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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Stand Alone. Stanislav Votava has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Votava misses the shot to the body.
Erschov leaves Votava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Votava.
Erschov tries to sprawl but Votava drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Votava stands up from half guard.
Erschov closes the distance and clinches up with Votava, looking for a takedown. Erschov pushes Votava against the cage but Votava circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Votava thows a body shot but no joy.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Votava but Votava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses.
Votava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erschov manages to avoid it.
Erschov fails with the takedown.
Stanislav Votava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Erschov misses with a takedown
letting Votava counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Votava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Votava instigates a clinch.
Votava breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Erschov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Votava - the referee stops the clock and Erschov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Votava. Erschov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Votava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erschov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Votava counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erschov looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Votava lands a nice hook to Erschov's body. Erschov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Votava.
Votava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erschov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erschov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Votava.
Votava stuns Erschov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votava connects with a body shot.
Erschov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Votava is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Erschov.
Votava stalks Erschov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erschov's face. Erschov staggers backwards, shaken.
Erschov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Votava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Erschov walks into a jab.
Votava feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erschovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Votava.
Votava lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Erschov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Votava from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Erschov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanislav Votava!
Stanislav Votava took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Gummidge has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Gummidge seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes moves forwards but Gummidge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gummidge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magalhaes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Magalhaes does no damage.
Gummidge lands a right hook to the body.
Magalhaes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gummidge moves away.
Gummidge has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gummidge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gummidge tries to throw a body punch but Magalhaes avoids it by throwing Gummidge back against the cage.
Gummidge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gummidge lands with a left to the head.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gummidge.
Gummidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Magalhaes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gummidge is trying to get back to half guard.
Gummidge defending against the ground and pound.
Magalhaes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gummidge's legs.
Magalhaes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gummidge sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gummidge trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes is working for a kimura but Gummidge is defending it quite comfortably.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but Gummidge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magalhaes to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gummidge wants to get back to full guard.
Magalhaes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gummidge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gummidge is looking to control Magalhaes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gummidge avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is looking for a sweep. Magalhaes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gummidge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magalhaes is thwarting Gummidge's attempts to control the position.
Magalhaes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magalhaes trying to control the action but Gummidge is working from the bottom.
Gummidge wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is defending against the submission attempts here by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magalhaes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gummidge tries to get to full guard but Magalhaes has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gummidge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gummidge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Gummidge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gummidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gummidge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gummidge connects with a body shot that sends Magalhaes's belly button to the back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gummidge.
Magalhaes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gummidge, pushing him back against the cage.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but instead, Gummidge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magalhaes into the cage.
A short right from Gummidge.
Gummidge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magalhaes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gummidge is trying to drag Magalhaes to the mat but Magalhaes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gummidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge works on Magalhaes's body with a couple of short punches.
Gummidge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gummidge prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge has Magalhaes pushed against the cage.
Magalhaes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gummidge tries to throw a body punch but Magalhaes avoids it by throwing Gummidge back against the cage.
Gummidge throws an elbow but it misses.
Gummidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magalhaes's efforts to push away.
Gummidge missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gummidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
Magalhaes is working for takedown but Gummidge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gummidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gummidge gets underhooks to prevent Magalhaes's takedown attempt.
Magalhaes can't get the takedown.
Gummidge stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gummidge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gummidge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gummidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Magalhaes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magalhaes looking for a sweep. Not yet Magalhaes, not yet.
Magalhaes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gummidge is aware though and is defending well.
Gummidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Magalhaes is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gummidge wants to control from the top but Magalhaes keeps moving.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but instead Gummidge has moved into half guard.
Magalhaes trying to control here.
Gummidge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magalhaes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magalhaes tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gummidge manages to get himself to full guard.
Gummidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magalhaes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gummidge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magalhaes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gummidge is looking for a triangle but Magalhaes pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magalhaes postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
Magalhaes stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Gummidge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magalhaes throws a lazy right hand but Gummidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magalhaes forces Gummidge back against the cage and clinches.
Gummidge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Gummidge.
Gummidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Gummidge.
Gummidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Gummidge.
Magalhaes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gummidge after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes blocks a body shot from Gummidge.
A shot in the inside from Gummidge.
Gummidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gummidge is trying to trip Magalhaes. He has hold of a leg but Magalhaes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gummidge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gummidge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magalhaes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magalhaes is looking for a sweep.
Gummidge lands an elbow.
Gummidge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magalhaes, who protects the arm well.
Magalhaes looks to move to half guard but instead Gummidge has passed into mount! Damn!
Brian Gummidge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gummidge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magalhaes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gummidge trying to control but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Magalhaes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magalhaes trying to get back to full guard but Gummidge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gummidge prevents Magalhaes from getting the reversal.
Gummidge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Magalhaes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Magalhaes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magalhaes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gummidge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chinny Magalhaes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Gummidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gummidge keeps control of the position as Magalhaes tries to break free.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magalhaes rolls, trying to escape but Gummidge keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy.
Magalhaes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gummidge.
Magalhaes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gummidge is taking a breather. Magalhaes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gummidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magalhaes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gummidge trying to mount his opponent but Magalhaes defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes wants to improve his position but Gummidge is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Gummidge just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as Gummidge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magalhaes doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Gummidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gummidge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Gummidge!
Brian Gummidge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ushman Haszan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maua Wauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushman Haszan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ushman Haszan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maua Wauna!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauna connects with the punch.
Wauna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haszan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haszan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haszan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haszan pushes down on Wauna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haszan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haszan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wauna actively working from the bottom here.
Wauna looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wauna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wauna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haszan defends well.
Haszan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wauna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haszan postures up and lands a big shot to Wauna's brow.
Wauna wants to improve his position but instead Haszan has moved into half guard.
Haszan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wauna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haszan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Haszan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wauna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haszan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wauna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wauna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haszan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haszan's back!
Haszan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wauna missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauna looking for the choke from the back.
Wauna keeps control of the position as Haszan tries to break free.
Wauna is throwing shots to the body but Haszan manages to wriggle free. Wauna pounces on him again and ends up in Haszan's guard.
Wauna takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Wauna throws a big right hand that misses.
Wauna is pushing down on Haszan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haszan is fighting to maintain full guard but Wauna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haszan gets full guard.
Haszan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haszan tries to get out of the position.
Haszan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haszan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wauna has Haszan in his guard.
Wauna working for a triangle but Haszan defends it easily.
Haszan passes Wauna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauna actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ushman Haszan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haszan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haszan duly obliges.
It looks like Maua Wauna has been cut.
Wauna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haszan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haszan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wauna's guard.
Haszan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wauna keeps working.
Haszan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wauna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haszan lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haszan prevents Wauna from standing back up.
Wauna taking some punishment here, with Haszan in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haszan trying to control the action but Wauna is working from the bottom.
Wauna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haszan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wauna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wauna is in trouble now - Haszan has advanced to mount!
Haszan trying to control but Wauna is having none of it.
Haszan lands a big shot there that rocks Wauna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haszan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauna taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haszan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wauna can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wauna is rocked!
We've been informed that Wauna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wauna takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wauna is still in real trouble! Can Haszan finish him?
Haszan prevents Wauna from getting the reversal.
Haszan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Haszan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wauna in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wauna to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ushman Haszan!
Ushman Haszan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiglitz has chosen Street Gang as his entrance music. Hugo Stiglitz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackintosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Stiglitz tries to sprawl out of it but Mackintosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stiglitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stiglitz shoots in for a takedown but Mackintosh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackintosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stiglitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiglitz trying to control but Mackintosh is working from the bottom.
Stiglitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mackintosh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stiglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mackintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mackintosh is looking to stand back up but Stiglitz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh is positioning himself well to prevent Stiglitz advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh manages to get to full guard.
Stiglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiglitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stiglitz passes Mackintosh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stiglitz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mackintosh!
Mackintosh working to try and regain half guard.
Mackintosh gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz seems to be working for a kimura but Mackintosh defends the submission attempt.
Mackintosh is not content to let Stiglitz control the position.
Mackintosh actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mackintosh is looking to control Stiglitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mackintosh avoid being mounted?
Stiglitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mackintosh sees it coming and defends easily.
Mackintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stiglitz!
Mackintosh controlling the position easily from mount.
Stiglitz is squirming around, avoiding Mackintosh's attempts to control the action.
Stiglitz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mackintosh wants to control but Stiglitz is keeping him busy.
Stiglitz looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mackintosh is working for a guillotine from mount but Stiglitz frees his head quite easily.
Stiglitz can't escape the position.
Mackintosh wants to take Stiglitz's back but he can't do it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackintosh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stiglitz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Mackintosh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mackintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stiglitz tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
Stiglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stiglitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mackintosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stiglitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Mackintosh thumps Stiglitz with a low kick.
Mackintosh lands with an uppercut that bounces Stiglitz off the cage and back into range.
Stiglitz tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
Mackintosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stiglitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mackintosh misses with a few strikes there.
Mackintosh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mackintosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh seems keen to control Stiglitz's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mackintosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiglitz is one step ahead there.
Mackintosh can't keep his opponent in guard - Stiglitz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stiglitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mackintosh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stiglitz.
Stiglitz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Stiglitz is tapping! Great win for Mackintosh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Mackintosh!
After winning the bout, Paul Mackintosh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Hugo Stiglitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'We had a game plan. If it worked, it worked. If it didn't, it didn't. It didn't. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Savvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
170 lbs
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176 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wrestler Savvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savvy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clifton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Savvy gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the cage.
Savvy lands a body shot.
Savvy lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savvy.
Savvy tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savvy lands a right hand.
Savvy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clifton can't get the takedown.
Wrestler Savvy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Savvy wants to stall.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Savvy manages to get underhooks.
Savvy leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savvy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savvy.
Clifton jumps guard but Savvy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savvy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton takes a shot to the head.
Savvy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Savvy on the inside.
A body shot lands from Savvy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Savvy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savvy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savvy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Savvy.
Clifton looks winded!
Savvy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
A short right from Savvy on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Savvy.
Savvy lands with a light punch inside.
Clifton tries to pull guard but Savvy holds him up against the cage and eventually Clifton drops back down to his feet.
Clifton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savvy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clifton can turn it around.
Savvy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clifton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savvy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clifton jumps guard but Savvy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clifton tries to pull guard but Savvy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savvy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savvy smiles and moves away.
Savvy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savvy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Savvy gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savvy is pressed up against the cage. Clifton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savvy down to the mat. Savvy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
Savvy tries to close the distance and clinch but Clifton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clifton.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clifton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savvy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savvy struggling a bit here.
Savvy is looking to regain half guard here but Clifton keeps moving and retains side control.
Clifton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savvy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Clifton seems to be looking for submissions.
Clifton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savvy is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savvy wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clifton trying to mount his opponent but Savvy defends it.
Clifton is keen to just control but Savvy is a slippery customer.
Savvy wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Clifton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clifton is working for a kimura but Savvy is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Savvy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savvy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clifton tries to score a body lock takedown but Savvy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Savvy manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Savvy.
A shot in the inside from Savvy.
Savvy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savvy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Savvy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savvy scores with a shoulder strike.
Clifton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savvy smiles and moves away.
Wrestler Savvy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Savvy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clifton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savvy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clifton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clifton is breathing heavily.
Savvy is looking to clinch but Clifton is avoiding it.
Savvy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestler Savvy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savvy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savvy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestler Savvy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy doesn't manage to clinch there - Clifton circles away.
Clifton gets the takedown into side control.
Clifton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savvy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clifton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savvy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savvy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clifton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clifton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savvy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clifton but great work by Savvy.
Savvy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clifton wants to control but Savvy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savvy is looking to take a break and control but Clifton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton tries to improve position but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clifton manages to get back to half guard.
Clifton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savvy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clifton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savvy has managed to get both his arms back between Clifton's legs - danger averted.
Clifton is looking for a triangle here but Savvy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clifton struggling a bit here.
Clifton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savvy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clifton keeps trying to improve his position.
Clifton gets back to half guard.
Savvy is looking to take a break and control but Clifton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clifton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clifton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savvy trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savvy trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Clifton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
Savvy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Savvy on the inside.
Savvy tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Savvy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Savvy.
Savvy is leaning against Clifton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savvy lands a body punch.
Savvy scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Savvy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savvy scores with a shoulder strike.
Savvy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savvy lands with a left to the head.
Savvy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Savvy works on Clifton's body with a couple of short punches.
Clifton letting Savvy take a breather here.
Clifton takes a shot to the head.
Clifton fails to pull guard.
Clifton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clifton tries to pull guard but Savvy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savvy to keep the fight standing.
Wrestler Savvy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savvy to keep the fight standing.
Savvy is pushing Clifton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savvy presses Clifton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savvy.
Savvy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Savvy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savvy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savvy lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Savvy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savvy.
Savvy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton is working for takedown but Savvy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savvy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Savvy.
Savvy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton is rocked!
Savvy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clifton is still on wobbly legs! Can Savvy finish him?
Savvy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clifton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savvy smiles and moves away.
Clifton swats away the attempt to clinch by Savvy.
Savvy instigates a clinch.
Clifton seems to have recovered his senses.
Savvy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clifton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clifton as Savvy tries to tie him up.
Clifton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savvy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clifton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savvy to keep the fight standing.
Clifton is trying to pull guard but Savvy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is working for takedown but Savvy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Savvy on the inside.
Savvy digs a right hand into Clifton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clifton's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clifton can't get the takedown.
Savvy gets underhooks to prevent Clifton's takedown attempt.
Savvy lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savvy.
Savvy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savvy just leaning against Clifton, taking a breather.
Savvy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Savvy.
Savvy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savvy is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Savvy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to pull guard but Savvy holds him up against the cage and eventually Clifton drops back down to his feet.
Savvy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savvy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savvy throws a big uppercut that drops Clifton! More strikes from Savvy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clifton lies dazed against the cage as Savvy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestler Savvy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schelokov's choice of entrance music: Sirens . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schelokov blocks a head kick by Craven.
Schelokov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schelokov being controlled here, momentarily.
Craven won't allow Schelokov to sweep him here.
Craven postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Destin Craven wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Craven moves into the clinch successfully.
Schelokov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schelokov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schelokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
Craven tries to clinch there but Schelokov circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schelokov.
A combination from Schelokov does no damage.
Alexander Schelokov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schelokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Schelokov.
Craven connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Schelokov throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Craven clinches.
Schelokov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Schelokov. Those never looked like landing.
Craven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schelokov is fending him off so far but Craven persists. Nope, Schelokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Schelokov. Those never looked like landing.
Craven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craven shoots in but Schelokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Schelokov pushes him off.
Schelokov thuds a left hand into Craven's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schelokov lands with a nice combination. Craven backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Destin Craven has been cut.
Schelokov swinging wildly here.
Craven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schelokov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Craven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooh!!! Schelokov has knocked Craven down with a huge combo! Schelokov steps away and waves a wobbly Craven back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Craven is rocked!
Schelokov throws a combination that misses
and Craven counters with a left and a right that stings Schelokov.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schelokov throws a right hand that Craven ducks under and follows up with a left that Craven also avoids with ease.
Schelokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven misses with a body shot
and Schelokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schelokov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Craven can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Schelokov and Craven drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Schelokov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Schelokov!
A very excited looking Alexander Schelokov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Louis Terry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louis Terry!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holland lands a lovely overhand right.
Holland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holland to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holland.
Holland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terry.
Holland stalks Terry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Terry's face. Terry staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holland lands a nice shot that snaps Terry's head back.
Holland catches Terry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holland connects with the punch.
Holland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland clinches with his opponent.
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Terry is defended easily by Holland.
Nice cross by Holland.
Holland lands a head shot.
A jab from Holland finds it's way through Terry's defenses.
Holland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holland lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holland.
Andrew Holland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holland lunges at Terry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terry's hand.
Nice body punch from Holland.
Holland lands a nice hook to Terry's body. Terry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Holland tenderised Terry's leg. Terry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Holland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holland.
Terry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terry is rocked!
A big left from Holland misses.
Terry is still on wobbly legs! Can Holland finish him?
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland misses with some punches.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holland.
Come on Holland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Holland throws a head punch that misses.
Holland working aggressively here.
Terry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holland misses with a punch on the inside.
Holland lands a big knee! That's hurt Terry! Oh, he's all over the place! Holland lands another knee that sends Terry to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Holland!
A victorious Andrew Holland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Saul Tigh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrey Lapis's chin.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 London, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Tigh needs to keep his hands up - Lapis had a free shot at his head there.
Tigh closes the distance and clinches up with Lapis, looking for a takedown. Tigh pushes Lapis against the cage but Lapis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lapis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Tigh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lapis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lapis.
Lapis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tigh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tigh gets a double leg takedown into Lapis's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lapis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tigh passes Lapis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
Tigh is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control but Tigh is keeping busy.
Lapis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis is looking to control Tigh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrey Lapis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tigh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lapis was covering up waiting for the punch and Tigh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lapis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tigh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tigh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis controls Tigh momentarily but Tigh frees himself.
Lapis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tigh defends it easily.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Tigh postures up.
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis is adopting a defensive guard.
Tigh is pushing down on Lapis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lapis is fighting to maintain full guard but Tigh has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lapis won't allow Tigh to pass to mount.
Tigh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lapis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tigh passes into side control, despite Lapis's attempt to control the position.
We've been hearing that Tigh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lapis is trying to get back to half guard.
Tigh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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You can see the frustration on Lapis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to bench press Tigh off him but Tigh keeps the position.
Tigh cracks Lapis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapis is trying to get back to his feet.
Tigh trying to control the position but Lapis is working away.
Tigh scoring with punches from side control.
Lapis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lapis is not content to let Tigh control the position.
Tigh lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapis is not content to let Tigh control the position.
Tigh working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saul Tigh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lapis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tigh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tigh showed some decent athleticism there.
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lapis trying to control here.
Tigh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tigh is working for a kimura but Lapis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lapis trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lapis wants to control but Tigh is keeping busy.
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. Tigh connects with a nice short shot to Lapis's temple.
Tigh wants to take a breather but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
Lapis won't allow Tigh to pass to mount.
Lapis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lapis manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tigh is aware though and is defending well.
Tigh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lapis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tigh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lapis!
Tigh breaks from Lapis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh breaks from Lapis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Tigh.
Lapis wants to hold on but Tigh pushes him away.
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis tries to hold on but Tigh pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh landing punches.
Tigh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lapis is rocked!
Tigh postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lapis is out cold - huge knockout for Tigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Our winner, Saul Tigh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky road to Dublin (RUS). Vasiliy Khrapov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khrapov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khrapov misses the jab.
Khrapov just misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khrapov throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Khrapov takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Khrapov misses with a jab to the body
and Griffiths counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khrapov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Khrapov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a nice body kick.
Griffiths darts in looking for a takedown but Khrapov gets double underhooks and turns Griffiths into the cage.
Khrapov misses with a punch on the inside.
Khrapov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffiths jumps guard but Khrapov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Khrapov.
Khrapov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Khrapov.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Khrapov swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Khrapov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasiliy Khrapov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khrapov throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Khrapov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khrapov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Khrapov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Khrapov misses with a head kick.
Khrapov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasiliy Khrapov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Khrapov.
Khrapov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov thows a body shot but no joy.
Khrapov throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khrapov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Khrapov throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Khrapov 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khrapov swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths tries for a takedown but Khrapov circles away easily
and Khrapov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khrapov.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from Khrapov.
Khrapov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khrapov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khrapov working hard to break the clinch.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Khrapov.
Khrapov tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khrapov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khrapov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffiths's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov with a nice head shot there.
Griffiths has control of Khrapov's left arm, preventing Khrapov from doing any damage.
Khrapov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffiths is looking to cinch up a triangle. Khrapov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Griffiths's body to avoid the submission. Griffiths has instead reached around Khrapov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Griffiths arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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