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RFF 4: Underground PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Kahaladze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahaladze has chosen ты кто такой as his entrance music. Harland Sanders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Murat Kahaladze's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harland Sanders!
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, Murat Kahaladze!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahaladze tries to clinch up.
Kahaladze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahaladze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murat Kahaladze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahaladze shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kahaladze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kahaladze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
Sanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Kahaladze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders scores with a nice strike.
Kahaladze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kahaladze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahaladze is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
Kahaladze is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanders has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahaladze.
Kahaladze throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahaladze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kahaladze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders looking for subs off his back but Kahaladze has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kahaladze throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahaladze connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Kahaladze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
Kahaladze slips a nice elbow through Sanders's hands, connecting with Sanders's forehead.
Kahaladze lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahaladze working over Sanders with some ground and pound. Sanders looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kahaladze wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahaladze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahaladze lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanders.
Sanders will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders has momentary wrist control but Kahaladze slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Kahaladze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahaladze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahaladze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahaladze cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahaladze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahaladze throws an elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kahaladze's guard. Nice move by Sanders!
Kahaladze scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kahaladze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze misses with an uppercut.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kahaladze postures up.
Sanders uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kahaladze wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahaladze throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Kahaladze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahaladze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
No luck for Kahaladze with that takedown attempt.
Kahaladze fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanders is looking to wear down Kahaladze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahaladze moves away.
Sanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanders dives in and grabs Kahaladze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahaladze pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kahaladze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Kahaladze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harland Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Kahaladze.
Kahaladze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kahaladze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanders quickly recovers to half guard.
Kahaladze is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet.
Kahaladze thows a huge punch but Sanders dodges it nicely.
Kahaladze stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanders to get to his feet.
Kahaladze fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders scores with a nice head shot.
Sanders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kahaladze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanders lands with a nice body punch.
Sanders feints and then cracks Kahaladze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahaladze down.
Kahaladze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanders to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Kahaladze. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kahaladze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanders stuns Kahaladze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kahaladze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders shoots for a takedown but Kahaladze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kahaladze tries to clinch up.
Sanders lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahaladze avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahaladze is defended easily by Sanders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by Kahaladze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Kahaladze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahaladze moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Kahaladze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahaladze tries to clinch
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
Kahaladze shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Sanders.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kahaladze.
Sanders scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Kahaladze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahaladze scrambles back to his feet.
Harland Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahaladze shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Kahaladze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahaladze on the side of the head.
Kahaladze tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahaladze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harland Sanders dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kahaladze is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Kahaladze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kahaladze showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Kahaladze.
Kahaladze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanders to regain full guard.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahaladze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kahaladze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kahaladze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahaladze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahaladze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kahaladze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahaladze working some strikes from top position.
Sanders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahaladze throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahaladze throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahaladze with a nice head shot there.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahaladze won't allow Sanders to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahaladze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kahaladze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kahaladze gets to his feet. Sanders looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahaladze tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kahaladze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahaladze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Sanders works Kahaladze's body with a nice hook.
Kahaladze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kahaladze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahaladze shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Kahaladze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahaladze throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahaladze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Kahaladze.
Kahaladze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanders throws a head kick that Kahaladze semi-blocks.
Kahaladze gets a takedown into half guard.
Kahaladze trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it.
Sanders looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kahaladze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahaladze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahaladze misses with a head shot. Sanders uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kahaladze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahaladze postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Sanders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahaladze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanders looking to finish Kahaladze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kahaladze!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahaladze is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murat Kahaladze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahaladze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murat Kahaladze!
Murat Kahaladze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Handy Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bolt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handy Gracie!
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, John Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolt lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gracie is looking to close the distance but Bolt sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gracie crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gracie is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). John Bolt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aris Mavroeidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Goranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 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, Aris Mavroeidis!
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, Alexander Goranov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goranov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mavroeidis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goranov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mavroeidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mavroeidis is not content to let Goranov control the position.
Goranov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mavroeidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mavroeidis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mavroeidis tries to get out of the position.
Mavroeidis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goranov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mavroeidis, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Goranov wants to control but Mavroeidis is keeping him busy.
Mavroeidis gets back to half guard.
Mavroeidis keeping control of the position.
Mavroeidis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis trying to get back to full guard but Goranov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mavroeidis is trying to escape the mount.
Mavroeidis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goranov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goranov tries to control but Mavroeidis wriggling away.
Mavroeidis tries to lock up and control but Goranov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goranov working for a guillotine from mount but Mavroeidis is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis is looking to get to half guard.
Goranov tries to control but Mavroeidis wriggling away.
Goranov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goranov controlling the pace for now.
Goranov with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goranov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mavroeidis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mavroeidis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mavroeidis has hold of Goranov's hands but Goranov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goranov lands a nice short elbow.
Goranov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mavroeidis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goranov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mavroeidis controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goranov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goranov scores with a takedown into Mavroeidis's guard.
Goranov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mavroeidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mavroeidis managing to control the position.
Goranov trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
Mavroeidis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goranov is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavroeidis keeping full guard, as Goranov tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Goranov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goranov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goranov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goranov wants to take a breather but Mavroeidis is having none of it.
Goranov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goranov wants to control but Mavroeidis is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mavroeidis is positioning himself well to prevent Goranov advancing to mount.
Goranov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mavroeidis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goranov trying to control the action but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mavroeidis trying to control from the bottom.
Goranov wants to pass the guard but Mavroeidis is defending well.
Goranov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mavroeidis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goranov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goranov is looking to stall here but Mavroeidis recovers full guard.
Goranov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goranov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goranov trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
Goranov won't allow Mavroeidis to sweep him here.
Goranov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goranov wants to control from the top but Mavroeidis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander Goranov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goranov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mavroeidis has Goranov up against the cage in a clinch.
Goranov wants the takedown. Mavroeidis is fighting it off but Goranov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mavroeidis's guard against the cage.
Alexander Goranov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mavroeidis keeping moving, preventing Goranov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander Goranov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goranov gets a double leg takedown into Mavroeidis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov tries to stand but Mavroeidis is controlling from the bottom.
Goranov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mavroeidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goranov pushes down on Mavroeidis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goranov is looking to take a break and control but Mavroeidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goranov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mavroeidis is trying to control but can't.
Alexander Goranov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov trying to control from half guard but Mavroeidis is working away.
Goranov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goranov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mavroeidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goranov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mavroeidis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goranov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goranov's back!
Mavroeidis struggling to land strikes to the head as Goranov covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Goranov tries to escape the position.
Goranov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goranov breaks Mavroeidis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goranov trying to control but Mavroeidis is working from the bottom.
Mavroeidis striking off his back but it's not causing Goranov any problems.
Goranov wants to control from the top but Mavroeidis keeps moving.
Mavroeidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavroeidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Mavroeidis, not yet.
Mavroeidis is trying to control the position but Goranov postures up.
Goranov won't allow Mavroeidis to sweep him here.
Goranov is stalling in the full guard.
Aris Mavroeidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Goranov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goranov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Goranov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goranov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Goranov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romuald Koscirupski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Carmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romuald Koscirupski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luca Carmine!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmine lands a really nice looking cross but Koscirupski seems unphased.
Carmine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koscirupski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koscirupski moves in looking to clinch but Carmine pushes him off.
Carmine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koscirupski tries to clinch there but Carmine circles away.
Carmine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carmine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carmine jabs Koscirupski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luca Carmine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscirupski instigates a clinch.
Carmine working hard to break the clinch.
Koscirupski lands a right hand.
Koscirupski lands a left hand.
Carmine blocking some punches.
Koscirupski controlling the action here for a moment.
Carmine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carmine misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmine is trying to push Koscirupski away but Koscirupski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koscirupski is trying to drag Carmine to the mat but Carmine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koscirupski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koscirupski stalls.
Koscirupski prevents a body shot from Carmine.
Koscirupski keeps control of Carmine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carmine being controlled against the cage.
Koscirupski keeps control of Carmine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carmine trying to stall but Koscirupski improves his position.
Koscirupski stalling against the cage.
Carmine tries to throw a body punch but Koscirupski avoids it by throwing Carmine back against the cage.
Carmine misses with the head strike.
A short right from Koscirupski on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carmine.
Koscirupski is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Koscirupski.
Carmine misses with a punch on the inside.
Koscirupski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carmine can't fight it off and eventually Koscirupski manages to take the fight to the floor. Carmine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carmine managing to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscirupski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carmine is keeping the position for now.
Koscirupski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carmine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski trying to control the position from guard on top but Carmine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koscirupski postures up and lands a big shot to Carmine's brow.
Carmine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koscirupski wants to control from the top but Carmine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koscirupski looking to sit in guard and control but Carmine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koscirupski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carmine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koscirupski is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski is looking for a triangle but Carmine pushes his legs off easily.
Koscirupski has a closed guard, preventing Carmine from standing up.
Koscirupski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carmine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koscirupski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmine has managed to get both his arms back between Koscirupski's legs - danger averted.
Carmine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carmine stays in close to Koscirupski's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscirupski has his foot on Carmine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carmine works his way back into a safe position though.
Carmine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carmine wants to get up but he can't break Koscirupski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions 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 Romuald Koscirupski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koscirupski doesn't manage to clinch there - Carmine circles away.
Carmine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscirupski moves away.
Carmine jabs at Koscirupski's body.
Carmine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscirupski moves away.
Koscirupski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koscirupski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carmine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koscirupski tries to clinch up but Carmine circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmine swats away the attempt to clinch by Koscirupski.
Koscirupski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koscirupski rushes Carmine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koscirupski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carmine being controlled against the cage.
Koscirupski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscirupski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carmine is trying to push Koscirupski away but Koscirupski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koscirupski gets through Carmine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Koscirupski.
Koscirupski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carmine misses with a body punch.
Carmine wants to stall.
Carmine has Koscirupski pressed against the cage.
Carmine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carmine wants to stall.
Good body shot from Carmine.
Carmine has had enough of the clinch but Koscirupski keeps him there for the moment.
Koscirupski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koscirupski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carmine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carmine works on Koscirupski's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carmine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carmine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koscirupski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koscirupski blocking some punches.
Carmine working hard to break the clinch.
Carmine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koscirupski lands with a right to the head.
Koscirupski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carmine backwards.
Carmine can't break the clinch.
Koscirupski is stalling here.
Carmine gets underhooks to prevent Koscirupski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romuald Koscirupski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koscirupski blocking some punches.
Koscirupski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carmine up against the cage.
Carmine struggles to land a body shot inside as Koscirupski controls his hands.
Koscirupski blocks a body shot from Carmine.
Carmine is trying to force a seperation but Koscirupski has the dominant position.
Carmine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carmine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carmine working hard to break the clinch.
Luca Carmine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Carmine.
Carmine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koscirupski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carmine misses with a punch to the body.
Koscirupski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koscirupski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmine's elbow.
Koscirupski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koscirupski looking to stall.
Koscirupski misses with the head strike.
Koscirupski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carmine prevents it.
Carmine tries to throw a body punch but Koscirupski avoids it by throwing Carmine back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koscirupski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koscirupski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carmine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koscirupski looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscirupski has Carmine pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koscirupski is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Carmine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koscirupski doesn't manage to clinch there - Carmine circles away.
Koscirupski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koscirupski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koscirupski is looking to clinch but Carmine is avoiding it.
Koscirupski staying out of range there.
Koscirupski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koscirupski dives in and grabs Carmine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carmine pushes down on Koscirupski's head and hops out.
Koscirupski avoids the body shot from Carmine.
Koscirupski defending well as Carmine loads up on a big left hand.
Koscirupski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carmine lands the left hand.
Carmine keeps the fight on the outside.
Carmine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koscirupski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscirupski wants to clinch.
Koscirupski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carmine with a jab.
Koscirupski forces Carmine back against the cage and clinches.
Carmine is looking to break free of the clinch but Koscirupski has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koscirupski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koscirupski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koscirupski.
Carmine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmine blocks an uppercut.
Carmine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koscirupski.
Carmine wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Koscirupski fails to land.
Koscirupski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koscirupski fails to land.
Carmine has a couple of punches blocked by Koscirupski.
Carmine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koscirupski effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koscirupski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carmine backwards.
Carmine is pressed up against the cage. Koscirupski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carmine down to the mat. Carmine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koscirupski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca Carmine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carmine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koscirupski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carmine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carmine lands a slapping body shot.
Koscirupski tries to clinch up but Carmine circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmine swings for the body but Koscirupski moves out of range.
Carmine thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carmine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carmine lands a right hook to the body.
Carmine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luca Carmine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmine misses the shot to the body.
Koscirupski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koscirupski tries to clinch but Carmine moves out of range.
Carmine with a hook.
Koscirupski wants to clinch up but Carmine keeps it at a distance.
Carmine circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Carmine to counter with a crisp jab.
Koscirupski tries to close the distance and clinch but Carmine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koscirupski clinches up against the cage.
Koscirupski wants to stall.
Koscirupski swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koscirupski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carmine's efforts to push away.
Koscirupski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carmine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carmine misses with some punches.
Koscirupski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carmine backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Koscirupski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carmine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romuald Koscirupski.
I think Koscirupski 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romuald Koscirupski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Lyubenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denzel Kurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosen Lyubenov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kurt misses.
Kurt misses with a hook. Lyubenov ducked under it nicely.
Lyubenov misses with a takedown
and Kurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurt throws a shot to the body.
Kurt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lyubenov counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lyubenov darts in trying to clinch
and Kurt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt throws a series of punches but Lyubenov avoids them all with ease.
Lyubenov tries for a takedown but Kurt circles away easily
and Kurt counters with a three punch combo that has Lyubenov backing up. Lyubenov nods at Kurt to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurt with a jab.
Kurt leaves Lyubenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denzel Kurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosen Lyubenov.
Kurt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyubenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov lands with a kick to the temple. Kurt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lyubenov tries for a takedown but Kurt circles away easily
and Kurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyubenov wants to clinch
and Kurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyubenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyubenov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov defending well as Kurt loads up on a big left hand.
Lyubenov wants to clinch but Kurt slips to the side
and Kurt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyubenov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurt counters with a three punch combo that has Lyubenov backing up. Lyubenov nods at Kurt to acknowledge the strikes.
Lyubenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurt counters with a stiff right hand.
Lyubenov closes the distance but Kurt moves to the side
and Kurt counters with a straight right hand.
Denzel Kurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lyubenov tries to clinch but Kurt moves away
and Kurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lyubenov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kurt's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurt wants to get back to his feet.
Kurt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyubenov wants to clinch but Kurt slips to the side
and Kurt counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Kurt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kurt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lyubenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyubenov slips a jab and a cross from Kurt.
Lyubenov dodges the punch combination from Kurt.
A combination from Kurt does no damage.
Jab, jab by Kurt - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt throws a shot from downtown. Lyubenov moves away and avoids it.
Lyubenov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kurt counters with a series of strikes. Lyubenov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurt misses with a double jab
and Lyubenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lyubenov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kurt counters with a left and a right that stings Lyubenov.
Kurt misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lyubenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurt misses with a wild combination.
Denzel Kurt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurt just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurt lands a jab-cross combination.
Denzel Kurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyubenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt misses with the combination.
Kurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyubenov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lyubenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurt throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov darts in trying to clinch
and Kurt counters with a series of strikes. Lyubenov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt misses with the body kick
and Lyubenov counters with a big head kick but Kurt shrugs it off.
Kurt dodges the punch combination from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denzel Kurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosen Lyubenov.
Kurt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurt throws a body punch but Lyubenov moves out of range.
Lyubenov tries to clinch
and Kurt counters with a three punch combo that has Lyubenov backing up. Lyubenov nods at Kurt to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Kurt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurt misses with a wild combination.
Kurt throws a jab when Lyubenov was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kurt. Those never looked like landing.
Lyubenov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lyubenov with a poor takedown
and Kurt counters with a two punch combo.
Kurt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyubenov tries for a takedown but Kurt circles away easily
and Kurt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyubenov tries to clinch but Kurt moves away
and Kurt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kurt's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyubenov closes the distance but Kurt moves to the side
and Kurt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lyubenov thinking.
Lyubenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyubenov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurt counters with a one-two to the body.
Denzel Kurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosen Lyubenov.
Kurt catches Lyubenov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyubenov.
Kurt misses with a head kick.
Kurt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kurt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt throws a right and a left that Lyubenov avoids nicely.
Lyubenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lyubenov tries to clinch up.
Lyubenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurt counters with a straight right hand.
Kurt misses with a double jab.
Lyubenov thumps Kurt with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurt fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Kurt misses.
Kurt swings for the body but Lyubenov moves out of range.
Rosen Lyubenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt throws a body punch but Lyubenov moves out of range.
Lyubenov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kurt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Kurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Kurt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious thugz - Bone Thugz. Benton has chosen Say Hello To The Angels - Interpol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Randy Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Benton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
A lazy left from Benton finds it's target.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benton finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Benton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Benton avoids the head kick by Silva.
Nice jab there from Benton.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benton counters with a leg kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Benton catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Good leg kick by Benton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Benton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva 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.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benton jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benton throws an elbow but misses.
Silva letting Benton take a breather here.
Benton lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Benton has Silva pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Benton keeps him there for the moment.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Benton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a series of punches but Benton avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benton cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva looks to land a combination but Benton avoids it well.
Benton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benton counters with a stiff right hand.
Randy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton scores with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
Benton cracks Silva with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benton.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva is rocked!
Benton cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benton pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Benton!
Bernard Benton is the new lightweight champion!
Bernard Benton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CRAZY COW Co. (Q158), into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sullivan's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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286 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Sullivan tenderised Veremko's leg. Veremko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Veremko tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Veremko shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veremko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sullivan lunges at Veremko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veremko's hand.
Veremko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sullivan. That one must have hurt.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veremko's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veremko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Veremko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Veremko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veremko shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan scores with a head kick.
Veremko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Veremko is breathing heavily.
Sullivan lands a big head kick that sends Veremko tumbling to the mat! Sullivan takes a step backwards and waves Veremko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Veremko is rocked!
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. Veremko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Veremko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Veremko's belly button to the back.
Veremko seems to have got his legs back now.
Sullivan and Veremko are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sullivan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Veremko into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sullivan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Sullivan!
Adam Sullivan is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Adam Sullivan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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