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SPFC 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Muratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Winterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winterio has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Muratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Winterio!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muratov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muratov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muratov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muratov misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Muratov misses
and Winterio counters with a leg kick.
Muratov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muratov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winterio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Winterio looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muratov is controlling Winterio's trapped leg to prevent Winterio from advancing to side control.
Winterio wants to take a breather but Muratov is having none of it.
Winterio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muratov defending well though.
Winterio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Muratov to regain full guard.
Muratov pulls Winterio in close to his closed guard and prevents Winterio from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov wants to stand and escape but Winterio is having none of it.
Winterio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muratov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winterio is posturing up here but Muratov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Winterio tries to roll out but it's too tight and Winterio has to tap! Slick submission there by Muratov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitry Muratov!
Dmitry Muratov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Ray. Gerald Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Moore!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Simpson.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Moore misses.
Simpson throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Moore misses.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moore is defended easily by Simpson.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Simpson scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simpson eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Gerald Simpson has been cut.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simpson tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gerald Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Moore.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moore is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson catches Moore with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Moore forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerald Simpson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Lintunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Storm (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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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Lintunen!
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, Hale Storm!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm avoids the head kick by Lintunen.
Storm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lintunen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lintunen throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Storm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lintunen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lintunen throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
Lintunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lintunen throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Lintunen avoids it with no problem.
Lintunen tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lintunen misses with a hook.
Lintunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Lintunen misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lintunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Lintunen throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm slips under a jab.
As Lintunen backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Lintunen manages to avoid it all.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lintunen.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Lintunen avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lintunen!
Storm slips under a jab.
A big right from Lintunen misses.
Storm throws a head kick but Lintunen moves out of range.
Lintunen misses with a kick to the body.
Lintunen avoids the head kick by Storm.
Lintunen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lintunen misses with a head kick.
Lintunen misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a high kick!
Lauri Lintunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm moves out of range as Lintunen throws a body kick.
Lintunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lintunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lintunen throws a head kick that misses.
As Lintunen backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Lintunen manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lintunen.
Lintunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm tries to clinch but Lintunen is having none of it.
Lintunen throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Lintunen misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Lintunen misses with a head kick.
Lintunen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lintunen throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a leg kick.
Lintunen throws a head kick that misses.
Storm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm dives in and grabs Lintunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lintunen pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Lintunen.
Lintunen is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Lintunen throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Lintunen moves out of range easily.
Lintunen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a nice body kick.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lintunen tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Storm throws a head kick that Lintunen semi-blocks.
Lintunen blocks a head kick by Storm.
Lintunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Lauri Lintunen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lintunen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lintunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lintunen throws a head kick that half lands.
Lintunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Lintunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lintunen cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Lintunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lauri Lintunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm avoids the head kick by Lintunen.
Storm throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Lintunen misses with a head kick.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintunen misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lintunen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lintunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauri Lintunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lintunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm moves out of range as Lintunen throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lintunen throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Lintunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm unleashes a big counter combination but Lintunen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lintunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Lintunen throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lintunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Storm connects with a high kick.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm darts in looking for a takedown but Lintunen gets double underhooks and turns Storm into the cage.
Lintunen misses with a body kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Lintunen.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lintunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm slips a jab from Lintunen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lintunen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Lintunen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Lintunen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm thumps Lintunen with a low kick.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lintunen.
Storm staying out of range there.
Lintunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lintunen if he has to take too many more of those.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Lintunen throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen misses with a wild combination.
Lintunen throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lintunen misses the target.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Lintunen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lintunen looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Lintunen misses with a low kick.
Lintunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
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 Lauri Lintunen 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. This is the final round!
Lintunen throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Lintunen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Storm scores with a head kick.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hale Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Lintunen moves out of range easily.
Lintunen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Lintunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lintunen throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Lintunen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Lintunen misses.
Lintunen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Lintunen.
Storm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lintunen misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lintunen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Storm blocks the body kick.
As Lintunen backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Lintunen manages to avoid it all.
Lintunen lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Storm throws a head kick but Lintunen moves out of range.
Lintunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Lintunen throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Lintunen throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Lintunen avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lintunen.
Lintunen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.
Lintunen throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Lintunen sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Lintunen avoids it this time.
Lintunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Lintunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lintunen will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lintunen scores with a nice strike.
Lintunen blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
Lintunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lintunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lintunen.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lintunen throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
Lintunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lintunen throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Lintunen, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Lintunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lintunen as he avoids it easily.
Lauri Lintunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hale Storm.
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lintunen throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauri Lintunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lintunen misses with a low kick.
Storm shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lintunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lintunen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lintunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Lintunen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm scores with a head kick.
Lintunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Lauri Lintunen.
Well Lintunen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Lintunen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Wilder's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Jim tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Jim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jim is trying to get back to half guard.
Jim looking for a sweep but Wilder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim tries to hold on but Wilder pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim working to try and regain half guard.
Wilder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wilder punching from mount but Jim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilder dominating with strikes here.
Jim has given up his back here. Will Wilder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Jim fending off the submission attempt from Wilder.
Wilder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wilder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with punches from the back.
Wilder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wilder is persistently looking for the submission but Jim is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jim defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wilder looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder trying to control.
Jim covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jim trying to control the action but Wilder just sinks the hooks in.
Wilder looking to break Jim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wilder will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder is cranking Jim's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jim! He's tightened the choke and Jim is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Wilder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Verhoeven will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetcov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetcov fails with the takedown.
Verhoeven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetcov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven defends it nicely.
Verhoeven misses with an uppercut. Kuznetcov saw that one coming.
Kuznetcov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verhoeven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Kuznetcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Verhoeven sprawls well. Verhoeven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuznetcov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven cracks Kuznetcov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven takes a swing at Kuznetcov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetcov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetcov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetcov slips under a jab.
Kuznetcov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verhoeven to the mat! Verhoeven manages to get full guard.
Kuznetcov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuznetcov 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.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov is looking to work some ground and pound but Verhoeven has wrist control.
Verhoeven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuznetcov wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.
Verhoeven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Verhoeven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes from guard but Verhoeven blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Verhoeven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetcov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verhoeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetcov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetcov works over Verhoeven with some ground and pound from guard.
Verhoeven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetcov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuznetcov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetcov cracks Verhoeven with a solid left hand.
Kuznetcov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verhoeven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetcov is looking to work some ground and pound but Verhoeven has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznetcov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetcov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetcov lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetcov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuznetcov controls the pace.
Kuznetcov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuznetcov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetcov throwing strikes from guard but Verhoeven blocks nicely.
Kuznetcov won't allow Verhoeven to sweep him here.
Kuznetcov distracts Verhoeven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetcov is in close to Verhoeven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verhoeven is rocked!
Kuznetcov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetcov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Kuznetcov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuznetcov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kuznetcov picks Verhoeven up and slams him brutally to the floor. Verhoeven is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Andrey Kuznetcov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers. The key to victory for Anthony Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Austin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Austin.
It looks like Anthony Silva has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets control of Austin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Austin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Austin controls the position.
Let's hope that Austin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Austin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.
Austin decides to stand back up.
Austin forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Anthony Silva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Austin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Austin closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to break free but Austin has control.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin lands a damaging elbow.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Anthony Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Anthony Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Austin lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Silva'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.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Austin moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva sets himself, and Austin steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Austin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Austin!
Shane Austin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Shane Austin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vanhanen's choice of entrance music: Medieval pagan music - Runestones. 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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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Abramov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abramov, as that shot connected.
Vanhanen connects with a crisp jab.
Abramov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abramov avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Abramov slips under a jab.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abramov throws out the jab.
Abramov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abramov misses with an uppercut
and Vanhanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Abramov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen connects with a looping right hand.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Abramov moves out of range.
Abramov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abramov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vanhanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Abramov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abramov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Affe Vanhanen has been cut.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Abramov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov looks to throw the jab but Vanhanen is out of range.
Vanhanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abramov loads up on a big right hand but Vanhanen slips the punch.
Vanhanen lands an overhand right.
Abramov throws an overhand right that lands on Vanhanen's shoulder, as Vanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Abramov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanhanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Abramov missing with a left hand there. Vanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abramov swings widly with a right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Abramov is rocked!
Vanhanen blocks a jab.
Vanhanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vanhanen lands an overhand right.
Oh Abramov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen swings for the body but Abramov moves out of range.
Abramov seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanhanen throws an overhand right that lands on Abramov's shoulder, as Abramov tries to avoid the shot.
Abramov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanhanen misses with a straight right.
Abramov cracks Vanhanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Abramov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Abramov's ribcage but misses.
Abramov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abramov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vanhanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanhanen misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Vanhanen.
Sloppy strikes from Abramov. Those never looked like landing.
Vanhanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abramov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Abramov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Igor Abramov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abramov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abramov loads up on a big right hand but Vanhanen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Vanhanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abramov.
Vanhanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abramov throws out the jab.
Abramov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanhanen. That snapped Abramov's head back.
Abramov takes one to the side of the head.
Abramov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanhanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanhanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanhanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abramov. Abramov obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Abramov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanhanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Abramov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abramov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vanhanen counter with a right hand.
Vanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanhanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Abramov scores with a three punch combo!
Abramov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vanhanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Abramov tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanhanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Affe Vanhanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Affe Vanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abramov manages to avoid it.
Abramov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abramov jabs Vanhanen right on the nose. Vanhanen blinks but takes it well.
Abramov pushes Vanhanen away with a front kick.
A combination from Abramov does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanhanen misses.
A big right from Vanhanen misses.
Abramov lunges at Vanhanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanhanen's hand.
Vanhanen moves away from the strike by Abramov.
Abramov throws a shot from downtown. Vanhanen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov takes one on the button.
Abramov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen avoids the body shot from Abramov.
Abramov lands a high kick!
Abramov misses with a shot to the body
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Abramov misses with a jab to the body
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abramov.
Abramov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanhanen with a jab.
Abramov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abramov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vanhanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Abramov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Abramov dodges the punch combination from Vanhanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov misses with an uppercut
and Vanhanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Vanhanen throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Abramov crashing down! Abramov tries to stagger back to his feet but Vanhanen just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Abramov asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Affe Vanhanen!
Affe Vanhanen is the new lightweight champion!
Affe Vanhanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Precious Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Precious Roy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Roy.
MacManus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MacManus's coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Roy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy drops an elbow to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus is not content to let Roy control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus gets back to full guard.
MacManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacManus looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus pulls Roy in close to prevent any damage.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
MacManus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roy got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacManus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roy has managed to get both his arms back between MacManus's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roy working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Connor MacManus has been cut.
MacManus has his hands on Roy's head, controlling the position.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roy postures up and lands a big shot to MacManus's brow.
Roy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacManus wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy chips away with some ground and pound.
Roy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacManus is rocked!
Roy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh MacManus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Roy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacManus controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
MacManus wants to get back to his feet but Roy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roy landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roy looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is fighting to break Roy's control of his arms but Roy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacManus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacManus seems to have got his legs back now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roy can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
MacManus stopping the sweep attempt from Roy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus wants to control but Roy is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Precious Roy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus is looking to counter the offense by Roy and move into the clinch.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacManus sprawls well. MacManus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacManus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MacManus regains half guard, as Roy was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
Roy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy trying to move into half guard but instead MacManus has managed to sweep!
MacManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacManus is stalling in the full guard.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
MacManus trying to move into half guard but instead Roy has managed to sweep!
Roy passes MacManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacManus manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy wants to stand but MacManus is controlling the position.
MacManus stays in close to Roy's body and controls the position.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roy wants to stand up but MacManus is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacManus stands and throws Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roy pushes MacManus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacManus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
MacManus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacManus trying to control the action but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus looking to ground and pound but Roy is blocking nicely.
MacManus prevents Roy from getting the reversal.
MacManus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacManus landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacManus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacManus stuns Roy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Roy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacManus.
Roy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacManus tries to avoid it but Roy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacManus to the ground. MacManus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacManus tries a low kick but Roy avoids it.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Roy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus swings for the body but Roy moves out of range.
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacManus is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
MacManus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy has momentary wrist control but MacManus slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
Roy keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacManus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from MacManus.
Roy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacManus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacManus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Connor MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Precious Roy.
MacManus gets control of Roy's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacManus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
Roy is working MacManus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacManus controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacManus misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roy.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
MacManus striking off his back but it's not causing Roy any problems.
Roy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roy trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy postures up.
Roy distracts MacManus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacManus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roy keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
MacManus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacManus is controlling him.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacManus trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacManus throws a strike but Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roy distracts MacManus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roy is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacManus looking to control.
Roy trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Roy is working MacManus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus is trying to control but can't.
MacManus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacManus.
Roy scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacManus is trying to keep Roy in close.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy working some strikes from top position.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus looking to control.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus misses with the combination.
MacManus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roy's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roy misses with a head shot. MacManus uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Precious Roy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacManus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacManus wriggles free and stands up.
MacManus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roy to the ground. MacManus is now in Roy's guard.
MacManus throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus controlling from the top position.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacManus has one foot on Roy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacManus swivels and escapes.
Roy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacManus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus stuffs the takedown attempt from Roy. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus prevents Roy from getting back to his feet.
MacManus sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacManus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Roy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Roy crashes against the mat.
Roy working away.
Roy wants to control but MacManus is keeping him busy.
MacManus tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy is trying to move to mount but MacManus reverses beautifully and ends up in Roy's guard.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus is the new featherweight champion!
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