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CFS 13: Meanwhile In Russia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Shatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgi Shatov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Shatov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shatov misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shatov misses the target.
Shatov takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Shatov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shatov lands a body shot.
Shatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shatov wants to clinch
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez.
Shatov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shatov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Martinez prevents Shatov from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shatov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shatov is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez taking a breather here.
Martinez has hold of Shatov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shatov seems comfortable defending it but Martinez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shatov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shatov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Martinez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Martinez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov comes to the cage accompanied by Вставай. The key to victory for Gustav Marailov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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267 lbs
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263 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marailov lands a left and a right that send Alexander crashing to the mat, dazed. Marailov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Otto Alexander has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marailov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marailov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marailov cracks Alexander with a hook to the temple - Alexander is on wobbly legs here! Marailov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alexander falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marailov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
Gustav Marailov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Collin May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Hill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Collin May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Hill!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill connects with a high kick.
It looks like Collin May has been cut.
May keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
May sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hill defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hill is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Collin May!
Our winner, Collin May, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Project has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Red Project !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Project sprawls well. He's pushed Crusoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crusoe misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Crusoe misses.
Project has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crusoe.
Project works the jab nicely.
Project drives through with a takedown into Crusoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crusoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Project content to stall in guard here.
Crusoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Project on the ground.
Project trying to control the position from guard on top but Crusoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Red Project wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crusoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Project manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Project fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crusoe to the ground. Project is now in Crusoe's guard.
Crusoe wants to sweep here but Project controlling him for the moment.
Project pushing down on Crusoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Project not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Project is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Project has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crusoe defend it? Project steps over the head and cranks it - Crusoe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Project !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Project !
As Red Project got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn I forgot i was fighting today oh well man I almost fucked up my debut. Almost '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down - Deer Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cyril Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Craven misses with a head kick.
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov wants to clinch but Craven slips to the side
and Craven moves into the clinch.
Craven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Craven tries to land a knee to the head but Volkov blocks with his arms.
Craven lands a shoulder strike.
Craven avoids the elbow strike from Volkov, against the cage.
Volkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craven as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Craven with a knee to the head.
Volkov tries to circle away but Craven has him pinned against the cage.
Volkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Craven.
Craven lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Craven.
Volkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Craven counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Craven.
Craven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Craven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Craven counters with a left and a right that stings Volkov.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven lands with a slapping head kick.
Craven feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Craven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Destin Craven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov darts in trying to clinch
and Craven counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Craven to acknowledge the strikes.
Craven slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Craven is avoiding it.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craven but Craven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Craven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Craven counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Craven - that will leave a mark!
Volkov avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkov tries to clinch up
and Craven counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craven.
Craven cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Craven pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Craven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov tries to clinch but Craven moves out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Craven avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkov closes the distance but Craven moves to the side
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Craven circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses
and Craven counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craven tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craven to the ground. Craven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craven clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov avoiding damage as Craven throws knees to the body.
Volkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craven throws an elbow but it misses.
Craven managing to block the knees to the body from Volkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven avoiding damage as Volkov throws knees to the body.
Craven trying to land knees to the body.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Craven has double underhooks.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.
Craven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov darts in trying to clinch
and Craven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Craven counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Craven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Craven 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.
Craven closes the distance and clinches.
Craven lands a body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Volkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Volkov lands a nice elbow.
Craven breaks from the clinch.
Craven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volkov throws an elbow but misses.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkov lands a nice elbow.
Volkov tries to stall but Craven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Craven. Craven obviously looking to wear him down.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Craven.
Craven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Craven circles away.
Craven clinches up against the cage.
Volkov letting Craven take a breather here.
Craven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Craven working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses.
Volkov missing with knees to the body.
Craven struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Craven has the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven taking a breather.
Craven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craven can't break the clinch.
Craven utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volkov stalling in the clinch but Craven improves position.
Craven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Craven's defenses.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Craven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Craven dodges an elbow strike from Volkov.
Craven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.
Craven avoids a wild elbow strike from Volkov.
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Craven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven scores with a shoulder strike.
Craven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Craven jumps back.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven is breathing heavily.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Craven's knee but Craven avoids it well.
Craven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Craven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Craven counters with a body kick that stops Volkov in his tracks momentarily.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Craven connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Craven circles away.
Cyril Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Craven does no damage.
Craven throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Craven scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cyril Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Craven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craven lands with a cross.
Craven thumps Volkov with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Craven's knee but Craven avoids it well.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craven circles away.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Craven throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Craven circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov closes the distance but Craven moves to the side
and Craven counters with a head kick.
Craven tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Craven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craven is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Craven is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Craven counters with a series of strikes. Volkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Craven counters with a nice body shot.
Craven slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Craven closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Craven avoiding damage as Volkov throws knees to the body.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Craven is avoiding it.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Craven circles away.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Craven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Craven pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Craven.
Volkov lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Craven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Craven as the two fighters clinch.
Craven lands a good knee to the midsection. Volkov won't want to take too many of those.
Craven scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov avoiding damage as Craven throws knees to the body.
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craven lands a lovely overhand right.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Craven defends it nicely.
Craven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Craven clinches with his opponent.
Craven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven lands an elbow inside.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Craven.
Craven lands a body punch.
Craven lands a right hand.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Craven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyril Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craven slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volkov throws an elbow but misses.
Volkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Craven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Craven missing with knees to the body.
Volkov lands an elbow just above Craven 's eye.
Craven blocks an elbow strike from Volkov.
Knees to the body from Craven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destin Craven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Craven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craven manages to break the clinch.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Craven is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Cyril Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkov wants to clinch
and Craven counters with an inside leg kick.
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Craven throws a nice head kick!
Craven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov throws a right hand that Craven ducks under and follows up with a left that Craven also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craven 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninstone Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninstone Biller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninstone Biller!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ninstone Biller has been cut.
Takala clinches up with Biller and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Takala.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninstone Biller.
Takala rushes Biller and presses him up against the cage.
Biller looking for a takedown.
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!
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takala lands a body shot.
Takala digs a right hand underneath Biller's ribcage. Biller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biller wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala has hold of one of Biller's legs. Biller is fighting the takedown attempt but Takala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Takala pushes his legs off easily.
Takala wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Takala 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.
Takala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takala tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Takala pushes his legs off easily.
Biller keeping moving, preventing Takala from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller is looking for a triangle here but Takala uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Biller looks winded!
Takala is trying to get an arm triangle but Biller is defending well.
Takala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biller keeps working.
Biller regains half guard.
Takala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Takala moves nicely into side control.
Takala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biller on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala takes a little break here. Biller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Takala is looking to take a break and control but Biller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biller prevents Takala from improving position.
Takala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takala tries to move to mount but Biller blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Biller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biller keeps working.
Takala is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ninstone Biller's cut.
That's time! Takala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takala rushes Biller and presses him up against the cage.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biller is looking for a takedown.
Biller looking for a takedown.
Alexi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninstone Biller.
Biller has Takala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Takala.
Biller is looking for a takedown.
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biller did well to prevent Takala getting side control.
Takala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takala is looking to take a break and control but Biller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biller is in trouble now - Takala has advanced to mount!
Biller 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.
Takala is keen to just control but Biller is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Biller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biller has Takala in his guard.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Takala defends easily.
Takala trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Takala pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takala is trying to control. Biller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala trying to pass the guard but Biller defending well.
Takala 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.
Biller won't allow Takala to pass to mount.
Takala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexi Takala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takala is trying to work for a kimura but Biller is defending well.
Biller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Takala is tapping! Great win for Biller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ninstone Biller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jeckyll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romuald Koscirupski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romuald Koscirupski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
176 lbs
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20
170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Jeckyll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romuald Koscirupski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeckyll shoots in but Koscirupski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koscirupski stuns Jeckyll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Koscirupski misses the target.
Jeckyll slips a jab from Koscirupski.
Jeckyll drops his hands momentarily and Koscirupski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koscirupski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeckyll stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koscirupski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koscirupski throws a jab when Jeckyll was well out of range.
Jeckyll takes one to the chin there.
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!
Koscirupski clinches with his opponent.
Koscirupski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeckyll backwards.
Koscirupski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koscirupski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscirupski jumps guard and drags Jeckyll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jeckyll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jeckyll trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscirupski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeckyll drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koscirupski dives on top into guard.
Koscirupski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koscirupski advances position into side control!
Koscirupski tries for a kimura but Jeckyll is defending well.
Koscirupski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeckyll is trying to escape the position but Koscirupski is controlling the position.
Koscirupski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jeckyll's legs.
Koscirupski trying to control the action but Jeckyll is working from the bottom.
Koscirupski landing strikes.
Koscirupski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeckyll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeckyll on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeckyll seems a little lost for a moment, as Koscirupski dominates the positioning.
Koscirupski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koscirupski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jeckyll will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Koscirupski working the body and head with strikes.
Jeckyll prevents Koscirupski from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koscirupski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koscirupski advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeckyll is in a horrible position here. Koscirupski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscirupski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeckyll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romuald Koscirupski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koscirupski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koscirupski wants it to stay on the feet.
Koscirupski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koscirupski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jeckyll, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koscirupski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeckyll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Koscirupski misses its intended target.
Jeckyll shoots in looking for a takedown but Koscirupski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeckyll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jeckyll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscirupski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeckyll's half guard.
Koscirupski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeckyll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jeckyll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koscirupski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koscirupski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jeckyll is refusing to be controlled, as Koscirupski sits in half guard.
Jeckyll is trying to control but can't.
Jeckyll tries to get to full guard but Koscirupski has control of the leg.
Koscirupski not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Romuald Koscirupski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jeckyll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koscirupski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeckyll's head.
Jeckyll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koscirupski.
Koscirupski tests Jeckyll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koscirupski feints a jab promting Jeckyll to slip. Koscirupski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jeckyll slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Koscirupski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeckyll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeckyll tries for a takedown but Koscirupski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeckyll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeckyll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koscirupski counters with a takedown into side control.
Koscirupski tries for a kimura but Jeckyll is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Jeckyll wants to control but Koscirupski postures up.
Koscirupski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Koscirupski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski controls the position.
Jeckyll gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Koscirupski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeckyll tries to hold on but Koscirupski pushes him away.
Koscirupski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koscirupski is landing with some decent strikes but Jeckyll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeckyll working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscirupski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koscirupski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romuald Koscirupski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jeckyll looks to score with a jab to the body but Koscirupski is just out of range.
Romuald Koscirupski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koscirupski throws the left hand but Jeckyll avoids the punch easily.
Koscirupski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koscirupski loads up on a big right hand but Jeckyll slips the punch.
Koscirupski closes the distance and clinches.
Jeckyll is trying to pull guard but Koscirupski has him pressed against the cage.
Koscirupski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jeckyll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jeckyll grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Koscirupski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Koscirupski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscirupski looking for the RNC.
Koscirupski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Koscirupski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Koscirupski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Koscirupski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jeckyll with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koscirupski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koscirupski throws the left hand but Jeckyll avoids the punch easily.
Jeckyll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koscirupski.
Koscirupski takes the fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jeckyll. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Still in the clinch, Koscirupski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koscirupski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeckyll backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeckyll working hard to break the clinch.
Koscirupski pushes Jeckyll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeckyll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jeckyll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeckyll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeckyll trying to control the position but instead, Koscirupski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jeckyll into the cage.
Koscirupski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koscirupski uses his free foot to push down on Jeckyll's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jeckyll.
Koscirupski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jeckyll is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscirupski is landing with some decent strikes but Jeckyll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeckyll is looking to improve his position but Koscirupski isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeckyll wants to control but Koscirupski is having none of it.
Koscirupski controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Koscirupski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koscirupski controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Jeckyll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeckyll slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romuald Koscirupski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koscirupski 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romuald Koscirupski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Montferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montferrand's choice of entrance music: Big Joe Mufferaw. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Montferrand!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall swings for the body but Montferrand moves out of range.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Montferrand.
Hall misses with a low kick as Montferrand jumps back.
Montferrand misses with a few strikes there.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Montferrand swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Montferrand scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montferrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montferrand pinned against the cage. Montferrand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Montferrand is looking to improve his position.
Montferrand pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montferrand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Montferrand defends the submission attempt.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall is keen to just control but Montferrand is a slippery customer.
Montferrand tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montferrand sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is working for a kimura but Montferrand is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montferrand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Montferrand is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Montferrand 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.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montferrand wants to get back to full guard.
Hall prevents Montferrand from standing back up.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montferrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montferrand scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hall is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montferrand misses with a looping left.
Hall moves forwards but Montferrand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montferrand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montferrand connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montferrand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montferrand.
Hall gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montferrand gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Montferrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Montferrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ching Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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257 lbs
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237 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ching Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Veremko. No joy for Ling on that attempt.
Ling gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ling lands strikes from half guard.
Ling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veremko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ling.
Ground and pound from Ling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling is looking for submissions but instead, Veremko has regained full guard.
Ling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veremko dives on top into guard.
Ling kicks Veremko off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veremko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maksim Veremko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Veremko.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch but Ling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Ling with that takedown attempt.
Veremko tries to clinch there but Ling circles away.
Veremko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maksim Veremko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Ling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veremko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veremko lands with a straight right. Ling didn't see that one coming.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Veremko.
Veremko moves into the clinch successfully.
Veremko can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Veremko prevents it.
Veremko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veremko manages to break the clinch.
Veremko stuffs the takedown attempt from Ling. Ling gets slowly back to his feet.
Veremko lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veremko tries to clinch up but Ling circles away and keeps his distance.
Ling shoots in looking for a takedown. Veremko tries to sprawl out of it but Ling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veremko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling avoids the head kick by Veremko.
Ling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veremko lands a high kick!
Veremko has closed the distance and engaged Ling in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veremko is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veremko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veremko defends it nicely.
Ling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veremko sprawls well. Veremko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ling gets slowly back to his feet.
Veremko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veremko rushes Ling and presses him up against the cage.
Veremko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veremko is trying to stand up here but Ling is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ling throwing shots but Veremko is blocking nicely.
Ling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veremko is trying to stand back up but Ling is controlling him
Ling 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.
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!
Ling is looking for a kimura but Veremko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ling to get the leverage.
Ling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ling is working for a kimura but Veremko is defending it quite comfortably.
Ling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ching Ling will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ling fails to land the takedown.
Veremko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ling has gone for a leg lock! Veremko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ling's guard.
Ling pushes Veremko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Veremko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veremko circles away.
Ling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ling trying to mount his opponent but Veremko defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is working hard here to advance position.
Ling with the ground and pound but Veremko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veremko dives on top into guard.
Ling working for a triangle but Veremko defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling looking for a sweep. Not yet Ling, not yet.
Ling wants to stand up but Veremko is controlling him.
Ling pulls Veremko in to control the position.
Ling wants to sweep here but Veremko controlling him for the moment.
Ling is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling wants to stand and escape but Veremko is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ching Ling has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ling misses with a takedown attempt - Veremko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Ling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veremko moves in looking to clinch but Ling pushes him off.
Veremko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veremko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Veremko to the ground. Ling is now in Veremko's guard.
Ling throws an elbow that misses. Veremko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ling's guard. Nice move by Veremko!
Ling is trying to control the position but Veremko postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking to sweep but instead, Veremko has passed into half guard.
Ling is trying to control but Veremko passes into side control!
Ling can't do much from the bottom here.
Ling is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Veremko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Ling dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ling avoids the head kick by Veremko.
Veremko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ling.
Veremko closes the distance and pushes Ling back into the cage.
Veremko breaks the clinch.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veremko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veremko rushes Ling and presses him up against the cage.
Veremko is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veremko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ling.
Ling is trying to drag Veremko to the mat but Veremko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Veremko tries to circle away but Ling has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veremko breaks the clinch.
Veremko throws a nice looking combination but Ling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veremko fails to land with a series of punches.
Veremko throws a series of punches but Ling avoids them all with ease.
Ling shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ching Ling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Veremko is fending him off so far but Ling persists. Nope, Veremko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling shoots in but no luck this time.
Veremko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veremko tries to clinch up.
Veremko is looking to clinch.
Veremko tries a head kick but it misses.
Ling shoots in for a double leg but Veremko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veremko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Veremko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Veremko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling working over Veremko with some ground and pound. Veremko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veremko wants to get back to his feet.
Veremko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veremko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veremko defending well though.
Ling misses with a head shot. Veremko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ling wants to pass the guard but Veremko is keeping the position.
Ling stands up over Veremko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maksim Veremko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ling grinds an elbow into Veremko's temple.
Veremko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ling is controlling him well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ling landing strikes.
Veremko is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Veremko looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ling turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Ling!
Ching Ling made sure to mention his sponsor, SAVE A FIGHTER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camel Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindland comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Camel Monkey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Lindland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Camel Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lindland.
Lindland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindland with a hook.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Lindland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monkey swings for the body but Lindland moves out of range.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lindland gets tackled into the cage by Monkey. Monkey maintains the clinch.
Monkey fails to pull guard.
Monkey jumps guard but Lindland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lindland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lindland working hard to break the clinch.
Monkey jumps guard but Lindland stands there with Monkey around his waist. Monkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luiz Lindland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camel Monkey.
Monkey tries to pull guard but Lindland won't allow it.
Monkey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monkey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lindland smiles and moves away.
Lindland lands with a good body shot.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindland was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Camel Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lindland circles away.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindland lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey darts in and clinches Lindland up against the cage.
Monkey is trying to pull guard but Lindland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monkey goes for a takedown attempt but Lindland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Lindland counters with a crisp one two that drops Monkey! Lindland thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monkey to his feet! Monkey is in big trouble!
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Lindland counters with a left right combination that sends Monkey crashing to the mat - Lindland wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Monkey out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Lindland!
Luiz Lindland retains his middleweight title!
Luiz Lindland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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