead Lens has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogov working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogov looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogov sizes up Lens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lens.
Rogov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogov wants to clinch but Lens slips to the side
and Lens counters by moving into the clinch.
Lens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogov prevents it.
Lens is breathing heavily.
Lens lands a right hand.
Rogov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rogov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rogov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lens.
Rogov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rogov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Lens's cut.
That's time! Rogov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lens drives through and clinches with Rogov against the cage.
Rogov lands a right hand.
Lens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rogov is pressed up against the cage. Lens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogov down to the mat. Rogov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogov instigates a clinch.
Rogov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lens wants the takedown. Rogov is fighting it off but Lens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogov's guard against the cage.
Lens stops Rogov from standing up.
Rogov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogov keeping full guard, as Lens tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov trying to control the position but instead, Lens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogov into the cage.
Rogov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lens backwards.
Rogov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.
Rogov controlling the action here for a moment.
Lens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov tries to break the clinch but Lens is controlling the position.
Rogov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rogov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lens is controlling him.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Lens from controlling successfully.
Rogov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogov has his foot on Lens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lens works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lens is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lens wants to control from the top but Rogov keeps moving.
Lens won't allow Rogov to get back to his feet.
Rogov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lens controls the pace.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Lens from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Lens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lens slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander Rogov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lens connects with a crisp jab.
Rogov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lens.
Rogov shoots in and drives through. Lens sprawls well.
Alexander Rogov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogov wants to get back to his feet but Lens drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lens scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Lens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rogov!
A very excited looking Alexander Rogov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Horizon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Legend's chin.
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240 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend looks to land a combination but Horizon avoids it well.
Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Horizon is just out of range.
Legend lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Left hook, right uppercut from Legend.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legend scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legend digs a good hook to Horizon's body.
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Horizon looks to score with a jab to the body but Legend is just out of range.
Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend misses with a hook.
Horizon cracks Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like The Legend has been cut.
Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horizon circles away quickly and effectively.
Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Horizon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legend on the side of the head.
Horizon misses with a double jab.
Legend thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legend slips a jab and a cross from Horizon.
No joy there for Legend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Legend. No joy for Horizon on that attempt.
Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Horizon is just out of range.
Horizon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legend is out of range and Horizon settles back down.
Horizon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legend drops his hands momentarily and Horizon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horizon drops Legend with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Legend! Horizon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Horizon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hisashi Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longwei Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiang has chosen BRMC / Weapon Of Choice as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hisashi Matsuoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Longwei Jiang!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuoka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matsuoka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsuoka lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matsuoka 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.
Matsuoka is pushing down on Jiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuoka has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuoka trying to control from half guard but Jiang is working away.
Jiang is looking to improve his position.
Matsuoka is keen to just control but Jiang is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka is really struggling to control Jiang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matsuoka wants to pass the guard but Jiang is defending well.
Matsuoka trying to control from half guard but Jiang is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hisashi Matsuoka just wasn't active enough.
Matsuoka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsuoka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsuoka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisashi Matsuoka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuoka needs to keep his hands up - Jiang had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka shoots for a double leg takedown but Jiang sprawls well. He's pushed Matsuoka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jiang dips to his left and cracks Matsuoka with an uppercut!
Matsuoka fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuoka on the side of the head.
Matsuoka tries for a takedown but Jiang circles away easily
and Jiang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jiang forces Matsuoka back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Jiang controlling the action here for a moment.
Matsuoka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang lands with a nice body punch.
Jiang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuoka is breathing heavily.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuoka walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsuoka eats them both and turns towards Jiang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jiang pushes Matsuoka up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang digs a right hand into Matsuoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsuoka's gas tank.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka is trying to break the clinch but Jiang is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
Jiang gets underhooks to prevent Matsuoka's takedown attempt.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jiang gets through Matsuoka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jiang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuoka.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longwei Jiang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsuoka tries to circle away but Jiang has him pinned against the cage.
Jiang stops a takedown attempt from Matsuoka.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Jiang.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jiang.
Jiang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jiang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuoka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang gets through Matsuoka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiang stalls.
Jiang manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang lands a body shot.
A short left from Jiang.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longwei Jiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang is working Matsuoka over against the cage.
Jiang breaks the clinch.
Jiang lands a big uppercut and Matsuoka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matsuoka looks OK. Jiang waves Matsuoka back to his feet!
Matsuoka is rocked!
Matsuoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jiang punishes Matsuoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Jiang drops Matsuoka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matsuoka looks back up at him and smiles so Jiang waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Matsuoka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang connects with a superb combination that knocks Matsuoka out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Jiang before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Matsuoka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Longwei Jiang!
After winning the bout, Longwei Jiang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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