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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys From Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scot Blennerhassett!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blennerhassett blocks a jab.
Akulenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akulenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a looping overhand right but Blennerhassett ducks down to avoid it.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blennerhassett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akulenko.
A nice side step and Blennerhassett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akulenko throws an off balance right hand
and Blennerhassett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blennerhassett avoids the body shot from Akulenko.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Blennerhassett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett clinches up with Akulenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Blennerhassett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blennerhassett is looking to control Akulenko's arms but Akulenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blennerhassett has his back to the cage.
Blennerhassett swings wildly with an uppercut but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko trying to control the position but instead, Blennerhassett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akulenko into the cage.
Blennerhassett has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Akulenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blennerhassett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akulenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blennerhassett misses with a body punch.
Blennerhassett working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akulenko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akulenko throws an elbow but misses.
Akulenko is trying to break free.
Akulenko blocks an uppercut.
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akulenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blennerhassett moves away.
Blennerhassett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akulenko.
Blennerhassett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akulenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Blennerhassett misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blennerhassett tries to counter with a clinch but Akulenko shakes him off and moves away.
Akulenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akulenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blennerhassett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blennerhassett blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blennerhassett manages to avoid it.
Blennerhassett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akulenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Blennerhassett's head.
Blennerhassett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akulenko.
Blennerhassett rushes Akulenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blennerhassett is working Akulenko over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blennerhassett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blennerhassett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blennerhassett throws a punch but it's blocked by Akulenko.
Blennerhassett takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Scot Blennerhassett has been cut.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blennerhassett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akulenko lands a knee to the head.
Blennerhassett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside that Blennerhassett shrugs off.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akulenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blennerhassett lands a shoulder strike.
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Blennerhassett tries a body shot but Akulenko blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akulenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blennerhassett avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Blennerhassett blocks with his arms.
Akulenko blocks a body shot from Blennerhassett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akulenko lands a knee to the head.
Akulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Akulenko blocks an uppercut.
Blennerhassett is working Akulenko over against the cage.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blennerhassett avoids it.
Akulenko landing knees to the head.
Blennerhassett tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Akulenko missing with knees to the body.
Akulenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blennerhassett dodges an elbow strike from Akulenko.
Blennerhassett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akulenko or not.
Blennerhassett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akulenko misses with a knee strike.
Akulenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akulenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scot Blennerhassett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akulenko has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Blennerhassett is trying to maintain a safe position but Akulenko gets an underhook and turns Blennerhassett into the cage.
Blennerhassett has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
Blennerhassett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akulenko stalling in the clinch but Blennerhassett improves position.
A hook to the body from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akulenko connects with a knee to the head.
Blennerhassett lands with a left to the head.
Blennerhassett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scot Blennerhassett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akulenko breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko misses with an uppercut.
Blennerhassett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akulenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Akulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Blennerhassett moves out of range.
Blennerhassett avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
A lazy left from Akulenko finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akulenko avoids the head kick by Blennerhassett.
Akulenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akulenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akulenko instigates a clinch.
Akulenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blennerhassett tries to work over Akulenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blennerhassett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akulenko or not.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blennerhassett can do to turn this around?
Akulenko stalling in the clinch.
Blennerhassett lands with a left to the head.
Blennerhassett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akulenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Blennerhassett.
Akulenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett lands a left hand.
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Blennerhassett blocks with his arms.
Blennerhassett takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blennerhassett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blennerhassett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akulenko's elbow.
Blennerhassett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blennerhassett is leaning against Akulenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blennerhassett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blennerhassett misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blennerhassett.
Akulenko is trying to stall.
Akulenko looking to throw knees to the head but Blennerhassett is blocking nicely.
Blennerhassett avoiding damage as Akulenko throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akulenko.
Blennerhassett effectively controlling the action here.
Blennerhassett misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett has Akulenko pushed against the cage.
Blennerhassett dodges an elbow strike from Akulenko.
Blennerhassett avoids the elbow strike from Akulenko, against the cage.
Akulenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akulenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blennerhassett.
Akulenko connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blennerhassett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akulenko trying to stall but Blennerhassett improves his position.
Blennerhassett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akulenko.
Blennerhassett misses with a body punch.
Blennerhassett has a couple of punches blocked by Akulenko.
Blennerhassett swings wildly with an uppercut but Akulenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blennerhassett blocks it with crossed arms.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akulenko prevents a body shot from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blennerhassett working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blennerhassett is working Akulenko over against the cage.
Akulenko lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Blennerhassett.
Akulenko misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Blennerhassett.
Akulenko connects with a knee to the head.
Blennerhassett working aggressively here.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blennerhassett.
A short right from Blennerhassett on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scot Blennerhassett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scot Blennerhassett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blennerhassett scores with a nice strike.
Akulenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blennerhassett lands a body shot.
Blennerhassett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blennerhassett lands the left hand.
Blennerhassett throws a leg kick
and Akulenko counters with a left and a right that stings Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett is rocked!
Akulenko has Blennerhassett up against the cage in a clinch.
Blennerhassett is still on wobbly legs! Can Akulenko finish him?
Akulenko tries to land a knee to the head but Blennerhassett blocks with his arms.
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blennerhassett slips under a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akulenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akulenko throws a body punch but Blennerhassett moves out of range.
Blennerhassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akulenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Blennerhassett counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Akulenko finds it's way through Blennerhassett's defenses.
Blennerhassett misses with a looping left.
Blennerhassett walks straight into a right hand from Akulenko - that's dropped him! Akulenko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blennerhassett from any more punishment! Blennerhassett complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eugeniy Akulenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Eugeniy Akulenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikolaev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fever . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class 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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev with a hook.
A big right from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Tahuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev throws an overhand right that lands on Tahuna's shoulder, as Tahuna tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolaev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tahuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Tahuna ducks down to avoid it.
Tahuna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nikolaev throws a one two combo.
Tahuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Tahuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev connects with a right hand. Tahuna shakes it off.
Tahuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikolaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Tahuna defending well as Nikolaev loads up on a big left hand.
Tahuna throws out a counter right but Nikolaev avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Tahuna throws out a powerful jab.
Tahuna slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Tahuna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolaev.
Tahuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Tahuna.
Tahuna slips under a jab.
Tahuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikolaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahuna.
Tahuna staying out of range there.
Tahuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaev.
Tahuna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. Tahuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahuna is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolaev misses the target.
Tahuna throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev sizes up Tahuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Tahuna is out of range.
Tahuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tahuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tahuna misses with a hook. Nikolaev ducked under it nicely.
Tahuna slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Tahuna connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nikolaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikolaev throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eka Tahuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tahuna counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Tahuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikolaev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Nikolaev does it's job there.
Tahuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikolaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Tahuna counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tahuna on the side of the head.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tahuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tahuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Tahuna ducks down to avoid it.
Tahuna connects with an inside leg kick.
Nikolaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Tahuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolaev swings widly with a right hand
and Tahuna counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolaev 's knee.
A jab from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Tahuna ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaev sets himself, and Tahuna steps forward looking for the clinch! Nikolaev avoids it this time.
Tahuna ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Tahuna ducked under it nicely.
Nikolaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahuna.
Nikolaev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tahuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nikolaev! Tahuna lets Nikolaev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev misses with a right hand
and Tahuna counters with a big right hand! Oh Nikolaev is in trouble here! Tahuna follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eka Tahuna!
Eka Tahuna bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cael Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Gable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapis stuns Gable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Lapis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lapis throws a body shot but no joy.
Gable dips to his left and cracks Lapis with an uppercut!
Lapis misses with a body shot
and Gable counters with a nice uppercut.
Gable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gable scores with a hook to the body. Lapis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gable misses with a hook
letting Lapis counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapis throws a series of punches but Gable moves out of range.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Gable misses with a straight left.
Lapis misses with a few strikes there.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lapis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapis tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
Gable feinted with a counter takedown.
Gable takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lapis moves to clinch but Gable breaks away
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gable wants to take a breather but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapis trying to control here.
Gable scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lapis 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.
Lapis wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Lapis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gable missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lapis taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gable has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gable stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lapis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gable manages to get his head free but now Lapis has transitioned to an armbar! Gable grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lapis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lapis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes into the arena with Wherever I May Roam blaring out of the sound system. Toney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Korn - Twisted Transistor. On his way into the cage it seems that Konstantin Manison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Konstantin Manison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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187 lbs
13 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angel Toney!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney lunges at Manison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manison's hand.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Manison circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Toney.
Manison walks into a left hand.
Manison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toney misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manison wants to land a leg kick but Toney is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Toney. That snapped Manison's head back.
Toney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manison checks it well.
Toney misses with a double jab.
Manison jabs at Toney's body.
Toney moves in looking to clinch but Manison pushes him off.
Manison takes one on the button.
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!
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Manison circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Manison's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toney somewhat.
Toney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manison throws a right and a left that Toney avoids nicely.
Toney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Toney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manison kicks Toney off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney clinches with his opponent.
Manison takes an elbow to the temple.
Manison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manison swivels and escapes.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Toney.
Manison gets caught napping as Toney dives in and scores a takedown. Manison manages to retain guard.
Manison pulls Toney in close to prevent any damage.
Toney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Toney looking to pass the guard.
Toney has gone for a leg lock! Manison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Toney's guard.
Toney wants to sweep here but Manison controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney working for a triangle but Manison defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manison's guard.
Toney landing some decent shots from guard.
Toney scoring with some ground and pound.
Toney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manison controlling the position.
Manison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toney.
Toney throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.
Manison wants to stand and escape but Toney is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison looking for a sweep. Not yet Manison, not yet.
Manison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toney.
Toney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Toney pushes down on Manison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Toney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manison's head.
Toney wants to work for an arm triangle but Manison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manison is just riding it out for now. Toney eventually gives up the hold.
Toney is trying for a kimura here. Manison looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Toney wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angel Toney!
A victorious Angel Toney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red's entrance music is Method Man and Redman - Da Rockwilder. A fine choice. Dzczaskz has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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42
187 lbs
52 - 18 - 1 |
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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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzczaskz swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Red checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dzczaskz lands a jab.
Dzczaskz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Red's head.
Dzczaskz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Red is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dzczaskz throws a solid leg kick but Red takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dzczaskz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzczaskz swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Red feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red misses with a body shot.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzczaskz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzczaskz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Red with a body shot.
Red fails with the takedown.
Mr Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Red checks a leg kick.
Dzczaskz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dzczaskz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dzczaskz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red manages to avoid it.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red's calf.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzczaskz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Red taking a breather.
Dzczaskz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dzczaskz throws a head punch that misses.
Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzczaskz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dzczaskz, as that shot connected.
A jab from Dzczaskz misses.
Red feinted with a counter takedown.
Red feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Red advances position into side control!
Red working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to control but Dzczaskz is keeping him busy.
Dzczaskz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Red seems content to control.
Red tries to pass to full mount but Dzczaskz defends it.
Dzczaskz is looking for a sweep. Red is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Red is trying to control. Dzczaskz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Dzczaskz tries to kick Red off in order to stand up. Red Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dzczaskz pushes Red away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Red gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red trying to control the action but Dzczaskz is working from the bottom.
Red tries for a kimura but Dzczaskz is defending well.
Red wants to control but Dzczaskz is keeping him busy.
Red working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omar Dzczaskz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Red scores with a hook to the body. Dzczaskz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Red misses with a takedown attempt
and Dzczaskz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dzczaskz lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzczaskz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red swings wildly with an uppercut but Dzczaskz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzczaskz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzczaskz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red moves into the clinch.
Red lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dzczaskz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Red has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzczaskz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Red tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzczaskz struggles to land a body shot inside as Red controls his hands.
Red is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dzczaskz is keeping busy.
Red has clasped his hands together around Dzczaskz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dzczaskz is not content to let Red control the position.
Dzczaskz struggling a bit here.
Dzczaskz holds on to Red's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to control for a moment but Dzczaskz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mr Red overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red wants to take a breather but Dzczaskz is having none of it.
Dzczaskz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Red is on him like a limpet, forcing Dzczaskz back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzczaskz is trying to force a seperation but Red has the dominant position.
Red misses with a punch to the body.
Dzczaskz is trying to break free.
Dzczaskz tries a body shot but Red blocks it.
The referee calls for Red to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch.
Red misses the jab.
Red shoots in for a double leg but Dzczaskz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzczaskz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Red shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dzczaskz is trying to get back to full guard.
Red is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dzczaskz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz won't allow Red to pass to mount.
Red is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dzczaskz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Red keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dzczaskz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dzczaskz clobbers Red with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzczaskz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red shoots in and drives through. Dzczaskz sprawls well.
Dzczaskz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dzczaskz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dzczaskz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Red throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzczaskz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzczaskz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzczaskz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Red on the side of the head.
Dzczaskz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red.
A leg kick checked by Red.
Red misses with a straight right.
Dzczaskz throws out a counter right but Red avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Red finds it's target.
Red avoids a kick to the body.
Dzczaskz sizes up Red with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red dodges the punch combination from Dzczaskz.
Red wants to clinch.
Dzczaskz throws a looping overhand right but Red ducks down to avoid it.
Dzczaskz gets caught flat footed, as Red shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Red is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dzczaskz is trying to keep Red in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Red haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Red passes Dzczaskz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Red is looking to take a break and control but Dzczaskz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dzczaskz is positioning himself well to prevent Red advancing to mount.
Red is pressing down on Dzczaskz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dzczaskz is holding on for now.
Dzczaskz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzczaskz is trying to control but can't.
Mr Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Red is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dzczaskz is just riding it out for now. Red eventually gives up the hold.
Red missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dzczaskz tries to kick Red off but Red keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Red throws a shot from downtown. Dzczaskz moves away and avoids it.
Dzczaskz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzczaskz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Red moves away.
Red scores with a body shot.
Dzczaskz slips a straight right by Red.
Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the body.
Red swings for the body but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Dzczaskz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Red blocks the leg kick.
Red feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Red takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Dzczaskz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dzczaskz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dzczaskz!
Omar Dzczaskz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato comes to the cage accompanied by Cats. 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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43
226 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Contemprato gets caught flat footed, as Phoenix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Contemprato is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Contemprato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Contemprato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phoenix stands up over Contemprato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses. Contemprato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phoenix's guard. Nice move by Contemprato!
Contemprato controlling from the top position.
Contemprato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phoenix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Contemprato has managed to get both his arms back between Phoenix's legs - danger averted.
Phoenix lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contemprato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phoenix is looking for a triangle here but Contemprato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Phoenix there.
Phoenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Contemprato's head.
Contemprato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phoenix.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phoenix lands a nice short elbow.
Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix throwing shots but Contemprato is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contemprato avoid being mounted?
Phoenix lands strikes from half guard.
Contemprato gets full guard.
Contemprato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phoenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phoenix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contemprato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Contemprato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phoenix's guard.
Contemprato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato is stalling in the full guard.
Contemprato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Contemprato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Contemprato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phoenix defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato wants to take a breather but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Contemprato keeps him under control.
Phoenix wants to sweep but Contemprato has passed to side control!
Phoenix is trying to work for a sweep but Contemprato has mounted him!
Contemprato prevents Phoenix from getting the reversal.
Contemprato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Contemprato thowing shots but they're missing.
Phoenix is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is still trying to improve position.
Phoenix keeps trying to improve his position.
Contemprato tries to control but Phoenix wriggling away.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Contemprato isn't that keen on the idea.
Contemprato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phoenix is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Contemprato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Contemprato punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Contemprato.
Contemprato ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Contemprato thuds his shin into the meat of Phoenix's side.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Contemprato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Contemprato looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato throws a quick counter head kick but Phoenix was just out of range.
Phoenix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Phoenix looks for the body kick but Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato connects with the punch.
Contemprato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phoenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Phoenix lunges at Contemprato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Contemprato's hand.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Contemprato.
Contemprato half committed to a counter leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contemprato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Contemprato counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix scores with a takedown into Contemprato's guard.
Contemprato has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Phoenix is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Contemprato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contemprato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Contemprato!
Contemprato bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix wants to clinch
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Contemprato wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Contemprato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Contemprato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phoenix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phoenix's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Contemprato controlling the positon.
Phoenix breaks Contemprato's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Phoenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Contemprato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Contemprato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stopping the sweep attempt from Contemprato.
Contemprato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Contemprato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phoenix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phoenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phoenix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phoenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phoenix cracks Contemprato with a solid left hand.
Phoenix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phoenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Contemprato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws an elbow that misses. Contemprato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phoenix's guard. Nice move by Contemprato!
Phoenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Contemprato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing Contemprato from standing up.
Contemprato trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix being controlled here, momentarily.
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Contemprato.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Contemprato counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Contemprato gets caught flat footed, as Phoenix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Phoenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phoenix stands up over Contemprato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phoenix postures up in Contemprato's guard and throws a big left but Contemprato blocks it.
Phoenix is looking to work some ground and pound but Contemprato has wrist control.
Phoenix has gone for a leg lock! Contemprato slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phoenix's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Contemprato has picked Phoenix up and slammed him! Phoenix can't keep hold of the triangle and Contemprato manages to pass to side control!
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contemprato tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Contemprato gets to mount! Phoenix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Phoenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Contemprato's attempts to control the action.
Noel Contemprato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Contemprato sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix can't escape the position.
Phoenix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phoenix with the active half guard here but Contemprato passes nicely into side control.
Contemprato has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Contemprato lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a body kick.
Noel Contemprato is winning the standup battle so far.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters circling a little - Contemprato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Contemprato.
Contemprato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
The crowd cheers as Contemprato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phoenix doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contemprato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Contemprato tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix thows a leg kick but Contemprato checks it
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Contemprato's shoulder, as Contemprato tries to avoid the shot.
Contemprato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Contemprato.
A left lands for Contemprato.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Contemprato jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
Contemprato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix is looking for the big counter here.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phoenix throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Phoenix thumps Contemprato with a low kick.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Contemprato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Contemprato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Contemprato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Contemprato.
Phoenix drives through with a takedown into Contemprato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Contemprato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contemprato pulls Phoenix in to control the position.
Phoenix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contemprato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phoenix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Phoenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Phoenix postures up.
Phoenix throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phoenix cracks Contemprato with a solid left hand.
Contemprato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phoenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Contemprato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phoenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Contemprato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix is in close to Contemprato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phoenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Contemprato is retaining full guard.
Phoenix stands up over Contemprato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contemprato wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Contemprato has momentary wrist control but Phoenix slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phoenix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Contemprato trying to control the position.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phoenix cracks Contemprato with a solid left hand.
Contemprato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contemprato is on top in guard.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Contemprato passes into side control.
Contemprato gets to mount! Phoenix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Phoenix is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Phoenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Contemprato has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Phoenix has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contemprato.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contemprato is defending well for now.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contemprato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contemprato manages to break the clinch.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Contemprato looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Contemprato
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Contemprato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Contemprato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Contemprato misses with a low kick.
Contemprato throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Contemprato scores with a sloppy right hand. Phoenix should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Contemprato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phoenix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Contemprato defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Contemprato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contemprato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Contemprato lands but Phoenix takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phoenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Contemprato - the referee stops the clock and Phoenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Contemprato. Phoenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contemprato enables Phoenix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contemprato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phoenix is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phoenix throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contemprato is on top in guard.
Phoenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Contemprato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Contemprato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phoenix isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Contemprato stacks Phoenix on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Contemprato!
The strikes coming from Contemprato are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking to regain half guard here but Contemprato keeps moving and retains side control.
Phoenix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Contemprato moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to regain half guard here but Contemprato keeps moving and retains side control.
Phoenix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix gets full guard.
Phoenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Contemprato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Contemprato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Phoenix throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Phoenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phoenix looking for subs off his back but Contemprato has passed one foot through into half guard.
Contemprato trying to control from half guard but Phoenix is working away.
Phoenix actively working from the bottom here.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Contemprato has control of the leg.
Contemprato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phoenix defending well though.
Contemprato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phoenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Contemprato pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Phoenix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix working for submissions but it's allowed Contemprato to get to half guard.
Phoenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noel Contemprato.
I think Contemprato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato!
Noel Contemprato retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Noel Contemprato, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I get Knocked Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benton counters by clinching up.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Benton.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Benton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Benton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Benton misses.
Kuznetsov has Benton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benton has hold of one of Kuznetsov's legs. Kuznetsov is fighting the takedown attempt but Benton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Benton wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Benton wanted to stand there but Kuznetsov had control of the position.
Benton wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuznetsov dives on top into guard.
Benton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuznetsov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Benton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Benton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Benton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Benton with a series of wild strikes but Benton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Benton throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Benton manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benton's elbow.
Kuznetsov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Benton won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benton throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benton stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Benton.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benton swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benton throws out the jab.
Benton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Benton in his tracks for a moment.
Benton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov stops a takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuznetsov obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton misses with the head strike.
Benton is looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov stalling.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Benton tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Benton working aggressively here.
Benton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Benton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Benton's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
Kuznetsov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benton can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov gets through Benton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Benton 's eye.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Benton is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benton goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Grant Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Benton off the cage and back into range.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton breaks the clinch.
Benton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bentons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benton on the side of the head.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Benton shakes it off.
Benton is rocked!
Benton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Benton.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Benton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benton scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Benton circles away.
Benton throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov tests Benton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Benton is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kuznetsov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Benton is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
Alexandr Kuznetsov is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puch moves away from the strike by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Puch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Puch moved out of range.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Puch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler has managed to clinch.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Puch avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Puch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Chandler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler is working Puch over against the cage.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puch lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Puch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Puch is very close to passing his half guard.
Puch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch is nestled in close to Chandler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Puch.
Puch lands with a punch from half guard.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
Chandler is positioning himself well to prevent Puch advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puch is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.
Puch throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Chandler is controlling Puch's trapped leg to prevent Puch from advancing to side control.
Chandler tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
Chandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puch.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puch thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Puch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler is trying is best to control the position here.
Puch trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
Puch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Puch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puch wants to work for an arm triangle but Chandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puch connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Chandler is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control here.
Puch thows a huge punch but Chandler dodges it nicely.
Chandler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Puch is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.
Chandler is controlling Puch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Puch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chandler defends it well.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chandler throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Puch.
Puch misses with a hook.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Puch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Puch throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Puch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puch needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler tries to score with a low kick but Puch moves his leg out of the way.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puch's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
Puch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler sizes up Puch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler has managed to clinch.
Chandler working aggressively here.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Puch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Puch has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Puch controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puch wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch blocking some punches.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chandler as Puch tries to tie him up.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Puch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is leaning against Puch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Puch.
Puch goes for a takedown attempt but Chandler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Puch slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puch sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puch moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler flicks out a counter leg kick but Puch steps away.
Chandler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler clinches up with Puch and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Puch uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Puch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler trying to control the position.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Puch chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler pulls Puch in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puch is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler pulls Puch in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Puch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Chandler cracks Puch with an open hand slap.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Puch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chandler is looking to clinch.
Puch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puch throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Puch.
Chandler punishes Puch's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chandler.
Puch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Puch off balance momentarily.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puch.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Puch ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler tries to land a body kick
and Puch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puch's calf.
Chandler slips a straight right by Puch.
Chandler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Puch.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
enabling Puch to counter with a crisp jab.
Puch dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on Puch's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Chandler.
Puch blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chandler feints and then cracks Puch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puch down.
Chandler tries to clinch but Puch moves out of range.
Chandler scores with a nice head shot.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
Puch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Puch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puch slips a straight right by Chandler.
Puch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Puch keeps it at a distance.
Puch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Puch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Puch checks a leg kick.
Puch misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
Puch misses with a body shot.
Chandler instigates a clinch.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puch checks a leg kick nicely.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler rushes Puch and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puch taking a breather.
Chandler working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Chandler.
Puch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chandler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puchs head.
Marcus Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Puch.
Puch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puch throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Puch slips the punch.
Chandler scores with a jab to the head.
Puch scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chandler tests Puch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Puch keeps it at a distance.
Puch misses with a looping right.
Puch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler wants to counter with a clinch but Puch pushes him away.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses the jab.
Puch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler tries to clinch but Puch moves out of range.
Puch throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Puch misses.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Puch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Puch is out of range.
Puch feinted with a counter takedown.
Puch gets a takedown into half guard.
Puch is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler wants to control but Puch is keeping busy.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Puch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Puch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Puch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chandler hang on?
Chandler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puch lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puch landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puch looking to sit in guard and control but Chandler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chandler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
Chandler is posturing up here but Puch has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chandler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chandler has to tap! Slick submission there by Puch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch is the new lightweight champion!
Robledo Puch made sure to mention his sponsor, Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov comes into the arena with Sirens blaring out of the sound system. 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 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schelokov throws a push kick but Sarpong slaps the foot to one side.
Sarpong feints a counter leg kick.
Sarpong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schelokov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarpong is in Schelokov's guard.
Sarpong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schelokov is keeping the position for now.
Schelokov wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling him.
Sarpong stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Schelokov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sarpong manages to get his head free but now Schelokov has transitioned to an armbar! Sarpong grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Schelokov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Schelokov!
Alexander Schelokov is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Schelokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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