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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikoli Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikoli Popov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cross Odenkirk's chin.
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cross Odenkirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikoli Popov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Odenkirk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odenkirk misses with a double jab.
Odenkirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Popov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Odenkirk throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Odenkirk throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Odenkirk does no damage.
Odenkirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odenkirk tries to bum rush Popov with a series of wild strikes but Popov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Popov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odenkirk throws a head kick that misses.
Odenkirk tries to land a front kick but Popov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odenkirk swinging wildly here.
Cross Odenkirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenkirk is breathing heavily.
Popov has Odenkirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov landing knees to the body.
Popov stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popov.
Popov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenkirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Popov landing knees to the head.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Odenkirk's face.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Odenkirk blocks it.
Odenkirk being controlled against the cage.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Odenkirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk takes an elbow to the temple.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Odenkirk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Popov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Odenkirk up against the cage.
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
Popov scores with a knee to the head.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Odenkirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Odenkirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odenkirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odenkirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Popov blocks it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenkirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk lands with a left to the head.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Odenkirk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Odenkirk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odenkirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Popov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odenkirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Odenkirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odenkirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popov tries a knee to the head but Odenkirk blocks it.
Odenkirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odenkirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Odenkirk.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenkirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Odenkirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popov prevents Odenkirk from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odenkirk's brow.
That's four 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.
Odenkirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odenkirk misses with the combination.
Odenkirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Odenkirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odenkirk, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Odenkirk fails to land.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Odenkirk's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenkirk.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Odenkirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk taking a breather.
Odenkirk lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoli Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Odenkirk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Odenkirk looks for the body kick but Popov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Odenkirk misses the target.
Popov closes the distance but Odenkirk moves to the side
and Odenkirk counters with a one-two to the body.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Odenkirk pushes him off.
Odenkirk misses with a wild combination.
Popov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odenkirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenkirk looks to clinch
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Popov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odenkirk looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk lands a nice uppercut.
Popov scores with a knee to the head.
Odenkirk is looking to control Popov's arms but Popov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Odenkirk has his back to the cage.
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
Odenkirk blocks an elbow strike from Popov.
Odenkirk tries to circle away but Popov has him pinned against the cage.
Odenkirk has a couple of punches blocked by Popov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odenkirk.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Odenkirk working hard to break the clinch.
Odenkirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Odenkirk lands with a right to the head.
Odenkirk is looking to control Popov's arms but Popov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Odenkirk has his back to the cage.
Popov letting Odenkirk take a breather here.
Odenkirk is leaning against Popov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Popov letting Odenkirk take a breather here.
Odenkirk wants to break free but Popov has control.
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.
Odenkirk wants to stall.
Maybe Odenkirk would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Odenkirk slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cross Odenkirk.
Odenkirk wants to clinch but Popov slips to the side
and Popov counters with a thumping low kick.
Popov rushes Odenkirk and presses him up against the cage.
Popov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov lands a nice knee to the body.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Odenkirk lands a body shot.
Odenkirk tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.
Odenkirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Odenkirk is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odenkirk.
Odenkirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Popov keeps control of Odenkirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Odenkirk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Popov is keeping busy.
Popov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Popov has Odenkirk pressed against the cage, preventing Odenkirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenkirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Odenkirk is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
Popov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Odenkirk's efforts to push away.
Odenkirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Popov.
Popov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Odenkirk as Popov tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odenkirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it.
Odenkirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odenkirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Popov lands a damaging elbow.
Odenkirk lands with a right to the head.
Popov lands an elbow just above Odenkirk 's eye.
Odenkirk lands a right hand.
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.
Odenkirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odenkirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popov darts in trying to clinch
and Odenkirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popov checks a leg kick nicely.
Popov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popov counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenkirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odenkirk throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Popov stuns Odenkirk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odenkirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cross Odenkirk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Odenkirk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cross Odenkirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odenkirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Odenkirk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odenkirk misses with a double jab
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Odenkirk as Popov tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenkirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Popov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odenkirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Odenkirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odenkirk is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Odenkirk.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenkirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odenkirk blocks the elbow strike.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenkirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Odenkirk is trying to break free.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odenkirk.
Odenkirk is pushing Popov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odenkirk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odenkirk.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but Odenkirk is blocking nicely.
Odenkirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it.
A short left from Odenkirk.
Come on Odenkirk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Odenkirk has had enough of the clinch but Popov keeps him there for the moment.
Popov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odenkirk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Popov is keeping busy.
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.
Odenkirk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk scores with a shot to the side of Popov's head.
A short right from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odenkirk tries to clinch but Popov moves away
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Odenkirk manages to break the clinch.
Popov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Odenkirk.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Odenkirk tries to break the clinch but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov landing knees to the head.
Odenkirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odenkirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Popov counters with a two punch combo.
Popov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odenkirk misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk throws a combination that misses
and Popov counters with a one-two to the body.
Odenkirk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Popov instigates a clinch.
Popov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popov prevents a body shot from Odenkirk.
Popov misses with an elbow strike.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenkirk manages to break the clinch.
Odenkirk lunges at Popov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popov's hand.
Odenkirk clinches but Popov breaks the clinch
and Popov counters by clinching up.
Odenkirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Odenkirk lands with a light punch inside.
Odenkirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk forces Popov back against the cage and clinches.
Popov stalling in the clinch.
Odenkirk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odenkirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Popov throws an elbow but it misses.
Odenkirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Odenkirk.
A short right from Odenkirk on the inside.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Odenkirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popov stalling in the clinch but Odenkirk improves position.
Odenkirk is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odenkirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popov has Odenkirk pressed against the cage, preventing Odenkirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Odenkirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Popov.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikoli Popov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenkirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Odenkirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikoli Popov.
I think Popov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Nikoli Popov!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Nikoli Popov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Nikoli Popov!
Nikoli Popov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Boiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ze Neto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boiko but Boiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boiko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neto.
Oleg Boiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Neto.
Boiko scores with a punch to the head.
Neto shoots in for a takedown but Boiko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boiko throws a front kick that sends Neto stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Neto.
Neto walks into a left hand.
Boiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boiko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boiko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boiko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neto has Boiko in his guard.
Boiko wanted to stand there but Neto had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boiko is aware though and is defending well.
Boiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neto has a closed guard, preventing Boiko from standing up.
Boiko trying to control but Neto is working from the bottom.
Neto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boiko defends it easily.
Neto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neto looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boiko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Boiko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boiko wants to stand but Neto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boiko defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Neto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boiko defends well.
Neto keeping moving, preventing Boiko from controlling successfully.
Boiko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neto working for a triangle but Boiko defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boiko stands and steps away. Neto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boiko scores with a punch to the head.
Boiko throws out a powerful jab.
Neto shoots in looking for a takedown. Boiko tries to sprawl out of it but Neto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boiko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boiko trying to keep a closed guard but Neto is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boiko dives on top into guard.
Boiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boiko has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Boiko 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.
Boiko lunges at Neto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neto's hand.
The crowd cheers as Boiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neto doesn't seem phased though.
Boiko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boiko clobbers Neto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neto checks a leg kick.
Neto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boiko swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neto shoots in but no luck this time.
Oleg Boiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Neto.
Boiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boiko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ze Neto has been cut.
Neto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boiko but Boiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Neto with that takedown attempt.
Boiko misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neto.
Neto is breathing heavily.
Boiko connects with a looping right hand.
Boiko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boiko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Neto takes one to the chin there.
Neto is rocked!
Boiko drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Neto's head, knocking him out cold! Boiko is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Boiko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath comes to the cage accompanied by Asche zu Asche. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown by Heath or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Heath fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Heath persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevens strikes from the bottom but Heath uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heath tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Heath is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heath tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Heath is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Heath is controlling well.
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.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Heath tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Heath wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens has his foot on Heath's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heath works his way back into a safe position though.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Stevens's guard.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heath defends it easily.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Heath pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Heath tries to pass.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heath wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heath advances to half guard.
Heath trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Heath is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heath seems to be looking for submissions.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Heath dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matt Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heath fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Heath keeps it at a distance.
Heath fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Heath persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heath is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stevens defends it well.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Heath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Heath is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Stevens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heath is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens is just riding it out for now. Heath eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens is pressing down on Heath's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens being controlled here momentarily.
Heath wants to sweep but no luck.
Heath is controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heath moves out of range of the strikes.
Heath shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens has his takedown stuffed
and Heath counters with a takedown into side control.
Heath is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Heath dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevens walks into a stiff left hand from Heath.
Heath with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heath won't allow Stevens to pass to mount.
Heath looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath wants to get back to full guard.
Heath gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but instead Heath has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Heath pushes his legs off easily.
Heath has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heath's guard.
Uriah Heath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heath looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Heath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Heath shoots and misses
and Stevens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heath's guard.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Heath is keeping the position.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Heath gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Stevens trying to control the position.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heath can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heath thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heath controlling from the top position.
Stevens wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Heath is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heath 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Matt Stevens!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Matt Stevens!
Matt Stevens wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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235 lbs
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261 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but instead, Drago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalashnikov into the cage.
Drago has Kalashnikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kalashnikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalashnikov won't allow it.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalashnikov forces Drago back against the cage and clinches.
Drago leaning his opponent against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Drago blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Andrei Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalashnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalashnikov manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kalashnikov's head.
Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.
Drago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Drago tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Kalashnikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Kalashnikov instigates a clinch.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters with a head kick.
Drago avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Drago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andrei Kalashnikov's cut is getting worse.
Kalashnikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Come on Kalashnikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Kalashnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Kalashnikov in a clinch.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Kalashnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Kalashnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Drago is looking to clinch.
Kalashnikov looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalashnikov circles away.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov throws a lazy head kick
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Kalashnikov misses with a head kick.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Kalashnikov breaks from the clinch.
Kalashnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalashnikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago throws a series of punches but Kalashnikov avoids them all with ease.
Drago checks a low kick from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drago is out of range and Kalashnikov settles back down.
Kalashnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kalashnikov lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Kalashnikov has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalashnikov up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kalashnikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drago tries to clinch up.
Andrei Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kalashnikov manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov looks to clinch
and Drago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kalashnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Kalashnikov breaks from the clinch.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position but instead, Drago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalashnikov into the cage.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Kalashnikov letting Drago take a breather here.
Kalashnikov keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalashnikov avoids it.
Kalashnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it.
Drago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drago wants to break free but Kalashnikov has control.
Drago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalashnikov's efforts to push away.
Drago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalashnikov wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andrei Kalashnikov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kalashnikov misses with a head kick.
Andrei Kalashnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalashnikov misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looks to throw a body kick
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Kalashnikov.
Jeez, Andrei Kalashnikov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Drago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drago.
Kalashnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Kalashnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalashnikov is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago prevents Kalashnikov from breaking the clinch.
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
Drago checks a low kick from Kalashnikov.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalashnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drago with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrei Kalashnikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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238 lbs
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254 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Werdum !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haritonov misses with a wild combination.
Haritonov throws a lazy right hand but Werdum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haritonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Werdum .
Good leg kick by Werdum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haritonov clobbers Werdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sergei Haritonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haritonov scores with a nice strike.
Haritonov drops Werdum with a nice combination! Haritonov dives into Werdum 's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum has control of Haritonov's left arm, preventing Haritonov from doing any damage.
Werdum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Werdum unloads with some shots from mount but Haritonov bucks and avoids them well.
Haritonov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haritonov is surviving well by controlling Werdum 's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haritonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Werdum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Werdum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haritonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Werdum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haritonov is surviving well by controlling Werdum 's body position as best he can.
Werdum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haritonov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haritonov tries to reverse the position but Werdum maintains control.
Haritonov tries to lock up and control but Werdum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Werdum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Haritonov blocking the ground and pound.
Haritonov holds on for dear life, controlling Werdum 's posture momentarily.
Werdum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haritonov because Werdum loaded up on that one.
Haritonov can't escape the position.
Werdum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Haritonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Haritonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haritonov tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haritonov throws a right hand that Werdum ducks under and follows up with a left that Werdum also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Werdum .
Werdum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haritonov swinging wildly here.
Haritonov tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haritonov throws a nice looking combination but Werdum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Haritonov misses.
Haritonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Werdum .
Haritonov throws a shot from downtown. Werdum moves away and avoids it.
Haritonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haritonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum looks to land a combination but Haritonov avoids it well.
Haritonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haritonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haritonov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Werdum . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Werdum counters with a big head kick but Haritonov shrugs it off.
Werdum moves forwards but Haritonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haritonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haritonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haritonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haritonov misses with a few strikes there.
Haritonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Werdum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haritonov's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Haritonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum stops Haritonov from standing up.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Haritonov keeps moving.
Haritonov wants to stand but Werdum is controlling the position.
Haritonov pulls Werdum in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Werdum preventing the sweep.
Fabricio Werdum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Haritonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Werdum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haritonov.
Haritonov leaves Werdum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Werdum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haritonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werdum .
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.
Haritonov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haritonov looks to land a combination but Werdum avoids it well.
No joy there for Haritonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haritonov throws a combination that misses
and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Werdum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haritonov is proving hard to escape from.
Haritonov wants to get back to his feet but Werdum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haritonov is controlling Werdum 's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Haritonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Werdum 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Werdum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haritonov pinned against the cage. Haritonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haritonov misses the jab.
Haritonov throws a series of strikes that have Werdum backpedaling.
Haritonov misses with a hook. Werdum ducked under it nicely.
Haritonov scores with a shot to the body.
Haritonov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Werdum sprawling to the canvas. Haritonov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Werdum hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werdum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haritonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haritonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Werdum defending well though.
Haritonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Werdum trying to control but Haritonov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haritonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haritonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werdum 's head.
Werdum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov.
Haritonov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
Werdum wants to control but Haritonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haritonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werdum 's head.
Werdum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haritonov wants to pass to mount but Werdum is defending the position.
Haritonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haritonov is nestled in close to Werdum , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haritonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haritonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werdum 's head.
Haritonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Werdum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov.
Werdum wants to improve his position but Haritonov is controlling well.
Haritonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Werdum defending well though.
Haritonov wants to free his trapped foot but Werdum is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haritonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haritonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Werdum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haritonov throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Haritonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Werdum is staying active underneath Haritonov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Werdum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haritonov.
Werdum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haritonov.
Haritonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Werdum defending well though.
Haritonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four 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.
Haritonov prevents Werdum from standing back up.
Werdum is trying to maintain the position but Haritonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Haritonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haritonov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Werdum is looking to control Haritonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Werdum avoid being mounted?
Haritonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Werdum defending well though.
Haritonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werdum 's head.
Fabricio Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haritonov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haritonov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Werdum defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Haritonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haritonov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Sergei Haritonov!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sergei Haritonov!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Sergei Haritonov!
Sergei Haritonov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Ricardo Reis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ricardo Reis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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176 lbs
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24
184 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winner tries for a takedown but Reis manages to get underhooks.
Winner lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reis.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner scores with a leg kick.
Winner closes the distance and clinches.
Reis breaks the clinch.
Winner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winner lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winner trying to pass the guard but Reis defending well.
Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winner is looking to stall here but Reis recovers full 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.
Reis keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
Winner advances to half guard.
Reis is trying to stand back up but Winner is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Reis is defending well.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winner tries to pass to full mount but Reis defends it.
Winner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winner is looking to advance position but Reis won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner 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.
Nice body kick from Winner.
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Winner lands with a good body shot.
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Winner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winner blocks a head kick by Reis.
Ricardo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner throws a leg kick which misses Reis's front leg but catches the back leg as Reis tries to avoid it.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winner counters with a nice uppercut.
Winner shoots in and bounces Reis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Winner distracts Reis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner 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.
Winner wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Winner looking to sit in guard and control but Reis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winner is pulling down on Reis's head to control his posture.
Reis won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan Winner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A solid body kick from Reis.
Reis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reis motions for Winner to come forward. Reis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winner's calf.
Ricardo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Winner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Reis misses
letting Winner counter with a right hand.
Ricardo Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner stuns Reis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reis!
Reis is in a horrible position here. Winner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner looking to finish Reis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reis!
Winner controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice cross by Winner.
Reis misses with a head kick.
Winner misses with a head kick.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reis throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reis throws a leg kick
and Winner counters with a good low kick that Reis was not able to check.
Winner with a jab.
Reis connects with a nice looking jab.
Winner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Winner misses with a wild combination.
Reis misses with the body kick
and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis missing with knees to the body.
Winner prevents a body shot from Reis.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winner avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Winner.
Winner works on Reis's body with a couple of short punches.
Winner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reis.
Reis wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Winner - that landed with a thud.
Winner digs a right hand underneath Reis's ribcage. Reis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Winner.
Winner presses Reis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Winner.
Winner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winner.
Reis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Winner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reis's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winner.
Winner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reis quickly recovers to half guard.
Winner is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winner slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner stops Reis from getting back to his feet.
Winner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stan Winner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Ricardo Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stan Winner.
Winner lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Stan Winner!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Stan Winner!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Stan Winner!
Stan Winner wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Kruger's ribs.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into rage.
Knox catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Kruger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
It looks like Johny Knox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox slips a jab from Kruger.
Kruger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Knox.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Kruger looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Knox with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kruger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox scores with the left hand. Kruger knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Viktor Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox thuds his right hand into Kruger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox leaves Kruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Donk. Kruger catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Kruger ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Kruger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Kruger backpedaling.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox lands with a straight right. Kruger didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox lands with a hook. Kruger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruger should have avoided that one.
Johny Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Kruger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Kruger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruger takes one on the button.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
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!
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox with a nice cross.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruger doesn't seem phased though.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kruger is rocked!
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox punishes Kruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruger seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased.
Kruger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox with a jab.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox jabs at Kruger's body.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Kruger's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox scores with the left hand. Kruger knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into rage.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Kruger's head back.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Johny Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox sizes up Kruger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruger is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruger has time to react.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox punishes Kruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox clobbers Kruger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox punishes Kruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Kruger's head back.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Kruger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox lands a big uppercut and Kruger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kruger looks OK. Knox waves Kruger back to his feet!
Knox fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kruger to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kruger looks to clinch but Knox throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kruger taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johny Knox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmy Bonjarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjarski comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Get up get off. Velasqez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorillaz - Latin simone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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238 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remmy Bonjarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasqez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjarski misses with the combination.
Bonjarski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velasqez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonjarski wants to clinch.
Bonjarski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasqez avoids a kick to the body.
Bonjarski tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqez feints and as Bonjarski raises his hands in defense, Velasqez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasqez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez tries for a kimura but Bonjarski is defending well.
Bonjarski is looking for a sweep.
Velasqez swings around for an armbar but Bonjarski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Velasqez's guard.
Velasqez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonjarski is aware though and is defending well.
Velasqez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonjarski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonjarski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonjarski advances to half guard.
Velasqez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonjarski pulls his head out easily.
Velasqez looks gassed!
Velasqez is looking to improve his position.
Velasqez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonjarski is looking to advance position but Velasqez won't allow it.
Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqez wants to get back to full guard.
Bonjarski trying to control the action but Velasqez is working from the bottom.
Bonjarski wants to pass the guard but Velasqez is defending well.
Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Bonjarski is trying to control. Velasqez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjarski is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonjarski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasqez defends it well.
Bonjarski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Velasqez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velasqez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasqez is staying active underneath Bonjarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velasqez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Bonjarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasqez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonjarski wants to control from the top but Velasqez keeps moving.
Bonjarski passes Velasqez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasqez wants to improve his position but Bonjarski is controlling well.
Velasqez manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonjarski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonjarski wants to take a breather but Velasqez is having none of it.
Velasqez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasqez is pressing down on Bonjarski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasqez 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonjarski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonjarski misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Velasqez blocks the leg kick.
Bonjarski is looking to clinch but Velasqez is avoiding it.
Bonjarski throws out a leg kick but Velasqez moves out of range and Bonjarski only half commits.
Velasqez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velasqez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velasqez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bonjarski turns into him and now he's in Velasqez's guard.
Velasqez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonjarski defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez keeping moving, preventing Bonjarski from controlling successfully.
Bonjarski is really struggling to control Velasqez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Velasqez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bonjarski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasqez is breathing heavily.
Velasqez keeping moving, preventing Bonjarski from controlling successfully.
Velasqez has his foot on Bonjarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonjarski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasqez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonjarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasqez has his foot on Bonjarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonjarski works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasqez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonjarski is aware though and is defending well.
Velasqez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonjarski slips nicely into half guard.
Velasqez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonjarski wants to take a breather but Velasqez is having none of it.
Bonjarski prevents Velasqez from improving his position.
Bonjarski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasqez is just riding it out for now. Bonjarski eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjarski is trying to control. Velasqez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velasqez tries to roll over but Bonjarski keeps him under control.
Velasqez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasqez.
Bonjarski trying to control but Velasqez is working from the bottom.
Velasqez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonjarski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonjarski wants to control from the top but Velasqez keeps moving.
Velasqez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonjarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Velasqez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonjarski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonjarski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonjarski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasqez is keeping the position for now.
Velasqez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bonjarski escapes and throws Velasqez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonjarski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasqez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cain Velasqez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonjarski misses with a low kick as Velasqez jumps back.
Bonjarski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasqez moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonjarski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velasqez walks away with a smile on his face. Bonjarski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A clash of legs there as Velasqez blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Velasqez slips nicely into half guard.
Velasqez is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasqez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqez is trying for a kimura here. Bonjarski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasqez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Velasqez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
180 lbs
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21
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Wukong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy shoots in for a double leg but Wukong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wukong tries to bum rush Luffy with a series of wild strikes but Luffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Luffy or perhaps it was just good defense by Wukong which made him look bad.
Wukong is looking to slow Luffy down with leg kicks.
Luffy misses with a kick to the body.
Luffy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Son Wukong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
Luffy feints and as Wukong raises his hands in defense, Luffy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wukong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luffy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luffy looks gassed!
Wukong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy is working to get back to half guard.
Wukong controlling from the full mount.
Luffy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Wukong.
Luffy tries to hold on but Wukong pushes him away.
Wukong controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wukong content just to control the position here.
Wukong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wukong prevents Luffy from getting the reversal.
Luffy is squirming around, avoiding Wukong's attempts to control the action.
Luffy can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luffy is squirming around, avoiding Wukong's attempts to control the action.
Wukong prevents Luffy from getting the reversal.
Wukong wants to control the pace but Luffy is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wukong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wukong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wukong looking to control but Luffy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Son Wukong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Luffy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wukong's waist but Wukong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luffy off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luffy works Wukong's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Wukong misses.
Wukong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luffy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Luffy.
Luffy prevents Wukong from getting back to his feet.
Luffy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wukong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wukong stopping the sweep attempt from Luffy.
Wukong wants to stand but Luffy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Luffy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wukong passes into half guard.
Luffy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy is trying to get back to full guard.
Wukong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wukong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luffy keeps working.
Luffy wants to control but Wukong is keeping busy.
Wukong decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wukong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wukong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luffy's sensitive parts.
Wukong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luffy is able to avoid easily.
Wukong throws a front kick aimed at Luffy's knee but Luffy avoids it well.
Luffy takes one on the button.
Luffy slips a straight right by Wukong.
Wukong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luffy.
Wukong misses with a double jab
and Luffy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wukong!
Wukong can't escape the position.
Luffy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wukong has worked his arm free - good work by Wukong!
Wukong tries to escape but Luffy is in control.
Luffy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wukong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luffy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wukong wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luffy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wukong looks to land a left hand but Luffy moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Luffy with that takedown attempt.
Son Wukong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wukong swivels and escapes.
Wukong slips under a jab from Luffy.
Wukong scores with a leg kick.
Wukong throws a front kick aimed at Luffy's knee but Luffy avoids it well.
Wukong sizes up Luffy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wukong misses with an uppercut.
Luffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wukong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wukong throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong connects with a looping right hand.
Luffy dodges the punch combination from Wukong.
Luffy slips under a jab from Wukong.
Wukong misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Wukong. No joy for Luffy on that attempt.
Son Wukong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Luffy.
Wukong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luffy circles away quickly and effectively.
Wukong throws a combination that misses
and Luffy counters with a takedown into side control.
Wukong wants to control but Luffy postures up.
Luffy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wukong has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wukong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luffy but great work by Wukong.
Wukong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luffy keeps working.
Wukong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luffy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wukong is fending him off so far but Luffy persists. Nope, Wukong circles away and we're back to standing.
Son Wukong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wukong throws a jab but it's blocked by Luffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wukong.
Luffy misses with a body punch
and Wukong counters with a nice body shot.
Wukong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luffy tries for a takedown but Wukong circles away easily
and Wukong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luffy's knee momentarily.
Wukong throws a jab when Luffy was well out of range.
Wukong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luffy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wukong wants to get back to his feet but Luffy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wukong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luffy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wukong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wukong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wukong!
Luffy is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wukong decides to stand back up. Wukong steps back and let's Luffy get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Son Wukong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wukong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Son Wukong!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Son Wukong!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Son Wukong!
Son Wukong wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ratchang noi voravut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). noi voravut comes to the cage accompanied by Akuma BGM. Koslov has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
238 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
245 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ratchang noi voravut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
noi voravut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koslov throws a jab when noi voravut was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koslov shoots in but no luck this time.
Koslov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming noi voravut to the mat! noi voravut manages to get full guard.
Koslov wants to get up but he can't break noi voravut's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
noi voravut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
noi voravut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koslov defends well.
noi voravut working for a triangle but Koslov defends it easily.
Koslov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
noi voravut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koslov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koslov stands up and waves to noi voravut to follow him.
Koslov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov moves out of range as noi voravut strikes.
Koslov throws a lazy head kick
and noi voravut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koslov looks gassed!
Koslov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but noi voravut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koslov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Koslov misses.
noi voravut misses with a wild combination.
Koslov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and noi voravut counters with a hugh head kick that removes Koslov from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). ratchang noi voravut!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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