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RMFC Fifty two PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekah Chou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dosie Longshot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peekah Chou!
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, Dosie Longshot!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Longshot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longshot slaps away a takedown attempt from Chou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Longshot pinned against the cage. Longshot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch but Chou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longshot throws a head kick that misses.
Chou tries to keep at a distance but Longshot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longshot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chou's face.
It looks like Peekah Chou has been cut.
Longshot tries a knee to the head but Chou blocks it.
Knees to the body from Longshot.
Longshot scores with a knee to the head.
Longshot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chou's defenses.
Longshot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Longshot lands a good knee to the midsection. Chou won't want to take too many of those.
Longshot landing knees to the head.
Longshot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Longshot misses with a knee to the head.
Longshot landing knees to the head.
Longshot lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longshot obliges.
Chou is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longshot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Longshot connects with a knee to the head.
Chou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peekah Chou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longshot working Chou over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshot crunches a lovely knee into Chou's ribcage.
Longshot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chou's face.
Chou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longshot scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longshot obliges.
Longshot tries a knee to the head but Chou blocks it.
Longshot is struggling to control the position.
Chou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longshot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Longshot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longshot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Longshot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chou goes for a takedown attempt but Longshot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chou shoots in looking for a takedown. Longshot tries to sprawl out of it but Chou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Longshot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Longshot doesn't manage to clinch there - Chou circles away.
Longshot clinches up with Chou and pushes him back against the cage.
Longshot lands a knee to the body.
Longshot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chou blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Longshot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longshot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chou shoots in but no luck this time.
Chou keeps the fight on the outside.
Chou keeps the fight on the outside.
Longshot clinches up with Chou and pushes him back against the cage.
Chou tries to score a body lock takedown but Longshot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longshot scores a nice knee to the body.
Longshot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Longshot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Longshot scores with a knee to the head.
Longshot gets underhooks to prevent Chou's takedown attempt.
Longshot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chou looking for a takedown.
Longshot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Longshot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chou can't get the takedown.
Longshot stops a takedown attempt from Chou.
Longshot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chou is trying to drag Longshot to the mat but Longshot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshot lands a knee to the body.
Chou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Longshot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Longshot.
Longshot prevents the takedown attempt.
Longshot working Chou over with knees to the body.
Longshot landing knees to the body.
Longshot looking to stall.
Longshot is pressed up against the cage. Chou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longshot down to the mat. Longshot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Longshot lands with a nice body punch.
Chou shoots for a double leg takedown but Longshot sprawls well. He's pushed Chou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Longshot takes the fight into the clinch.
Chou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Longshot gets underhooks to prevent Chou's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Longshot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chou tries to score a body lock takedown but Longshot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longshot lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Longshot tries to stall but Chou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Longshot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longshot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chou wants a takedown but no success here.
Chou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Longshot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Longshot scores a nice knee to the body.
Longshot is pressed up against the cage. Chou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longshot down to the mat. Longshot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Longshot closes the distance and clinches.
Longshot connects with a knee to the head.
Longshot misses with an elbow strike.
Chou wants a takedown.
Longshot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Longshot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chou avoids it.
Chou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Longshot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Longshot.
Chou can't get the takedown.
Longshot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Longshot lands a nice knee to the body.
Chou blocks the elbow strike.
Chou managing to block the knees to the body from Longshot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longshot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chou.
Chou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Longshot lands a good knee to the midsection. Chou won't want to take too many of those.
Longshot prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dosie Longshot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peekah Chou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Longshot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chou shoots in but Longshot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peekah Chou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longshot wants to clinch up but Chou keeps it at a distance.
Chou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Longshot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longshot on the ground.
Chou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Longshot?
Chou looking to finish Longshot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Longshot!
Longshot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Longshot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Longshot trying to control but Chou is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longshot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshot wants to clinch.
Chou avoids the body shot from Longshot.
Chou shoots in for a takedown but Longshot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chou staying out of range there.
Chou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longshot circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peekah Chou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longshot tries to clinch there but Chou circles away.
Chou keeps the fight on the outside.
Longshot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longshot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chou takes a step back to recover.
Chou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chou is defended easily by Longshot.
Longshot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chou shoots in for a double leg but Longshot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chou circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longshot defends it nicely.
Dosie Longshot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longshot slaps away a takedown attempt from Chou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dosie Longshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longshot. Chou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longshot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longshot darts in and clinches Chou up against the cage.
Chou wants a takedown.
Longshot working Chou over with knees to the body.
Longshot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Longshot lands a nice knee to the body.
Longshot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Longshot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chou's face.
Longshot stops a takedown attempt from Chou.
Longshot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longshot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chou blocks it with crossed arms.
Chou looking for a takedown.
Chou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dosie Longshot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chou is working for takedown but Longshot is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Longshot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longshot obliges.
Knees to the body from Longshot.
Chou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Longshot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longshot obliges.
Longshot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chou has hold of one of Longshot's legs. Longshot is fighting the takedown attempt but Chou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chou wants to control from the top but Longshot keeps moving.
Longshot is trying to control the position but Chou postures up.
Chou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longshot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longshot looking for a sweep. Not yet Longshot, not yet.
Chou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longshot's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chou misses with a takedown attempt - Longshot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chou shoots in but no luck this time.
Longshot throws a head kick that misses.
Chou shoots in for a takedown but Longshot shows good takedown defense.
Longshot has closed the distance and engaged Chou in a clinch.
Chou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longshot pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longshot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Longshot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longshot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longshot crunches a lovely knee into Chou's ribcage.
Chou goes for a takedown attempt but Longshot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chou circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dosie Longshot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peekah Chou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chou looks for a takedown but Longshot sprawls well.
Longshot moves into range and clinches up with Chou.
Chou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Longshot prevents it.
Longshot is pressed up against the cage. Chou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longshot down to the mat. Longshot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peekah Chou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longshot moves into range and clinches up with Chou.
Chou tries to score a body lock takedown but Longshot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longshot working Chou over with knees to the body.
Chou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Longshot lands an elbow that stopped Chou in his tracks for a moment.
Chou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Longshot lands a good knee to the midsection. Chou won't want to take too many of those.
Longshot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chou tries to score a body lock takedown but Longshot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Longshot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Longshot lands a nice knee to the body.
Chou is trying to trip Longshot. He has hold of a leg but Longshot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chou persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longshot keeping moving, preventing Chou from controlling successfully.
Longshot striking off his back but it's not causing Chou any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longshot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chou is controlling him.
Longshot is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chou postures up and lands a big shot to Longshot's brow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longshot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longshot defends it nicely.
Chou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Longshot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chou throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Longshot is on top in guard.
Longshot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Longshot thows a big elbow that misses.
Longshot prevents Chou from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longshot trying to control the position from guard on top but Chou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshot wants to stand but Chou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Longshot wants to control from the top but Chou keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chou.
Chou scoring with punches and elbows.
Peekah Chou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chou wants to control but Longshot is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Chou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Longshot tries to escape but Chou is in control.
Chou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Longshot some visible discomfort.
Longshot wants to get back to his feet.
Chou is chipping away with strikes.
Chou working the head and body with strikes.
Chou lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chou trying to control the action but Longshot is working from the bottom.
Longshot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Longshot is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peekah Chou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longshot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dosie Longshot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Baitzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Baitzilla!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baitzilla fails to land the takedown.
Baitzilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King tries to kick Baitzilla off but Baitzilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Baitzilla.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baitzilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Baitzilla connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baitzilla on the ground.
King makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baitzilla ducks under a wild hook from King.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baitzilla. Baitzilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Patrick Baitzilla has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Baitzilla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Baitzilla persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
Baitzilla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King wants to stand up but Baitzilla is controlling him.
Baitzilla drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Baitzilla off! Baitzilla jumps back into King's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has his feet on Baitzilla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nate King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baitzilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baitzilla.
Nate King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Baitzilla.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Baitzilla throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Baitzilla staying out of range there.
King misses with an uppercut.
Baitzilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Baitzilla misses.
King misses the shot to the body.
King cracks Baitzilla with a hook to the temple - Baitzilla is on wobbly legs here! King swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Baitzilla falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! King wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Jose Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Yardstick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Carlos Jose Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lance Yardstick!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardstick throws a right hand that Jose Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose Montoya also avoids with ease.
Yardstick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jose Montoya misses with a head kick.
Jose Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yardstick.
Jose Montoya blocks a jab.
Jose Montoya throws a right and a left that Yardstick avoids nicely.
Yardstick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lance Yardstick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yardstick misses with a looping right.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses.
Jose Montoya moves away from the strike by Yardstick.
Yardstick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose Montoya counters with a two punch combo.
Yardstick misses with a looping right.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that half lands.
Jose Montoya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jose Montoya lands a high kick!
Yardstick misses with a double jab
and Jose Montoya counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yardstick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jose Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose Montoya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yardstick backs up against the cage.
Yardstick looks to throw the jab but Jose Montoya is out of range.
Yardstick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yardstick looks gassed!
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardstick.
Yardstick is rocked!
Yardstick misses with a combination
and Jose Montoya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yardstick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jose Montoya finish him?
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses.
Yardstick seems to have recovered his senses.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick but Yardstick moves out of range.
Jose Montoya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jose Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick throws a combination that misses
and Jose Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Montoya lands a head kick. Yardstick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jose Montoya tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick but Yardstick moves out of range.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yardstick looks to land a right hand but Jose Montoya moved out of range.
Jose Montoya gets a clinch.
Jose Montoya can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jose Montoya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yardstick is working for takedown but Jose Montoya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yardstick wants a takedown but no success here.
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Yardstick.
Yardstick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yardstick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jose Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jose Montoya counters with a big head kick but Yardstick shrugs it off.
Jose Montoya pushes Yardstick up against the cage in a clinch.
Jose Montoya has had enough of the clinch but Yardstick keeps him there for the moment.
Yardstick wants a takedown but no success here.
Jose Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yardstick misses with a few strikes there.
Jose Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jose Montoya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jose Montoya lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yardstick misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Yardstick misses the target.
Jose Montoya staying out of range there.
Yardstick blocks a head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick blocks a head kick by Jose Montoya.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yardstick.
Yardstick throws a combination that misses
and Jose Montoya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jose Montoya lands with a kick to the temple. Yardstick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yardstick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick scores with the left hand. Jose Montoya knows he should have avoided that one.
Yardstick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick misses with a combination
and Jose Montoya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yardstick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jose Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardstick.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yardstick misses with a hook. Jose Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Jose Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yardstick.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
Yardstick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya connects with a high kick.
Yardstick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yardstick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Yardstick.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jose Montoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yardstick throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yardstick misses with a jab to the body
and Jose Montoya counters with a big head kick but Yardstick shrugs it off.
Yardstick blocks a head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick throws a front kick aimed at Jose Montoya's knee but Jose Montoya avoids it well.
A low kick from Yardstick misses
and Jose Montoya counters with a big head kick but Yardstick shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Yardstick.
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses.
Jose Montoya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick but Yardstick moves out of range.
Yardstick misses with a double jab.
Yardstick misses with a looping right.
Jose Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose Montoya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jose Montoya throws a right and a left that Yardstick avoids nicely.
Yardstick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yardstick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yardstick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yardstick throws a sloppy head kick and Jose Montoya moves out of range easily.
Jose Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jose Montoya scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Yardstick misses.
Yardstick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yardstick throws a right hand that Jose Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose Montoya also avoids with ease.
Yardstick tries to bum rush Jose Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Jose Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose Montoya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jose Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yardstick throws out a loose jab but Jose Montoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yardstick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jose Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardstick.
Jose Montoya tries a head kick but it misses.
Yardstick lands with a hook. Jose Montoya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jose Montoya moves out of range as Yardstick strikes.
Yardstick throws a series of punches but Jose Montoya avoids them all with ease.
Yardstick looks to land a combination but Jose Montoya avoids it well.
Jose Montoya checks the leg kick.
Jose Montoya tries a head kick but it misses.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick looks to land a combination but Jose Montoya avoids it well.
Jose Montoya scores with a head kick.
Jose Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yardstick misses with the combination.
Yardstick throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick misses with a wild combination.
Yardstick blocks a head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick throws a right hand that Jose Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose Montoya also avoids with ease.
Jose Montoya keeps Yardstick at a distance using the push kick.
Jose Montoya thuds his shin into the meat of Yardstick's side.
Yardstick throws a combination that misses
and Jose Montoya counters with a big head kick but Yardstick shrugs it off.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick but Yardstick moves out of range.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
Yardstick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yardstick misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
Yardstick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yardstick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yardstick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jose Montoya moves away from the strike by Yardstick.
Jose Montoya scores with a push kick.
Yardstick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yardstick misses with a double jab
and Jose Montoya counters with a nice body kick.
Jose Montoya scores with a three punch combo!
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yardstick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose Montoya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jose Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardstick.
Yardstick throws a right and a left that Jose Montoya avoids nicely.
Yardstick looks to throw the jab but Jose Montoya is out of range.
Yardstick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Some wild striking there from Yardstick.
Jose Montoya misses with a few strikes there.
Yardstick misses with a few strikes there.
Jose Montoya scores with a head kick.
Yardstick throws a right hand that Jose Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose Montoya also avoids with ease.
Jose Montoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jose Montoya lands a high kick!
Yardstick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose Montoya counters with a head kick. That will keep Yardstick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jose Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yardstick.
Jose Montoya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yardstick avoids the head kick by Jose Montoya.
Yardstick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yardstick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jose Montoya - the referee stops the clock and Yardstick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jose Montoya. Yardstick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jose Montoya misses with a head kick.
Yardstick misses with a few strikes there.
Jose Montoya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Yardstick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jose Montoya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jose Montoya avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Jose Montoya.
Jose Montoya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jose Montoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yardstick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jose Montoya. That one must have hurt.
Yardstick throws out a leg kick but Jose Montoya moves out of range and Yardstick only half commits.
Jose Montoya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yardstick's head.
Jose Montoya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jose Montoya lands a nice looking body kick.
Jose Montoya thows a body kick. Yardstick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jose Montoya connects with a high kick.
Jose Montoya misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jose Montoya.
Yardstick tries to land a body kick
and Jose Montoya counters with a head kick. That will keep Yardstick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jose Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yardstick misses with a wild combination.
Jose Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Montoya lands a head kick. Yardstick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yardstick throws an overhand right that lands on Jose Montoya's shoulder, as Jose Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
Yardstick misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose Montoya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yardstick misses with a low kick.
Jose Montoya scores with a three punch combo!
Yardstick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jose Montoya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yardstick moves out of range of the body kick from Jose Montoya.
A nice combination there by Yardstick.
Jose Montoya defending well as Yardstick loads up on a big left hand.
Yardstick tries to work over Jose Montoya's front leg with a kick but Jose Montoya checks it.
Jose Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Jose Montoya instigates a clinch.
Yardstick wants a takedown.
Jose Montoya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yardstick can't get the takedown.
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Yardstick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick wants a takedown but no success here.
Jose Montoya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yardstick uses from the top position.
Jose Montoya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yardstick is one step ahead there.
Yardstick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yardstick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jose Montoya keeping moving, preventing Yardstick from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yardstick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yardstick gets to his feet. Jose Montoya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yardstick throws a front kick aimed at Jose Montoya's knee but Jose Montoya avoids it well.
Jose Montoya throws a lazy head kick
and Yardstick counters with a nice uppercut.
Yardstick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jose Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Yardstick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yardstick throws a big shot that misses.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that half lands.
Yardstick looks to land a combination but Jose Montoya avoids it well.
Jose Montoya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yardstick.
Jose Montoya throws a series of punches but Yardstick moves out of range.
Yardstick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose Montoya counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yardstick fails to land with a series of punches.
Jose Montoya throws a sloppy head kick and Yardstick moves out of range easily.
Yardstick swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick that misses
and Yardstick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jose Montoya thinking.
Jose Montoya throws a head kick but Yardstick moves out of range.
Yardstick throws a push kick but Jose Montoya slaps the foot to one side.
Jose Montoya gets the takedown into side control.
Yardstick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yardstick gets back to half guard.
Yardstick trying to hold on to Jose Montoya's head to control him but Jose Montoya postures up.
Jose Montoya lands with a punch from half guard.
Jose Montoya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yardstick missing with punches from the bottom.
Yardstick gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jose Montoya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos Jose Montoya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jose Montoya 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos Jose Montoya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Alexiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Alexiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Alexiev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raith fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Alexiev does no damage.
Alexiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raith was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexiev.
Raith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Raith showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexiev is looking to improve his position.
Alexiev is doing well to control the position and prevent Raith from advancing to side control.
Raith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexiev defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raith working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexiev is looking to stand up but Raith isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raith is positioning himself well to prevent Alexiev advancing to mount.
Raith tries to roll over but Alexiev keeps him under control.
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.
Raith wants to control but Alexiev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexiev wants to stand up but Raith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Raith trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexiev is trying to control. Raith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexiev is taking a breather. Raith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexiev doesn't manage to clinch there - Raith circles away.
Raith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raith can't get the takedown.
Alexiev tries to pull guard but Raith holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexiev drops back down to his feet.
Raith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexiev pulls guard successfully.
Raith stops Alexiev from standing up.
Raith trying to control but Alexiev is working from the bottom.
Raith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alexiev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raith stops Alexiev from standing up.
Raith trying to control but Alexiev is working from the bottom.
Raith looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexiev is on top in guard.
Alexiev trying to control but Raith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Alexiev 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.
Raith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexiev is fending him off so far but Raith persists. Nope, Alexiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexiev has Raith up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raith has him pressed against the cage.
Alexiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raith.
Alexiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raith has him pressed against the cage.
Alexiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Raith has double underhooks.
Raith is working for takedown but Alexiev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raith stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexiev prevents it.
Raith tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexiev pulls guard.
Alexiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raith defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith pushes down on Alexiev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raith is trying to control. Alexiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexiev is trying to get back to full guard.
Raith is looking for a kimura but Alexiev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raith to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexiev controlling the position for now.
Alexiev wants to control but Raith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexiev wants to control but Raith is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexiev tries to close the distance and clinch but Raith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Alexiev does no damage.
Alexiev tries to clinch but Raith is having none of it.
Alexiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Raith.
Raith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexiev defends it nicely.
Alexiev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raith.
Alexiev doesn't manage to clinch there - Raith circles away.
Alexiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vlad Alexiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexiev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alexiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexiev looks to land a right hand but Raith moved out of range.
Alexiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Raith. Raith gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexiev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlad Alexiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexiev circles away.
Alexiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexiev rushes Raith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexiev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexiev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexiev working a defensive guard here.
Alexiev keeping moving, preventing Raith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raith's guard.
Alexiev wants to pass the guard but Raith is keeping the position.
Raith wants to get back to his feet but Alexiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexiev trying to control but Raith is working from the bottom.
Raith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexiev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Alexiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Raith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alexiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexiev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alexiev connects with a right hand. Raith shakes it off.
Alexiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Raith. Raith gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexiev lands a jab.
Alexiev throws a right and a left that Raith avoids nicely.
Raith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexiev leaves Raith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raith shoots in but Alexiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexiev is struggling to control the position.
Alexiev tries to break free but Raith pushes him back against the cage.
Alexiev has clasped his hands together around Raith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Raith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexiev is thwarting Raith's attempts to control the position.
Alexiev is trying to control. Raith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raith keeping moving, preventing Alexiev from controlling successfully.
Raith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexiev trying to control but Raith is working from the bottom.
Raith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Raith is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexiev wants to get up but he can't break Raith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raith is controlling Alexiev's posture.
Raith looking for a sweep. Not yet Raith, not yet.
Alexiev wants to control from the top but Raith keeps moving.
Raith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexiev!
Raith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexiev is looking to get to half guard.
Alexiev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raith looking to control but Alexiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raith is really struggling to control Alexiev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raith controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas Raith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Alexiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexiev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin 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... Vlad Alexiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Rabelais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulysses Rabelais has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulysses Rabelais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabelais missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabelais bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Rabelais.
Rabelais looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Turk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Turk.
Turk blocks a jab.
Rabelais takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Turk throws a jab when Rabelais was well out of range.
Turk tests Rabelais's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rabelais throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabelais looks for the body kick but Turk saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Turk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Rabelais's shoulder, as Rabelais tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabelais misses with a looping right.
Turk throws out a powerful jab.
Rabelais takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabelais missing with knees to the body.
Turk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rabelais throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rabelais throws a head kick that misses.
Rabelais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Rabelais.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabelais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turk misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rabelais connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Rabelais.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabelais.
Turk misses with a series of wild punches.
Turk moves forwards but Rabelais connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turk is defended easily by Rabelais.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but Rabelais shows good takedown defense.
Ulysses Rabelais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
Rabelais lands a body shot.
Turk looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabelais throws a head kick that misses.
Rabelais throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Rabelais throws a leg kick but Turk moved away.
Ulysses Rabelais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabelais tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabelais tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabelais sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turk somewhat.
Turk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turk throws out a loose jab but Rabelais uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rabelais scores with a nice body kick.
Rabelais avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabelais misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rabelais. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rabelais.
Turk defending well as Rabelais loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turk!
Rabelais pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabelais is looking to clinch.
Turk scores with a nice right hand.
Rabelais loads up on a big right hand but Turk slips the punch.
Turk scores with a decent looking hook.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabelais was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk misses the jab.
Turk blocks a head kick by Rabelais.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Rabelais dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rabelais walks into a jab.
Turk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabelais avoids it really well and circles away.
Turk fails with a takedown attempt.
Rabelais slips a jab from Turk.
Rabelais closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rabelais.
Turk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turk looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabelais is just out of range.
Rabelais throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rabelais. Turk shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabelais slips under a jab.
Rabelais misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rabelais slips a straight right by Turk.
Rabelais lands with a slapping head kick.
Rabelais moves away from the strike by Turk.
Rabelais clinches up with Turk and pushes him back against the cage.
Rabelais throws an elbow that misses.
Rabelais trying to land knees to the body.
Rabelais tries a knee to the head but Turk blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Turk.
Rabelais tries to land knees in the clinch but Turk avoids the damage to the body.
Rabelais trying to land knees to the body.
Turk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabelais avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ulysses Rabelais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is working for takedown but Rabelais is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rabelais gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turk.
Rabelais is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rabelais misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turk.
Rabelais tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turk avoids it.
Rabelais misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turk.
Rabelais trying to control the position but instead, Turk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rabelais into the cage.
Rabelais tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turk avoids it.
Turk goes for a takedown attempt but Rabelais pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabelais slaps away a takedown attempt from Turk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rabelais throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Rabelais as Turk shoots in.
Rabelais swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabelais's guard now.
Rabelais is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabelais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turk on the ground.
Turk throwing strikes but missing.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabelais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabelais is trying to control the position but Turk postures up.
Turk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turk passes into half guard.
Turk is pressing down on Rabelais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rabelais is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rabelais fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Rabelais tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Rabelais dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rabelais tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turk was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabelais.
Rabelais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabelais wants to land a leg kick but Turk is out of range.
Rabelais swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turk.
Turk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabelais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulysses Rabelais is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabelais throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk fails to land the takedown.
Turk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rabelais fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabelais throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turk takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Newbomb Turk has been cut.
Rabelais takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Turk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rabelais swivels and escapes.
Ulysses Rabelais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
Turk has a takedown stuffed.
Turk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turk lands with a nice body punch.
Turk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabelais sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabelais tries to close the distance and clinch but Turk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabelais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turk.
Rabelais throws a looping overhand right but Turk ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Turk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabelais.
Rabelais swings for the body but Turk moves out of range.
Rabelais tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabelais swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rabelais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabelais blocks a jab.
Rabelais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabelais blocks a jab.
A jab from Turk misses.
Rabelais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabelais tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk throws a looping overhand right but Rabelais ducks down to avoid it.
Newbomb Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabelais pinned against the cage. Rabelais gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rabelais.
Nice defenses there by Rabelais.
Rabelais throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turk shoots in and drives through. Rabelais sprawls well.
Rabelais misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turk has a takedown stuffed.
Rabelais tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabelais slips a jab from Turk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rabelais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabelais throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Turk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rabelais throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabelais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabelais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turk throws the left hand but Rabelais avoids the punch easily.
Turk looks to land a left hand but Rabelais moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabelais thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turk misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Newbomb Turk.
I think Rabelais 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Rabelais!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeny Lapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Lapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic gets a clinch.
Stankovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stankovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lapik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lapik misses with a low kick.
Lapik throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Stankovic stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lapik follows into mount!
Stankovic is rocked!
It looks like Deki Stankovic has been cut.
Lapik stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapik finish him?
Lapik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stankovic seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Lapik wants to get back to his feet but Stankovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stankovic wants to control from the top but Lapik keeps moving.
Stankovic throwing strikes from guard but Lapik blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stankovic controls the pace.
Stankovic postures up in Lapik's guard and throws a big left but Lapik blocks it.
Lapik is looking to stand up but Stankovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Lapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lapik has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stankovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lapik avoids it really well and circles away.
Eugeny Lapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deki Stankovic.
Stankovic dips to his left and cracks Lapik with an uppercut!
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.
Stankovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Lapik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stankovic has a takedown stuffed.
Stankovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lapik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stankovic feints and as Lapik raises his hands in defense, Stankovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stankovic looks gassed!
Stankovic prevents Lapik from getting back to his feet.
Stankovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lapik is looking to stand up but Stankovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Lapik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stankovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stankovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapik is retaining full 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.
Stankovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lapik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stankovic is out of range and Lapik settles back down.
Stankovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stankovic shoots in for a double leg but Lapik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stankovic shoots in but Lapik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eugeny Lapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapik misses with a low kick.
Lapik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Lapik as Stankovic shoots in.
Lapik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stankovic blocks a head kick by Lapik.
Lapik feints and then cracks Stankovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stankovic down.
Stankovic moves in looking to clinch but Lapik pushes him off.
Lapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeny Lapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deki Stankovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stankovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stankovic dodges the punch combination from Lapik.
Lapik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Stankovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Lapik which made him look bad.
Stankovic shoots in and drives through. Lapik sprawls well.
Eugeny Lapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deki Stankovic.
Stankovic blocks a head kick by Lapik.
Stankovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lapik as he avoids it easily.
Stankovic tries for a takedown but Lapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Stankovic with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapik cracks the inside of Stankovic's front leg.
Stankovic is breathing heavily.
Lapik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eugeny Lapik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stankovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lapik. Lapik obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapik throws a head kick but Stankovic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic misses with a takedown attempt - Lapik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapik lands a head kick!
Lapik misses with a two punch combination.
Stankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stankovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lapik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stankovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Eugeny Lapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Stankovic forces Lapik back against the cage and clinches.
Stankovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lapik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stankovic.
Stankovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stankovic wants a takedown.
Lapik tries to circle away but Stankovic has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapik smiles and moves away.
Lapik throws a sloppy head kick and Stankovic moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Lapik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stankovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lapik as he jumps to the side.
A head kick from Lapik lands but Stankovic takes it in his stride.
Lapik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stankovic.
Stankovic avoids the head kick by Lapik.
Lapik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lapik wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Lapik.
Lapik keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapik scores with a head kick.
Stankovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lapik to the mat! Lapik manages to get full guard.
Lapik keeping full guard, as Stankovic tries to pass.
Stankovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stankovic landing with the ground and pound.
Stankovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lapik has wrist control.
Lapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stankovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stankovic wants to control from the top but Lapik keeps moving.
Stankovic postures up in Lapik's guard and throws a big left but Lapik blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stankovic instigates a clinch.
Lapik is trying to force a seperation but Stankovic has the dominant position.
Stankovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lapik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lapik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Stankovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeny Lapik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deki Stankovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stankovic wants to clinch up but Lapik keeps it at a distance.
Lapik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stankovic trying to control the action but Lapik is working from the bottom.
Stankovic staying calm.
Stankovic advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stankovic is landing with some decent strikes but Lapik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stankovic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lapik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stankovic looking to control but Lapik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stankovic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lapik?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic with a couple of short strikes.
Lapik manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Lapik, under a barage of strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic is stalling here. Lapik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stankovic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lapik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stankovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Stankovic manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic wriggles free and stands up.
Stankovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapik smiles and moves away.
Lapik scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lapik.
Stankovic has closed the distance and engaged Lapik in a clinch.
Lapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stankovic wants to clinch.
Stankovic checks a low kick from Lapik.
Stankovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lapik tries to avoid it but Stankovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lapik to the ground. Lapik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eugeny Lapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stankovic tries for a takedown but Lapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eugeny Lapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deki Stankovic.
Stankovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lapik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stankovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lapik tries to avoid it but Stankovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lapik to the ground. Lapik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stankovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Deki Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapik lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deki Stankovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapik 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeny Lapik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Go's choice of entrance music: Paul Okenfield - Ready Steady Go. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demian Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ready Go!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Go.
Go lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Go.
Go motions for Weed to come forward. Go throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Go misses with a head kick.
Go is looking to clinch.
Go lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Go is looking to slow Weed down with leg kicks.
Go feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weed's calf.
Weed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Go as he jumps to the side.
A clash of legs there as Weed blocks the low kick.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go moves in looking to clinch but Weed pushes him off.
Go tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Go.
Go throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Go.
Weed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Go pinned against the cage. Go gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Go moves in looking to clinch but Weed pushes him off.
Go is looking to slow Weed down with leg kicks.
Go keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed gets a takedown into half guard.
Go controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Go is looking to control Weed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Go avoid being mounted?
Weed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Go is trying to stand back up but Weed is controlling him
Go trying to control here.
Weed is keen to just control but Go is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weed moves nicely into side control.
Weed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Go has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weed but great work by Go.
You can see the frustration on Weed's face as Go controls the position.
Weed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Go's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Go is taking a breather. Weed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Go wants to free his trapped foot but Weed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Go prevents Weed from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go is looking to advance position but Weed won't allow it.
Weed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Go is working away from the top position though.
Weed is looking for a sweep. Go is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Go is looking to advance position but Weed won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Go with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Go throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Go, right into the meat.
Ready Go is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weed fails to land the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ready Go dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Go misses with a head kick.
Demian Weed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Go tried to score with a low kick but Weed checks it.
Go tries to clinch but Weed moves out of range.
Ready Go seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Go throws the kick towards the body but Weed avoids it.
Weed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Go throws a nice inside leg kick.
Go buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Go throws a nice inside leg kick.
Go throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Go tries to clinch but Weed is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Go.
Go throws a sloppy head kick and Weed moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Go. That's going to slow Weed down.
An inside leg kick from Go misses.
Weed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weed looks for a takedown but Go sprawls well.
Go stuffs the takedown attempt from Weed. Weed gets slowly back to his feet.
Weed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Go.
Go plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Weed keeps the fight on the outside.
Weed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Go. Go obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Go.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weed avoids the head kick by Go.
Go is looking to clinch.
Go throws a head kick that misses.
Go misses with a head kick.
Go looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ready Go seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Go is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Go. That's going to slow Weed down.
Weed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Go is looking to clinch but Weed is avoiding it.
Go moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Go lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weed shoots for a takedown but Go saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Go, right into the meat.
Go throws a quick inside leg kick.
Go explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Go lands with a thumping leg kick.
Go throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go cracks the inside of Weed's front leg.
Go plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go is looking to slow Weed down with leg kicks.
Go feints and then cracks Weed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weed down.
Go is looking to clinch.
Go tries to clinch but Weed is having none of it.
Weed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Go.
Go throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weed's head.
Go throws a wild body kick that Weed sees coming a mile off.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Go cracks the inside of Weed's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weed fails with the takedown.
Go has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ready Go showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Go moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Go.
Go fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Go moves in looking to clinch but Weed pushes him off.
Go wants to clinch up but Weed keeps it at a distance.
Go throws a sloppy head kick and Weed moves out of range easily.
Go wants to clinch.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weed blocks a low kick nicely.
Go throws a sloppy head kick and Weed moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
An inside leg kick from Go misses.
Weed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Go throws the kick towards the body but Weed avoids it.
Go throws a leg kick which misses Weed's front leg but catches the back leg as Weed tries to avoid it.
Go throws a low kick, looking for Weed's leg but Weed calmly moves out of range.
Go lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Go.
Go is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Go looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go thuds his shin into the meat of Weed's side.
Go buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Go is looking to clinch but Weed is avoiding it.
Weed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Go. Go obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Go is looking to score with low kicks.
Go thumps Weed with a low kick.
Go lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Go thumps Weed with a low kick.
Go lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Go connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed blocks a head kick by Go.
Weed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Go connects with a high kick.
Go doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
Go is looking to clinch but Weed is avoiding it.
Go tries to clinch up but Weed circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Go.
Weed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Go throws a head kick that half lands.
Go tries to close the distance and clinch but Weed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Go. Weed shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Go. That's going to slow Weed down.
Go throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Go lands a head kick. Weed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Go throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Go pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Go scores with a spinning back kick!
Weed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ready Go is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Go motions for Weed to come forward. Go throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Go throws a head kick that misses.
Demian Weed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Go, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ready Go comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Go winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ready Go!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daanish Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
306 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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304 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daanish Hussain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hussain can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Hussain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wayne avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hussain fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hussain throws an elbow that misses.
Wayne fails to pull guard.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Hussain.
Hussain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wayne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Daanish Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Hussain tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Daanish Hussain has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne throws a one two combo.
Daanish Hussain's cut is getting worse.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Hussain wants to clinch.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussain has time to react.
Hussain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Hussain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wayne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussain clinches but Wayne breaks the clinch
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Daanish Hussain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wayne tries to keep at a distance but Hussain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Hussain tries to land knees in the clinch but Wayne avoids the damage to the body.
Hussain working aggressively here.
Hussain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayne is defending well for now.
Hussain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Hussain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Hussain back against the cage.
Hussain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wayne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hussain throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain.
Hussain wants to clinch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Daanish Hussain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daanish Hussain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Wayne!
John Wayne is the new super heavyweight champion!
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