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RMF 29 - 170 and 185 title PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dosie Longshot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Maijanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dosie Longshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teemu Maijanen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maijanen gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Longshot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maijanen's brow.
Longshot lands an elbow just above Maijanen 's eye.
Maijanen slows down the pace here.
Longshot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maijanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maijanen gets through Longshot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Maijanen.
Maijanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Longshot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Maijanen.
Longshot is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maijanen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maijanen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maijanen controlling Longshot's posture.
Maijanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longshot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longshot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maijanen has Longshot pulled in close to control his posture.
Maijanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maijanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longshot manages to get himself to full guard.
Maijanen works over Longshot with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maijanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maijanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maijanen passes into half guard.
Longshot is trying to stand up here but Maijanen is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Maijanen there.
Longshot is not content to let Maijanen control the position.
Maijanen missing with the ground and pound from 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. Maijanen connects with a nice short shot to Longshot's temple.
Longshot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maijanen on the ground.
Longshot is trying to stand up here but Maijanen is controlling him well.
Maijanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maijanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longshot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Maijanen there.
Longshot pushes Maijanen off looking to stand but Maijanen dives back in and keeps control.
Maijanen is looking for a kimura here.
Longshot is trying to escape back to his feet but Maijanen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Maijanen cracks Longshot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maijanen lands a few punches from side control.
Longshot prevents Maijanen from improving position.
Maijanen wants to control but Longshot is keeping him busy.
Longshot is pushing Maijanen's head away, looking to escape. Maijanen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longshot keeps working.
Maijanen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maijanen scoring with punches and elbows.
Maijanen prevents Longshot from escaping the position.
Maijanen cracks Longshot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maijanen scores with punches from side control.
Maijanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maijanen controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longshot pushes Maijanen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maijanen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Longshot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longshot is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maijanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Longshot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maijanen is controlling him well.
Maijanen cracks Longshot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maijanen landing a few strikes.
Maijanen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Maijanen trying to control the position but Longshot is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longshot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maijanen wants to control the pace but Longshot is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Maijanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maijanen gets the takedown into side control.
Maijanen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longshot tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Longshot looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Maijanen connects with a big shot to the side of Longshot's head.
Longshot is trying to shake Maijanen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Maijanen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Maijanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maijanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Longshot darts in trying to clinch
and Maijanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Maijanen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longshot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maijanen controlling the position from side mount.
Longshot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maijanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Longshot is trying to buck Maijanen off.
Maijanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maijanen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longshot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maijanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maijanen scoring with punches and elbows.
Teemu Maijanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maijanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Longshot is trying to get back to his feet.
Longshot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maijanen connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maijanen is controlling him well.
Maijanen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Maijanen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maijanen slows the pace down.
Longshot is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maijanen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Longshot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maijanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maijanen is looking to take a break and control but Longshot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maijanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maijanen works to advance to full mount. Longshot defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Longshot is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Maijanen content just to control the position here.
Longshot is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Maijanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Maijanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Longshot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen lands a big elbow.
Maijanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Longshot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maijanen lands a big elbow.
Maijanen controlling the pace for now.
Longshot tries to buck Maijanen off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Maijanen.
Maijanen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Maijanen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Longshot wants to clinch
and Maijanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dosie Longshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longshot looks to clinch
enabling Maijanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Longshot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maijanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Maijanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maijanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longshot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maijanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longshot clinches but Maijanen breaks the clinch
and Longshot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maijanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Longshot tries to clinch
and Maijanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longshot darts in trying to clinch
letting Maijanen counter with a right hand.
Maijanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longshot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maijanen counters with a three punch combo that has Longshot backing up. Longshot nods at Maijanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Maijanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshot closes the distance but Maijanen moves to the side
and Maijanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longshot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maijanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longshot moves forwards but Maijanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Maijanen finds it's target.
Maijanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longshot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maijanen counters by clinching up.
Maijanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maijanen scores with a hook to the body.
Maijanen cracks Longshot with a nice body shot.
Maijanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Maijanen on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Maijanen.
Longshot misses with a knee strike.
Longshot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maijanen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Longshot to the mat. Longshot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maijanen prevents Longshot from getting back to his feet.
Longshot can't keep his opponent in guard - Maijanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maijanen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maijanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longshot is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Maijanen there.
Maijanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Longshot taking some punishment here, with Maijanen in his half guard.
Maijanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longshot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maijanen lands with some strikes.
Maijanen tries to control but Longshot wriggling away.
Maijanen with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshot tries to buck Maijanen off but he can't manage it.
Maijanen is landing with some decent strikes but Longshot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maijanen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Longshot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maijanen cracks Longshot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maijanen is landing with some decent strikes but Longshot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maijanen controlling from the full mount.
Maijanen working for a submission but Longshot is keeping him at bay.
Maijanen trying to control but Longshot is having none of it.
Longshot squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Teemu Maijanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maijanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 fight!
Teemu Maijanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maijanen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Maijanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Schiknsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiknsi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Po Russki. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Schiknsi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiknsi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steamboat.
A telegraphed right hand from Schiknsi misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steamboat. That's going to slow Schiknsi down.
Steamboat avoids the body shot from Schiknsi.
Steamboat throws a sloppy head kick and Schiknsi moves out of range easily.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but Schiknsi avoids it well.
Schiknsi throws a combination that misses
and Steamboat counters with a thumping low kick.
Schiknsi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schiknsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat thumps Schiknsi with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat throws a front kick that sends Schiknsi stumbling back into the cage.
Schiknsi looks gassed!
Schiknsi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steamboat can pounce on him.
Steamboat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steamboat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steamboat scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Schiknsi lunges at Steamboat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steamboat's hand.
Steamboat stuffs the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steamboat - that will leave a mark!
Schiknsi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steamboat counters with a thumping low kick.
Schiknsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schiknsi takes one to the chin there.
Steamboat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schiknsi on the side of the head.
Schiknsi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steamboat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steamboat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steamboat with a hook.
Steamboat stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igor Schiknsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schiknsi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steamboat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schiknsi really felt that one!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steamboat.
Schiknsi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a high kick!
Steamboat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steamboat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schiknsi's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schiknsi.
Schiknsi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Schiknsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steamboat circles away.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Schiknsi.
Schiknsi throws a right and a left that Steamboat avoids nicely.
Schiknsi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schiknsi with a poor takedown
and Steamboat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schiknsi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schiknsi is looking to take a break and control but Steamboat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steamboat is trying to buck Schiknsi off.
Schiknsi stands up.
Steamboat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schiknsi.
Schiknsi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schiknsi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steamboat did well to prevent Schiknsi getting side control.
Schiknsi is looking for submissions but instead, Steamboat has regained full guard.
Steamboat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiknsi trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Schiknsi looking to sit in guard and control but Steamboat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schiknsi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steamboat avoids it really well and circles away.
Steamboat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Steamboat. No joy for Schiknsi on that attempt.
Schiknsi has his takedown stuffed
and Steamboat counters with a head kick. That will keep Schiknsi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Schiknsi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schiknsi. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamboat lands a lovely overhand right.
Schiknsi shoots in for a takedown but Steamboat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schiknsi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steamboat thuds his shin into the meat of Schiknsi's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat lands with a nice combination. Schiknsi backs away looking to recover.
Schiknsi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steamboat swivels and escapes.
Steamboat lands a high kick!
Steamboat tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamboat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schiknsi fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steamboat - that will leave a mark!
Steamboat lunges at Schiknsi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schiknsi's hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Schiknsi misses.
Steamboat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schiknsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schiknsi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Steamboat counter with a right hand.
Steamboat pushes Schiknsi away with a front kick.
Schiknsi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schiknsi misses with the combination.
A left lands for Steamboat.
Steamboat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schiknsi cracks Steamboat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schiknsi misses with a hook. Steamboat ducked under it nicely.
Steamboat walks into a stiff left hand from Schiknsi.
Schiknsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steamboat circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schiknsi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steamboat throws a sloppy head kick and Schiknsi moves out of range easily.
Schiknsi tries for a takedown but Steamboat circles away easily
and Steamboat counters with a big head kick but Schiknsi shrugs it off.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiknsi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steamboat defends it nicely.
Schiknsi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steamboat to the mat! Steamboat manages to get full guard.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schiknsi is controlling him.
Steamboat keeping full guard, as Schiknsi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi has gone for a leg lock! Steamboat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schiknsi's guard.
Schiknsi working a defensive guard but Steamboat manages to pass into side control anyway.
Schiknsi is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Schiknsi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steamboat swivels and escapes.
Schiknsi fails to land the takedown.
Schiknsi looks for a takedown but Steamboat sprawls well.
Ricky Steamboat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Schiknsi.
Steamboat delivers a nice body kick.
Steamboat connects with a single shot there.
Schiknsi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steamboat pinned against the cage. Steamboat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Schiknsi misses.
Steamboat feints and then cracks Schiknsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schiknsi down.
Steamboat throws a sloppy head kick and Schiknsi moves out of range easily.
Steamboat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schiknsi's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiknsi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steamboat was covering up waiting for the punch and Schiknsi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steamboat pulls Schiknsi in close to prevent any damage.
Schiknsi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiknsi throws a strike aimed at the side of Steamboat's head but Steamboat avoids it well.
Schiknsi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steamboat some visible discomfort.
Steamboat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schiknsi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Schiknsi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Steamboat is trying to control Schiknsi's posture but Schiknsi avoids it.
Schiknsi taking a break here but Steamboat is having none of it and regains half guard.
Schiknsi wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamboat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schiknsi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steamboat has worked his arm free - good work by Steamboat!
Schiknsi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steamboat, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steamboat holding on.
Schiknsi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Igor Schiknsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Schiknsi crashes against the mat.
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 Ricky Steamboat.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steamboat, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horatio Hypno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hypno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limb Bizkit - Sanitarium. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horatio Hypno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Uno!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hypno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hypno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uno throws a series of punches but Hypno moves out of range.
Hypno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uno throws a nice looking combination but Hypno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hypno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Uno tries to clinch up but Hypno circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Hypno or perhaps it was just good defense by Uno which made him look bad.
Uno tries to clinch but Hypno moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno tries to clinch there but Hypno circles away.
Uno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uno throws a right and a left that Hypno avoids nicely.
Uno tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hypno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Hypno swats away the attempt to clinch by Uno.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Hypno fails with a takedown attempt.
Uno is looking to clinch but Hypno is avoiding it.
Hypno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Uno sprawls well initially but Hypno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hypno wants to control but Uno is keeping him busy.
Hypno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hypno.
Hypno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uno keeping moving, preventing Hypno from controlling successfully.
Uno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uno is looking to clinch but Hypno is avoiding it.
Uno takes the fight into the clinch.
Uno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uno lands with a left to the head.
Hypno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatio Hypno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hypno backwards.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Hypno.
Hypno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uno lands with a left to the head.
Hypno is rocked!
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hypno backwards.
Oh Hypno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hypno managing to block the knees to the body from Uno.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uno.
Uno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hypno blocks an elbow strike from Uno.
Hypno seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Uno.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses with some punches.
Hypno goes for a takedown attempt but Uno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hypno is breathing heavily.
Uno tries to clinch up but Hypno circles away and keeps his distance.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Hypno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uno misses with a low kick as Hypno jumps back.
Uno tries to clinch but Hypno is having none of it.
Uno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hypno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hypno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Uno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hypno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hypno.
Uno tries to clinch but Hypno moves out of range.
Uno tries to clinch but Hypno is having none of it.
Uno is looking to clinch.
Uno throws a head kick but Hypno moves out of range.
Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno lands a nice uppercut.
Uno stalling in the clinch.
Uno presses Hypno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uno stalling in the clinch.
Hypno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hypno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uno prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatio Hypno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hypno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hypno.
Uno throws an elbow that misses.
Uno misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Hypno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hypno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hypno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hypno, pushing him back against the cage.
Hypno blocks an uppercut.
Uno digs a right hand underneath Hypno's ribcage. Hypno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Hypno backwards.
Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uno stalling against the cage.
Hypno is working for takedown but Uno is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hypno tries for a takedown but Uno manages to get underhooks.
Hypno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hypno backwards.
Uno presses Hypno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uno lands with a right to the head.
Uno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uno gets through Hypno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Uno.
Uno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hypnos head.
A short right from Uno.
Uno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hypno to his knees! Uno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Uno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's entrance music is Russian Roulette. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
164 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
McCann throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong tries to bum rush McCann with a series of wild strikes but McCann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
McCann lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCann circles away.
A punch combination from McCann misses.
McCann throws a left and a right that both miss
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has McCann in his guard.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCann preventing the sweep.
McCann postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
McCann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. McCann eventually gives up the hold.
McCann stands up from half guard.
McCann lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
McCann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCann misses with a double jab.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
McCann swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
McCann sizes up Armstrong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as McCann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Armstrong doesn't seem phased though.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
McCann tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCann counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at McCann to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from McCann misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCann throws a combination that misses
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. McCann didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong trying to control but McCann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony McCann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. McCann does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCann throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
McCann blocks a low kick nicely.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCann lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but McCann is avoiding it.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but McCann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCann dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong darts in trying to clinch
and McCann counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from McCann.
McCann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Armstrong rushes McCann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong stalls.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCann is defending well for now.
McCann is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that McCann shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Armstrong.
Armstrong gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCann blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
Armstrong trying to stall but McCann improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCann's brow.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that McCann shrugs off.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong.
McCann tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCann.
McCann wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that McCann shrugs off.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCann wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
McCann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but McCann won't allow it.
McCann has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but McCann won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Armstrong.
A frustrated look appears on McCann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying to maintain a safe position but McCann gets an underhook and turns Armstrong into the cage.
McCann wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
McCann tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't.
Armstrong manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCann's best efforts.
McCann is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCann 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.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by McCann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony McCann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McCann connects with a jab.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCann connects with a jab.
McCann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
McCann misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCann.
McCann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong clinches up with McCann and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but McCann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that McCann shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on McCann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McCann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCann wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCann.
McCann is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
McCann tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Armstrong.
Armstrong jumps into guard, dragging McCann to the mat.
McCann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCann has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
McCann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong controls McCann momentarily but McCann frees himself.
McCann wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick McCann off! McCann jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tony McCann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but McCann circles away easily
and McCann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buckley Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and McCann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tony McCann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. McCann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tony McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
McCann lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Buckley Armstrong.
I think McCann 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony McCann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cazares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, powershifter. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
7 - 5 - 2 |
BJJ Blue 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Cazares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cazares misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cazares thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustavsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Cazares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cazares misses with a few strikes there.
Gustavsson has a takedown stuffed.
Gustavsson slips under a jab from Cazares.
Gustavsson dives in and grabs Cazares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cazares pushes down on Gustavsson's head and hops out.
Dino Cazares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to clinch up but Cazares circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cazares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustavsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cazares avoids it really well and circles away.
Gustavsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cazares moves into full guard.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cazares is retaining full guard.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Cazares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is fighting to break Cazares's control of his arms but Cazares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cazares wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson advances to half guard.
Cazares is looking to escape.
Gustavsson prevents Cazares from improving his position.
Gustavsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cazares is just riding it out for now. Gustavsson eventually gives up the hold.
Cazares is trying to get back to full guard.
Cazares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustavsson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cazares is working hard here to advance position.
Gustavsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cazares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cazares tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustavsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares is trying to maintain the position but Gustavsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson is looking for a kimura but Cazares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustavsson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cazares is looking to improve his position.
Gustavsson 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cazares trying to control but Gustavsson postures up.
Cazares is trying to stand back up but Gustavsson is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cazares swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustavsson.
Cazares lands a head shot.
Cazares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustavsson.
Cazares works the jab nicely.
Cazares looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustavsson is just out of range.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Cazares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustavsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gustavsson gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Cazares dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cazares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustavsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustavsson clinches.
Gustavsson misses with an elbow strike.
Cazares tries to break free but Gustavsson pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gustavsson throws an elbow but misses.
Cazares avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cazares avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Cazares is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustavsson has Cazares pressed against the cage, preventing Cazares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cazares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gustavsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson pulls Cazares into guard.
Gustavsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cazares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson working for a triangle but Cazares defends it easily.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cazares!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares working to try and regain half guard.
Cazares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cazares is on top in guard.
Cazares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustavsson's guard.
Cazares stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dino Cazares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cazares stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustavsson. Gustavsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cazares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cazares misses with a straight right.
Dino Cazares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson staying out of range there.
Cazares thuds his right hand into Gustavsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cazares lands a two punch combo.
Cazares throws a series of punches but Gustavsson avoids them all with ease.
Cazares misses with a double jab.
Cazares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustavsson walks into a straight right hand from Cazares.
Gustavsson slips under a jab.
Cazares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cazares scores with a one two! Gustavsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cazares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustavsson.
Danga de danga de dang - Cazares scores with a four punch combination!
Dino Cazares is winning the standup battle so far.
Cazares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustavsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gustavsson wants the takedown. Cazares is fighting it off but Gustavsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cazares's guard against the cage.
Gustavsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cazares dives on top into guard.
Cazares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cazares!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cazares to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cazares shrugs it off.
Gustavsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cazares is on top in guard.
Cazares content to stall in guard here.
Cazares preventing the sweep.
Cazares advances to half guard.
Gustavsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustavsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cazares trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustavsson's guard.
Cazares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Cazares from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cazares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cazares defends it easily.
Cazares throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cazares defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Cazares dominated that second round.
That's time! Cazares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cazares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cazares wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cazares!
Cazares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cazares wants it to stay on the feet.
Cazares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cazares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Gustavsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cazares is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gustavsson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dino Cazares!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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224 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hammer at a distance.
The Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perez counters with a nice right hand that sends The Hammer toppling to the canvas! The Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Perez finish him?!
The Hammer is rocked!
It looks like Tor The Hammer has been cut.
Perez drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of The Hammer's head, knocking him out cold! Perez is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alvaro Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by On a boat -. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorian has managed to clinch.
Glorian has bananasplits pressed against the cage, preventing bananasplits from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glorian pulls guard.
Glorian is trying to control the position but bananasplits postures up.
Glorian working a defensive guard but bananasplits passes into half guard.
bananasplits wants to pass the guard but Glorian is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glorian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bananasplits controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glorian is on top in guard.
Glorian wants to control from the top but bananasplits keeps moving.
Glorian postures up.
bananasplits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorian is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but bananasplits has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Glorian is looking to defend but bananasplits has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Glorian! bananasplits pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Glorian taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). snoork bananasplits!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taz Devil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
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, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nueve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Devil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nueve is one step ahead there.
Nueve drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nueve jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nueve drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Devil dives on top into guard.
Devil tries to stand but Nueve is controlling from the bottom.
Devil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nueve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nueve working for a triangle but Devil defends it easily.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Nueve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve looking for a triangle here. Devil is fighting it but it looks tight! Nueve pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Devil is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Numero Nueve!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frekkas Poop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frekkas Poop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frekkas Poop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poop scores with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Poop.
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.
Collins parries the strikes from Poop easily there. Poop is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Collins to escape.
Collins dodges the ground and pound from Poop.
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Poop working the head with strikes.
Poop tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Poop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Poop tries to advance to mount but can't.
Poop working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poop throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Poop in side control, throwing shots but Collins defends.
Collins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Poop.
Collins wants to control but Poop postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poop scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poop.
Poop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Collins was covering up waiting for the punch and Poop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Collins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poop pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Poop.
Poop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poop throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Poop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Poop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poop thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poop trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins keeping full guard, as Poop tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Poop counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins misses with a hook. Poop ducked under it nicely.
Poop throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins cracks Poop with an open hand slap.
Poop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frekkas Poop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins staying out of range there.
Poop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Poop persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins slips under a jab from Poop.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Poop checks a leg kick nicely.
Poop dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Poop slips under a jab from Collins.
Poop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Collins taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frekkas Poop dominated that round.
That's time! Poop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poop swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins slips under a jab from Poop.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Poop misses with a straight right.
Poop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poop.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poop moves away.
Poop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Poop getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Poop has control of the leg.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poop wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poop wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poop tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Poop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Collins tries to clinch but Poop is having none of it.
Poop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Poop misses.
Poop shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poop finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a head kick that Poop semi-blocks.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poop.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frekkas Poop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poop slips under a jab from Collins.
Poop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poop puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Poop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins is trying to control the position but Poop postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins has Poop pulled in close to control his posture.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Poop!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins prevents Poop from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins 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.
Poop shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poop throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poop lands a jab.
Collins scores with a nice strike.
Poop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Poop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins closes the distance and pushes Poop back into the cage.
Poop tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poop's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poop is trying to break free.
Collins lands a body punch.
Collins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Poop up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Collins lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
Poop has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Poop takes a shot to the head.
Poop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poop tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Poop throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poop as Collins tries to tie him up.
Poop is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Poop tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins lands an uppercut.
Come on Collins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poop tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Poop back against the cage.
Collins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Collins works on Poop's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Poop lands a right hand.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
Collins gets through Poop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Collins.
Collins has Poop pressed against the cage, preventing Poop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins lands a shot to the body.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Collins gets through Poop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins stalling against the cage.
Collins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Poop fails to land.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poop's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Collins.
Poop takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Poop misses with a body punch.
Poop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
Good body shot from Collins.
Poop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poop is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
Poop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Collins.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins is working Poop over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins lands a body punch.
Poop swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins digs a right hand into Poop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poop's gas tank.
A short left from Collins.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Collins.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
Poop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Poop tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Poop back against the cage.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Poop's ribcage. Poop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Collins blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins presses Poop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins cracks Poop with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Poop wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
Collins is leaning against Poop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Collins is working Poop over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poop struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
Collins lands with a left to the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins lands a high kick!
Poop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Good standup being displayed there by Poop as he connects with a hook.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Poop catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poop.
Collins throws a hook but Poop avoids it easily.
Collins lunges at Poop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poop's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Collins to the mat! Collins manages to get full guard.
Collins managing to control the position.
Poop trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins pulls Poop in close to his closed guard and prevents Poop from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poop has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poop's guard.
Poop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poop looking to control.
Collins is in close to Poop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poop keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
Collinsis looking to pass into half guard but Poop pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Poop is in guard.
Frekkas Poop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frekkas Poop had his way with Steve Collins in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Poop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poop looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Poop tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Poop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Poop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins lands a head shot.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins feints and then cracks Poop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poop down.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poop throws a big shot that misses.
Poop misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frekkas Poop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poop throws out the jab.
Collins is looking to clinch but Poop is avoiding it.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins is looking to chop away at Poop's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poop.
Collins leaves Poop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poop moves away.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Poop stumbling back into the cage.
Collins is looking to slow Poop down with leg kicks.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Poop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Poop's head.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Collins.
Collins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins is leaning against Poop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins pushes Poop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Poop's head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins lands a body punch.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poops head.
Poop blocks the elbow strike.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins effectively controlling the action here.
Collins lands a right hand.
A short left from Collins.
Poop lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins has Poop pressed against the cage, preventing Poop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poop is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Collins.
Collins is working Poop over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins lands a nice uppercut.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins connects with a knee to the head.
Poop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Collins tries to stall but Poop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Poop wants to break free but Collins has control.
Poop wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Poop is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Poop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poop misses with a punch to the body.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Collins.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins digs a right hand into Poop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poop's gas tank.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Collins!
Steve Collins is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Whitewash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitewash has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Asher Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Whitewash!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitewash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitewash lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Whitewash dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Whitewash's head and hops out.
Whitewash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitewash landing with the ground and pound.
Whitewash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whitewash works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitewash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Whitewash is having none of it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitewash is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitewash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Whitewash from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee stands and steps away. Whitewash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Whitewash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitewash off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitewash.
Asher Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Whitewash.
Whitewash throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Whitewash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitewash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitewash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitewash throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Whitewash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whitewash looks gassed!
Donk. Lee catches Whitewash right on the button with a cross.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitewash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billy Whitewash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tests Whitewash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Whitewash is rocked!
Whitewash drops his hands momentarily. Lee doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Whitewash staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Whitewash doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asher Lee!
Asher Lee retains his middleweight title!
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