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EPF 10 - Danae vs KO PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Zuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Djuric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mathias Djuric!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djuric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Alexandr Zuev has been cut.
Djuric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Djuric does no damage.
Zuev closes the distance and clinches up with Djuric, looking for a takedown. Zuev pushes Djuric against the cage but Djuric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zuev closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Djuric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zuev's brow.
Djuric just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Djuric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev tries for a takedown but Djuric manages to get underhooks.
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev throws a body punch but Djuric moves out of range.
A punch combination from Djuric misses.
Zuev forces Djuric back against the cage and clinches.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djuric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Djuric manages to break the clinch.
Zuev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djuric throws a sloppy head kick and Zuev moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev shoots in for a double leg but Djuric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Djuric throws an elbow but it misses.
Djuric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Djuric misses its intended target.
Djuric misses with a wild combination.
Zuev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Djuric's waist but Djuric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuev off to one side.
Djuric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zuev to the mat! Zuev manages to get full guard.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
Djuric thows a big elbow that misses.
Djuric wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Djuric throws a strike but Zuev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Djuric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zuev is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Djuric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuev defends it easily.
Zuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Djuric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Djuric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Djuric's legs - danger averted.
Djuric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuev is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Djuric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuev, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djuric trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Djuric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Djuric makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Djuric keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zuev's head.
Djuric landing some decent shots from guard.
Djuric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Djuric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djuric with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Djuric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Zuev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Djuric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Djuric throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
Zuev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Zuev with that takedown attempt.
Djuric throws a right hand that Zuev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuev also avoids with ease.
Djuric pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Djuric smiles and moves away.
Zuev looks for a takedown but Djuric sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Djuric lands but Zuev takes it in his stride.
Djuric gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Djuric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Djuric manages to break the clinch.
Djuric throws a series of punches but Zuev moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Djuric.
Djuric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zuev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Djuric throws a series of punches but Zuev moves out of range.
Djuric connects with the punch.
Zuev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Djuric decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zuev tries to close the distance and clinch but Djuric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathias Djuric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev walks into a left hand.
Zuev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Djuric cracks Zuev with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djuric, right into the meat.
Zuev has his takedown stuffed
and Zuev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djuric misses with the combination.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Djuric lands a head shot.
Djuric throws a combination. Zuev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Djuric. No joy for Zuev on that attempt.
Djuric throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev.
Djuric closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Djuric is trying to control the action in half guard but Zuev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuev is trying to maintain the position but Djuric is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuev is staying active underneath Djuric, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Djuric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Djuric has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Djuric.
Djuric throwing shots but Zuev is blocking nicely.
Zuev wants to improve his position but Djuric is controlling well.
Zuev is trying to stand up here but Djuric is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Djuric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djuric throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Djuric.
Zuev wants to clinch
and Djuric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Djuric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djuric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Djuric tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Djuric catches Zuev right on the button with a cross.
Djuric fails to land with a series of punches.
Djuric throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zuev.
Djuric lands a head kick!
Djuric avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Zuev takes one to the chin there.
Djuric throws a head kick that misses
and Zuev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Djuric!
Zuev looking to control but Djuric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Djuric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Zuev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zuev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djuric circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Djuric scores with a nice strike.
Djuric throws a sloppy head kick
and Zuev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zuev trying to move into half guard but instead Djuric has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djuric trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Djuric doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Djuric manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev is trying to keep Djuric in close.
Djuric wants to control from the top but Zuev keeps moving.
Djuric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Djuric throws a combination that misses
and Zuev counters with a single leg into guard. Djuric didn't expect that.
Djuric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuev defends it easily.
Djuric looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zuev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Djuric makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Djuric.
Mathias Djuric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathias Djuric has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuev thows a big elbow that misses.
Zuev throws and elbow that misses. Djuric uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuev's guard. Nice move by Djuric!
Djuric looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Djuric's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Djuric has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Djuric!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stepan Babka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PacMan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepan Babka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Babka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, PacMan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babka throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Babka counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Babka lands with a slapping head kick.
Babka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a jab when Babka was well out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Babka.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Babka.
Jones throws a series of punches but Babka avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Babka both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Babka lands with a slapping head kick.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones blocks a head kick by Babka.
Babka moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Babka avoids them all with ease.
Babka cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Babka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babka throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Babka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Babka tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepan Babka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PacMan Jones.
Babka lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babka circles away.
Babka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Babka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babka staying out of range there.
Stepan Babka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Babka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stepan Babka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babka swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Babka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babka throws a head kick that half lands.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones tries to bum rush Babka with a series of wild strikes but Babka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babka lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones avoids the head kick by Babka.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babka counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Babka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Babka.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Babka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babka lands a head kick!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babka lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babka lands a high kick!
Jones blocks a head kick by Babka.
Babka throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Babka counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Babka is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones drops Babka with a left and a right! Oh, Babka is hurt - Jones dives into side control looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stepan Babka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Babka counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Babka throws a head kick that misses.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babka. That one must have hurt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Babka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Babka's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babka's head.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Babka blocks nicely.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babka's head.
Jones cracks Babka with a solid left hand.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Babka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PacMan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babka circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Babka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Babka.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babka tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Babka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepan Babka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with the combination.
Babka misses with a head kick.
Stepan Babka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Babka throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Babka tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones prevents Babka from standing back up.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babka tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Babka taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Babka's hands, connecting with Babka's forehead.
Jones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Babka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jones has cracked it and Babka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PacMan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between sasa skarstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). skarstan comes to the cage accompanied by tensta. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sasa skarstan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
skarstan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Povetkin.
Povetkin closes the distance and clinches.
Povetkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
skarstan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Povetkin can't break the clinch.
Povetkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but skarstan has him pressed against the cage.
Povetkin breaks the clinch.
Povetkin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Povetkin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for skarstan!
skarstan is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Povetkin looking to ground and pound but skarstan is blocking nicely.
skarstan is trying to stand.
skarstan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Povetkin on the ground.
Povetkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Povetkin raining down shots from the mount!
skarstan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if skarstan tries to get out of the position.
skarstan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Povetkin throwing strikes here but skarstan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
skarstan really wants to buck Povetkin off and get back to his feet.
skarstan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
skarstan instigates a clinch.
skarstan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
skarstan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Povetkin tries to pull guard but skarstan won't allow it.
sasa skarstan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Povetkin.
skarstan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
skarstan lands a nice shot to the body.
Povetkin tries for a takedown. No joy.
skarstan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
skarstan misses with the head strike.
Povetkin can't get the takedown.
Povetkin looks gassed!
Povetkin has had enough of the clinch but skarstan keeps him there for the moment.
skarstan misses with the head strike.
skarstan lands a nice uppercut.
skarstan lands with a right to the head.
Povetkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
skarstan lands a nice uppercut.
skarstan has a couple of punches blocked by Povetkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skarstan is pressed up against the cage. Povetkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag skarstan down to the mat. skarstan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from skarstan misses.
skarstan takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Povetkin.
skarstan lands a shoulder strike.
skarstan lands with a right to the head.
skarstan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Povetkin takes a shot to the head.
A short right from skarstan.
skarstan lands a nice uppercut.
skarstan throws a big uppercut that drops Povetkin! More strikes from skarstan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Povetkin lies dazed against the cage as skarstan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). sasa skarstan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelian Pasternach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aurelian Pasternach!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasternach leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pasternach moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Pasternach is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Pasternach moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Pasternach has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasternach.
West is working for takedown but Pasternach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pasternach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pasternach looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pasternach walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a right and a left that Pasternach avoids nicely.
Pasternach fails in his attempt to clinch.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasternach wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Pasternach tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasternach moves into the clinch.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach won't allow it.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West taking a breather.
West changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pasternach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pasternach darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasternach crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
West wants a takedown.
Pasternach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
West is breathing heavily.
West jumps guard but Pasternach stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pasternach is working West over against the cage.
Pasternach lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasternach landing knees to the body.
Pasternach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Herbert West has been cut.
Pasternach tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Pasternach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pasternach landing knees to the head.
Pasternach missing with knees to the body.
Pasternach avoiding damage.
Pasternach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pasternach throws a knee to the head but misses.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West avoiding damage as Pasternach throws knees to the body.
Pasternach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Pasternach.
Pasternach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pasternach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pasternach pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West can't get the takedown.
Pasternach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Pasternach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pasternach working West over with knees to the body.
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pasternach uses from the top position.
Pasternach looking to pass the guard.
West has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pasternach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West keeping moving, preventing Pasternach from controlling successfully.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West wants to stand up but Pasternach is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Pasternach is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Pasternach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pasternach drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pasternach wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Pasternach is working for a submission of some sort.
West has his hands clasped together around Pasternach's back. He's all about the action.
Pasternach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West is trying to stand back up but Pasternach is controlling him
Pasternach takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pasternach doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Aurelian Pasternach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pasternach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pasternach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasternach is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West throws a right and a left that Pasternach avoids nicely.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pasternach defends it nicely.
Pasternach is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelian Pasternach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West pushes Pasternach up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasternach working aggressively here.
West can't get the takedown.
Pasternach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Pasternach is working West over against the cage.
Pasternach missing with knees to the body.
West has Pasternach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pasternach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pasternach looking to slow down the pace here.
West has Pasternach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pasternach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasternach misses with a knee strike.
West jumps into guard, dragging Pasternach to the mat.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Pasternach is proving a slippery customer.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pasternach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West is looking to stand up but Pasternach isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasternach won't allow West to sweep him here.
West pushes Pasternach off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pasternach closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Pasternach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasternach clinches but West breaks the clinch
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Pasternach.
Pasternach wants to clinch but West slips to the side
and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pasternach won't be happy with that.
West working away.
Pasternach is not content to let West control the position.
Pasternach can't do much from the bottom here.
Pasternach tries to improve position but can't.
West working away.
West trying to control the position but Pasternach is working away.
Pasternach tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is looking to take a break and control but Pasternach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Pasternach, looking for a takedown. West pushes Pasternach against the cage but Pasternach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pasternach clinches but West breaks the clinch
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Pasternach backing up. Pasternach nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
Pasternach tries to clinch up
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Pasternach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pasternach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasternach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Pasternach lands a knee to the head.
Pasternach is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Pasternach into the cage.
West tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West tries to pull guard but Pasternach holds him up against the cage and eventually West drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Pasternach.
West turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pasternach is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pasternach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasternach regains half guard.
West is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
West is working for a submission of some sort.
Pasternach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pasternach.
Pasternach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasternach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
West slips nicely into half guard.
Pasternach moves into full guard.
Pasternach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pasternach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pasternach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West wants to stand but Pasternach has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West wants to control from the top but Pasternach keeps moving.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pasternach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbert West's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pasternach walks into a straight right hand from West.
Pasternach closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a single leg into guard. Pasternach didn't expect that.
West drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and West jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
West thows a big elbow that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasternach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasternach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasternach is on top in guard.
Pasternach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pasternach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pasternach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into side control.
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pasternach is trying to improve his position.
West tries for a kimura but Pasternach is defending well.
Pasternach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to escape.
Pasternach wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West trying to control but Pasternach postures up.
Pasternach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pasternach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West keeping full guard, as Pasternach tries to pass.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pasternach is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pasternach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pasternach stops West from standing up.
West is looking for a triangle but Pasternach pushes his legs off easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasternach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
West is looking to clinch.
Pasternach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a shoot takedown. Pasternach fights it but they end up in guard.
Pasternach wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Pasternach has wrist control.
West wants to pass the guard but Pasternach is keeping the position.
Pasternach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pasternach is tightening it up a little... West has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! West reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! West taps out! nice BJJ there by Pasternach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aurelian Pasternach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augusto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skiter misses with a two punch combination.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Augusto Maia has been cut.
Skiter lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skiter throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maia shoots in but Skiter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maia tries to stand and escape but Skiter is controlling the position.
Maia 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.
Skiter looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the action but Skiter is working from the bottom.
Maia stalling away here and it's allowed Skiter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Skiter wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maia trying to control but Skiter is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skiter throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Skiter throws a series of strikes that have Maia backpedaling.
Maia looks gassed!
Skiter cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Rodrick Skiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Maia.
Skiter cracks Maia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skiter finish him?
Maia is rocked!
Skiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skiter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Maia colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Skiter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Maia is left battered and dazed whilst Skiter and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrick Skiter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muhomorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther comes to the cage accompanied by Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones. Artem Muhomorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristoffer Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Muhomorov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhomorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Luther circles away.
Muhomorov walks into a straight right hand from Luther.
Luther misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luther digs a good body shot into Muhomorov's ribs.
Luther just misses with a punch to the body.
Luther avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muhomorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhomorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muhomorov tries to clinch but Luther moves out of range.
Muhomorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luther paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artem Muhomorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhomorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Muhomorov tries to bum rush Luther with a series of wild strikes but Luther uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Muhomorov moves in looking to clinch but Luther pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Luther as he connects with a hook.
Luther lands a really nice looking cross but Muhomorov seems unphased.
Luther avoids the body shot from Muhomorov.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhomorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhomorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luther moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muhomorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhomorov looks gassed!
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Luther.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muhomorov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhomorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luther lands a body shot.
Muhomorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luther is looking to wear down Muhomorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luther lands with a good body shot.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhomorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luther lands with a shot to the body.
Luther scores with a jab to the head.
Muhomorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhomorov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muhomorov there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Artem Muhomorov has been cut.
Muhomorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muhomorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luther lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to de liver by Luther. Beautiful body shot.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
Luther fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhomorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luther connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther dips to his left and cracks Muhomorov with an uppercut!
Luther connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luther digs a good hook to Muhomorov's body.
Luther is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luther digs a good body shot into Muhomorov's ribs.
Luther misses with a few strikes there.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luther lands with a right hand.
Luther connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhomorov's hands.
Luther throws out a powerful jab.
Luther scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muhomorov avoids the body shot from Luther.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to de liver by Luther. Beautiful body shot.
Luther lands with an uppercut that bounces Muhomorov off the cage and back into rage.
Luther lands a two punch combo.
Muhomorov takes one to the side of the head.
Luther lands with a shot to the body.
Luther scores with a shot to the body.
Luther scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhomorov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muhomorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luther fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhomorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luther.
Luther scores with a one two! Muhomorov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Artem Muhomorov's cut even more.
Kristoffer Luther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Muhomorov dodges the punch combination from Luther.
Muhomorov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luther.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luther lands a body shot.
Luther connects with a nice looking jab.
Muhomorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luther lands a body shot.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luther digs a good body shot into Muhomorov's ribs.
Luther stuns Muhomorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther scores with a nice right hand.
The cut above Artem Muhomorov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muhomorov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luther throws a body punch but Muhomorov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Luther.
Muhomorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luther scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhomorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Muhomorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luther changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhomorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luther jabs at Muhomorov's body.
Muhomorov takes one to the chin there.
Luther scores with the left hand. Muhomorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luther lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luther paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhomorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muhomorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Luther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Muhomorov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luther scores with a shot to the body.
Muhomorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luther lands with a good body shot.
Luther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Muhomorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhomorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luther tests Muhomorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhomorov takes one to the chin there.
Muhomorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhomorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luther connects with a single shot there.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
Luther lands an overhand right.
Muhomorov is breathing heavily.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Luther scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with a body shot.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muhomorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
Luther fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhomorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luther fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luther throws a right hand that Muhomorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Muhomorov also avoids with ease.
Luther lands a slapping body shot.
Artem Muhomorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luther fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luther lands with a shot to the body.
Luther lands a two punch combo.
Luther jabs at Muhomorov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhomorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Artem Muhomorov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Luther wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luther is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhomorov can do to turn this around?
Luther scores with a jab.
Muhomorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Artem Muhomorov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kristoffer Luther!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brandon Saint Randy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Randy dives in and grabs End's left leg, looking for a takedown. End pushes down on Saint Randy's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Saint Randy.
End instigates a clinch.
End lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint Randy backwards.
End breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saint Randy is defended easily by End.
End fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Randy manages to avoid it.
End scores with a punch to the head.
End moves away from the strike by Saint Randy.
End keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Randy.
End lands with a shot to the body.
Saint Randy looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
End clinches up with Saint Randy and pushes him back against the cage.
End breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
End has managed to clinch.
End's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
End ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Saint Randy's jaw. Saint Randy's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! End does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Home End!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big BiLL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big BiLL has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big BiLL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesley Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BiLL defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. BiLL was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BiLL blocks a jab.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. BiLL was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy looks gassed!
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Wesley Murphy has been cut.
BiLL scores with a jab to the head.
Wesley Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BiLL wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BiLL dances in with a quick combination. Murphy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from BiLL snaps Murphy's head back. Murphy stumbles backwards against the cage. BiLL steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Murphy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Murphy just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big BiLL!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Danae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ard KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danae's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Labyrinth - Thunder. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Danae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ard KO!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO misses with a head kick.
Danae tries to close the distance and clinch but KO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KO throws a hook but Danae avoids it easily.
KO tries to clinch up but Danae circles away and keeps his distance.
Danae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danae darts in trying to clinch
and KO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danae rushes KO and presses him up against the cage.
Danae lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danae has KO pressed against the cage.
Danae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danae blocks an elbow strike from KO.
KO tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as KO takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danae lands a hook that snaps the head of KO backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danae.
Danae blocks an elbow strike from KO.
Danae presses KO against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danae controlling the action here for a moment.
Danae lands with a light punch inside.
Danae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danae managing to block the knees to the body from KO.
Danae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danae lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KO just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danae's brow.
Danae lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Danae.
A right hook to the body lands for Danae.
KO looks gassed!
Danae blocks an elbow strike.
KO pushes off an throws an elbow but Danae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danae slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danae.
Danae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danae lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danae lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danae lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KO is rocked!
A hook to the body from Danae.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danae - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Danae lands a left hand.
KO is still on wobbly legs! Can Danae finish him?
Danae stalling the fight.
KO seems to have recovered his senses.
Danae lands with a light punch inside.
Danae gets through KO's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danae unloads with a big right hand that wobbles KO! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Danae is unloading with more strikes now! KO drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perseus Danae!
Perseus Danae retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samvel Kiragosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spies comes into the arena with Great Cop by Fugazi blaring out of the sound system. August Spies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Spies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samvel Kiragosyan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiragosyan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiragosyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiragosyan somewhat.
Kiragosyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spies is fending him off so far but Kiragosyan persists. Nope, Spies circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiragosyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiragosyan shoots in and drives through. Spies sprawls well.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
Spies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiragosyan's head.
Kiragosyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiragosyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiragosyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spies's half guard.
Kiragosyan trying to control the pace.
Kiragosyan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies moves into full guard.
Kiragosyan trying to control but Spies is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spies is on top in guard.
Spies trying to control but Kiragosyan is working from the bottom.
Spies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spies moves into the clinch.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Samvel Kiragosyan has been cut.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiragosyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Spies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies working Kiragosyan over with knees to the body.
Spies lands an elbow inside that Kiragosyan shrugs off.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Spies lands a nice knee to the body.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Spies.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a nice elbow.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spies lands a body shot.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiragosyan avoids it.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies lands an elbow just above Kiragosyan 's eye.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies trying to land knees to the body.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Kiragosyan's takedown attempt.
Spies lands a damaging elbow.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies tries to land a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks with his arms.
Kiragosyan dodges an elbow strike from Spies.
Spies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kiragosyan is trying to drag Spies to the mat but Spies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spies working Kiragosyan over with knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies misses with a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan wants a takedown.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spies tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiragosyan managing to block the knees to the body from Spies.
Kiragosyan managing to block the knees to the body from Spies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samvel Kiragosyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiragosyan misses with a straight left.
Kiragosyan walks into a jab.
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kiragosyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiragosyan in particular looking to stall.
Spies wants to control but Kiragosyan is keeping busy.
Kiragosyan wants to control but Spies is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiragosyan postures up.
Kiragosyan wants to control from the top but Spies keeps moving.
Kiragosyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiragosyan lands a couple of elbows.
Kiragosyan trying to control but Spies is working from the bottom.
Kiragosyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiragosyan won't allow Spies to sweep him here.
Kiragosyan wants to control from the top but Spies keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spies rushes Kiragosyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Spies.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice knee to the body.
Spies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies trying to land knees to the body.
Spies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiragosyan. That did some damage!
Spies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiragosyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiragosyan tries for a takedown but Spies manages to get underhooks.
August Spies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies tries a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks it.
Kiragosyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiragosyan.
Spies throws an elbow that misses.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Spies.
Spies connects with a right hand. Kiragosyan shakes it off.
Spies leaves Kiragosyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Spies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiragosyan doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spies.
Spies has Kiragosyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Spies.
Spies tries a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks it.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samvel Kiragosyan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spies sprawls well. Spies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiragosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiragosyan shoots in and drives through. Spies sprawls well.
Spies tries to clinch but Kiragosyan is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Spies. No joy for Kiragosyan on that attempt.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
Spies scores with a spinning back kick!
Spies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spies moves into range and clinches up with Kiragosyan.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiragosyan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiragosyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spies prevents it.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies scores with a shoulder strike.
Spies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spies rushes Kiragosyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spies lands an elbow that stopped Kiragosyan in his tracks for a moment.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a damaging elbow.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies landing knees to the head.
Spies lands an elbow inside that Kiragosyan shrugs off.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spies prevents the takedown attempt.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kiragosyan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Kiragosyan's takedown attempt.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spies working aggressively here.
Kiragosyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spies prevents it.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiragosyan won't want to take too many of those.
Samvel Kiragosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiragosyan backwards.
Spies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spies lands an elbow that stopped Kiragosyan in his tracks for a moment.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiragosyan can't get the takedown.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan dodges an elbow strike from Spies.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies is pressed up against the cage. Kiragosyan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spies down to the mat. Spies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spies cracks Kiragosyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spies as he avoids it easily.
Spies has closed the distance and engaged Kiragosyan in a clinch.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spies blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Spies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Spies!
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