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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilas checks a low kick from Cheese.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.
Cheese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cheese throws a leg kick
and Gilas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilas.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but Gilas blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cheese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gilas wants the takedown. Cheese is fighting it off but Gilas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cheese's guard against the cage.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cheese looking to control.
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cheese's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cheese looking to control.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilas stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Cheese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Cheese's brow.
Gilas stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Cheese bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard.
Gilas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gilas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilas is looking to sweep but instead, Cheese has passed into half guard.
Gilas is not content to let Cheese control the position.
Gilas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cheese has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cheese looking to control but Gilas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Cheese trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gilas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gilas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gilas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cheese haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gilas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese wants to control the pace but Gilas is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is really struggling to control Gilas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gilas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Dick Cheese will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gilas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cheese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Cheese throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Gilas.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheese throws a head kick but Gilas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gilas blocks the leg kick.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Gilas moves out of range easily.
Cheese throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gilas moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheese avoids the damage to the body.
Gilas blocking some punches.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheese motions for Gilas to come forward. Cheese throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheese defends well and Gilas ends up having to push Cheese into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilas throws out a powerful jab.
Gilas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilas.
Dick Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick
and Gilas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cheese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cheese tries to get out of the position.
Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cheese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilas on the ground.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Gilas is proving a slippery customer.
Gilas stands up over Cheese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheese is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet.
Gilas is controlling Cheese's posture.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gilas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilas is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cheese trying to control the position.
Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilas won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Gilas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gilas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Gilas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cheese tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
Gilas throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Cheese looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Gilas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cheese tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas looks to land a combination but Cheese avoids it well.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilas blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Gilas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cheese did well to prevent Gilas getting side control.
Cheese is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gilas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheese with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese is refusing to be controlled, as Gilas sits in half guard.
Gilas slows the pace down in half guard.
Cheese is concentrating on defense, preventing Gilas from advancing position.
Cheese taking some punishment here, with Gilas in his half guard.
Gilas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gilas wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Gilas wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cheese trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cheese is trying desperately to improve position.
Gilas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gilas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cheese hang on?
Gilas landing shots from mount.
Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cheese can't escape the position.
Cheese tries to hold on but Gilas postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cheese is rocked!
Gilas cracks Cheese with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas!
Neil Gilas very nearly forgot to thank VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savas Bulent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
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, Savas Bulent!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulent.
Irhin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulent tries to sprawl out of it but Irhin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulent swings for the body but Irhin moves out of range.
As Bulent looks to move away, Irhin throws a big counter combo bu Bulent just gets out of the way.
Bulent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irhin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bulent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Irhin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bulent leaves Irhin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab from Bulent.
Irhin closes the distance and pushes Bulent back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin slowing the pace effectively.
Irhin jumps guard but Bulent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Irhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bulent up against the cage.
Bulent managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Stalling in the clinch from Bulent.
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irhin fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulent. Irhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulent misses the shot to the body.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irhin wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulent tests Irhin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Bulent misses its intended target.
Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulent looks to land a left hand but Irhin moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Bulent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulent misses with an uppercut
and Irhin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Irhin wants to pass the guard but Bulent is defending well.
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!
Irhin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bulent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bulent is controlling Irhin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulent is looking to improve his position.
Bulent actively working from the bottom here.
Irhin throws a strike but Bulent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Irhin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bulent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irhin, into his guard.
Bulent wants to control from the top but Irhin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhin is trying to control the position but Bulent postures up.
Bulent looking to sit in guard and control but Irhin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Irhin passes Bulent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irhin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bulent as he works his way to full guard.
Irhin wants to control from the top but Bulent keeps moving.
Bulent wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savas Bulent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irhin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulent but Bulent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bulent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bulent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irhin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bulent throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Irhin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bulent. No joy for Irhin on that attempt.
Bulent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irhin scores with a spinning back kick!
Irhin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bulent to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulent thuds his right hand into Irhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulent! But no joy.
Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savas Bulent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulent throws a jab when Irhin was well out of range.
Irhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulent manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulent but Bulent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Irhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irhin tries to clinch
letting Bulent counter with a right hand.
Bulent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bulent wants it to stay on the feet.
Bulent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulent looks to land a left hand but Irhin moved out of range nicely.
Irhin jabs Bulent right on the nose. Bulent blinks but takes it well.
Bulent throws a good cross that connects.
Irhin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bulent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Bulent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulent regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulent regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Irhin.
Bulent pulls Irhin in close to prevent any damage.
Irhin wants to control from the top but Bulent keeps moving.
Bulent has control of Irhin's left arm, preventing Irhin from doing any damage.
Bulent wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulent working a defensive guard here.
Bulent keeping full guard, as Irhin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irhin slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irhin goes for a takedown attempt but Bulent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulent misses the target.
Bulent cracks a nice hook into Irhin's ribs.
Bulent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulent lands the left hand.
Irhin staying out of range there.
Savas Bulent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulent misses with a hook. Irhin ducked under it nicely.
Bulent throws an overhand right that lands on Irhin's shoulder, as Irhin tries to avoid the shot.
Irhin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bulent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bulent misses with a double jab.
Bulent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irhin circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulent fails with a takedown attempt.
Irhin wants to clinch up but Bulent keeps it at a distance.
Bulent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irhin.
Irhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulent.
Bulent swings away with a body shot that misses
and Irhin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Irhin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bulent as he avoids it easily.
Irhin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savas Bulent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Irhin ducks right into an uppercut from Bulent.
Irhin tries for a takedown but Bulent circles away easily
and Bulent counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irhin moves to clinch but Bulent breaks away
and Bulent counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Bulent misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Irhin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bulent, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulent looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well.
Bulent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irhin's head.
Bulent takes a swing at Irhin's ribcage but misses.
Artem Irhin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irhin shoots in for a double leg but Bulent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Irhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulent gets caught napping as Irhin dives in and scores a takedown. Bulent manages to retain guard.
Bulent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bulent trying to control the pace.
Bulent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irhin defending well though.
Irhin controlling the position well.
Bulent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irhin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhin is trying to stand.
Artem Irhin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irhin trying to control from the bottom.
Bulent wants to control but Irhin is keeping him busy.
Irhin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bulent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Irhin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bulent from advancing to side control.
Irhin is looking to control Bulent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irhin avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Irhin wants to control but Bulent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Irhin is not content to let Bulent control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bulent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Irhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irhin fails with a takedown attempt.
Irhin shoots in for a double leg but Bulent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irhin dodges the punch combination from Bulent.
Irhin wants to clinch.
Bulent tries for a takedown but Irhin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irhin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savas Bulent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bulent throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Irhin wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irhin shoots in but Bulent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savas Bulent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bulent 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 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savas Bulent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Spiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Pinto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
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, Steve Spiros!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiros misses with a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiros swings widly with a right hand
and Pinto counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiros connects with a jab.
Spiros tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiros.
Nice uppercut there from Pinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto scores with a nice right hand.
Pinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spiros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spiros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Spiros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiros shoots and misses
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Pinto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spiros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
Pinto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinto.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto digs a good body shot into Spiros's ribs.
Spiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arthur Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Spiros.
Pinto throws a jab when Spiros was well out of range.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiros throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinto counters with a nice body shot.
Spiros tries to move into range but Pinto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinto.
Pinto staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto digs a good body shot into Spiros's ribs.
Pinto lands a nice hook to Spiros's body. Spiros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
so Spiros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiros stops Pinto from standing up.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Spiros from controlling successfully.
Pinto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that round.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiros.
Pinto jabs at Spiros's body.
A jab from Pinto misses.
Spiros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinto lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinto jabs at Spiros's body.
Pinto lands with a straight right. Spiros didn't see that one coming.
Arthur Pinto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiros. Spiros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinto. That snapped Spiros's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinto as he connects with a hook.
Spiros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinto is able to avoid easily.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Pinto.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiros shoots and misses
and Spiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinto works Spiros's body with a nice hook.
Pinto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinto moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto lands a nice hook to Spiros's body. Spiros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinto lands a jab to the head.
Pinto scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pinto thuds his right hand into Spiros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiros manages to avoid it.
Spiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
A jab from Spiros misses.
Pinto swings widly with a right hand
and Spiros counters with a single leg into guard. Pinto didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiros wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.
Pinto wants to get back to his feet but Spiros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spiros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinto has Spiros pulled in close to control his posture.
Spiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that second round.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pinto connects with a body shot.
Pinto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiros can do to turn this around?
Spiros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Spiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto moves into the clinch.
Spiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinto.
Spiros misses with some punches.
Pinto has Spiros pressed against the cage.
Spiros working aggressively here.
Spiros lands a body punch.
Spiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Spiros fails to land.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiros misses with the head strike.
Pinto digs a right hand underneath Spiros's ribcage. Spiros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spiros or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiros working aggressively here.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Spiros controls the action.
Pinto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Spiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinto trying to control the position but instead, Spiros has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pinto into the cage.
Pinto letting Spiros take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Spiros fails to land.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto gets underhooks to prevent Spiros's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinto.
Pinto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinto.
Spiros misses with the head strike.
Spiros turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Spiros manages to end up in side control.
Pinto regains half guard, as Spiros was trying to land strikes.
Spiros slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spiros connects with a nice short shot to Pinto's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Spiros.
I think Pinto 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pinto!
A less than humble Arthur Pinto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Suna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Boze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yoko Suna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoko Suna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Boze!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Suna misses.
Boze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suna wants it to stay on the feet.
Suna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boze circles away quickly and effectively.
As Suna backs off Boze throws a huge counter combo but Suna manages to avoid it all.
Suna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suna throws a hook but Boze blocks it.
Suna stuffs the takedown attempt from Boze. Boze gets slowly back to his feet.
Suna leaves Boze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yoko Suna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boze.
Suna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suna but Suna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suna punishes Boze's body with a nice straight punch.
Boze looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suna lunges at Boze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boze's hand.
Boze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suna lunges at Boze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boze's hand.
Suna drops Boze with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boze looks back up at him and smiles so Suna waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suna feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Boze crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoko Suna!
Yoko Suna really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller comes to the cage accompanied by Cabbage - No meat for you. Jo Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jo Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiller looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Hiller drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
Hiller is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson 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.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Hiller from controlling successfully.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hiller has passed into side control.
Hiller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson is trying to control Hiller's posture but Hiller avoids it.
Hiller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hiller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been hearing that Hiller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Hiller working the ground and pound.
Hiller cracks Wilson with a big elbow.
Wilson is trying to control Hiller's posture but Hiller avoids it.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hiller is putting a hurting on Wilson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hiller working the head with strikes.
Hiller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hiller wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to control Hiller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Hiller wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiller slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Hiller in his half guard.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson trying to control here.
Hiller slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Hiller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Hiller with the ground and pound but Wilson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiller wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Hiller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hiller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiller chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to keep Hiller in close.
Hiller preventing the sweep.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Hiller slips an elbow through the middle.
Hiller works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiller cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Hiller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiller postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Hiller is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hiller 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.
Hiller takes the fight into the clinch.
Hiller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hiller is looking for a takedown.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Hiller wants a takedown.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hiller fails to land.
Hiller is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Hiller.
Wilson is looking to control Hiller's arms but Hiller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilson has his back to the cage.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Hiller's takedown attempt.
Hiller keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiller has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Hiller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hiller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilson!
Wilson 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.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Hiller is controlling well.
Hiller thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Matt Hiller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiller trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Hiller trying to control from Wilson's half guard. Wilson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Hiller defends easily.
Hiller connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson won't allow Hiller to get back to his feet.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Hiller managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
Hiller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Hiller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hiller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Matt Hiller has been cut.
Hiller throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiller is rocked!
Hiller misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Oh Hiller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Hiller seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiller moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Hiller lands an elbow.
Hiller working away.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Hiller keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Hiller lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson has hold of Hiller's hands but Hiller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hiller is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hiller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hiller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wilson's body to avoid the submission. Wilson has instead reached around Hiller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wilson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jo Wilson!
Matt Hiller was interviewed post fight and said 'Im still the awesome dude. So do not worry, i take few suplements and then YOU ALL SEE WHO RULES!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Haggstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Haggstrom!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt.
Haggstrom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bradley tries for a takedown but Haggstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Bradley fails to land the takedown.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt
and Haggstrom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bradley!
Haggstrom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Haggstrom grinds an elbow into Bradley's temple.
Bradley is not content to let Haggstrom control the position.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bradley to see if he's OK.
Haggstrom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haggstrom trying to control the action but Bradley is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Haggstrom crashes against the mat.
Haggstrom tries for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bradley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bradley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haggstrom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haggstrom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
Haggstrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bradley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggstrom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggstrom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Haggstrom looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradley holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Bradley pulls Haggstrom in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roy Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haggstrom circles away.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but Haggstrom shows good takedown defense.
Bradley goes for a double leg but Haggstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haggstrom continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradley shoots for a takedown but Haggstrom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradley.
Haggstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed Haggstrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haggstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bradley's half guard.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggstrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Haggstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haggstrom is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haggstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haggstrom 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.
Bradley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haggstrom's waist but Haggstrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradley off to one side.
Bradley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haggstrom prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggstrom is trying to stall.
Haggstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bradley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bradley trying to control the position from guard on top but Haggstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradley passes Haggstrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bradley trying to control the pace.
Haggstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradley is trying to control. Haggstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haggstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haggstrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haggstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haggstrom keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Haggstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haggstrom wants to sweep here but Bradley controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bradley is now in half guard.
David Haggstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Haggstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bradley uses his free foot to push down on Haggstrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haggstrom.
Bradley working for a submission but Haggstrom is keeping him at bay.
Bradley looking to control but Haggstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bradley tries to control but Haggstrom wriggling away.
Bradley working for a guillotine from mount but Haggstrom is in no mood to give up.
Bradley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bradley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haggstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bradley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bradley dives in and grabs Haggstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haggstrom pushes down on Bradley's head and hops out.
Haggstrom tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
Bradley dives in for a single leg takedown but Haggstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haggstrom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haggstrom but Haggstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haggstrom with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Haggstrom feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggstrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haggstrom advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggstrom trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Haggstrom is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haggstrom to get the leverage.
Bradley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Haggstrom trying to control from Bradley's half guard. Bradley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley has control of Haggstrom's left arm, preventing Haggstrom from doing any damage.
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.
Haggstrom throws a strike but Bradley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradley trying to control but Haggstrom is working from the bottom.
Haggstrom trying to control the position.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Haggstrom keeps moving.
Haggstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haggstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradley prevents Haggstrom from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control but Haggstrom is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haggstrom sprawls well. Haggstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley decides to pull guard.
Haggstrom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Haggstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Haggstrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haggstrom has managed to get both his arms back between Bradley's legs - danger averted.
Haggstrom throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Haggstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haggstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haggstrom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rembrandt Van Rijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rembrandt Van Rijn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rembrandt Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Altare cracks Van Rijn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altare manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up but Altare circles away and keeps his distance.
Altare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Altare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Altare.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that Altare ducks under and follows up with a left that Altare also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Altare throwing a counter right hand but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Altare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Altare misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Altare feints and then cracks Van Rijn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Rijn down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Altare misses with a hook.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Altare misses the target.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Altare.
A nice side step and Van Rijn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Altare avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Altare misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altare throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Altare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Altare swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Rijn.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot.
Van Rijn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Rijn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altare takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altare manages to avoid it.
Altare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Altare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Altare keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Altare's ribs.
Altare throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Van Rijn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Altare under the eye.
Van Rijn closes the distance and pushes Altare back into the cage.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Rijn stalling in the clinch.
Van Rijn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn just leaning against Altare, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn is trying to stall.
Altare presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn is struggling to control the position.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn stalls.
Altare breaks the clinch.
and Altare counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Rijn! He's just covering up as Altare starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
A very excited looking John Altare 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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