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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raith.
Raith slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Raith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Raith prevents Franklin from escaping the position.
Raith decides to stand back up. Raith steps back and let's Franklin get back to his feet.
Raith tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Raith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Raith is working for a submission of some sort.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raith decides to stand and escape the position.
Raith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Franklin is trying to stand back up but Raith is controlling him
Raith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raith throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Raith prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raith is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franklin is just riding it out for now. Raith eventually gives up the hold.
Raith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raith is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Raith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Raith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Franklin to get to his feet.
Raith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franklin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Raith dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raith doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Thomas Raith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raith wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Raith shoots in and gets a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Raith throws a big right hand that misses.
Raith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Franklin, up you get!
Raith tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Raith shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and Raith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franklin!
Raith controlling the pace for now.
Raith looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith has hold of Franklin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franklin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Raith wants to finish this one by submission but Franklin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Raith.
Raith looking to secure an arm triangle but Franklin defends it well.
Raith has hold of Franklin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franklin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Raith's attempts to control the action.
Raith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin is trying to stand up.
Raith working Franklin over with strikes here.
Raith is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Franklin is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Raith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco McConan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonje Moco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Coco McConan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lonje Moco!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConan throws a hook but Moco blocks it.
McConan throws a right hand that Moco ducks under and follows up with a left that Moco also avoids with ease.
Moco throws a low kick but McConan avoids it.
McConan throws a right hand that Moco ducks under and follows up with a left that Moco also avoids with ease.
Moco staying out of range there.
Moco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConan.
McConan checks a low kick from Moco.
McConan scores with a hook to the body. Moco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moco dodges the punch combination from McConan.
McConan misses with a body shot.
Moco thuds a left hand into McConan's body.
McConan swinging wildly here.
McConan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConan misses with a looping right.
McConan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Moco to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Coco McConan has been cut.
McConan throws a lazy right hand but Moco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConan throws a series of punches but Moco moves out of range.
Moco tries to close the distance and clinch but McConan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moco shoots in for a takedown but McConan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco tries to clinch up but McConan circles away and keeps his distance.
McConan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McConan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McConan's guard.
McConan is rocked!
Moco chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh McConan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moco stands up over McConan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McConan is working an open guard so Moco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConan circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Moco. Beautiful body shot.
McConan seems to have got his legs back now.
McConan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConan moves out of range of the leg kick from Moco.
Moco throws a head kick but McConan moves out of range.
McConan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moco counters with a shoot takedown. McConan fights it but they end up in guard.
McConan keeping full guard, as Moco tries to pass.
McConan keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConan is trying to control the position but Moco postures up.
Moco wants to control from the top but McConan keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McConan can't keep his opponent in guard - Moco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McConan won't allow Moco to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConan's head.
Moco is trying to control. McConan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moco is looking for a kimura here.
McConan is looking for a sweep. Moco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McConan is doing well to control the position and prevent Moco from advancing to side control.
Moco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Moco there.
McConan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McConan tries to get out of the position.
Moco is looking to stall here but McConan recovers full guard.
Moco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moco wants to control from the top but McConan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonje Moco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coco McConan'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.
Moco avoids the body shot from McConan.
Moco lands a body shot.
Coco McConan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moco is trying to force a seperation but McConan has the dominant position.
McConan blocking some punches.
McConan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Moco.
Moco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConan smiles and moves away.
McConan misses with a double jab
and Moco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Moco.
McConan gets underhooks to prevent Moco's takedown attempt.
McConan effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McConan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coco McConan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonje Moco.
Moco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moco tries to score a body lock takedown but McConan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McConan prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Moco tries to break the clinch but McConan is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Moco.
Moco wants to break free but McConan has control.
Moco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConan cracks Moco with a nice body shot.
Moco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McConan smiles and moves away.
McConan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moco throwing strikes from guard but McConan blocks nicely.
Moco trying to control but McConan is working from the bottom.
Moco is breathing heavily.
Moco throws and elbow that misses. McConan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moco's guard. Nice move by McConan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco wants to sweep here but McConan controlling him for the moment.
McConan wants to control from the top but Moco keeps moving.
McConan is really struggling to control Moco but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McConan controlling from the top position.
Moco is trying to keep McConan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConan trying to control the position from guard on top but Moco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Coco McConan just wasn't active enough.
McConan throws a nice looking combination but Moco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
McConan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConan wants it to stay on the feet.
McConan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moco.
McConan throws a series of punches but Moco avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from McConan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McConan's efforts to push away.
Moco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moco tries to clinch but McConan is having none of it.
McConan misses with a double jab.
McConan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McConan.
Moco throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonje Moco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coco McConan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McConan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McConan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McConan throws a series of punches but Moco avoids them all with ease.
Moco fails with the takedown.
McConan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McConan looks to land a combination but Moco avoids it well.
Coco McConan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConan misses with a double jab
and Moco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConan looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco tries to score a body lock takedown but McConan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coco McConan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonje Moco.
Moco decides to pull guard.
McConan controlling from the top position.
McConan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McConan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConan trying to control but Moco is working from the bottom.
McConan is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Coco McConan.
Moco shoots in for a double leg but McConan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for McConan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McConan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McConan!
Moco lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McConan hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McConan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moco thows a huge punch but McConan dodges it nicely.
Moco seems to be working for a kimura but McConan defends the submission attempt.
McConan trying to control but Moco postures up.
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.
Moco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McConan wants to control but Moco is keeping busy.
Moco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lonje Moco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moco prevents McConan from improving his position.
Moco is thwarting McConan's attempts to control the position.
Coco McConan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lonje Moco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lonje Moco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonje Moco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lylan Mitchikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchikin comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lylan Mitchikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchikin throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchikin throws a nice looking combination but Kyshenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyshenko looks to land a right hand but Mitchikin moved out of range.
Wladimir Kyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyshenko misses with an uppercut. Mitchikin saw that one coming.
Mitchikin misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchikin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyshenko with a hook.
It looks like Lylan Mitchikin has been cut.
Kyshenko moves into range and clinches up with Mitchikin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyshenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyshenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyshenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mitchikin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mitchikin misses with a body kick.
Kyshenko tries to clinch there but Mitchikin circles away.
Mitchikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchikin.
Kyshenko catches Mitchikin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyshenko moves away from the strike by Mitchikin.
Kyshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitchikin counters with a nice body kick.
Mitchikin misses with a hook. Kyshenko ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchikin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchikin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mitchikin swinging wildly here.
Mitchikin punishes Kyshenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kyshenko looks gassed!
Kyshenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchikin.
Kyshenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyshenko avoids the head kick by Mitchikin.
Kyshenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitchikin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wladimir Kyshenko has been cut.
Mitchikin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchikin swings for the body but Kyshenko moves out of range.
Mitchikin delivers a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Mitchikin.
Mitchikin throws a body punch but Kyshenko moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchikin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyshenko.
Mitchikin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kyshenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchikin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchikin postures up and lands a big shot to Kyshenko's brow.
Mitchikin trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Kyshenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchikin trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Mitchikin forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchikin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchikin winds up and cracks Kyshenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kyshenko is trying to stand.
Mitchikin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitchikin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mitchikin is looking for a kimura here.
Kyshenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyshenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchikin trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Kyshenko has his hands on Mitchikin's head, controlling the position.
Kyshenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchikin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kyshenko is working Mitchikin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyshenko won't allow Mitchikin to get back to his feet.
Kyshenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lylan Mitchikin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mitchikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kyshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchikin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitchikin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kyshenko really felt that one!
Kyshenko tries for a takedown but Mitchikin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchikin ducks under a wild hook from Kyshenko.
A big left from Mitchikin misses.
Kyshenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyshenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchikin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kyshenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitchikin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kyshenko is in Mitchikin's guard.
Kyshenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kyshenko trying to control but Mitchikin is working from the bottom.
Mitchikin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kyshenko dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyshenko working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko trying to control the action but Mitchikin is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Kyshenko.
Kyshenko is looking to take a break and control but Mitchikin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Kyshenko crashes against the mat.
Mitchikin tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Kyshenko.
Mitchikin is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it.
Mitchikin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kyshenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Kyshenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitchikin to see if he's OK.
Kyshenko looking to control but instead Mitchikin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kyshenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchikin is refusing to be controlled, as Kyshenko sits in half guard.
Mitchikin trying to control but Kyshenko postures up.
Mitchikin won't allow Kyshenko to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura but Mitchikin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyshenko to get the leverage.
Kyshenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kyshenko looks to land a strike but Mitchikin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mitchikin wants to get back to his feet but Kyshenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchikin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyshenko trying to move into half guard but instead Mitchikin has managed to sweep!
Mitchikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Kyshenko has wrist control.
Mitchikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchikin working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchikin prevents Kyshenko from getting back to his feet.
Mitchikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyshenko is keeping the position for now.
Kyshenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchikin looking to sit in guard and control but Kyshenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitchikin has his foot on Kyshenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyshenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyshenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchikin is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchikin wants to sweep here but Kyshenko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Kyshenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kyshenko scores with a nice right hand.
Mitchikin throws a wild body kick that Kyshenko sees coming a mile off.
Mitchikin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyshenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyshenko blocks a head kick by Mitchikin.
Mitchikin misses with a straight right.
Kyshenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchikin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyshenko tries to clinch
and Mitchikin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchikin.
Kyshenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchikin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kyshenko looking to pass the guard.
Kyshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyshenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchikin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Mitchikin keeps moving.
Kyshenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyshenko postures up.
Mitchikin keeping moving, preventing Kyshenko from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wladimir Kyshenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mitchikin misses with a body shot.
Mitchikin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyshenko misses the jab.
Kyshenko throws a looping overhand right but Mitchikin ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchikin misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyshenko lands a jab.
Mitchikin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyshenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyshenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchikin misses with a straight left.
Kyshenko throws a combination that misses
and Mitchikin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kyshenko punishes Mitchikin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchikin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kyshenko misses its intended target.
Mitchikin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mitchikin misses with a low kick.
Kyshenko throws a jab when Mitchikin was well out of range.
Mitchikin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kyshenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko ducks under a wild hook from Mitchikin.
Mitchikin lands with a nice combination. Kyshenko backs away looking to recover.
Kyshenko misses with the combination.
Mitchikin misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Kyshenko.
Mitchikin ducks under a wild hook from Kyshenko.
Kyshenko stuns Mitchikin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchikin misses with a hook. Kyshenko ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchikin.
Kyshenko throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mitchikin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchikin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyshenko throws a body punch but Mitchikin moves out of range.
Kyshenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko missing with a left hand there. Mitchikin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyshenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lylan Mitchikin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyshenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mitchikin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyshenko.
Mitchikin misses with an uppercut.
Kyshenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyshenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitchikin throws out a leg kick but Kyshenko moves out of range and Mitchikin only half commits.
Mitchikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchikin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kyshenko walks into a left hand.
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!
Mitchikin lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchikin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyshenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchikin misses the target.
Mitchikin throws out a loose jab but Kyshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchikin throws a low kick but Kyshenko moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lylan Mitchikin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchikin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lylan Mitchikin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balunk Salim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Engelbrekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbrekt has chosen Rome - Der Brandtaucher as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balunk Salim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Engelbrekt!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelbrekt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Salim misses the target.
Engelbrekt fails with a takedown attempt.
Engelbrekt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salim lands with a straight right. Engelbrekt didn't see that one coming.
Engelbrekt shoots for a double leg takedown but Salim sprawls well. He's pushed Engelbrekt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balunk Salim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigvard Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salim tries to kick Engelbrekt off but Engelbrekt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Engelbrekt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Engelbrekt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Engelbrekt trying to control the action but Salim is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salim pushes Engelbrekt off and gets back to his feet.
Salim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salim wants it to stay on the feet.
Engelbrekt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salim.
Salim misses the shot to the body.
Engelbrekt clinches.
Engelbrekt wants a takedown.
Salim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Engelbrekt has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salim is trying to break the clinch but Engelbrekt has him pressed against the cage.
Salim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salim lands a nice shot to the body.
Salim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Engelbrekt. Engelbrekt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Engelbrekt moves in looking to clinch but Salim pushes him off.
Salim lands a body shot.
Salim throws a hook to the side of Engelbrekt's head but Engelbrekt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salim just misses with a punch to the body.
Engelbrekt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Salim throws a series of punches but Engelbrekt avoids them all with ease.
Engelbrekt fails with the takedown.
Engelbrekt has a takedown stuffed.
Engelbrekt looks gassed!
Engelbrekt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salim quickly recovers to half guard.
Salim is trying to stand.
Engelbrekt wants to take a breather but Salim is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salim tries to kick Engelbrekt off but Engelbrekt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Engelbrekt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salim defends it well.
Salim wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salim kicks off Engelbrekt and gets to his feet.
Engelbrekt fails with a takedown attempt.
Salim cracks Engelbrekt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sigvard Engelbrekt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelbrekt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salim pinned against the cage. Salim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt shoots in for a double leg but Salim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salim scores with a jab.
Salim lands with a right hand.
Engelbrekt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Engelbrekt is in Salim's guard.
Salim wants to stand and escape but Engelbrekt is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engelbrekt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salim dives on top into guard.
Salim wants to stand but Engelbrekt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Engelbrekt is trying to keep Salim in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engelbrekt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Engelbrekt is working an open guard so Salim takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balunk Salim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salim scores with a sloppy right hand. Engelbrekt should have avoided that one.
Salim misses with a hook. Engelbrekt ducked under it nicely.
Engelbrekt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salim is fending him off so far but Engelbrekt persists. Nope, Salim circles away and we're back to standing.
Engelbrekt fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Engelbrekt.
Balunk Salim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigvard Engelbrekt.
Salim keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Salim there.
Engelbrekt shoots in for a takedown but Salim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salim lands with a right hand.
Salim scores with a decent looking hook.
Engelbrekt walks into a jab.
Engelbrekt is rocked!
Salim cracks Engelbrekt with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balunk Salim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Sulag!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fights ducks under a wild hook from Sulag.
Sulag throws a big shot that misses.
Fights slips under a jab.
A jab from Sulag misses.
Sulag throws a big shot that misses.
Fights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sulag misses with a wild body shot.
Sulag lands an overhand right.
Sulag throws the left hand but Fights avoids the punch easily.
Fights misses with an uppercut. Sulag saw that one coming.
Sulag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sulag lands with a hook. Fights tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sulag.
Sulag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fights.
Fights lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Michael Sulag has been cut.
Sulag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sulag throws out the jab.
Fights moves out of range of the strikes.
Fights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fights on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Sulag.
It looks like Styles Fights has been cut.
Sulag scores with a punch to the head.
Sulag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fights.
Sulag throws a shot from downtown. Fights moves away and avoids it.
Fights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sulag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sulag misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Fights.
Sulag lands a jab to the head.
Fights is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Fights coming out on top.
Fights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sulag throws a hook but Fights blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Sulag.
Sulag misses with an uppercut.
Fights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sulag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fights there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fights slips a jab and a cross from Sulag.
Sulag thuds a left hand into Fights's body.
Fights connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sulag throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fights walks into a left hand.
Sulag lands a nice hook to Fights's body. Fights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sulag jabs Fights right on the nose. Fights blinks but takes it well.
Sulag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sulag is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fights had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sulag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fights.
Fights on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Sulag misses.
Sulag moves out of range of the strikes.
Fights swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sulag.
Nice jab there from Sulag.
Fights is rocked!
Sulag misses with an uppercut. Fights saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulag misses with an uppercut.
Fights misses with a wild body shot.
Sulag bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fights's head backwards.
Fights slips a jab from Sulag.
Sulag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sulag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sulag is rocked!
Fights looks to throw the jab but Sulag is out of range.
Sulag throws a combination that misses
and Fights counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sulag falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Styles Fights!
Styles Fights is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GSP walk out KOSv1. Alexeyevich Romanov has chosen Paint it black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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203 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexeyevich Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries for a takedown but Agasi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexeyevich Romanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov misses with the ground and pound.
Agasi is trying to control Alexeyevich Romanov's posture but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Agasi sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Alexeyevich Romanov there.
Alexeyevich Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agasi is positioning himself well to prevent Alexeyevich Romanov advancing to mount.
Agasi is looking for a sweep. Alexeyevich Romanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to take a breather but Agasi is having none of it.
Agasi trying to hold on to Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control him but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agasi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to control but Agasi is keeping him busy.
Alexeyevich Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Agasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Agasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Agasi's brow.
Agasi has his hands on Alexeyevich Romanov's head, controlling the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agasi is keeping the position for now.
Agasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Agasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexeyevich Romanov is retaining full guard.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps moving.
Agasi pushes down on Alexeyevich Romanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexeyevich Romanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi tries to control but Alexeyevich Romanov wriggling away.
Agasi goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Agasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agasi trying to keep a closed guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Agasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard.
Agasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexeyevich Romanov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi pushing down on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi is looking to stall here but Alexeyevich Romanov recovers full guard.
Agasi preventing the sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Agasi stuffs the takedown.
Agasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agasi scores with a hook to the body. Alexeyevich Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexeyevich Romanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get back to half guard.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexeyevich Romanov's head.
Agasi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Agasi is trying to control. Alexeyevich Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Armand Agasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Agasi takes a swing at Alexeyevich Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Agasi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to defend but Agasi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Agasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agasi is pressing down on Alexeyevich Romanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexeyevich Romanov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexeyevich Romanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Agasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexeyevich Romanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agasi wants to free his trapped foot but Alexeyevich Romanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexeyevich Romanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agasi working over Alexeyevich Romanov with some ground and pound. Alexeyevich Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexeyevich Romanov is staying active underneath Agasi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Agasi stalling.
Agasi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Agasi has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Agasi looking to control but Alexeyevich Romanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alexeyevich Romanov hang on?
Agasi throws some wild stikes that Alexeyevich Romanov manages to avoid easily.
Agasi punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Agasi punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Agasi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Agasi goes for an armbar but Alexeyevich Romanov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Agasi blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alexeyevich Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexeyevich Romanov has his takedown stuffed
and Agasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a takedown into Agasi's guard.
Agasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Agasi is on top in guard.
Agasi looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexeyevich Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Agasi's brow.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control his posture.
Agasi wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up in Agasi's guard and throws a big left but Agasi blocks it.
Agasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Agasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexeyevich Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexeyevich Romanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexeyevich Romanov is retaining full guard.
Agasi looking to sit in guard and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Agasi blocks nicely.
Agasi is pulling down on Alexeyevich Romanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexeyevich Romanov, at least for the moment.
Agasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexeyevich Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Agasi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Agasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexeyevich Romanov is one step ahead there.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Agasi, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexeyevich Romanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexeyevich Romanov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Steakworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen T.N.T BY AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel Steakworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steakworth lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Steakworth's leg but Steakworth calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steakworth throws out the jab.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steakworth misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steakworth is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Steakworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steakworth throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steakworth throws out the jab.
Steakworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Steakworth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Steakworth steps into range and cracks Sanchez with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sanchez flops backwards and Steakworth dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sanchez is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steakworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steakworth looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Steakworth from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steakworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steakworth trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Steakworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steakworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Steakworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steakworth is working to tighten is grip on Sanchez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sanchez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Steakworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Sanchez passes out! Steakworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lionel Steakworth!
Lionel Steakworth retains his heavyweight title!
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