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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Nigouera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sekhar Tamandani (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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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 Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Nigouera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sekhar Tamandani!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigouera dives in and scores a takedown into Tamandani's guard.
Tamandani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nigouera dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigouera trying to control the position but Tamandani is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamandani can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Nigouera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tamandani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigouera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nigouera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nigouera is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamandani is defending well.
Tamandani tries to escape but Nigouera is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamandani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nigouera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tamandani bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nigouera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tamandani on his heels. He'll look to pass Tamandani's guard now, I'm sure.
Nigouera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nigouera throwing strikes from guard but Tamandani blocks nicely.
Nigouera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tamandani's head.
Nigouera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tamandani is looking to stand up but Nigouera isn't so interested in that idea.
Nigouera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamandani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamandani has momentary wrist control but Nigouera slips an elbow through the middle.
Nigouera connects with a couple of short punches.
Nigouera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamandani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nigouera works over Tamandani with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigouera lands a couple of elbows.
Nigouera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nigouera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigouera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamandani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigouera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamandani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nigouera is in close to Tamandani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nigouera throws a big elbow that misses.
Nigouera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nigouera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigouera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamandani is looking to stand up but Nigouera isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nigouera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigouera throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamandani wants to stand but Nigouera is controlling the position.
Nigouera postures up and lands a big shot to Tamandani's brow.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamandani has his feet on Nigouera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tamandani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nigouera avoids the head kick by Tamandani.
Nigouera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nigouera 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.
Nigouera stops Tamandani from getting back to his feet.
Nigouera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nigouera working the head and body with strikes.
Nigouera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nigouera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera working over Tamandani with some ground and pound. Tamandani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamandani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigouera.
Nigouera scores with a big shot! Tamandani's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tamandani! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drevin Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alexey Markov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexey Markov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drevin Bell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Bell tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Markov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell lands with a nice combination. Markov backs away looking to recover.
Markov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Markov looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a two punch combo.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markov defends it well.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Markov misses.
Markov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markov tried to counter with a leg kick but Bell avoided it.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bell enables Markov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Markov looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Markov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Markov lands with a nice body punch.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Markov looking to control but Bell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markov controlling the pace for now.
Markov working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
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!
Bell fails with the takedown
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.
Bell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Drevin Bell has been cut.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markov works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell feints and as Markov raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
Markov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Markov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexey Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Markov scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Markov cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Alexey Markov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell ducks right into an uppercut from Markov.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Markov. Markov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Bell throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
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!
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drevin Bell.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Markov is now in half guard.
Drevin Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Per Jeremiassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Silifant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alec Silifant 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Per Jeremiassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alec Silifant!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silifant scores with a shot to the body.
Silifant digs a good body shot into Jeremiassen's ribs.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch but Silifant is having none of it.
Jeremiassen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeremiassen managing to block the knees to the body from Silifant.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant won't allow it.
Jeremiassen misses with a knee to the head.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silifant walks away with a smile on his face. Jeremiassen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremiassen is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Silifant.
Jeremiassen checks a leg kick.
Jeremiassen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silifant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremiassen rushes Silifant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jeremiassen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Jeremiassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremiassen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silifant walks away with a smile on his face. Jeremiassen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch
and Silifant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silifant is looking to slow Jeremiassen down with leg kicks.
Silifant connects with a body shot.
Silifant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silifant lands a nice hook to Jeremiassen's body. Jeremiassen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silifant connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silifant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeremiassen moves in looking to clinch but Silifant pushes him off.
Silifant scores with a leg kick.
Silifant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremiassen closes the distance but Silifant moves to the side
and Silifant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silifant throws a leg kick which misses Jeremiassen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeremiassen tries to avoid it.
Silifant tries to keep at a distance but Jeremiassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silifant walks away with a smile on his face. Jeremiassen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silifant lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeremiassen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jeremiassen clinches with his opponent.
Jeremiassen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeremiassen is trying to pull guard but Silifant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeremiassen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silifant smiles and moves away.
Jeremiassen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silifant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeremiassen doesn't seem bothered though.
Silifant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeremiassen clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but Silifant stands there with Jeremiassen around his waist. Jeremiassen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeremiassen avoiding damage as Silifant throws knees to the body.
Jeremiassen fails to pull guard.
Silifant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant won't allow it.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeremiassen drops back down to his feet.
Jeremiassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremiassen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Silifant dominated that round.
That's time! Jeremiassen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jeremiassen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeremiassen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeremiassen fails to pull guard.
Silifant misses with some punches.
Jeremiassen is trying to pull guard but Silifant has him pressed against the cage.
Jeremiassen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeremiassen throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremiassen missing with knees to the body.
Jeremiassen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silifant smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Jeremiassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silifant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silifant lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeremiassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silifant cracks Jeremiassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeremiassen moves into range and clinches up with Silifant.
Silifant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeremiassen blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silifant.
Jeremiassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silifant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeremiassen drops back down to his feet.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silifant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremiassen pushes off an throws an elbow but Silifant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silifant is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeremiassen has double underhooks.
Jeremiassen fails to pull guard.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silifant walks away with a smile on his face. Jeremiassen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jeremiassen dodges the punch combination from Silifant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silifant lands with a nice body punch.
Jeremiassen rushes Silifant and presses him up against the cage.
Jeremiassen jumps guard but Silifant stands there with Jeremiassen around his waist. Jeremiassen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silifant wants to break free but Jeremiassen has control.
Jeremiassen is trying to pull guard but Silifant has him pressed against the cage.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silifant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremiassen stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silifant has a couple of punches blocked by Jeremiassen.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jeremiassen jumps into guard, dragging Silifant to the mat.
Silifant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jeremiassen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silifant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silifant won't allow Jeremiassen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Silifant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jeremiassen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeremiassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeremiassen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silifant scores with a body shot.
Silifant lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silifant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silifant digs a good hook to Jeremiassen's body.
Silifant with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silifant scores with a body shot.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch there but Silifant circles away.
Silifant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeremiassen rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch up.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch up.
Silifant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeremiassen darts in trying to clinch
and Silifant counters with a stiff right hand.
Silifant punishes Jeremiassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeremiassen looks to clinch
and Silifant counters with a straight right hand.
Silifant scores with a hook to the body. Jeremiassen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiassen tries to close the distance and clinch but Silifant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silifant digs a good hook to Jeremiassen's body.
Silifant gets tackled into the cage by Jeremiassen. Jeremiassen maintains the clinch.
Silifant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silifant cracks a nice hook into Jeremiassen's ribs.
Jeremiassen tries to clinch up
and Silifant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Per Jeremiassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silifant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeremiassen on the side of the head.
Silifant lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silifant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silifant thuds a left hand into Jeremiassen's body.
Jeremiassen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silifant counters with a stiff right hand.
Silifant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silifant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silifant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeremiassen at a distance.
Silifant scores with a hook to the body. Jeremiassen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremiassen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silifant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeremiassen closes the distance and pushes Silifant back into the cage.
Jeremiassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silifant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremiassen avoiding damage as Silifant throws knees to the body.
Silifant is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeremiassen has double underhooks.
Silifant is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeremiassen has double underhooks.
Jeremiassen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremiassen tries to pull guard but Silifant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jeremiassen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Silifant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silifant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Silifant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Smarks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Smarks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvin Smarks!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Smarks avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nurmagomedov. No joy for Smarks on that attempt.
Smarks instigates a clinch.
Smarks is working for takedown but Nurmagomedov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagomedov has picked Smarks up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Smarks is keeping him busy.
Smarks actively working from the bottom here.
Smarks wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Smarks is blocking nicely.
Smarks tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Smarks dodges it nicely.
Smarks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smarks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back!
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smarks gets his way!
Nurmagomedov trying to get back to his feet but Smarks is in full control for now.
Nurmagomedov tries to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Smarks has full control of the position and if anything, Nurmagomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smarks has his opponent's back but Nurmagomedov is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Smarks.
Smarks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nurmagomedov is fending him off so far but Smarks persists. Nope, Nurmagomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedor Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Smarks.
Nurmagomedov cracks Smarks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smarks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Smarks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smarks tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Smarks from improving his position.
Smarks is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smarks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smarks is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov works over Smarks with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smarks looking for a sweep. Not yet Smarks, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Smarks is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smarks is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smarks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
An intense looking Fedor Nurmagomedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks, guys! We trained hard and the strategy paid off. Good fight, Alvin! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Mikey Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Montgomery !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Timmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Timmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montgomery !
Montgomery tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Timmons punches Montgomery on the ear.
Timmons lands punches and elbows.
Timmons 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.
Montgomery is covering up but some of the strikes from Timmons are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Timmons.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Timmons missing with strikes from the back.
Timmons is punishing Montgomery with strikes - can he finish him?!
Timmons cracks Montgomery with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Montgomery from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Timmons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Timmons looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Montgomery is doing well to defend. Timmons seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Montgomery is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Timmons!
After winning the bout, Mikey Timmons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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