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fight for respect 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between imants legzda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krish Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grundmanis has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, imants legzda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krish Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from legzda.
legzda throws a right and a left that both miss.
legzda throws a nice looking combination but Grundmanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grundmanis misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Grundmanis does no damage.
legzda misses with a combination
and Grundmanis counters with a straight right hand.
Grundmanis throws a series of strikes that have legzda backpedaling.
legzda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grundmanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
legzda looks to land a right hand but Grundmanis moved out of range.
legzda stalks Grundmanis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grundmanis's face. Grundmanis staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Krish Grundmanis has been cut.
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!
legzda misses with an uppercut. Grundmanis saw that one coming.
Grundmanis defending well as legzda loads up on a big left hand.
legzda throws a jab when Grundmanis was well out of range.
legzda connects with a nice looking jab.
Grundmanis is rocked!
Grundmanis looks gassed!
legzda connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Grundmanis out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). imants legzda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Le Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Jean comes to the cage accompanied by La France. Pierre Le Jean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Le Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le Jean scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Le Jean throwing strikes but missing.
Le Jean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Jean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Jean landing with the ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Le Jean from controlling successfully.
Le Jean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le Jean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Le Jean throwing strikes but missing.
Le Jean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Jean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Jean has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Jean trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Le Jean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Le Jean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva working for a triangle but Le Jean defends it easily.
Silva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Le Jean rolls with it to try and escape but Silva cranks on the arm and Le Jean is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uldis Bauska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uldis Bauska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uldis Bauska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing Bot!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bauska moves out of range of the body kick from Bot.
Bot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bauska swivels and escapes.
Bauska has Bot up against the cage in a clinch.
Bauska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bot's efforts to push away.
Bauska has clasped his hands together around Bot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bauska trying to control the action but Bot is working from the bottom.
Bot looks gassed!
Bauska thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauska decides to stand back up.
Bot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bauska.
Bot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bauska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bauska closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bauska working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauska decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boxing Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauska takes the fight into the clinch.
Bauska effectively controlling the action here.
Bauska manages to break the clinch.
Bauska gets the takedown into side control.
Bauska trying to control the action but Bot is working from the bottom.
Bot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bauska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bauska throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four 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.
Bauska wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
Bot is pushing Bauska's head away, looking to escape. Bauska manages to hold on to the position though.
Bauska tries for a kimura but Bot is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bauska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bot sprawls well initially but Bauska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bauska seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uldis Bauska 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.
Bauska has managed to clinch.
Bauska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bauska pulls Bot into guard.
Bot trying to control but Bauska is working from the bottom.
Bauska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot gets to his feet - Bauska follows without any prompting.
Bauska scores with a takedown into Bot's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Bauska from controlling successfully.
Bauska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bauska distracts Bot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Bauska throws a big right hand that misses.
Bauska gets to his feet - Bot follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bauska.
Bauska is looking to take a break and control but Bot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bauska trying to control the position but Bot is working away.
Bauska is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bot is letting Bauska control him for a moment.
Bauska trying to control the position but Bot is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uldis Bauska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bauska shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bauska stays in close to Bot's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uldis Bauska dominated that second round.
That's time! Bauska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bot throws a nice looking combination but Bauska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bauska moves out of range of the body kick.
Bot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Bauska from controlling successfully.
Bauska stands up from Bot's guard - Bauska perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bauska shoots in and bounces Bot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bauska manages to pass to side control.
Bot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bauska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Bauska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bot defending well though.
Bauska escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bauska shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Bauska seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauska wants to take a breather but Bot is having none of it.
Bauska keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bauska wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bot is trying to stand up here but Bauska is controlling him well.
Bauska content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Uldis Bauska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bauska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uldis Bauska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bauska 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uldis Bauska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niclas Ekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinis Repss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niclas Ekman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niclas Ekman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekman in his tracks.
Ekman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Repss stalks Ekman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekman's face. Ekman staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Repss coming out on top.
Repss throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ekman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekman ducks straight into an uppercut from Repss and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ekman manages to regain guard straight away.
Repss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ekman's guard.
Repss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ekman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Repss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ekman slips a jab from Repss.
Repss's corner calls for a 1-2. Repss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekman is rocked!
Repss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Repss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Repss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Repss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Repss jabs at Ekman's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repss scores with a hook.
Repss throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Repss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Repss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Repss.
A left lands for Repss.
Repss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Repss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekman.
Repss might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice jab there from Repss.
Repss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Repss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekman.
Ekman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Repss finds it's way through Ekman's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Repss tries to bum rush Ekman with a series of wild strikes but Ekman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Repss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Repss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niclas Ekman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Repss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Repss duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Repss, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Repss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Repss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Repss with a hook.
Repss looks to throw the jab but Ekman is out of range.
Ekman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ekman works his way into full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ekman trying to control but Repss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss 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.
Repss misses with a two punch combination.
Niclas Ekman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repss scores with a one two! Ekman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Repss!
Repss throws a series of punches but Ekman moves out of range.
Repss dips to his left and cracks Ekman with an uppercut!
Repss punishes Ekman's body with a nice straight punch.
Repss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Repss's waist but Repss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekman off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Repss.
Ekman fails with the takedown.
Repss throws an overhand right that lands on Ekman's shoulder, as Ekman tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Repss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Repss lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Repss scores with a four punch combination!
Repss scores with a nice right hand.
That's two 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.
Repss throws the left hand but Ekman avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekman is defended easily by Repss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niclas Ekman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Repss, as that shot connected.
Repss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Repss is trying to stand up here but Ekman is controlling him well.
Ekman content to control rather than advance.
Repss pushes Ekman off looking to stand but Ekman dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Repss wants to get back to his feet.
Ekman trying to control the action but Repss is working from the bottom.
Repss is trying to stand back up but Ekman is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Repss.
Ekman avoids the head kick by Repss.
Repss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four 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.
Repss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repss avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekman shoots for a takedown but Repss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Repss misses with a wild combination.
Ekman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Repss defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Repss lands a two punch combo.
Ekman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Repss scores with a hook.
Ekman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Repss defends it nicely.
Repss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Repss connects with a looping right hand.
Reinis Repss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reinis Repss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Repss lands a jab to the nose.
Repss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekman.
Repss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Repss throws a shot from downtown. Ekman moves away and avoids it.
Repss throws a lazy right hand but Ekman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ekman.
Ekman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Repss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekman.
Repss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ekman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Repss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss wants to get back to his feet.
Ekman moves to the back.
Repss is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ekman gets his way!
Ekman tries to get the hooks in deep but Repss pushed the leg off.
Ekman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Repss has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss is trying to get back to his feet but Ekman has full control of the position and if anything, Repss has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ekman controlling the positon.
Repss controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ekman controlling the positon.
Ekman trying to control.
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.
Repss controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Repss staying busy and making it hard for Ekman to control.
Ekman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Repss manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Ekman shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niclas Ekman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekman defending well as Repss loads up on a big left hand.
Repss lands an overhand right.
Niclas Ekman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinis Repss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekman throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reinis Repss.
I've got Repss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinis Repss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Lusins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boiko comes to the cage accompanied by shinedown - diamond eyes. Edgars Lusins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Lusins!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boiko looks to land a combination but Lusins avoids it well.
Boiko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lusins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivan Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boiko throws a head kick but Lusins moves out of range.
Lusins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boiko struggling a bit here.
Lusins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lusins has hold of Boiko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boiko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lusins cranks the arm and Boiko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boiko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edgars Lusins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Slauka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ruslan agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Per Slauka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Per Slauka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ruslan agaev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slauka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
agaev is trying to escape the position but Slauka is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
agaev sneaks back into half guard.
Slauka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slauka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slauka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
agaev trying to control here.
agaev is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Slauka is tapping! Great win for agaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). ruslan agaev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sasa skarstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). skarstan has chosen tensta as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Power has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Power seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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218 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sasa skarstan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
skarstan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
skarstan instigates a clinch.
skarstan misses with the head strike.
skarstan manages to break the clinch.
Power ducks under a wild hook from skarstan.
skarstan has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
skarstan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for skarstan.
skarstan lands a right hand.
skarstan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, skarstan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
skarstan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.
skarstan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
skarstan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
skarstan with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Power can't handle though.
skarstan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Power preventing the sweep.
skarstan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
skarstan lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
skarstan trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Power tries to keep at a distance but skarstan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from skarstan.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Power blocking some punches.
skarstan dodges an elbow strike from Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power wants a takedown but no success here.
skarstan pulls guard effortlessly.
skarstan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
skarstan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Power wanted to stand there but skarstan had control of the position.
skarstan wants to sweep but no luck.
skarstan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Power tries to stand but skarstan is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
skarstan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
skarstan clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skarstan lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from skarstan fails to land.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
skarstan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
skarstan doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power tries to bum rush skarstan with a series of wild strikes but skarstan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power is breathing heavily.
skarstan is looking to clinch.
skarstan doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
skarstan leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
skarstan forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
skarstan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power is rocked!
skarstan swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
skarstan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power blocking some punches.
skarstan lands a body shot.
skarstan throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
skarstan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
skarstan breaks from the clinch.
skarstan moves into range and clinches up with Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for skarstan.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
skarstan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for skarstan.
skarstan throws a big uppercut that drops Power! More strikes from skarstan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Power lies dazed against the cage as skarstan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). sasa skarstan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiss Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis has chosen rocky as his entrance music. max sirokov irsis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matiss Briedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from irsis misses.
max sirokov irsis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
irsis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from irsis. No joy for Briedis on that attempt.
irsis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
irsis throws a big shot that misses.
Briedis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. irsis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Briedis pushes down on irsis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Briedis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
irsis tries to kick Briedis off but Briedis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Briedis trying to advance position but irsis counters by regaining guard.
Briedis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from irsis as Briedis shoots in.
Briedis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiss Briedis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
irsis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briedis.
Oh, that's a big right hand from irsis and Briedis goes tumbling to the canvas! irsis follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Briedis is rocked!
irsis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briedis defending well though.
irsis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
irsis thows a huge punch but Briedis dodges it nicely.
Briedis wants to get back to his feet.
Briedis is breathing heavily.
irsis working the head and body with strikes.
irsis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
irsis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
irsis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
irsis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
irsis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briedis's head.
irsis slips a nice elbow through Briedis's hands, connecting with Briedis's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
irsis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Briedis blocking the ground and pound attempt from irsis.
Briedis looks like he's trying to stand up.
irsis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Briedis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from irsis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
irsis working Briedis over with strikes.
Briedis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Briedis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briedis tries to get out of the position.
irsis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
irsis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Briedis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Briedis tries to move into range but irsis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from irsis misses its intended target.
Briedis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but irsis avoids it really well and circles away.
Briedis takes one to the chin there.
Matiss Briedis's cut is getting worse.
irsis missing with a left hand there. Briedis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Briedis staying out of range there.
Briedis slips a straight right by irsis.
Briedis takes the fight into the clinch.
irsis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from irsis misses.
irsis thows a left - swing and a miss!
irsis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Briedis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Briedis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
irsis is trying to buck Briedis off.
irsis parries the strikes from Briedis easily there. Briedis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable irsis to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
irsis sneaks out the side door and pushes Briedis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Briedis throws a head kick that misses.
Briedis ducks under a wild hook from irsis.
irsis misses with an uppercut.
irsis loads up on a big right hand but Briedis slips the punch.
Briedis shoots in but no luck this time.
irsis tries to bum rush Briedis with a series of wild strikes but Briedis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Briedis moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from irsis as Briedis shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by irsis.
Briedis fails with the takedown.
irsis throws a right and a left that Briedis avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
max sirokov irsis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matiss Briedis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Briedis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in irsis's half guard.
irsis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Briedis manages to move to mount!
Briedis tries to control but irsis wriggling away.
irsis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Briedis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briedis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Briedis controlling from the full mount.
Briedis looking to control but irsis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
irsis wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Briedis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Briedis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two 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.
irsis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Briedis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
irsis is trying to stand up.
Briedis raining down shots from the mount!
irsis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briedis working irsis over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
irsis tries to buck Briedis off but he can't manage it.
irsis taking shots to the head.
Briedis controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Briedis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Briedis lands with some strikes.
Briedis breaks from irsis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Briedis with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briedis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as irsis is looking to escape.
Briedis throwing strikes here but irsis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
irsis wants to get back to his feet.
Briedis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
irsis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matiss Briedis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matiss Briedis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Briedis drives through with a takedown into guard.
irsis wants to stand and escape but Briedis is having none of it.
Briedis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Briedis trying to control the position from guard on top but irsis 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.
Briedis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Briedis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briedis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
irsis wants to stand up but Briedis is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Briedis trying to control but irsis is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Briedis has a takedown stuffed.
irsis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
irsis misses with a few strikes there.
Briedis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Briedis is trying to control the action in half guard but irsis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Briedis is looking to stall here but irsis recovers full guard.
Briedis wants to control from the top but irsis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
irsis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briedis.
irsis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from irsis misses the target.
Briedis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. irsis tries to avoid it but Briedis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag irsis to the ground. irsis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Briedis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Briedis.
Horrible takedown by Briedis or perhaps it was just good defense by irsis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiss Briedis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
irsis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from irsis misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
irsis throws a looping overhand right but Briedis ducks down to avoid it.
Briedis moves into the clinch.
irsis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Briedis.
irsis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Briedis tries to score a body lock takedown but irsis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
irsis breaks from the clinch.
irsis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Briedis backs up against the cage.
irsis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
irsis misses with a straight left.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
irsis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
irsis is squirming around, avoiding Briedis's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that irsis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Briedis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briedis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Briedis landing punches.
irsis is squirming around, avoiding Briedis's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matiss Briedis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Briedis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matiss Briedis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Angel as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
235 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Emelianenko shoots in.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Emelianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson has his feet on Emelianenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko pulls guard successfully.
Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to strike off his back.
Anderson trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Anderson blocks Emelianenko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Emelianenko avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Anderson clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Emelianenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a big head kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Anders Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Anderson has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Emelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Emelianenko throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Emelianenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
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 Fedor Emelianenko.
I think Anderson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Anderson!
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