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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buru Doragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sweat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Sweat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buru Doragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Sweat!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Doragon misses.
Sweat is looking to clinch but Doragon is avoiding it.
Sweat clinches up against the cage.
Sweat tries to pull guard but Doragon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doragon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sweat working hard to break the clinch.
Sweat wants to get back to striking at distance but Doragon won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sweat is defending well.
Sweat prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buru Doragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doragon looking for a takedown.
Sweat looking for a takedown.
Sweat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doragon up against the cage.
Sweat tries to pull guard but Doragon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sweat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doragon has him pressed against the cage.
Sweat looking for a takedown.
Doragon goes for a takedown attempt but Sweat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sweat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sweat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweat moves in looking to clinch but Doragon pushes him off.
Sweat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doragon pinned against the cage. Doragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sweat lands with a nice body punch.
Sweat lands an overhand right.
Doragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sweat to the mat! Sweat manages to get full guard.
Doragon wants to control from the top but Sweat keeps moving.
Sweat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doragon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doragon passes Sweat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doragon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweat 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.
Sweat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doragon pulls his head out easily.
Doragon prevents Sweat from standing back up.
Doragon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sweat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buru Doragon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gorbatsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadiusz Mackowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkadiusz Mackowicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Gorbatsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arkadiusz Mackowicz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackowicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mackowicz lands an elbow that stopped Gorbatsov in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Igor Gorbatsov has been cut.
Mackowicz lands an elbow inside that Gorbatsov shrugs off.
Mackowicz lands a damaging elbow.
Igor Gorbatsov's cut is getting worse.
Gorbatsov tries to pull guard but Mackowicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorbatsov drops back down to his feet.
Mackowicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorbatsov's defenses.
Igor Gorbatsov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mackowicz is stalling here.
Mackowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mackowicz lands a nice elbow.
Gorbatsov is rocked!
Jeez, Igor Gorbatsov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Igor Gorbatsov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arkadiusz Mackowicz!
Arkadiusz Mackowicz made sure to mention his sponsor, Farm of Muscle in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Loser: Beck. Jessie Holloway will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tre Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jessie Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spar is looking to regain half guard here but Holloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Holloway scoring with punches and elbows.
Spar is looking for a sweep.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Spar'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.
Spar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holloway wants to control but Spar is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holloway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Spar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spar.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to regain half guard here but Holloway keeps moving and retains side control.
Spar is not content to let Holloway control the position.
Holloway prevents Spar from escaping the position.
Holloway misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holloway wants to control but Spar is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
Holloway wants to work for an arm triangle but Spar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Holloway is looking to advance position but Spar won't allow it.
It looks like Holloway is going to stand back up.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holloway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holloway's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jessie Holloway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holloway trying to control the position but instead, Spar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holloway into the cage.
Spar wants a takedown.
Spar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holloway regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar preventing the sweep.
Holloway has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spar wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Spar drops back looking for a leg! Holloway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holloway manages to kick Spar off! Spar jumps back into Holloway's guard.
Holloway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holloway wants to sweep here but Spar controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spar slaps away a takedown attempt from Holloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Spar circles away.
Holloway with a poor takedown
and Spar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar stuffs the takedown.
Spar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holloway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spar scrambles back to his feet.
Spar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holloway!
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holloway wants to get back to his feet but Spar drags him back down.
Holloway wants to control but Spar postures up.
Tre Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Spar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holloway, who protects the arm well.
Spar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holloway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway wants to improve his position but Spar is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tre Spar 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!
Holloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tre Spar has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holloway.
Spar slaps away a takedown attempt from Holloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spar defends it nicely.
Tre Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Holloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Spar looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Spar crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Spar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holloway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is working for takedown but Spar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holloway sprawls and moves away.
Jessie Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar stuffs the takedown.
Spar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holloway shoots in but Spar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spar tries to counter by clinching up but Holloway breaks away and moves out of range.
Holloway darts in trying to clinch
and Spar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tre Spar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spar wants to work for an arm triangle but Holloway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spar is working for a submission of some sort.
Spar is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar seems to be looking for submissions.
Holloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spar is working away from the top position though.
Spar is working for a kimura but Holloway is defending it quite comfortably.
Holloway tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Spar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spar 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tre Spar!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Tre Spar!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tre Spar!
Tre Spar wins by unanimous decision!
As Tre Spar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my opponent Carroll, you hit hard as fuck, the fans, Dick Hardwoodall and Hoarse Whisperer here at Epicity Productions for the opportunity. Also everyone at Bobby B's'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ratard Ferus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Yonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Yonder acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratard Ferus!
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, Bruce Yonder!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonder tries to land a front kick but Ferus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ferus.
Ferus blocks the elbow strike.
Yonder is trying to force a seperation but Ferus has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferus.
Yonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferus can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yonder wants a takedown but no success here.
Yonder being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferus is trying to break the clinch but Yonder is controlling him.
Yonder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonder is trying to force a seperation but Ferus has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferus is looking for a takedown.
Ferus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yonder tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferus avoids the damage to the body.
Ferus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferus.
Ferus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yonder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratard Ferus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferus gets a clinch.
Ferus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yonder missing with knees to the body.
Ferus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yonder tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferus avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferus jumps guard but Yonder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yonder to keep the fight standing.
Yonder lands a good knee to the midsection. Ferus won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferus tries to circle away but Yonder has him pinned against the cage.
Ferus tries for a takedown but Yonder manages to get underhooks.
Yonder has had enough of the clinch but Ferus keeps him there for the moment.
Yonder wants a takedown.
Ferus avoiding damage as Yonder throws knees to the body.
Ferus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yonder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferus circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferus.
Ferus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yonder pinned against the cage. Yonder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferus clinches up with Yonder and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferus effectively controlling the action here.
Yonder is trying to push Ferus away but Ferus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ferus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Ferus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yonder fails to land.
Ferus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yonder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferus dodges an elbow strike from Yonder.
Ferus controlling the action here for a moment.
Yonder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yonder tries to work over Ferus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yonder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferus closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonder has Ferus pressed against the cage, preventing Ferus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yonder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yonder prevents it.
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 Ratard Ferus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yonder shoots in and drives through. Ferus sprawls well.
Ratard Ferus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yonder counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferus shrugs it off.
Ferus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferus dives in for a single leg takedown but Yonder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yonder on his heels. He'll look to pass Yonder's guard now, I'm sure.
Yonder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferus manages to get himself to full guard.
Yonder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonder throws a big elbow that misses.
Yonder preventing the sweep.
Ferus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yonder on the ground.
Yonder controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonder landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferus is trying to control the position but Yonder postures up.
Ferus looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferus, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferus trying to control the position.
Ferus is really struggling to control Yonder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonder defends it easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yonder passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonder winds up and cracks Ferus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ferus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonder.
Yonder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yonder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yonder's back!
Yonder is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Yonder is looking to clinch but Ferus is avoiding it.
Ferus shoots in looking for a takedown but Yonder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ferus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yonder defends well and Ferus ends up having to push Yonder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratard Ferus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yonder thumps Ferus with a low kick.
Yonder moves out of range of the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferus.
As Ferus backs off Yonder throws a huge counter combo but Ferus manages to avoid it all.
Ratard Ferus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yonder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yonder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferus fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferus counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yonder avoids it.
Ferus has closed the distance and engaged Yonder in a clinch.
Yonder tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferus avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yonder.
Ferus is trying to drag Yonder to the mat but Yonder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Yonder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ferus gets a clinch.
Yonder missing with knees to the body.
Yonder tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferus avoids the damage to the body.
Ferus tries to break free but Yonder pushes him back against the cage.
Ferus avoids a wild elbow strike from Yonder.
Yonder is trying to stall.
Yonder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferus blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yonder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferus avoids it.
Yonder misses with a knee strike.
Ratard Ferus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yonder tries to break free but Ferus pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferus shoots for a double leg takedown but Yonder sprawls well. He's pushed Ferus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratard Ferus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonder tries to clinch but Ferus is having none of it.
Ferus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferus slaps away a takedown attempt from Yonder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yonder tries to clinch but Ferus moves out of range.
Yonder dives in and grabs Ferus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferus pushes down on Yonder's head and hops out.
Yonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferus closes the distance and clinches.
Yonder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yonder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferus as Yonder tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonder has Ferus pressed against the cage, preventing Ferus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yonder chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferus looking to control.
Bruce Yonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonder has managed to get both his arms back between Ferus's legs - danger averted.
Yonder wants to pass the guard but Ferus is keeping the position.
Yonder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferus working a defensive guard here.
Ferus 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonder is pushing down on Ferus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferus is fighting to maintain full guard but Yonder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yonder is working away from the top position though.
Yonder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferus taking some punishment here, with Yonder in his half guard.
Yonder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yonder locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ferus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Yonder!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Yusev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chico Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Yusev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales lands with a straight right. Yusev didn't see that one coming.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales pushes Yusev away with a front kick.
Yusev closes the distance and clinches.
Yusev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Yusev is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Yusev.
Yusev is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morales throws an elbow but misses.
Morales wants to break free but Yusev has control.
Yusev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chico Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.
Yusev goes for a takedown attempt but Morales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yusev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Yusev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Yusev gets a clinch.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yusev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Yusev avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Yusev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Yusev.
Yusev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yusev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Yusev avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Yusev is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yusev blocks an elbow strike.
Yusev has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Yusev won't allow it.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yusev breaks from the clinch.
Yusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yusev off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morales.
Yusev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusev ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Yusev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morales with a body shot.
Morales lands with a nice body kick.
Morales throws a hook but Yusev blocks it.
Yusev clinches up with Morales and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Yusev is controlling him.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent Yusev's takedown attempt.
Yusev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yusev dives in and grabs Morales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes down on Yusev's head and hops out.
Morales throws the left hand but Yusev avoids the punch easily.
Morales connects with a nice looking jab.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yusev looks winded!
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yusev counters with a series of strikes. Morales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yusev is defended easily by Morales.
A big left from Morales misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Yusev. Yusev maintains the clinch.
Yusev dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Yusev manages to break the clinch.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Morales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morales sets himself, and Yusev steps forward looking for the clinch! Morales avoids it this time.
A head kick from Morales lands but Yusev takes it in his stride.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yusev forces Morales back against the cage and clinches.
Morales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yusev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Yusev avoids the damage to the body.
Yusev wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yusev has Morales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yusev goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yusev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusev closes the distance and clinches.
Morales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yusev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yusev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Yusev.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Yusev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Yusev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dimitri Yusev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
Yusev with a knee to the head.
Morales throws an elbow but it misses.
Yusev is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chico Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Yusev has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is trying to push Yusev away but Yusev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yusev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yusev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yusev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
We've been informed that Yusev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Yusev is controlling him.
Yusev can't get the takedown.
Yusev is breathing heavily.
Morales prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yusev.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yusev can do to turn this around?
Yusev managing to block the knees to the body from Morales.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Yusev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yusev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales breaks from the clinch.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Yusev moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yusev.
Both fighters circling a little - Yusev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yusev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morales connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yusev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusev moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yusev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yusev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morales has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yusev is proving hard to escape from.
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Yusev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yusev controls the pace.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yusev on the ground.
Yusev trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales wants to stand but Yusev is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yusev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yusev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morales is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morales parries the strikes from Yusev easily there. Yusev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morales to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yusev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Yusev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yusev drives through and clinches with Morales against the cage.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yusev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yusev holds on and takes a little breather.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales looking to sit in guard and control but Yusev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yusev is controlling him.
Yusev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yusev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yusev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimitri Yusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Yusev on that attempt.
Morales seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chico Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morales takes a swing at Yusev's ribcage but misses.
Chico Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Yusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chico Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Yusev.
Yusev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales tries to work over Yusev's front leg with a kick but Yusev checks it.
Yusev avoids a kick to the body.
Morales lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yusev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Chico Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Yusev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morales lands a damaging elbow.
Morales stops a takedown attempt from Yusev.
Yusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yusev scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Yusev.
Yusev cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Yusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yusev takes an elbow to the temple.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Yusev won't allow it.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales managing to block the knees to the body from Yusev.
Yusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yusev is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
Yusev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yusev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales is looking to break free of the clinch but Yusev has double underhooks.
Yusev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dimitri Yusev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Yusev blocks it.
Morales lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morales lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yusev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Yusev.
Morales lands an elbow that stopped Yusev in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morales 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Chico Morales!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Chico Morales!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Chico Morales!
Chico Morales wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Chico Morales 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Kabakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by eRa - enae Volare Mezzo. 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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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabian Kabakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov throws a hook but Kabakov blocks it.
Kabakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kabakov lands a head kick. Nemkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kabakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kabakov lunges at Nemkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nemkov's hand.
Kabakov throws a lazy head kick
and Nemkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kabakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kabakov sneaks back into half guard.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov throwing shots but Kabakov is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kabakov wants to get back to full guard.
Nemkov controlling the pace.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabakov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kabakov trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kabakov wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nemkov wants to pass the guard but Kabakov is defending well.
Nemkov thows a huge punch but Kabakov dodges it nicely.
Kabakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
Kabakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nemkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nemkov's back!
Kabakov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nemkov 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.
Kabakov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nemkov trying to get back to his feet but Kabakov is in full control for now.
Kabakov is hanging on to Nemkov's back as he tries to escape.
Nemkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kabakov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nemkov is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabakov working a defensive guard here.
Kabakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov controls Nemkov momentarily but Nemkov frees himself.
Nemkov preventing the sweep.
Nemkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
Kabakov controls Nemkov momentarily but Nemkov frees himself.
Kabakov wants to sweep here but Nemkov controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kabakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nemkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kabakov is retaining full guard.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
Nemkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kabakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kabakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nemkov is one step ahead there.
Kabakov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kabakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nemkov has momentary wrist control but Kabakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nemkov has momentary wrist control but Kabakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kabakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabian Kabakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kabakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kabakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nemkov feints the counter takedown.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nemkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kabakov is looking to clinch.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Kabakov.
Kabakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Nemkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kabakov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kabakov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nemkov has Kabakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nemkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nemkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemkov looks for a takedown but Kabakov sprawls well.
Fabian Kabakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kabakov.
Fabian Kabakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kabakov tries to clinch but Nemkov is having none of it.
Nemkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kabakov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nemkov will feel that in the morning.
Kabakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nemkov shoots in and drives through. Kabakov sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kabakov!
Kabakov misses with a head kick.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Kabakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kabakov also avoids with ease.
Nemkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nemkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nemkov tries to land a knee to the head but Kabakov blocks with his arms.
Kabakov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kabakov.
Kabakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nemkov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kabakov blocks an uppercut.
Nemkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kabakov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kabakov ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kabakov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kabakov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Kabakov.
Kabakov throws a leg kick which misses Nemkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nemkov tries to avoid it.
Nemkov shoots in and bounces Kabakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kabakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nemkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kabakov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is working Kabakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kabakov trying to control the position.
Nemkov trying to control but Kabakov is working from the bottom.
Nemkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nemkov has managed to get both his arms back between Kabakov's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kabakov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Nemkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nemkov trying to control but Kabakov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Kabakov keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kabakov cracks a nice hook into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kabakov thows a body kick. Nemkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Kabakov.
Kabakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kabakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nemkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kabakov blocks the elbow strike.
Kabakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nemkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemkov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Kabakov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kabakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nemkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kabakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kabakov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nemkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabakov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Nemkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kabakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kabakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kabakov is looking to land body kicks.
Kabakov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nemkov. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemkov.
Nemkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kabakov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Kabakov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nemkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kabakov, as that shot connected.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt - Kabakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nemkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kabakov, which made it look bad.
Kabakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kabakov.
Nemkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kabakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Kabakov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kabakov throws a head kick that misses.
Nemkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kabakov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nemkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemkov throws out a loose jab but Kabakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kabakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nemkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabakov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nemkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemkov.
Fabian Kabakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Nemkov.
Kabakov lands a body shot.
Kabakov misses with a body kick.
Nemkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Kabakov manages to get underhooks.
Fabian Kabakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nemkov breaks the clinch.
Kabakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nemkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nemkov has Kabakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Kabakov.
Nemkov manages to break the clinch.
Kabakov lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Kabakov moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kabakov is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Kabakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kabakov takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kabakov.
And Nemkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kabakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fabian Kabakov is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Kabakov.
Nemkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kabakov connects with a high kick.
Kabakov misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nemkov.
Check out the look on Nemkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kabakov taking a bit of punishment here - Nemkov scoring with strikes.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabakov is looking to regain half guard here but Nemkov keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov blocks the strikes from Kabakov.
Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kabakov, who protects the arm well.
Nemkov working the head with strikes.
Kabakov is looking to reverse the position.
Oleg Nemkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Kabakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kabakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Fabian Kabakov!
Fabian Kabakov wins by unanimous decision!
Oleg Nemkov was interviewed post fight and said 'Без муки нет науки.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McAfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emiliano Zapata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank McAfee!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAfee moves into the clinch successfully.
McAfee wants to break the clinch but can't.
McAfee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with McAfee.
McAfee blocks the elbow strike.
Zapata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McAfee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zapata avoids it.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapata has McAfee pushed against the cage.
McAfee can't break the clinch.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee jumps into guard, dragging Zapata to the mat.
Zapata being controlled here momentarily.
Zapata gets to his feet. McAfee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAfee, pushing him back against the cage.
McAfee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McAfee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAfee rushes Zapata and presses him up against the cage.
McAfee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McAfee jumps guard.
McAfee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zapata manages to get himself to full guard.
Zapata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAfee stays in close to Zapata's body and controls the position.
McAfee is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zapata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McAfee trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zapata tries to get out of the position.
McAfee gets to his feet. Zapata looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McAfee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Emiliano Zapata has been cut.
McAfee fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McAfee.
McAfee moves into range and clinches up with Zapata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee jumps guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zapata scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Frank McAfee has been cut.
Zapata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McAfee breaks from the clinch.
Zapata rushes McAfee and presses him up against the cage.
Zapata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAfee's elbow.
McAfee jumps guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emiliano Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McAfee.
Zapata misses with a knee strike.
McAfee can't get the takedown.
McAfee fails to pull guard.
McAfee lands a nice shot to the body.
McAfee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zapata walks away with a smile on his face. McAfee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McAfee rushes Zapata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata lands a good knee to the midsection. McAfee won't want to take too many of those.
McAfee takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zapata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Zapata has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zapata tries to land knees in the clinch but McAfee avoids the damage to the body.
McAfee is trying to push Zapata away but Zapata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata prevents a takedown attempt there.
McAfee tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McAfee manages to break the clinch.
McAfee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zapata pushes McAfee up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McAfee blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for McAfee.
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 Emiliano Zapata will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zapata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zapata decides to stand and escape the position.
Zapata works over McAfee's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata drives through and clinches with McAfee against the cage.
McAfee wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
McAfee tries to break the clinch but Zapata is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.
McAfee can't get the takedown.
McAfee is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapata has closed the distance and engaged McAfee in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapata just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAfee's brow.
McAfee stalling in the clinch but Zapata improves position.
Zapata blocks a body shot from McAfee.
McAfee managing to block the knees to the body from Zapata.
Knees to the body from Zapata.
McAfee is trying to pull guard but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.
Emiliano Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McAfee.
Zapata trying to land knees to the body.
Zapata lands an elbow inside.
Zapata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McAfee breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAfee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McAfee blocks the elbow strike.
McAfee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McAfee pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAfee wants to stand but Zapata is controlling the position.
McAfee 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.
Zapata throws a big right hand that misses.
Zapata stands up and waves to McAfee to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAfee shoots in and drives through. Zapata sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zapata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAfee can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee wants a takedown.
McAfee is trying to pull guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McAfee tries to pull guard but Zapata won't allow it.
Emiliano Zapata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McAfee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
McAfee managing to block the knees to the body from Zapata.
McAfee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McAfee dives in for a single leg takedown but Zapata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McAfee misses with the body kick
and Zapata counters with a good, hard body kick but McAfee shrugs it off.
McAfee is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Zapata.
Zapata misses with a two punch combination.
Emiliano Zapata is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata clinches with his opponent.
Zapata stalls.
McAfee is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee is trying to pull guard but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.
Zapata looking to throw knees to the head but McAfee is blocking nicely.
Zapata presses McAfee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but McAfee blocks it.
McAfee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zapata walks away with a smile on his face. McAfee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zapata drives through and clinches with McAfee against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAfee tries to pull guard but Zapata holds him up against the cage and eventually McAfee drops back down to his feet.
Zapata throws a knee to the head but misses.
McAfee is looking to break free of the clinch but Zapata has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from McAfee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Zapata dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McAfee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata has closed the distance and engaged McAfee in a clinch.
Zapata is pushing McAfee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McAfee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McAfee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zapata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McAfee dodges an elbow strike from Zapata.
Zapata throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee avoids the elbow strike from Zapata, against the cage.
Zapata misses with an elbow over the top.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
McAfee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McAfee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zapata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emiliano Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McAfee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAfee avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zapata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zapata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McAfee up against the cage.
McAfee pulls guard effortlessly.
Zapata won't allow McAfee to sweep him here.
McAfee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zapata passes into half guard.
McAfee trying to control but Zapata postures up.
Zapata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAfee on the ground.
Zapata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAfee defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAfee wants to control but Zapata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McAfee punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McAfee to get to his feet.
Zapata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McAfee's calf.
Zapata stuffs the takedown.
McAfee shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zapata is looking for a counter combo.
McAfee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Zapata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McAfee shoots in but no luck this time.
McAfee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zapata stuffs the takedown attempt from McAfee. McAfee gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Zapata clinches up with McAfee and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee wants to break free but Zapata has control.
Zapata lands an elbow inside that McAfee shrugs off.
McAfee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata scores a nice knee to the body.
Zapata lands a knee to the body.
McAfee blocks an elbow strike from Zapata.
Zapata with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapata.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McAfee is trying to force a seperation but Zapata has the dominant position.
McAfee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McAfee tries for a takedown but Zapata manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is stalling here.
McAfee takes a knee to the side of the body.
McAfee tries to pull guard but Zapata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zapata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zapata landing knees to the head.
Zapata missing with knees to the body.
Zapata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAfee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McAfee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapata clinches.
Zapata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAfee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapata stops a takedown attempt from McAfee.
McAfee has had enough of the clinch but Zapata keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Zapata on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Zapata clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McAfee has managed to clinch.
McAfee has had enough of the clinch but Zapata keeps him there for the moment.
Zapata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zapata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAfee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McAfee blocks it with crossed arms.
McAfee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zapata effectively controlling the action here.
McAfee avoiding damage as Zapata throws knees to the body.
Zapata stops a takedown attempt from McAfee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Zapata.
Zapata connects with a nasty looking knee right to McAfee's face.
Zapata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zapata lands a good knee to the midsection. McAfee won't want to take too many of those.
McAfee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McAfee up against the cage.
McAfee jumps guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emiliano Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McAfee.
McAfee wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
Zapata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McAfee is trying to drag Zapata to the mat but Zapata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McAfee is trying to push Zapata away but Zapata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAfee looks for a takedown but Zapata sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zapata gets the takedown into side control.
McAfee wants to get back to his feet but Zapata drags him back down.
McAfee taking a bit of punishment here - Zapata scoring with strikes.
Zapata trying to control the position but McAfee is working away.
Zapata throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McAfee parries the strikes from Zapata easily there. Zapata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McAfee to escape.
Zapata working the ground and pound but McAfee is defending the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on McAfee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zapata is trying to get an arm triangle but McAfee is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata decides to stand back up. Zapata steps back and let's McAfee get back to his feet.
Zapata leaves McAfee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapata closes the distance and clinches.
McAfee being controlled against the cage.
Zapata taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McAfee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with McAfee.
Zapata controlling the action here for a moment.
Zapata is struggling to control the position.
Zapata looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiliano Zapata.
McAfee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank McAfee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAfee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zapata, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAfee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapata throws a knee to the head but misses.
McAfee taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Zapata had his way with Frank McAfee in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
McAfee dives in and grabs Zapata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes down on McAfee's head and hops out.
McAfee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zapata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zapata lands a hook that snaps the head of McAfee backwards.
Zapata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McAfee misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee is trying to pull guard but Zapata has him pressed against the cage.
McAfee gets control of Zapata's arms and successfully pulls guard. McAfee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapata stands up from McAfee's guard - Zapata perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zapata. That's going to slow McAfee down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata closes the distance and pushes McAfee back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapata throws an elbow but misses.
McAfee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapata has McAfee pressed against the cage, preventing McAfee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McAfee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zapata lands an elbow inside that McAfee shrugs off.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAfee.
Emiliano Zapata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McAfee.
Zapata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAfee throws a leg kick that misses.
McAfee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zapata tries to avoid it but McAfee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zapata to the ground. Zapata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McAfee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zapata.
Zapata darts in and clinches McAfee up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McAfee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McAfee avoiding damage as Zapata throws knees to the body.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zapata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAfee's elbow.
McAfee is trying to pull guard but Zapata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zapata lands an elbow just above McAfee 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata tries to land knees in the clinch but McAfee avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee blocks an elbow strike from Zapata.
McAfee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata tries to land a knee to the head but McAfee blocks with his arms.
Zapata lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McAfee prevents a body shot from Zapata.
McAfee jumps guard.
McAfee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zapata off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zapata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McAfee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McAfee to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAfee clinches up with Zapata and pushes him back against the cage.
McAfee tries to stall but Zapata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zapata lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McAfee tries to pull guard but Zapata holds him up against the cage and eventually McAfee drops back down to his feet.
McAfee wants to take the fight to the mat but Zapata manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emiliano Zapata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata gets a clinch.
Frank McAfee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Zapata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zapata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Emiliano Zapata!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Emiliano Zapata!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Emiliano Zapata!
Emiliano Zapata wins by unanimous decision!
Emiliano Zapata is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Emiliano Zapata 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker comes into the arena with The Platters - Only You blaring out of the sound system. Caesar Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 54 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caesar Baker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker is holding his hands too far apart here. Baker throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tucker is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caesar Baker!
The defeated Todd Tucker had this to say: 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pepper - Butthole Suffers. Bruce Dandas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Driver!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver jabs Dandas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dandas doesn't seem bothered though.
Dandas is breathing heavily.
Driver works Dandas's body with a nice hook.
Driver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bruce Dandas has been cut.
Driver lands with a good body shot.
Dandas leaves his chin hanging out and Driver seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dandas crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rusty Driver!
Rusty Driver looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm ready Next please. '.
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