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*NGF Fight Night 25* PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yukioris Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarquin Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fortune's choice of entrance music: Going the Distance - Bill Conti . Tarquin Fortune has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yukioris Gamboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarquin Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gamboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gamboa misses with a double jab.
Fortune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gamboa.
Fortune slips a jab and a cross from Gamboa.
Fortune drops his hands momentarily and Gamboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gamboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Gamboa lunges at Fortune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortune's hand.
Gamboa lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortune.
Gamboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Gamboa.
Fortune moves away from the strike by Gamboa.
Gamboa misses the body punch
and Fortune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gamboa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gamboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortune.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Gamboa.
Fortune closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamboa circles away.
Yukioris Gamboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamboa misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortune moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa misses with an uppercut
and Fortune counters with a shoot takedown. Gamboa fights it but they end up in guard.
Fortune is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gamboa pulls Fortune in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yukioris Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a hook but Fortune avoids it easily.
Gamboa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fortune counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range.
Fortune lands a right hook to the body.
Fortune takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gamboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamboa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gamboa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gamboa, as that shot connected.
Gamboa works the jab nicely.
Gamboa walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Fortune misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Fortune.
Gamboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fortune makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gamboa throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortune holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamboa cracks Fortune with a nice body shot.
Fortune breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortune tries to clinch up but Gamboa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune misses with a body kick.
Gamboa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortune counters with a single leg into guard. Gamboa didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarquin Fortune will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fortune slips a straight right by Gamboa.
Gamboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortune.
Nice uppercut lands for Gamboa. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Fortune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortune walks into a straight right hand from Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
Gamboa misses with a double jab
and Fortune holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gamboa lands a shot to the body.
Gamboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortune tries to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune can't get the takedown.
Gamboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Fortune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gamboa.
Yukioris Gamboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Gamboa scores with a nice right hand.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
Gamboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Fortune throws a lazy right hand but Gamboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortune fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gamboa to the ground. Fortune is now in Gamboa's guard.
Fortune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yukioris Gamboa.
Fortune walks into a left hand.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gamboa.
Fortune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa misses with a hook. Fortune ducked under it nicely.
Fortune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gamboa misses with a wild combination.
Gamboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortune.
Jab, jab by Gamboa - just one landing.
Gamboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamboa.
Gamboa throws a big shot that misses.
Gamboa misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gamboa throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamboa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gamboa throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gamboa walks into a straight right hand from Fortune.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamboa drops his hands momentarily and Fortune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune cracks Gamboa with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yukioris Gamboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortune gets the takedown into side control.
Fortune moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Fortune has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tarquin Fortune wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gamboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Gamboa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fortune.
Gamboa blocking some punches.
Fortune breaks from the clinch.
Gamboa throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Gamboa lands a jab to Fortune's midsection.
Fortune avoids the body shot from Gamboa.
The crowd cheers as Fortune lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gamboa doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa misses the jab.
Fortune tries a head kick but it misses.
Gamboa throws a hook but Fortune avoids it easily.
Gamboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Yukioris Gamboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamboa misses with an uppercut. Fortune saw that one coming.
Gamboa misses with a straight left.
Gamboa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fortune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortune lands a jab to the head.
Fortune moves out of range as Gamboa strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortune takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Gamboa misses with an uppercut
and Fortune counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gamboa throws a big shot that misses.
Gamboa throws a right hand that Fortune ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortune also avoids with ease.
Fortune has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gamboa misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortune slips under a jab from Gamboa.
Gamboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamboa takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamboa. Fortune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamboa misses with an uppercut.
Gamboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Gamboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gamboa. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Gamboa finds it's way through Fortune's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortune closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gamboa did well to prevent Fortune getting side control.
Fortune slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarquin Fortune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fortune 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarquin Fortune!
Tarquin Fortune gave a mention to New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bielawski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bielawski has chosen The Last of the Mohican as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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137 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Bielawski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juholt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juholt connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Bielawski.
Juholt misses with a low kick.
Juholt throws a shot from downtown. Bielawski moves away and avoids it.
Juholt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bielawski moves out of range as Juholt strikes.
Bielawski slips a jab from Juholt.
Juholt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Juholt is predictable there
and Bielawski counters with a good, hard body kick but Juholt shrugs it off.
Hakan Juholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juholt misses with a hook
and Bielawski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juholt throws a hook but Bielawski blocks it.
Juholt misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt misses with a lunging right hand
and Bielawski counters with a left and a right that stings Juholt.
Juholt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bielawski avoids it really well and circles away.
Juholt digs a good hook to Bielawski's body.
Juholt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bielawski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juholt working the ground and pound but Bielawski is defending the strikes.
Bielawski pushes Juholt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Juholt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Juholt working the ground and pound.
Juholt with the ground and pound but Bielawski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juholt.
Bielawski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Juholt trying to control from Bielawski's half guard. Bielawski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bielawski keeping moving, preventing Juholt from controlling successfully.
Juholt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bielawski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juholt throws a big right hand that misses.
Juholt throwing strikes but missing.
Juholt chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juholt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bielawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juholt throwing strikes but missing.
Juholt is working Bielawski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juholt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juholt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bielawski is retaining full guard.
Juholt trying to control but Bielawski is working from the bottom.
Juholt cracks Bielawski with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juholt is working Bielawski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bielawski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bielawski keeping moving, preventing Juholt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juholt cracks Bielawski with an open hand slap.
Juholt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bielawski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juholt throws a right hand that misses
and Bielawski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bielawski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juholt to score with a decent uppercut.
Juholt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bielawski ducks under a wild hook from Juholt.
Bielawski takes one on the button.
Juholt just misses with a punch to the body.
Bielawski walks into a jab.
Bielawski is rocked!
Juholt drives through and clinches with Bielawski against the cage.
Bielawski is still on wobbly legs! Can Juholt finish him?
Juholt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bielawski.
Bielawski seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt stalls.
Juholt avoiding damage as Bielawski throws knees to the body.
Juholt wants a takedown.
Juholt breaks the clinch.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Juholt misses.
Juholt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Juholt misses.
Juholt misses with a looping right.
Juholt misses with an uppercut. Bielawski saw that one coming.
Juholt missing with a left hand there. Bielawski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juholt misses with a left hand
and Bielawski counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bielawski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juholt misses with a hook
and Bielawski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Juholt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bielawski to the canvas! Bielawski doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Juholt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakan Juholt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kriztov The Yeti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stef Jalz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Yeti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran- Eye of the tiger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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400 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kriztov The Yeti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stef Jalz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yeti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jalz is out of range.
A head kick misses from The Yeti.
Jalz moves in looking to clinch but The Yeti pushes him off.
Jalz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalz slips a jab and a cross from The Yeti.
Jalz connects with a body shot that sends The Yeti's belly button to the back.
The Yeti tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jalz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Yeti gets the takedown into side control.
Jalz regains half guard.
Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
The Yeti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalz defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalz won't allow The Yeti to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
The Yeti is looking to advance position but Jalz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Yeti is working for a submission of some sort.
Jalz is looking to improve his position.
Jalz actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Yeti escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Yeti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalz throws out a loose jab but The Yeti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalz has managed to clinch.
The Yeti wants to break free but Jalz has control.
Jalz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Yeti can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on The Yeti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Yeti successfully pulls guard.
Jalz tries to free his leg and advance position but The Yeti is retaining full guard.
The Yeti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Yeti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The Yeti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jalz did well to prevent The Yeti getting side control.
The Yeti is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Yeti seems to be working for a kimura but Jalz defends the submission attempt.
Jalz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jalz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Yeti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Yeti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Yeti advances to half guard.
The Yeti is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalz wants to improve his position but The Yeti is controlling well.
Jalz won't allow The Yeti to pass to mount.
Jalz tries to roll over but The Yeti keeps him under control.
The Yeti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalz defends it well.
The Yeti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jalz defends it well.
Jalz looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Yeti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jalz actively working from the bottom here.
The Yeti stands up and beckons Jalz to join him on the feet.
Jalz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Yeti has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jalz enables The Yeti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jalz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Yeti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jalz keeping moving, preventing The Yeti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriztov The Yeti dominated that round.
That's time! The Yeti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jalz gets caught flat footed, as The Yeti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Yeti stands and steps away. Jalz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jalz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kriztov The Yeti has been cut.
Jalz tries a head kick but it misses.
The Yeti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jalz to the mat! Jalz manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Yeti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Yeti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Yeti stands and throws Jalz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Yeti working the ground and pound.
The Yeti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jalz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Jalz's face as The Yeti controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalz is trying to improve his position.
The Yeti tries to move to mount but Jalz blocks the move with his legs.
Jalz is looking to reverse the position.
The Yeti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jalz tries to bench press The Yeti off him but The Yeti keeps the position.
The Yeti has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jalz!
Jalz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The Yeti seems to be looking for submissions.
Jalz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jalz actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jalz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalz tries to get to full guard but The Yeti has control of the leg.
Jalz looking for submissions off his back.
The Yeti tries to pass to full mount but Jalz defends it.
The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura but Jalz is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Yeti trying to control but Jalz is working from the bottom.
Jalz has his foot on The Yeti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Yeti works his way back into a safe position though.
The Yeti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Yeti stands up from Jalz's guard - The Yeti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donk. The Yeti catches Jalz right on the button with a cross.
The Yeti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Yeti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Yeti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jalz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Yeti tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jalz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jalz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Yeti pulls his head out easily.
The Yeti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalz actively working from the bottom here.
The Yeti is trying to work for a kimura but Jalz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriztov The Yeti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kriztov The Yeti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The Yeti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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. The Yeti connects with a nice short shot to Jalz's temple.
The Yeti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jalz tries to get to full guard but The Yeti has control of the leg.
The Yeti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jalz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Yeti.
The Yeti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kriztov The Yeti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jalz looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalz is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalz is defending against the submission attempts here by The Yeti.
Jalz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and The Yeti pushes past his half guard into mount!
The Yeti is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The Yeti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jalz's half guard.
Jalz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jalz.
Jalz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalz keeping moving, preventing The Yeti from controlling successfully.
The Yeti drops back looking for a leg! Jalz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jalz manages to kick The Yeti off! The Yeti jumps back into Jalz's guard.
Jalz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Yeti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Yeti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jalz gets caught napping as The Yeti dives in and scores a takedown. Jalz manages to retain guard.
Jalz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Yeti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Yeti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jalz can't keep his opponent in guard - The Yeti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jalz wants to improve his position but The Yeti is controlling well.
The Yeti works his way into full mount!
Jalz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Yeti is working for a kimura but Jalz is defending it quite comfortably.
Jalz is refusing to be controlled, as The Yeti sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalz is defending against the submission attempts here by The Yeti.
The Yeti tries to stand and escape but Jalz is controlling the position.
Jalz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jalz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Yeti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Yeti gets to his feet - Jalz follows without any prompting.
Stef Jalz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kriztov The Yeti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Jalz.
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 Kriztov The Yeti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Yeti, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kriztov The Yeti!
Kriztov The Yeti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slawomi Niedzwiedz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedz has chosen Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Slawomi Niedzwiedz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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317 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vic Miller!
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, Slawomi Niedzwiedz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedz misses with a looping left.
Niedzwiedz throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niedzwiedz.
Niedzwiedz avoids the body shot from Miller.
Niedzwiedz misses with a low kick.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niedzwiedz.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niedzwiedz manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niedzwiedz.
Niedzwiedz doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Niedzwiedz tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Niedzwiedz defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Niedzwiedz.
It looks like Vic Miller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niedzwiedz is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niedzwiedz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niedzwiedz lands a high kick to the side of Miller's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Niedzwiedz dives into guard, looking to finish.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller wants to sweep here but Niedzwiedz controlling him for the moment.
Niedzwiedz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niedzwiedz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niedzwiedz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niedzwiedz trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niedzwiedz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niedzwiedz looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Niedzwiedz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niedzwiedz looking to control but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niedzwiedz trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Slawomi Niedzwiedz has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niedzwiedz trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niedzwiedz gets back to full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niedzwiedz pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niedzwiedz's head.
That has opened up Slawomi Niedzwiedz's cut even more.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The cut above Slawomi Niedzwiedz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niedzwiedz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller passes Niedzwiedz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller working Niedzwiedz over with strikes.
Slawomi Niedzwiedz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Slawomi Niedzwiedz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vic Miller!
Vic Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Zotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PO Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zotov comes into the arena with Мы расправи blaring out of the sound system. Burn has chosen Animal i have become as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Zotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PO Burn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zotov thows a leg kick but Burn checks it
and Burn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zotov tries to sprawl but Burn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zotov is trying to maintain the position but Burn is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zotov is looking to improve his position.
Burn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zotov wants to control but Burn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burn wants to pass the guard but Zotov is defending well.
Burn is taking a breather. Zotov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zotov trying to control from the bottom.
Burn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zotov controlling the position for now.
Zotov is looking for a sweep. Burn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burn throwing shots but Zotov is blocking nicely.
Zotov trying to control here.
Burn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zotov is positioning himself well to prevent Burn advancing to mount.
Zotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burn is looking to work some ground and pound but Zotov has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zotov managing to control the position.
Burn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burn postures up in Zotov's guard and throws a big left but Zotov blocks it.
Burn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zotov controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burn lands a couple of elbows.
Burn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zotov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
Zotov keeping moving, preventing Burn from controlling successfully.
Burn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Burn landing with the ground and pound.
Zotov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zotov, not yet.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burn throws a big right hand that misses.
Zotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zotov 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.
Burn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burn wanted to stand there but Zotov had control of the position.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
Burn throwing strikes from guard but Zotov blocks nicely.
Zotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn scoring with some ground and pound.
Zotov trying to keep a closed guard but Burn is proving a slippery customer.
Burn postures up in Zotov's guard and throws a big left but Zotov blocks it.
Burn forces his way into half guard.
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. Burn connects with a nice short shot to Zotov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burn trying to control the action but Zotov is working from the bottom.
Zotov is pressing down on Burn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zotov working a defensive guard here.
Burn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Burn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PO Burn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zotov is looking to chop away at Burn's legs.
Burn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zotov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zotov misses with the head strike.
Zotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Burn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burn.
Burn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zotov regains guard.
Zotov is trying to control the position but Burn postures up.
Burn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zotov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burn stopping the sweep attempt from Zotov.
Zotov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn is fighting to break Zotov's control of his arms but Zotov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maksim Zotov.
Zotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burn.
Maksim Zotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burn forces Zotov back against the cage and clinches.
Zotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burn can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burn has hold of one of Zotov's legs. Zotov is fighting the takedown attempt but Burn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burn won't allow Zotov to sweep him here.
Zotov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO Burn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maksim Zotov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zotov moves away from the strike by Burn.
Burn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burn showed some decent athleticism there.
Burn thows a huge punch but Zotov dodges it nicely.
Burn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zotov trying to control here.
Zotov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zotov 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.
Zotov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zotov controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burn is one step ahead there.
Burn is working Zotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burn landing some decent shots from guard.
Burn postures up and lands a big shot to Zotov's brow.
Zotov trying to control the position.
Burn throws a big elbow that misses.
Zotov has his foot on Burn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burn works his way back into a safe position though.
Zotov is pulling down on Burn's head to control his posture.
Burn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zotov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burn looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zotov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zotov 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.
Zotov is trying to keep Burn in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PO Burn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burn is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zotov.
Burn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burn tries to pass to full mount but Zotov defends it.
Burn is nestled in close to Zotov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zotov tries to roll over but Burn keeps him under control.
Zotov trying to get back to full guard but Burn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zotov tries to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zotov?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burn trying to control but Zotov is having none of it.
Burn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zotov is surviving well by controlling Burn's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn landing shots from mount.
Zotov taking shots to the head.
Zotov wants to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn unloading with bombs!
Burn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zotov hang on?
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zotov tries to hold on but Burn pushes him away.
Burn breaks from Zotov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burn working Zotov over with strikes here.
Burn lands a big shot there that rocks Zotov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burn controlling from mount.
Burn unloading with bombs!
Burn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burn lands a big elbow.
Burn with good strikes from the mount here!
Burn scoring with strikes but Zotov is staying in there.
Burn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zotov's face.
Burn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burn avoids the attempt from Zotov to control.
Zotov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zotov is trying to control but can't.
Burn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burn is working for a kimura but Zotov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zotov wants to control but Burn is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maksim Zotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Zotov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zotov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burn clinches up with Zotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Zotov misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burn avoids a wild elbow strike from Zotov.
Burn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zotov backwards.
Zotov misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burn.
Burn lands a nice shot to the body.
Zotov has a couple of punches blocked by Burn.
Zotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burn has clasped his hands together around Zotov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Burn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zotov struggling a bit here.
Burn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zotov taking a bit of punishment here - Burn scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zotov some visible discomfort.
PO Burn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
PO Burn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PO Burn!
A very excited looking PO Burn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrej Kavelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala has chosen Children of Bodom - Smile pretty for the devil as his entrance music. Andrej Kavelin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrej Kavelin!
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, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavelin rushes Seppala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kavelin blocks an uppercut.
Seppala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kavelin blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Seppala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kavelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavelin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seppala circles away quickly and effectively.
Kavelin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kavelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kavelin lands with an overhand left.
Kavelin closes the distance but Seppala moves to the side
and Seppala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kavelin's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavelin wants to clinch
and Seppala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seppala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kavelin.
Kavelin lands a head kick!
Seppala drops Kavelin with a big left hand! Kavelin is injured, injured bad! Seppala jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henkka Seppala!
Henkka Seppala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Battailen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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248 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armand Battailen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battailen lands a leg kick that knocks Probert off balance momentarily.
Battailen is looking to clinch but Probert is avoiding it.
Probert throws a hook but Battailen avoids it easily.
Battailen scores with a head kick.
Battailen moves out of range as Probert strikes.
Battailen slips a jab from Probert.
Battailen tests Probert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battailen avoids the body shot from Probert.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Battailen's shoulder, as Battailen tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Probert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Battailen - the referee stops the clock and Probert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Battailen. Probert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Battailen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battailen throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Battailen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Probert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battailen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Probert's face.
It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Probert is trying to push Battailen away but Battailen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battailen has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Battailen.
Probert is breathing heavily.
Battailen looking to throw knees to the head but Probert is blocking nicely.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battailen has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battailen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Battailen connects with a knee to the head.
Battailen scores a nice knee to the body.
Battailen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Battailen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Probert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
Battailen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Battailen working Probert over with knees to the body.
Probert being controlled against the cage.
Probert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battailen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Battailen obliges.
Probert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Battailen.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Battailen.
Battailen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Probert's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Battailen obliges.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
Battailen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battailen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battailen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Battailen.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Battailen.
Probert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Battailen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Probert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Battailen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battailen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Probert.
Probert is looking to break free of the clinch but Battailen has double underhooks.
Battailen misses with a knee to the head.
Probert is trying to push Battailen away but Battailen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Battailen looking to throw knees to the head but Probert is blocking nicely.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Probert tries to break free but Battailen pushes him back against the cage.
Battailen stalling in the clinch but Probert improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battailen.
Battailen lands a knee to the head.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Battailen.
Probert blocks the elbow strike.
Battailen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Probert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battailen lands a damaging elbow.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
Probert working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battailen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Probert is defending well for now.
Battailen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Probert as Battailen tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Battailen lands a knee to the head.
Battailen lands a nice knee to the body.
Battailen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Probert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Probert wants to get back to striking at distance but Battailen won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Battailen.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Probert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Battailen with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Battailen.
Battailen trying to stall but Probert improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Battailen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Battailen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Probert is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Battailen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Probert misses with a hook
and Battailen counters by moving into the clinch.
Battailen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Probert.
Probert working hard to break the clinch.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Battailen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Probert wants to break free but Battailen has control.
Probert is trying to force a seperation but Battailen has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Battailen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Probert wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Battailen.
Battailen crunches a lovely knee into Probert's ribcage.
Battailen landing knees to the head.
Armand Battailen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battailen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Probert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Probert is looking to break free of the clinch but Battailen has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battailen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Battailen working Probert over with knees to the body.
Battailen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battailen working Probert over with knees to the body.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battailen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Probert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Battailen with a knee to the head.
Battailen lands a good knee to the midsection. Probert won't want to take too many of those.
Battailen connects with a knee to the head.
Battailen keeps control of Probert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battailen connects with a knee to the head.
Battailen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Probert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Probert tries to break free but Battailen pushes him back against the cage.
Probert can't break the clinch.
Battailen landing knees to the head.
Battailen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Probert is defending well for now.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
Battailen lands a knee to the head.
Battailen has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Probert is trying to break free.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Probert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Probert takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert wants to get back to striking at distance but Battailen won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Probert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battailen landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battailen.
Probert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battailen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Probert's face.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Battailen working Probert over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Probert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Probert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Battailen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Battailen. That's going to slow Probert down.
Battailen staying out of range there.
Battailen's corner calls for a 1-2. Battailen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Battailen slips a straight right by Probert.
Probert keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Probert misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battailen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Battailen scores with a push kick.
Battailen scores with a head kick.
Probert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Battailen scores with a leg kick.
Battailen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Probert.
Battailen throws a nice head kick!
Battailen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Battailen lands a leg kick that knocks Probert off balance momentarily.
Probert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Battailen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bob Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert misses with an uppercut. Battailen saw that one coming.
Probert lands a nice shot that snaps Battailen's head back.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battailen tries to land a front kick but Probert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Battailen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battailen ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
A swing and a miss from Probert.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but Battailen is just out of range.
Probert misses with an uppercut. Battailen saw that one coming.
Battailen clinches up with Probert and pushes him back against the cage.
Battailen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battailen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Probert's face.
Battailen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Battailen.
Battailen landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Probert is trying to break the clinch but Battailen has him pressed against the cage.
Battailen prevents Probert from breaking the clinch.
Probert is trying to push Battailen away but Battailen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Battailen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Battailen lands a head kick!
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert swings widly with a right hand
and Battailen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Battailen.
Probert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Probert tries to circle away but Battailen has him pinned against the cage.
Battailen prevents Probert from breaking the clinch.
Probert wants to get back to striking at distance but Battailen won't allow it.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
Probert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battailen has him pressed against the cage.
Probert working hard to break the clinch.
Battailen landing knees to the head.
Battailen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Battailen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battailen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battailen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Battailen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battailen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battailen connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert wants to break free but Battailen has control.
Battailen tries a knee to the head but Probert blocks it.
Probert is trying to break free.
Probert breaks the clinch.
Battailen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Probert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battailen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probert scrambles back to his feet.
Battailen connects with a high kick.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Battailen's shoulder, as Battailen tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Probert is predictable there
and Battailen counters with a head kick. That will keep Probert thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Probert throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Battailen.
Battailen ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Battailen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probert's sensitive parts.
Probert gets tackled into the cage by Battailen. Battailen maintains the clinch.
Battailen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Probert avoids it.
Battailen has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Probert is trying to break the clinch but Battailen is controlling him.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battailen landing knees to the head.
Probert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Battailen lands a nice knee to the body.
Probert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Probert is looking to break free of the clinch but Battailen has double underhooks.
Battailen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
Battailen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Battailen scores with a knee to the head.
Battailen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Probert's face.
Probert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battailen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Battailen has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Probert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Battailen trying to land knees to the body.
Probert is trying to break free.
Battailen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Probert breaks the clinch.
Armand Battailen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battailen ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
Battailen pushes Probert away with a front kick.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
Probert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Battailen.
Battailen tries to clinch but Probert is having none of it.
Probert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Probert.
Battailen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Battailen blocks a low kick nicely.
Battailen rushes Probert and presses him up against the cage.
Battailen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Battailen connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Battailen obliges.
Battailen has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Battailen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battailen crunches a lovely knee into Probert's ribcage.
Battailen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battailen looking to throw knees to the head but Probert is blocking nicely.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probert lands a hook that snaps the head of Battailen backwards.
Battailen prevents Probert from breaking the clinch.
Probert letting Battailen take a breather here.
Battailen trying to land knees to the body.
Battailen stalling in the clinch but Probert improves position.
Probert is trying to push Battailen away but Battailen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probert scores with a shoulder strike.
Probert manages to break the clinch.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Probert misses.
Probert throws a body punch but Battailen moves out of range.
Probert misses with a hook. Battailen ducked under it nicely.
Probert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battailen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Battailen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Battailen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Battailen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Armand Battailen waved his t-shirt featuring ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urie Sergeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urie Sergeyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urie Sergeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gein throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Urie Sergeyev has been cut.
Sergeyev fails to land the takedown.
Gein misses with an uppercut
and Sergeyev counters with a shoot takedown. Gein fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gein is trying to control the position but Sergeyev postures up.
Sergeyev won't allow Gein to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gein has his foot on Sergeyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeyev works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeyev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sergeyev throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
Sergeyev throwing strikes from guard but Gein blocks nicely.
Sergeyev postures up and lands a big shot to Gein's brow.
Sergeyev trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
Sergeyev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gein keeping full guard, as Sergeyev tries to pass.
Gein is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeyev postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sergeyev is defended easily by Gein.
Sergeyev shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urie Sergeyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gein defends it nicely.
Sergeyev avoids a kick to the body.
Gein throws a poor cross that misses
and Sergeyev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gein is trying to break the clinch but Sergeyev is controlling him.
Gein breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sergeyev is defended easily by Gein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but Sergeyev persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
Gein swinging wildly here.
Gein misses the jab.
Gein throws a push kick but Sergeyev slaps the foot to one side.
Sergeyev looking to score a takedown here. Gein is defending well but Sergeyev drives through and ends up in Gein's guard.
Gein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sergeyev scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sergeyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sergeyev is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gein looking for a sweep. Not yet Gein, not yet.
Sergeyev landing with the ground and pound.
Sergeyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sergeyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gein looking for a guillotine here but Sergeyev defends easily.
Gein wants to stand but Sergeyev is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein keeping moving, preventing Sergeyev from controlling successfully.
Sergeyev postures up in Gein's guard and throws a big left but Gein blocks it.
Sergeyev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sergeyev 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.
Sergeyev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sergeyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergeyev wants to stand but Gein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sergeyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urie Sergeyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urie Sergeyev's cut.
That's time! Sergeyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gein connects with a body shot that sends Sergeyev's belly button to the back.
Gein swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sergeyev.
Sergeyev slips a straight right by Gein.
Sergeyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sergeyev fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urie Sergeyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gein misses the shot to the body.
Sergeyev closes the distance and clinches up with Gein, looking for a takedown. Sergeyev pushes Gein against the cage but Gein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeyev slips under a jab from Gein.
Gein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sergeyev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gein misses with a leg kick.
Sergeyev shoots in and drives through. Gein sprawls well.
Sergeyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sergeyev doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Gein. Those never looked like landing.
Gein throws an overhand right that lands on Sergeyev's shoulder, as Sergeyev tries to avoid the shot.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gein misses with a straight left.
Sergeyev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gein to the ground. Sergeyev is now in Gein's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sergeyev defends well.
Sergeyev postures up in Gein's guard and throws a big left but Gein blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein wants to sweep but no luck.
Sergeyev with a nice head shot there.
Sergeyev trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
Gein controls Sergeyev momentarily but Sergeyev frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sergeyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sergeyev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeyev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sergeyev is staying active underneath Gein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sergeyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sergeyev is just riding it out for now. Gein eventually gives up the hold.
Sergeyev is trying to maintain the position but Gein is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergeyev actively working from the bottom here.
Gein passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urie Sergeyev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sergeyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Sergeyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sergeyev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gein avoids it really well and circles away.
Gein throws a head kick that misses.
Sergeyev closes the distance and clinches up with Gein, looking for a takedown. Sergeyev pushes Gein against the cage but Gein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergeyev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gein wants to sweep but no luck.
Sergeyev wants to control from the top but Gein keeps moving.
Gein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sergeyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein is looking for a triangle but Sergeyev pushes his legs off easily.
Sergeyev postures up in Gein's guard and throws a big left but Gein blocks it.
Gein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sergeyev.
Gein working for a triangle but Sergeyev defends it easily.
Sergeyev content to stall in guard here.
Sergeyev scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sergeyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sergeyev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gein trying to control the position.
Sergeyev connects with a couple of short punches.
Gein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gein wants to stand but Sergeyev is controlling the position.
Sergeyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Gein is retaining full guard.
Sergeyev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Sergeyev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeyev is in close to Gein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Urie Sergeyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeyev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sergeyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gein is keeping the position for now.
Gein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sergeyev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeyev has managed to get both his arms back between Gein's legs - danger averted.
Sergeyev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gein has his foot on Sergeyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeyev works his way back into a safe position though.
Gein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gein manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sergeyev is defended easily by Gein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urie Sergeyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeyev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gein did well to prevent Sergeyev getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sergeyev.
Gein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sergeyev is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sergeyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sergeyev.
Sergeyev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gein!
Gein controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergeyev gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urie Sergeyev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sergeyev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urie Sergeyev!
Urie Sergeyev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Borschev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Benson misses with a wild body shot.
Borschev throws out a leg kick but Benson moves out of range and Borschev only half commits.
Benson tries to clinch up.
A combination from Borschev does no damage.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Borschev moves out of range easily.
Benson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borschev leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick
and Borschev counters with a nice body kick.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Borschev.
Benson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson walks into a straight right hand from Borschev.
Benson drops his hands momentarily and Borschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borschev lands a big uppercut and Benson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Benson looks OK. Borschev waves Benson back to his feet!
It looks like Ben Benson has been cut.
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borschev can pounce on him.
Borschev drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benson right on the button. Benson goes down! Borschev follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Borschev gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Borschev!
Dmitry Borschev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Zergopalitix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werdinand Xiilianiatoph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werdinand Xiilianiatoph will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Zergopalitix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werdinand Xiilianiatoph!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiilianiatoph delivers a nice body kick.
Werdinand Xiilianiatoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiilianiatoph throws a head kick that half lands.
Zergopalitix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zergopalitix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xiilianiatoph gets back to half guard.
Xiilianiatoph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zergopalitix scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zergopalitix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zergopalitix lands a nice short elbow.
Xiilianiatoph is trying to stand.
Zergopalitix working Xiilianiatoph over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiilianiatoph trying to hold on to Zergopalitix's head to control him but Zergopalitix postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xiilianiatoph has hold of Zergopalitix's hands but Zergopalitix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zergopalitix working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Zergopalitix there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiilianiatoph wants to get back to his feet.
Zergopalitix scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Zergopalitix there.
Zergopalitix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zergopalitix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xiilianiatoph wants to control but Zergopalitix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zergopalitix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xiilianiatoph is rocked!
Zergopalitix working the head and body with strikes.
Xiilianiatoph is still in real trouble! Can Zergopalitix finish him?
Zergopalitix is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Xiilianiatoph is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zergopalitix fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Xiilianiatoph from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zergopalitix! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Zergopalitix!
After winning the bout, Raul Zergopalitix 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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