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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hongo (ranked 24208 p4p, 477 weight class) and Sam Roberts (ranked 24938 p4p, 467 weight class). Robert Hongo 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Hongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hongo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hongo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts tries to stand but Hongo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongo pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Hongo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two 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.
Hongo has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts!
Hongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hongo looking for the choke but no joy.
Roberts trying to get back to his feet but Hongo is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hongo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Roberts is in real trouble here. Hongo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Hongo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Larsen (ranked 7929 p4p, 650 weight class) and Daniel Zigrand (ranked 24786 p4p, 682 weight class). Zigrand has chosen Linkin Park - Never back down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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200 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Zigrand!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigrand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Larsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Zigrand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zigrand shoots in and drives through. Larsen sprawls well.
Zigrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zigrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Zigrand feints the counter takedown.
Zigrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsen pinned against the cage. Larsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lars Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Zigrand.
Zigrand fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zigrand as he avoids it easily.
Zigrand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zigrand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigrand dives in and grabs Larsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes down on Zigrand's head and hops out.
Zigrand throws a wild body kick that Larsen sees coming a mile off.
Zigrand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larsen circles away.
Zigrand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Zigrand. No joy for Larsen on that attempt.
Zigrand fails with the takedown.
Zigrand misses with a wild combination.
Larsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Zigrand.
Zigrand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen attempts a counter takedown but Zigrand avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zigrand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Zigrand persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Zigrand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zigrand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larsen circles away.
Larsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zigrand wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zigrand's waist but Zigrand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsen off to one side.
Zigrand works over Larsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Zigrand wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsen is defended easily by Zigrand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigrand just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zigrand. Zigrand gets slowly back to his feet.
Zigrand tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larsen defends well and Zigrand ends up having to push Larsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Zigrand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsen tries to avoid it but Zigrand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsen to the ground. Larsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zigrand gets caught napping as Larsen dives in and scores a takedown. Zigrand manages to retain guard.
Zigrand is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Larsen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to pull guard but Zigrand won't allow it.
Zigrand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen tries to pull guard but Zigrand holds him up against the cage and eventually Larsen drops back down to his feet.
Zigrand pulls guard successfully.
Zigrand keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
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!
Zigrand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsen defends it easily.
Zigrand looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Larsen is defending well. Zigrand quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Larsen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Zigrand celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Zigrand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 24817 p4p, 605 weight class) and Allistar Thorn (ranked 4292 p4p, 427 weight class). Ray comes to the cage accompanied by Kamikaze - Eminem. Allistar Thorn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allistar Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Ray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorn sprawls well. Thorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ray gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Ray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn jabs at Ray's body.
Good exchange - Thorn coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ray shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorn pinned against the cage. Thorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray shoots and misses
and Thorn counters with an outside leg kick.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Ray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn looks to land a combination. Ray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Thorn lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ray swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ray face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Allistar Thorn!
The defeated Stevie Ray had this to say: 'It's been a tough road but thank you for all the support. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chet Bader (ranked 4998 p4p, 427 weight class) and Timo Virtanen (ranked 7542 p4p, 502 weight class). Timo Virtanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chet Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Timo Virtanen has been cut.
Bader stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bader throws a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Bader.
Virtanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Virtanen is looking for the big counter here.
Virtanen moves out of range as Bader strikes.
As Bader backs off Virtanen throws a huge counter combo but Bader manages to avoid it all.
Bader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chet Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader misses with an uppercut
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combo that has Bader backing up. Bader nods at Virtanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Bader with a nice cross.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Virtanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bader takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Bader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Bader circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader misses with a straight right.
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bader throwing a counter right hand but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bader lands a glancing blow to the side of Virtanen's head.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader drops Virtanen with a naaaaasty hook - Virtanen is in real trouble here! Bader dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chet Bader!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wendall White (ranked 4942 p4p, 558 weight class) and Daniel Booningham (ranked 4279 p4p, 501 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wendall White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Booningham!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a double jab
and Booningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a head kick but Booningham moves out of range.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a takedown
and Booningham counters with a crisp right hand that drops White! Booningham lets White back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
White is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White darts in trying to clinch
and Booningham counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Booningham!
Daniel Booningham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Wendall White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nallo you Suck ! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 4561 p4p, 330 weight class) and Roland Edwards (ranked 4402 p4p, 323 weight class). Winston Jr's entrance music is Phenomenal. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Winston Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Winston Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winston Jr passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winston Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winston Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edwards!
Winston Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winston Jr wants to control the pace but Edwards is squirming around nicely.
Edwards is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winston Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winston Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Winston Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Edwards is squirming around, avoiding Winston Jr's attempts to control the action.
Winston Jr avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Winston Jr has hold of Edwards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edwards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Edwards is trying to escape the mount.
Winston Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Winston Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winston Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is desperately trying to improve his position but Winston Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Edwards that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edwards wants to hold on but Winston Jr pushes him away.
Edwards in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edwards wants to hold on but Winston Jr pushes him away.
Winston Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Edwards is in no mood to give up.
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!
Winston Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Edwards is bucking up trying to escape but Winston Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Winston Jr with shots to the head and body - Edwards looks very uncomfortable down there.
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Winston Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winston Jr content just to control the position here.
Edwards tries to hold on but Winston Jr pushes him away.
Winston Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Winston Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr landing shots from mount.
Winston Jr avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Winston Jr looking to control but Edwards is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winston Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Edwards frees his head quite easily.
Edwards tries to reverse the position but Winston Jr maintains control.
Winston Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edwards tries to hold on but Winston Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Edwards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Winston Jr cracks Edwards with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winston Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston Jr controls the position from side control.
Edwards is trying to control Winston Jr's posture but Winston Jr avoids it.
Winston Jr landing strikes.
Winston Jr controls the position.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston Jr on the side of the head.
Roland Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Winston Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston Jr looking to pass the guard.
Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards has his foot on Winston Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winston Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winston Jr stands and throws Edwards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Winston Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Winston Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston Jr is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards manages to get back to half guard.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back.
Winston Jr tries to pass to full mount but Edwards defends it.
That's two 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.
Winston Jr is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edwards has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winston Jr 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.
Nice strikes from Winston Jr there.
Winston Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winston Jr wants to pass the guard but Edwards is defending well.
Winston Jr prevents Edwards from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Winston Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards actively working from the bottom here.
Winston Jr trying to control the pace.
Winston Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards wants to control but Winston Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winston Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Winston Jr lands a couple of good shots and Edwards has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Winston Jr tightening his grip on Edwards, looking for the choke.
Winston Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Edwards is defending well though. Winston Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is in bad spot here.
Winston Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Winston Jr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Edwards's head.
I really don't envy Edwards right now.
Winston Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edwards preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Edwards has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Edwards right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston Jr throwing sloppy strikes.
Winston Jr keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edwards did well to prevent Winston Jr getting side control.
Winston Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Winston Jr is controlling well.
Winston Jr content to control rather than advance.
Winston Jr works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winston Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Winston Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winston Jr 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.
Winston Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston Jr avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Edwards is working to get back to half guard.
Edwards sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edwards wants to control but Winston Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Winston Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston Jr pulls his head out easily.
Winston Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edwards!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has given up his back here.
Edwards tries to roll but Winston Jr sticks to his back.
Winston Jr controls the action.
Edwards trying to control the hands but Winston Jr won't let him.
Winston Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Winston Jr keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
Winston Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winston Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Edwards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Winston Jr's guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston Jr wants to stand but Edwards is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winston Jr.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Winston Jr's shoulder, as Winston Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Winston Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston Jr should have avoided that one.
Winston Jr blocks a jab.
Winston Jr attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Edwards misses the jab.
Winston Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roland Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a hook but Winston Jr avoids it easily.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards scores with a jab.
Roland Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Winston Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edwards is not content to let Winston Jr control the position.
Edwards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winston Jr pulls his head out easily.
Winston Jr uses his free foot to push down on Edwards's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edwards.
Edwards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winston Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Edwards has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Edwards flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Winston Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winston Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Winston Jr!
Our winner, Oliver Winston Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sandee Gorgrip (ranked 3766 p4p, 385 weight class) and Darko Pulovic (ranked 4643 p4p, 448 weight class). Sandee Gorgrip looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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25
175 lbs
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23
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandee Gorgrip!
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, Darko Pulovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pulovic is trying to push Gorgrip away but Gorgrip has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gorgrip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorgrip drags the fight down to the ground.
Pulovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gorgrip is proving hard to escape from.
Pulovic throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorgrip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pulovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorgrip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorgrip is keeping the position for now.
Gorgrip is trying to control the position but Pulovic postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorgrip is breathing heavily.
Pulovic throws a sloppy head kick and Gorgrip moves out of range easily.
Pulovic dives in and scores a takedown into Gorgrip's guard.
Pulovic throws a strike but Gorgrip rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pulovic is looking to stand up but Gorgrip isn't so interested in that idea.
Pulovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorgrip is one step ahead there.
Pulovic trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip tries to stand but Pulovic is controlling from the bottom.
Pulovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulovic looking to control.
Pulovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorgrip manages to get himself to full guard.
Gorgrip can't keep his opponent in guard - Pulovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gorgrip tries to get to full guard but Pulovic has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip is staying active underneath Pulovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pulovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gorgrip!
Pulovic throwing strikes here but Gorgrip is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Pulovic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pulovic wants to control the pace but Gorgrip is squirming around nicely.
Gorgrip manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pulovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pulovic seems to be working for a kimura but Gorgrip defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pulovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gorgrip controls his leg.
Gorgrip makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorgrip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorgrip isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pulovic stacks Gorgrip on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pulovic!
Pulovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Gorgrip controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Pulovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pulovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gorgrip to the ground. Pulovic is now in Gorgrip's guard.
Pulovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Gorgrip keeps moving.
Pulovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorgrip keeping moving, preventing Pulovic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pulovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Gorgrip keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulovic prevents Gorgrip from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gorgrip looking for a guillotine here but Pulovic defends easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gorgrip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pulovic.
Pulovic trying to control the action but Gorgrip is working from the bottom.
Gorgrip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic tries to stand but Gorgrip is controlling his head.
Gorgrip tries to buck Pulovic off but Pulovic is having none of it.
Pulovic prevents Gorgrip from escaping the position.
Pulovic wants to stand but Gorgrip is controlling his arm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pulovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pulovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pulovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic tries to advance to mount but Gorgrip denies him.
Pulovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorgrip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pulovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gorgrip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pulovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorgrip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorgrip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gorgrip actively working from the bottom here.
Pulovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pulovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pulovic is trying to control. Gorgrip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorgrip gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pulovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pulovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorgrip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Pulovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pulovic looking to score a takedown here. Gorgrip is defending well but Pulovic drives through and ends up in Gorgrip's guard.
Gorgrip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulovic defends it easily.
Gorgrip keeping moving, preventing Pulovic from controlling successfully.
Pulovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgrip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulovic wants to control from the top but Gorgrip keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pulovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gorgrip swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulovic.
Gorgrip went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulovic is looking to clinch but Gorgrip is avoiding it.
Pulovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gorgrip backs up against the cage.
Pulovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulovic gets caught flat footed, as Gorgrip shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorgrip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorgrip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gorgrip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorgrip has managed to get both his arms back between Pulovic's legs - danger averted.
Pulovic keeping moving, preventing Gorgrip from controlling successfully.
Pulovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulovic wants to stand and escape but Gorgrip is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pulovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandee Gorgrip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulovic throws a head kick but Gorgrip moves out of range.
Pulovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pulovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Gorgrip wants to improve his position but Pulovic is controlling well.
Pulovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorgrip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorgrip is trying to stand back up but Pulovic is controlling him
Sandee Gorgrip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulovic is trying to control. Gorgrip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pulovic is looking for a kimura here.
Gorgrip wants to improve his position but Pulovic is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko Pulovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darko Pulovic!
Darko Pulovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Neuton (ranked 6438 p4p, 582 weight class) and Yunus Namegov (ranked 3048 p4p, 373 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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18
185 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Neuton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yunus Namegov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuton tries to keep at a distance but Namegov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Namegov crunches a lovely knee into Neuton's ribcage.
Namegov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Neuton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namegov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Namegov.
Neuton tries for a takedown but Namegov manages to get underhooks.
Namegov managing to block the knees to the body from Neuton.
Namegov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Namegov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Isaac Neuton has been cut.
Namegov jumps into guard, dragging Neuton to the mat.
Our spies down at at Gym - AKA - Russia inform us that Namegov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!
Namegov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namegov wants to stand but Neuton is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namegov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Namegov's head.
Namegov is trying to keep Neuton in close.
Namegov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Namegov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neuton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Namegov is trying to work for a kimura but Neuton is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namegov is looking to take a break and control but Neuton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Namegov slows the pace down in half guard.
Neuton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Namegov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuton tries to roll over but Namegov keeps him under control.
Namegov is looking to stall here but Neuton recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namegov wants to control from the top but Neuton keeps moving.
Neuton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namegov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Namegov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Namegov is looking to pass into half guard but Neuton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Neuton is in guard.
Neuton trying to control but Namegov is working from the bottom.
Neuton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Namegov, up you get!
Neuton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Namegov's guard.
Neuton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Namegov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Namegov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Namegov!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namegov tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yunus Namegov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Neuton'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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neuton.
Neuton trying to control the action but Namegov is working from the bottom.
Namegov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namegov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Namegov stops Neuton from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Namegov, who protects the arm well.
Namegov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neuton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namegov can't do much from the bottom here.
Namegov wants to get back to his feet but Neuton is dominant here and he's now got Namegov's back!
Neuton lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namegov tries to break free.
Namegov keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Namegov is trying to break free.
Neuton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Namegov could be in trouble here!
Namegov tries to escape the position.
Neuton looking for the RNC.
Namegov wants to get back to his feet.
Neuton looking to break Namegov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Namegov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Neuton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namegov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Neuton has the hooks in. Namegov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Namegov just trying to survive but Neuton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Neuton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Neuton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Namegov hold on?!
Namegov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neuton.
Neuton controls the action.
Isaac Neuton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neuton is controlling the position but Namegov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuton is nestled in close to Namegov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neuton prevents Namegov from standing back up.
Neuton is trying to control. Namegov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namegov trying to hold on to Neuton's head to control him but Neuton postures up.
Namegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neuton wants to control but Namegov is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namegov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neuton pulls his head out easily.
Neuton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Neuton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Neuton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Namegov stalling.
Neuton takes an elbow to the temple.
Namegov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Neuton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Namegov controlling well, preventing Neuton from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namegov trying to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuton tries to break free.
Neuton trying to control the hands but Namegov breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namegov is cranking Neuton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Neuton! He's tightened the choke and Neuton is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yunus Namegov!
After the fight, Yunus Namegov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 4703 p4p, 456 weight class) and Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 2744 p4p, 298 weight class). Malcolm Craig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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30
160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Silfversvanz!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silfversvanz has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silfversvanz.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silfversvanz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silfversvanz up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silfversvanz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is trying to stall.
Silfversvanz effectively controlling the action here.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Silfversvanz gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silfversvanz or not.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body.
Silfversvanz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silfversvanz pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Craig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silfversvanz as Craig tries to tie him up.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silfversvanz blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Silfversvanz's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Silfversvanz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silfversvanz misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silfversvanz looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craig as Silfversvanz tries to tie him up.
Silfversvanz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig avoiding damage.
Silfversvanz managing to block the knees to the body from Craig.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Craig as the two fighters clinch.
Craig prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silfversvanz looking to slow down the pace here.
Silfversvanz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with the head strike.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Silfversvanz blocks it.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Silfversvanz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig pushes Silfversvanz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz misses with an elbow over the top.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
Craig has Silfversvanz pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Craig.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silfversvanz up against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Silfversvanz improves position.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silfversvanz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silfversvanz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craig 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.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silfversvanz.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig managing to block the knees to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with the head strike.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silfversvanz as Craig tries to tie him up.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig is stalling here.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz working aggressively here.
Craig working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silfversvanz.
Craig lands a right hand.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Silfversvanz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but Silfversvanz is blocking nicely.
Craig working aggressively here.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silfversvanz pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Silfversvanz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silfversvanz's elbow.
Craig has Silfversvanz pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz is working Craig over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Silfversvanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silfversvanz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Silfversvanz!
Valentino Silfversvanz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my Destiny! But If he want's to run it again we can! Sweden Italy we did it baby! Wooooooo!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy McDavid (ranked 1373 p4p, 174 weight class) and Temirlan Ashimov (ranked 2910 p4p, 318 weight class). Ashimov has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy McDavid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temirlan Ashimov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by McDavid.
It looks like Temirlan Ashimov has been cut.
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
Ashimov feints the counter takedown.
McDavid looks to land a right hand but Ashimov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Ashimov misses its intended target.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashimov on the side of the head.
Ashimov is rocked!
McDavid lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ashimov - he's out on his feet here! McDavid follows up with another monster hook that separates Ashimov from consciousness! Ashimov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McDavid stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy McDavid!
A victorious Roy McDavid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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