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PCL BW Tourney: Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Charm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Stevens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Charm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Charm.
Charm throws a series of punches but Stevens avoids them all with ease.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Charm - just one landing.
Stevens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charm.
Charm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Charm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Lucky Charm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Charm stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Charm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Charm can't break the clinch.
Charm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Charm walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucky Charm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Stevens.
Charm looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Charm misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charm misses with the combination.
Charm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Charm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Charm misses with a two punch combination.
Charm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charm.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Charm.
Charm misses with a double jab.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charm throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
No joy there for Charm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Charm.
Charm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Charm tries a head kick but it misses.
Charm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Charm keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charm's guard.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charm is keeping the position for now.
Charm kicks Stevens off and gets to his feet.
Stevens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Charm.
Stevens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charm counters with an outside leg kick.
Charm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucky Charm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charm lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevens shoots and misses
and Charm counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens rushes Charm and presses him up against the cage.
Charm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charm lands with a slapping head kick.
Charm slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Charm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens looks gassed!
Stevens blocks a head kick by Charm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charm works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charm.
Stevens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Charm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Charm.
Charm looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Charm is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charm.
Charm misses with a double jab
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Charm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charm.
Good leg kick by Charm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charm throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charm throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Charm misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Charm.
Charm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charm swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Charm.
Charm misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens throws a front kick aimed at Charm's knee but Charm avoids it well.
Charm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens throws a leg kick
and Charm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charm thumps Stevens with a low kick.
Charm misses with a head kick.
Charm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charm tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Charm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Charm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charm.
A good leg kick by Charm.
Charm throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Charm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Charm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Charm tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens throws a right hand that Charm ducks under and follows up with a left that Charm also avoids with ease.
Lucky Charm is winning the standup battle so far.
Charm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Charm scores with a leg kick.
Charm throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Charm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Charm throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Charm misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Charm.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Charm is trying to defend but Stevens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stevens is keen to just control but Charm is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charm is trying to stand.
Charm tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charm is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
Charm wants to get back to full guard.
Charm won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Charm is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charm slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Charm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charm counters with a good low kick that Stevens was not able to check.
Stevens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Charm's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Charm duly obliges.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevens throws a right hand that Charm ducks under and follows up with a left that Charm also avoids with ease.
Charm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Charm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Charm does no damage.
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charm blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Stevens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charm is out of range and Stevens settles back down.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Charm scores with a four punch combination!
Stevens wants to clinch up but Charm keeps it at a distance.
Charm misses with a combination
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Charm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Charm fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Charm tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Charm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevens backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charm throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
Lucky Charm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Stevens.
Stevens pulls Charm into guard.
Charm wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charm wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing Charm from standing up.
Charm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Charm misses with a double jab.
Stevens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charm. That one must have hurt.
Charm throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charm feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charm connects with a solid leg kick.
Charm throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charm pinned against the cage. Charm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charm throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Charm.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Charm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevens misses with a two punch combination.
Charm misses with a double jab.
Charm keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucky Charm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens clinches up with Charm and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Charm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Charm.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charm.
A head kick misses from Charm.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charm avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charm throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
Stevens tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charm cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg.
Charm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Charm!
Charm is trying to stand up.
Stevens wants to finish this one by submission but Charm is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stevens.
You get the feeling that Charm really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charm regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charm manages to get to full guard.
Charm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charm uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Charm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Charm tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Charm.
Charm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Charm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charm moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Charm connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevens looks to land a combination. Charm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevens avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but Charm is having none of it.
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Charm is out of range.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charm.
Charm misses with a double jab.
Charm avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Charm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
Charm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Charm circles away and keeps his distance.
Charm looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Charm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Stevens is looking to chop away at Charm's legs.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charm throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Charm fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
Lucky Charm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Stevens.
Charm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Charm throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Charm looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Charm misses with a double jab.
Charm lands with a nice combination. Stevens backs away looking to recover.
Matt Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens avoids the head kick by Charm.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charm feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
Charm misses with a double jab.
Stevens works Charm's body with a nice hook.
Charm moves out of range of the body kick from Stevens.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Charm.
Charm misses with a series of wild punches.
Charm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charm misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Charm misses.
Stevens tries to clinch but Charm is having none of it.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charm counters with a three punch combo that has Stevens backing up. Stevens nods at Charm to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Charm both land. Nice combination.
Charm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charm.
Charm misses with a series of wild punches.
Charm throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charm.
Charm throws a combination. Stevens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Charm works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Charm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevens throws a right and a left that Charm avoids nicely.
Charm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Charm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Charm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glenardo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzalez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Delinquent habits-Return Of The Tres . Glenardo Gonzalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
141 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Glenardo Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Rose!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Rose.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Rose is pushing Gonzalez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
A big right from Rose misses.
Rose staying out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose lands with a cross.
Rose digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
A big left from Rose misses.
Jab from Rose.
Jason Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Jason Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
Rose cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose Rushes Gonzalez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gonzalez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rose Piles on the pressure and Gonzalez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rose!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiruki Nakeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fort Minor - In Stereo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiruki Nakeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Higgedy is looking to clinch but Nakeda is avoiding it.
Higgedy cracks the inside of Nakeda's front leg.
Nakeda slaps away a takedown attempt from Higgedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that Nakeda avoids nicely.
Nakeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgedy lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakeda.
Nakeda scores with a push kick.
Pete Higgedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgedy looks to land a right hand but Nakeda moved out of range.
Nakeda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakeda scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Higgedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that Nakeda avoids nicely.
Nakeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Nakeda moves out of range.
A low kick from Nakeda misses
and Higgedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakeda.
Higgedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgedy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgedy looks gassed!
Nakeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakeda lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakeda trying to control but Higgedy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nakeda stopping the sweep attempt from Higgedy.
Nakeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgedy is keeping the position for now.
Higgedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higgedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakeda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakeda slips a jab and a cross from Higgedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy tries to clinch but Nakeda is having none of it.
Nakeda walks into a jab.
Higgedy lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakeda.
Nakeda feints and then cracks Higgedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgedy down.
A good leg kick by Nakeda.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Nakeda avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
Nakeda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakeda wants to pass the guard but Higgedy is defending well.
Higgedy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda is pressing down on Higgedy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgedy is holding on for now.
Nakeda stalling away here and it's allowed Higgedy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Higgedy keeping moving, preventing Nakeda from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakeda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiruki Nakeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakeda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Higgedy misses
and Nakeda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgedy thinking.
Nakeda pushes Higgedy away with a front kick.
Higgedy throws a leg kick
and Nakeda counters with a single leg into guard. Higgedy didn't expect that.
Nakeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Higgedy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Higgedy has escaped and now he's on top!
Nakeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgedy has managed to get both his arms back between Nakeda's legs - danger averted.
Higgedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakeda pulls Higgedy in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy trying to control but Nakeda is working from the bottom.
Nakeda wants to sweep here but Higgedy controlling him for the moment.
Nakeda is trying to control the position but Higgedy postures up.
Nakeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Higgedy on the ground.
Nakeda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Higgedy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Higgedy is looking to slow Nakeda down with leg kicks.
Higgedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Nakeda.
A big right from Higgedy misses.
Nakeda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgedy. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgedy.
Higgedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakeda.
Higgedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pete Higgedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakeda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Higgedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Nakeda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higgedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Higgedy misses.
Higgedy throws a series of strikes that have Nakeda backpedaling.
Nakeda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pete Higgedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgedy misses with a wild combination.
Nakeda thows a leg kick but Higgedy checks it
and Higgedy counters with a one-two to the body.
Higgedy is breathing heavily.
Higgedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakeda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nakeda is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Higgedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higgedy is positioning himself well to prevent Nakeda advancing to mount.
Nakeda is looking for a kimura but Higgedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakeda to get the leverage.
Nakeda tries to stand and escape but Higgedy actually recovers to full guard.
Nakeda looking to pass the guard.
Nakeda is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakeda wants to control from the top but Higgedy keeps moving.
Nakeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakeda'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.
Higgedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiruki Nakeda dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donk. Higgedy catches Nakeda right on the button with a cross.
Nakeda scores with a nice body kick.
Nakeda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgedy's sensitive parts.
Higgedy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nakeda counters with a big head kick but Higgedy shrugs it off.
Nakeda fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgedy in the body.
Nakeda lands with a nice body kick.
Higgedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakeda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higgedy swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Higgedy.
Nakeda throws a sloppy head kick and Higgedy moves out of range easily.
Higgedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakeda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Higgedy will feel that in the morning.
Nakeda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Higgedy tries to bum rush Nakeda with a series of wild strikes but Nakeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakeda can pounce on him.
Nakeda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higgedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakeda. Nakeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgedy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakeda.
A good leg kick by Nakeda.
Nakeda dives in and grabs Higgedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Higgedy pushes down on Nakeda's head and hops out.
Nakeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higgedy as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakeda.
Nakeda takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Higgedy.
Nakeda jumps guard and drags Higgedy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakeda is looking for a triangle here but Higgedy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nakeda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgedy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higgedy.
Nakeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakeda working a defensive guard here.
Nakeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakeda is trying to control the position but Higgedy postures up.
Higgedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higgedy.
Pete Higgedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy jabs at Nakeda's body.
Nakeda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Higgedy if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakeda.
Nakeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgedy's head.
Nakeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Higgedy is looking for a sweep.
Nakeda tries for a kimura but Higgedy is defending well.
Nakeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakeda is looking to take a break and control but Higgedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Higgedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Higgedy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Higgedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nakeda but great work by Higgedy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiruki Nakeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakeda 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiruki Nakeda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killblog Hermitcrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Hermitcrab has chosen Raining Blood! as his entrance music. Glen DANZIG has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killblog Hermitcrab!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG rushes Hermitcrab and presses him up against the cage.
DANZIG has picked Hermitcrab up - he's going for a ride! DANZIG dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hermitcrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DANZIG is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DANZIG throwing shots but Hermitcrab is blocking nicely.
Hermitcrab is controlling DANZIG's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DANZIG is working for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG thows a huge punch but Hermitcrab dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hermitcrab has managed to free his arm - good work.
DANZIG 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.
DANZIG is trying to work for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending well.
Hermitcrab tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
DANZIG 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.
DANZIG is working for a kimura but Hermitcrab is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG is working for a submission of some sort.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
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.
Hermitcrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermitcrab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hermitcrab manages to get to full guard.
DANZIG postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermitcrab trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermitcrab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermitcrab is defended easily by DANZIG.
DANZIG checks a leg kick nicely.
Hermitcrab lands a really nice looking cross but DANZIG seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermitcrab misses the target.
Hermitcrab fails to land with a series of punches.
DANZIG wants to clinch up but Hermitcrab keeps it at a distance.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermitcrab as he avoids it easily.
Hermitcrab slaps away a takedown attempt from DANZIG, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from DANZIG both land. Nice combination.
DANZIG takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG tries to clinch but Hermitcrab moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermitcrab. DANZIG does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermitcrab shoots in but DANZIG avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DANZIG tries to clinch up.
DANZIG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermitcrab.
DANZIG avoids a punch combination nicely.
DANZIG doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DANZIG looks for a takedown but Hermitcrab sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermitcrab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DANZIG displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermitcrab.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hermitcrab sprawls well. Hermitcrab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hermitcrab throws a hook but DANZIG avoids it easily.
DANZIG tries for a takedown but Hermitcrab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DANZIG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab misses with a hook. DANZIG ducked under it nicely.
Hermitcrab throws a jab but it's blocked by DANZIG.
DANZIG moves forwards but Hermitcrab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DANZIG tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DANZIG throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermitcrab misses with a double jab
and DANZIG counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DANZIG throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DANZIG scoring with some ground and pound.
DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG wants to pass the guard but Hermitcrab is keeping the position.
DANZIG thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hermitcrab wants to sweep here but DANZIG controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hermitcrab is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hermitcrab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermitcrab passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hermitcrab throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hermitcrab is looking to take a break and control but DANZIG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermitcrab advances to mount.
DANZIG bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DANZIG postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hermitcrab is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DANZIG, into his guard.
DANZIG is pulling down on Hermitcrab's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG keeping full guard, as Hermitcrab tries to pass.
DANZIG preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermitcrab advances to half guard.
DANZIG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermitcrab is nestled in close to DANZIG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DANZIG won't allow Hermitcrab to pass to mount.
Hermitcrab is trying to control the action in half guard but DANZIG is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermitcrab is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DANZIG is looking to control Hermitcrab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DANZIG avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
Hermitcrab trying to mount his opponent but DANZIG defends it.
DANZIG trying to hold on to Hermitcrab's head to control him but Hermitcrab postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hermitcrab. No joy for DANZIG on that attempt.
DANZIG ducks under a wild hook from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab shoots in for a double leg but DANZIG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DANZIG scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DANZIG tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hermitcrab knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DANZIG is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermitcrab defends it well.
DANZIG seems to be working for a kimura but Hermitcrab defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DANZIG wants to clinch.
Hermitcrab throws a right and a left that DANZIG avoids nicely.
Hermitcrab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DANZIG's hands.
Hermitcrab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermitcrab tries to keep at a distance but DANZIG has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hermitcrab breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DANZIG is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DANZIG rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermitcrab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DANZIG is looking to clinch.
Hermitcrab smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG slips under a jab.
Killblog Hermitcrab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for DANZIG with that takedown attempt.
DANZIG uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hermitcrab.
DANZIG is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermitcrab. DANZIG does a little dance to reset his feet.
DANZIG closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermitcrab circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermitcrab looks to land a right hand but DANZIG moved out of range.
DANZIG shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermitcrab pinned against the cage. Hermitcrab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen DANZIG. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DANZIG tries to score with a low kick but Hermitcrab moves his leg out of the way.
Hermitcrab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DANZIG sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glen DANZIG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hermitcrab throws a jab but it's blocked by DANZIG.
Hermitcrab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DANZIG was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermitcrab.
Hermitcrab scores with a jab to the body.
DANZIG tries to bum rush Hermitcrab with a series of wild strikes but Hermitcrab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermitcrab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DANZIG drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DANZIG tries to clinch there but Hermitcrab circles away.
Hermitcrab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DANZIG sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DANZIG avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of DANZIG 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DANZIG is looking to clinch but Hermitcrab is avoiding it.
Hermitcrab throws a right hand that DANZIG ducks under and follows up with a left that DANZIG also avoids with ease.
DANZIG drives through with a takedown into guard.
DANZIG showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermitcrab pulls DANZIG in close to prevent any damage.
DANZIG wants to control from the top but Hermitcrab keeps moving.
Hermitcrab pulls DANZIG in close to his closed guard and prevents DANZIG from doing any damage or advancing position.
DANZIG trying to control but Hermitcrab is working from the bottom.
Glen DANZIG overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killblog Hermitcrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hermitcrab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DANZIG slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DANZIG won't allow Hermitcrab to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DANZIG seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DANZIG has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killblog Hermitcrab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DANZIG has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen DANZIG!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Thrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorden has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Jong Thrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrill swinging wildly here.
Gorden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thrill tries to bench press Gorden off him but Gorden keeps the position.
Gorden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thrill is looking for a sweep.
Thrill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gorden is controlling him well.
Gorden working the ground and pound but Thrill is defending the strikes.
Check out the look on Gorden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thrill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gorden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorden lands an elbow.
Gorden working the ground and pound from side control.
Gorden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thrill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorden is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden working away.
Gorden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thrill is looking for a sweep.
Thrill parries the strikes from Gorden easily there. Gorden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thrill to escape.
Thrill manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gorden is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorden lands strikes from half guard.
Thrill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gorden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrill's head.
Gorden prevents Thrill from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thrill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorden pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrill wants to get back to his feet.
Thrill is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gorden tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Gorden.
Gorden shoots in and bounces Thrill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrill pushes Gorden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thrill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gorden counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thrill sprawls well initially but Gorden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gorden is looking to take a break and control but Thrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thrill pushes Gorden off looking to stand but Gorden dives back in and keeps control.
Gorden prevents Thrill from improving his position.
Thrill is defending against the submission attempts here by Gorden.
Thrill is trying to stand up here but Gorden is controlling him well.
Gorden working the head and body with strikes.
Gorden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thrill is refusing to be controlled, as Gorden sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gorden lands with a straight right. Thrill didn't see that one coming.
Gorden 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.
Thrill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorden is aware though and is defending well.
Gorden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gorden postures up and lands a big shot to Thrill's brow.
Gorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrill is retaining full guard.
Gorden chips away with some ground and pound.
Gorden stopping the sweep attempt from Thrill.
Thrill looking to control.
Gorden works over Thrill with some ground and pound from guard.
Gorden is looking to work some ground and pound but Thrill has wrist control.
Gorden stands up from Thrill's guard - Gorden perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gorden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thrill shoots and misses
so Gorden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gorden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrill's head.
Gorden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Thrill keeps moving.
Thrill wants to sweep but no luck.
Thrill is working an open guard so Gorden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thrill has his takedown stuffed
and Gorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrill tries for a takedown but Gorden circles away easily
and Gorden counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Thrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Gorden.
Thrill misses with a takedown attempt
and Gorden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thrill's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorden with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thrill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thrill keeping moving, preventing Gorden from controlling successfully.
Gorden chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrill, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thrill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gorden counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gorden grinds an elbow into Thrill's temple.
Thrill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gorden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thrill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thrill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gorden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gorden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thrill wants to get back to his feet but Gorden drags him back down.
Gorden is looking to take a break and control but Thrill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorden working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrill is not content to let Gorden control the position.
Thrill regains half guard.
Thrill is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thrill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gorden connects with a nice short shot to Thrill's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gorden connects with a nice short shot to Thrill's temple.
Gorden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gorden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrill is trying to maintain the position but Gorden is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorden working Thrill over with strikes.
Thrill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gorden is keen to just control but Thrill is a slippery customer.
Gorden is working for a kimura but Thrill is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorden is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrill pushes Gorden off looking to stand but Gorden dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thrill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrill won't be happy with that.
Gorden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thrill down.
Gorden landing strikes.
Gorden scores with punches from side control.
Gorden lands an elbow.
Thrill tries to bench press Gorden off him but Gorden keeps the position.
Gorden has hold of Thrill's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thrill tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gorden cranks the arm and Thrill screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thrill, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Gorden!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Iain Durrant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt - Dawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durrant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawkins is fending him off so far but Durrant persists. Nope, Dawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
Dawkins lands a head kick. Durrant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dawkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durrant postures up and lands a big shot to Dawkins's brow.
Durrant pushes down on Dawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dawkins trying to control from the bottom.
Durrant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dawkins wants to improve his position but Durrant is controlling well.
Durrant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Durrant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Durrant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durrant seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Durrant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durrant looks gassed!
Dawkins lands with a cross.
Durrant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dawkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durrant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dawkins has Durrant pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has his foot on Durrant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durrant works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Durrant has his hands clasped together but Dawkins extends an breaks Durrant's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dawkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Dawkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyril is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Viktor Kyril has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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24
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyril fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyril is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
It looks like Viktor Kyril has been cut.
Knox lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyril.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox digs a good hook to Kyril's body.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox scores with a hook.
Kyril falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyril takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox lands a left and a right that send Kyril crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kyril is rocked!
Knox lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kyril is looking to close the distance but Knox sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kyril crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kyril is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johny Knox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Contender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalevi Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
A combination from Sorsa does no damage.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sorsa circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sorsa slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Sorsa tries to score with a low kick but Emelianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sorsa circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Sorsa with that takedown attempt.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Sorsa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Sorsa didn't see that one coming.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorsa stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sorsa's hands.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sorsa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Sorsa takes one to the chin there.
Sorsa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sorsa doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sorsa looks gassed!
Emelianenko stuns Sorsa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko is looking to wear down Sorsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Sorsa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorsa at a distance.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Emelianenko locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sorsa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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