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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Mirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Mirkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor Pappas!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Mirkovic.
Sloppy strikes from Mirkovic. Those never looked like landing.
Mirkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pappas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirkovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pappas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mirkovic's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mirkovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pappas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pappas tries to advance to mount but Mirkovic denies him.
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.
Pappas landing a few strikes.
Pappas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pappas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas prevents Mirkovic from escaping the position.
Pappas misses with the ground and pound.
Pappas trying to control the action but Mirkovic is working from the bottom.
Mirkovic tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Pappas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic is looking for a sweep.
Pappas cracks Mirkovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pappas looks up at the clock and then as Mirkovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pappas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pappas trying to control the action but Mirkovic is working from the bottom.
Mirkovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pappas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pappas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pappas working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Pappas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mirkovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Pappas.
Pappas lands an elbow.
Pappas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pappas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pappas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mirkovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pappas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mirkovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas working the ground and pound.
Mirkovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pappas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pappas looks up at the clock and then as Mirkovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pappas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Pappas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mirkovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pappas tries to avoid it but Mirkovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pappas to the ground. Pappas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pappas with the counter takedown but Mirkovic avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Pappas. No joy for Mirkovic on that attempt.
Mirkovic scores with a jab. Pappas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pappas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mirkovic to the mat! Mirkovic manages to get full guard.
Pappas with a nice head shot there.
Pappas prevents Mirkovic from getting back to his feet.
Pappas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirkovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas postures up in Mirkovic's guard and throws a big left but Mirkovic blocks it.
Mirkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pappas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pappas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappas manages to avoid it.
Mirkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Mirkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Pappas with the counter takedown but Mirkovic avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pappas looks for a takedown but Mirkovic sprawls well.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pappas circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pappas.
Filip Mirkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Pappas.
Pappas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mirkovic's guard.
Pappas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mirkovic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mirkovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappas slips a nice elbow through Mirkovic's hands, connecting with Mirkovic's forehead.
Mirkovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pappas is on him like a limpet, forcing Mirkovic back against the cage.
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!
Mirkovic is trying to push Pappas away but Pappas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pappas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirkovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pappas misses with a takedown attempt - Mirkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pappas has a takedown stuffed.
Mirkovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pappas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mirkovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pappas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic tries to circle away but Pappas has him pinned against the cage.
Mirkovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pappas.
Pappas wants to take the fight to the mat but Mirkovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mirkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Pappas won't allow it.
Pappas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirkovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirkovic takes a swing at Pappas's ribcage but misses.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic jumps guard but Pappas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mirkovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pappas up against the cage.
Pappas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirkovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pappas prevents Mirkovic from breaking the clinch.
Pappas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pappas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mirkovic's guard.
Pappas with the ground and pound but Mirkovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pappas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Filip Mirkovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pappas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pappas misses with a takedown attempt
and Mirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mirkovic.
Pappas swats away the attempt to clinch by Mirkovic.
Mirkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Mirkovic. Those never looked like landing.
Pappas dives in and grabs Mirkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirkovic pushes down on Pappas's head and hops out.
Mirkovic leaves Pappas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filip Mirkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Pappas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Mirkovic shows good takedown defense.
Pappas shoots in and drives through. Mirkovic sprawls well.
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirkovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pappas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Pappas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mirkovic prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mirkovic is pressed up against the cage. Pappas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mirkovic down to the mat. Mirkovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Filip Mirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirkovic misses with a wild combination.
Mirkovic lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Pappas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mirkovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Pappas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas throwing strikes but missing.
Pappas passes into half guard.
Pappas 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.
Mirkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pappas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is thwarting Mirkovic's attempts to control the position.
Pappas trying to advance position but Mirkovic counters by regaining guard.
Mirkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pappas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mirkovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pappas stands and throws Mirkovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mirkovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pappas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mirkovic is defending well.
Pappas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirkovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pappas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mirkovic trying to control here.
Pappas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirkovic has hold of Pappas's hands but Pappas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mirkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Pappas sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Mirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mirkovic 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Mirkovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Cunnington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Cunnington!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunnington slips a jab from Reed.
Cunnington fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cunnington gets tackled into the cage by Reed. Reed maintains the clinch.
Reed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnington blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunnington blocks an elbow strike.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunnington blocking some punches.
Cunnington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reed misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Reed has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cunnington blocks an elbow strike from Reed.
Reed missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scores with a knee to the head.
Cunnington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reed lands a knee to the body.
Reed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunnington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cunnington blocks the elbow strike.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunnington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunnington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reed to keep the fight standing.
Reed lands a nice elbow.
Reed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnington blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunnington's elbow.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunnington uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reed is breathing heavily.
Cunnington is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Reed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunnington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnington jumps guard but Reed stands there with Cunnington around his waist. Cunnington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunnington prevents a body shot from Reed.
Reed landing knees to the body.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cunnington's efforts to push away.
Reed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
David Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Cunnington.
A knee to the head by Reed.
Cunnington is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Reed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reed scores with a knee to the head.
Cunnington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cunnington prevents a body shot from Reed.
Reed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Cunnington controls the action.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed looking to throw knees to the head but Cunnington is blocking nicely.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunnington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands an elbow inside.
Reed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Reed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed throws an elbow that misses.
Cunnington blocks an elbow strike.
Cunnington fails to pull guard.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Cunnington controls the action.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but Cunnington blocks with his arms.
Reed misses with a knee strike.
Reed misses with an elbow strike.
Cunnington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunnington takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnington.
Cunnington jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cunnington takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Cunnington misses.
Cunnington avoids the head kick by Reed.
Cunnington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Cunnington.
It looks like David Reed has been cut.
Reed moves away from the strike by Cunnington.
Cunnington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Cunnington. Those never looked like landing.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Cunnington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cunnington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunnington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Reed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnington looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Cunnington.
Reed is looking to counter the offense by Cunnington and move into the clinch.
Cunnington scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed tries to bum rush Cunnington with a series of wild strikes but Cunnington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Cunnington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cunnington ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Cunnington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed is looking to clinch but Cunnington is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Cunnington.
Reed is rocked!
Reed drops his hands for a split second and Cunnington immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Reed face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Cunnington follows up with a right hand that knocks Reed into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Cunnington!
David Reed was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserve that loss!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Polidori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Anzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. 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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205 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Anzar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anzar misses the jab.
Polidori shoots in for a takedown but Anzar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anzar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Polidori has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Polidori throws a right and a left that Anzar avoids nicely.
Polidori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Polidori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anzar.
Anzar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polidori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polidori has his takedown stuffed
and Anzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polidori closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anzar quickly recovers to half guard.
Anzar pushes Polidori off looking to stand but Polidori dives back in and keeps control.
Polidori is working for a submission of some sort.
Polidori is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Anzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polidori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzar is looking to escape.
Anzar is looking for a sweep. Polidori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anzar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori 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.
Polidori slips a nice elbow through Anzar's hands, connecting with Anzar's forehead.
Anzar is trying to control but can't.
Polidori prevents Anzar from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Polidori there.
Polidori looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Polidori.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polidori trying to control the action but Anzar is working from the bottom.
Anzar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anzar is staying active underneath Polidori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Polidori connects with a nice short shot to Anzar's temple.
Polidori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anzar is concentrating on defense, preventing Polidori from advancing position.
Polidori thows a huge punch but Anzar dodges it nicely.
Anzar tries to kick Polidori off but Polidori keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Polidori throwing shots but Anzar is blocking nicely.
Polidori wants to free his trapped foot but Anzar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polidori 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.
Anzar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anzar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anzar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polidori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anzar defending well though.
Anzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polidori.
Anzar is trying to stand up here but Polidori is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polidori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polidori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anzar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polidori.
Polidori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anzar throws a looping overhand right but Polidori ducks down to avoid it.
Anzar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anzar lands a nice looking body shot.
Polidori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polidori misses with a body punch
and Anzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori blocks a head kick by Anzar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polidori checks a leg kick.
Polidori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anzar's guard.
Polidori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anzar is trying to control the position but Polidori postures up.
Polidori distracts Anzar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Polidori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anzar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori lands a couple of elbows.
Polidori throws a strike but Anzar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Polidori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anzar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anzar is looking to work some ground and pound but Polidori has wrist control.
Polidori controls Anzar momentarily but Anzar frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Polidori is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Polidori dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Polidori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anzar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polidori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anzar can pounce on him.
Anzar throws a right hand that Polidori ducks under and follows up with a left that Polidori also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Anzar. No joy for Polidori on that attempt.
Anzar stuns Polidori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anzar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polidoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anzar looks to land a left hand but Polidori moved out of range nicely.
Polidori needs to keep his hands up - Anzar had a free shot at his head there.
Anzar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anzar misses with a double jab.
Polidori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anzar pinned against the cage. Anzar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polidori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polidori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anzar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anzar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Polidori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anzar connects with an inside leg kick.
Anzar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anzar throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori blocks a jab.
Polidori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anzar throws a hook to the side of Polidori's head but Polidori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
George Anzar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polidori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polidori misses with a wild combination.
Anzar keeps Polidori at a distance using the push kick.
Aristotle Polidori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polidori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anzar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anzar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polidori doesn't seem bothered though.
Polidori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anzar.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anzar counters with a straight right hand.
Anzar misses the jab.
Anzar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polidori is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anzar's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anzar pushes Polidori off looking to stand but Polidori dives back in and keeps control.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polidori stalling.
Anzar is doing well to control the position and prevent Polidori from advancing to side control.
Polidori thows a huge punch but Anzar dodges it nicely.
Polidori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anzar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anzar pushes Polidori off looking to stand but Polidori dives back in and keeps control.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polidori throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Polidori working over Anzar with some ground and pound. Anzar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Polidori not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Polidori is looking to take a break and control but Anzar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polidori is working for a kimura but Anzar is defending it quite comfortably.
Anzar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polidori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Polidori is nestled in close to Anzar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Polidori throwing shots but Anzar is blocking nicely.
Anzar wants to improve his position but Polidori is controlling well.
Polidori scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anzar pushes Polidori off looking to stand but Polidori dives back in and keeps control.
Polidori not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anzar wants to get back to his feet.
Anzar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polidori scores with a couple of nice shots.
Polidori trying to control from half guard but Anzar is working away.
Anzar trying to control here.
Polidori throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Anzar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Anzar misses.
Anzar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Polidori scores with a jab.
Polidori throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anzar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Polidori is in Anzar's guard.
Anzar controlling Polidori's posture.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.
Anzar wants to stand but Polidori is controlling the position.
Polidori cracks Anzar with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anzar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Polidori controlling from the top position.
Anzar wants to get back to his feet but Polidori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anzar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Polidori counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polidori.
Anzar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anzar wants to get back to his feet but Polidori is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aristotle Polidori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polidori is in close to Anzar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anzar wants to stand but Polidori is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polidori wants to pass the guard but Anzar is keeping the position.
Polidori landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anzar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polidori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Polidori throwing strikes from guard but Anzar blocks nicely.
Polidori prevents Anzar from getting back to his feet.
Anzar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Polidori has his hands on Anzar's head, controlling the position.
Anzar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anzar stopping the sweep attempt from Polidori.
Polidori pulls Anzar in close to prevent any damage.
Anzar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polidori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anzar wants to get up but he can't break Polidori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polidori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anzar.
Polidori looks to land a combination but Anzar avoids it well.
Anzar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Polidori misses with a wild body shot.
Polidori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Polidori. Those never looked like landing.
Anzar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anzar.
Anzar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polidori moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Polidori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anzar slips a jab and a cross from Polidori.
Polidori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anzar tries to bench press Polidori off him but Polidori keeps the position.
Polidori working away.
Polidori throws a strike aimed at the side of Anzar's head but Anzar avoids it 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!
Polidori working away.
Polidori throws a strike aimed at the side of Anzar's head but Anzar avoids it well.
Anzar can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polidori prevents Anzar from escaping the position.
Anzar can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Polidori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polidori 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Polidori!
An out of breath Aristotle Polidori thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Kuklin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuklin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklin wants to get back to his feet but Graves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuklin dives on top into guard.
Kuklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklin stands up over Graves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuklin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Graves has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kuklin manages to get his head free but now Graves has transitioned to an armbar! Kuklin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Graves! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Graves!
Alex Graves really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stampfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panteleev.
Panteleev misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Stampfer misses its target.
Panteleev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stampfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Panteleev circles away.
Panteleev scores with a nice strike.
Stampfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stampfer tries to clinch but Panteleev moves away
and Panteleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stampfer thinking.
Stampfer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stampfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Panteleev misses.
Stampfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Panteleev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stampfer connects with a looping right hand.
Stampfer tries to clinch up but Panteleev circles away and keeps his distance.
Panteleev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stampfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panteleev was well out of range. Poor timing from Stampfer.
We've been hearing reports that Stampfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stampfer has Panteleev up against the cage in a clinch.
Stampfer is leaning against Panteleev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stampfer keeps control of Panteleev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stampfer connects with a knee to the head.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stampfer lands a body shot.
Stampfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Stampfer prevents Panteleev from breaking the clinch.
Stampfer works on Panteleev's body with a couple of short punches.
Panteleev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stampfer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Panteleev looks winded!
Stampfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panteleev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stampfer has him pressed against the cage.
Stampfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stampfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panteleev working hard to break the clinch.
Stampfer scores with a shot to the side of Panteleev's head.
Stampfer dips a shoulder and cracks Panteleev with a mighty uppercut! Panteleev falls back against the cage and Stampfer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Panteleev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stampfer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stampfer!
Paul Stampfer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Paul Stampfer gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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