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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opa Lainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maggan Sors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Opa Lainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maggan Sors!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sors drops Lainen with a left and a right! Oh, Lainen is hurt - Sors dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Opa Lainen has been cut.
Sors wants to stand but Lainen is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lainen tries to buck Sors off but Sors is having none of it.
Sors tries to stand but Lainen is controlling his head.
Lainen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lainen tries to roll over but Sors keeps him under control.
Lainen is breathing heavily.
Sors wants to stand up but Lainen is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sors bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Sors both land. Nice combination.
Lainen is rocked!
Sors lands with a nice combination. Lainen backs away looking to recover.
Oh Lainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Sors knocks Lainen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maggan Sors!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Pop goes the weasle as his entrance music. Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvin Cox!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox looks to land a combination but Mannerheim avoids it well.
Mannerheim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
Mannerheim misses with the ground and pound.
Cox pushes Mannerheim away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mannerheim gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mannerheim.
Cox is pressing down on Mannerheim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mannerheim preventing the sweep.
Mannerheim wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Mannerheim tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mannerheim is breathing heavily.
Cox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannerheim preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mannerheim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox throws a head kick but Mannerheim moves out of range.
Cox tries for a takedown but Mannerheim circles away easily
and Mannerheim counters with a takedown into side control.
Mannerheim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mannerheim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cox.
Mannerheim is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cox is trying to escape and Mannerheim transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cox is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mannerheim! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ray skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Spikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for ray skillz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ray skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Spikes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
skillz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
skillz controlling the pace for now.
skillz get's back to his feet.
skillz lands with a kick to the temple. Spikes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spikes gets the takedown into side control.
Spikes lands a few punches from side control.
Spikes lands some shots froms side control.
skillz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spikes's best efforts.
Spikes not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spikes wants to control but skillz is keeping him busy.
skillz is trying to stand back up but Spikes is controlling him
Spikes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
skillz is breathing heavily.
skillz is trying to stand.
Spikes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spikes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as skillz is looking to escape.
Spikes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Spikes misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Spikes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spikes scores with a takedown into skillz's guard.
Spikes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spikes pushing down on skillz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skillz pushes Spikes off looking to stand but Spikes dives back in and keeps control.
Spikes not doing much here.
skillz is trying to stand back up but Spikes is controlling him
skillz pushes Spikes off but Spikes dives into side control.
skillz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spikes is controlling him well.
skillz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on skillz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
skillz tries to buck Spikes off but Spikes is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spikes throws a head kick but skillz moves out of range.
Spikes avoids the head kick by skillz.
skillz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around skillz's waist but skillz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spikes off to one side.
A combination from skillz does no damage.
Spikes throws a sloppy head kick and skillz moves out of range easily.
skillz throws a head kick that half lands.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt
and skillz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spikes shoots in for a takedown but skillz shows good takedown defense.
ray skillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Spikes.
skillz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
skillz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spikes digs a right hand into skillz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on skillz's gas tank.
Spikes prevents skillz from breaking the clinch.
skillz is trying to break the clinch but Spikes has him pressed against the cage.
Spikes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. skillz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spikes swings for the body but skillz moves out of range.
skillz closes the distance but Spikes moves to the side
and Spikes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in skillz's guard now.
Spikes wants to control from the top but skillz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz is trying to keep Spikes in close.
skillz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spikes controls the pace.
skillz working a defensive guard here.
Spikes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spikes stops skillz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spikes working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spikes 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.
Spikes wants to pass the guard but skillz is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Spikes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
skillz with a poor takedown
and Spikes counters with a good, hard body kick but skillz shrugs it off.
Spikes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spikes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spikes clinches with his opponent.
skillz is trying to break free.
Spikes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spikes controlling the position.
Spikes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
skillz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Spikes has got the better of the ground game so far.
skillz wanted to stand there but Spikes had control of the position.
skillz preventing the sweep.
skillz slips nicely into half guard.
skillz is working for a kimura but Spikes is defending it quite comfortably.
skillz tries to pass to full mount but Spikes defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spikes trying to hold on to skillz's head to control him but skillz postures up.
skillz works his way into full mount!
skillz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spikes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two 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.
skillz wants to take a breather but Spikes is having none of it.
skillz uses his free foot to push down on Spikes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spikes.
skillz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Spikes circles away from the clinch attempt.
skillz with a poor takedown
and Spikes counters with a shoot takedown. skillz fights it but they end up in guard.
Spikes tries to free his leg and advance position but skillz is retaining full guard.
skillz has his foot on Spikes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spikes works his way back into a safe position though.
skillz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spikes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spikes stopping the sweep attempt from skillz.
skillz looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes stands and steps away. skillz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
skillz throws a head kick that misses.
skillz shoots in for a double leg but Spikes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ray skillz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
skillz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spikes cracks skillz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
skillz keeps the fight on the outside.
skillz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spikes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick from skillz misses.
skillz throws a one two combo.
skillz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
skillz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
skillz can't break the clinch.
skillz can't break the clinch.
skillz tries to score a body lock takedown but Spikes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
skillz wants to get back to striking at distance but Spikes won't allow it.
skillz keeps control of Spikes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz breaks the clinch.
skillz shoots in and drives through. Spikes sprawls well.
skillz tries to clinch but Spikes moves away
and Spikes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spikes.
skillz tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
skillz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spikes manages to break the clinch.
skillz darts in and clinches Spikes up against the cage.
Spikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
skillz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
skillz seems to be working for a kimura but Spikes defends the submission attempt.
Spikes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spikes wants to improve his position but skillz is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
skillz seems to be looking for submissions.
Spikes is trying to maintain the position but skillz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Spikes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! skillz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spikes avoids the head kick by skillz.
skillz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spikes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but skillz swivels and escapes.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? skillz is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, skillz circles away and we're back to standing.
skillz slips a jab from Spikes.
Spikes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and skillz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spikes's guard.
ray skillz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Spikes.
Spikes looking to hit a scissor sweep but skillz is one step ahead there.
Spikes pulls skillz in to control the position.
Spikes wants to sweep but no luck.
skillz is looking to stand up but Spikes won't let him.
skillz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Spikes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
skillz closes the distance and clinches.
skillz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spikes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz tries to work over Spikes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
skillz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spikes or not.
skillz breaks from the clinch.
skillz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
skillz moves in looking to clinch but Spikes pushes him off.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt - skillz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spikes taking a break here but skillz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Spikes there.
skillz wants to get back to his feet.
Spikes works his way into side control.
skillz sneaks back into half guard.
Spikes is looking to take a break and control but skillz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spikes passes to full mount!
Spikes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spikes trying to control but skillz is having none of it.
Spikes lands with some strikes.
skillz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Spikes.
Oh skillz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spikes looking to finish skillz with some ground and pound. This is bad for skillz!
Spikes dominating with strikes here.
Spikes manages to capitalize on a mistake by skillz to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Spikes keeps control of the position as skillz tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spikes connects with a big shot to the side of skillz's head.
Good control from Spikes.
Spikes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spikes controlling the position well here. skillz rolled but Spikes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Spikes lands strikes to the head.
skillz tries to escape the position.
skillz seems to have got his legs back now.
skillz is trapped and Spikes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
skillz wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
skillz trying to control the position but Spikes manages to sink in the hooks.
skillz holding both Spikes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Spikes gets his hands free as skillz looks to control.
Spikes doesn't have the hooks in and skillz manages to turn into his guard.
skillz won't allow Spikes to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Spikes drops skillz with a left and a right! Oh, skillz is hurt - Spikes dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like ray skillz has been cut.
skillz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spikes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
skillz wants to control but Spikes postures up.
ray skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spikes trying to control the position but skillz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spikes 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Spikes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Alex Karelin has been cut.
Karelin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Drago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drago lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Karelin can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Drago and Karelin drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Drago.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cory Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fritz Haarmann !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haarmann throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks moves in looking to clinch but Haarmann pushes him off.
Haarmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Marks lands an elbow inside that Haarmann shrugs off.
Marks tries a knee to the head but Haarmann blocks it.
Marks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haarmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haarmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haarmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Haarmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Haarmann tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haarmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marks.
Haarmann throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marks wants to clinch up but Haarmann keeps it at a distance.
Haarmann misses with a two punch combination.
Haarmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Haarmann keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haarmann .
Marks wants to clinch
and Haarmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haarmann has Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Haarmann is stalling here.
Haarmann tries to pull guard but Marks won't allow it.
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haarmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marks counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks wants to clinch but Haarmann slips to the side
and Haarmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Haarmann controlling the action here.
Haarmann 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Haarmann postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marks to stand up.
Haarmann looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
Haarmann throws a head kick that misses.
Marks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haarmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haarmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haarmann has closed the distance and engaged Marks in a clinch.
Haarmann connects with a knee to the head.
Haarmann wants to break free but Marks has control.
Marks keeps control of Haarmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marks throws an elbow that misses.
Marks is looking to break free of the clinch but Haarmann has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Haarmann keeps him there for the moment.
Marks prevents Haarmann from breaking the clinch.
Haarmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haarmann scores with a takedown into Marks's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks has momentary wrist control but Haarmann slips an elbow through the middle.
Haarmann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marks's guard.
Haarmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haarmann prevents Marks from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann stands up and waves to Marks to follow him.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marks as he jumps to the side.
Cory Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Haarmann .
Marks darts in and clinches Haarmann up against the cage.
Haarmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Haarmann keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haarmann wants to break free but Marks has control.
Marks looking to throw knees to the head but Haarmann is blocking nicely.
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haarmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haarmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haarmann lands a two punch combo.
Marks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marks tries to clinch but Haarmann is having none of it.
Haarmann clinches with his opponent.
Marks lands an elbow that stopped Haarmann in his tracks for a moment.
Marks scores with a knee to the head.
Haarmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Marks has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann manages to break the clinch.
Haarmann throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haarmann has his takedown stuffed
and Marks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marks is looking to clinch.
Haarmann misses with a double jab
and Marks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marks pushes Haarmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks keeps control of Haarmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haarmann is trying to break the clinch but Marks has him pressed against the cage.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Haarmann won't allow it.
Marks tries to land knees in the clinch but Haarmann avoids the damage to the body.
Marks lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Fritz Haarmann has been cut.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haarmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks keeps control of Haarmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haarmann wants to get back to striking at distance but Marks won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marks.
Marks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haarmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haarmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haarmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Marks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marks is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haarmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Haarmann 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haarmann throws a lazy head kick
and Marks counters with a left and a right that stings Haarmann .
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!
Marks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haarmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marks lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Haarmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fritz Haarmann 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haarmann scores a takedown into full mount!
Haarmann controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Haarmann has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fritz Haarmann just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haarmann tries a low kick but Marks avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Haarmann as he connects with a hook.
Haarmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marks counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Marks.
Haarmann closes the distance and clinches.
Marks scores with a knee to the head.
Haarmann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Marks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann is working the ground and pound. Can Marks escape?
Haarmann slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
Haarmann keeps control of the position easily here as Marks tries to buck him off.
Despite being in the dominant position, Fritz Haarmann just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Haarmann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marks doesn't seem phased though.
Marks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haarmann is out of range and Marks settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Haarmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fritz Haarmann 's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haarmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marks.
Marks gets caught flat footed, as Haarmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haarmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haarmann is controlling him.
Fritz Haarmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haarmann stands up and waves to Marks to follow him.
Haarmann throws a right hand that Marks ducks under and follows up with a left that Marks also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marks.
Marks tries to clinch up but Haarmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haarmann misses with the body kick
and Marks counters by moving into the clinch.
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haarmann misses with the combination.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Cory Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haarmann misses with a two punch combination.
Haarmann misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks works over Haarmann 's head and body with a nice combination.
Marks clinches with his opponent.
Haarmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haarmann throws a head kick that misses
and Marks counters with a left and a right that stings Haarmann .
A decent looking cross lands there for Haarmann .
Haarmann shoots in and bounces Marks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haarmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann gets to his feet. Marks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haarmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haarmann gets to his feet - Marks follows without any prompting.
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!
Haarmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haarmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Haarmann stops Marks from standing up.
Haarmann gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marks has Haarmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Haarmann throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.
Haarmann pulls guard effortlessly.
Haarmann kicks Marks off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haarmann misses with a few strikes there.
Haarmann closes the distance but Marks moves to the side
and Marks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Haarmann scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Marks scores with a four punch combination!
Cory Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haarmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Haarmann stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marks scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haarmann misses with a double jab.
Marks wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haarmann .
Haarmann stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks misses with a double jab.
Marks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haarmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Marks sprawls well. He's pushed Haarmann 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haarmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Marks.
Haarmann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haarmann misses with a kick to the body
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haarmann has a takedown stuffed.
Cory Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Haarmann .
Haarmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haarmann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Haarmann knocks Marks out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fritz Haarmann !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampager Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onyd Yaspersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onyd Yaspersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rampager Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Onyd Yaspersson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Yaspersson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Yaspersson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Onyd Yaspersson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaspersson moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Yaspersson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Yaspersson seems unphased.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yaspersson is rocked!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yaspersson moves out of range.
Yaspersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaspersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaspersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rampager Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaspersson looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Yaspersson slips a straight right by Jackson.
Yaspersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson Rushes Yaspersson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Yaspersson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jackson Piles on the pressure and Yaspersson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampager Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azazel feints and as Schwarzenegger raises his hands in defense, Azazel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzenegger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azazel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azazel passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azazel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schwarzenegger tries to roll over but Azazel keeps him under control.
Schwarzenegger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Azazel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azazel throwing shots but Schwarzenegger is blocking nicely.
Schwarzenegger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azazel 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.
Azazel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Azazel wants to pass to mount but Schwarzenegger is defending the position.
Schwarzenegger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azazel is trying for a kimura here. Schwarzenegger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Azazel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Azazel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonzi Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends? . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilham Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bonzi Williams!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Aliyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aliyev is out of range.
A head kick misses from Aliyev.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aliyev has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Aliyev taking a breather.
Aliyev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aliyev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev connects with a knee to the head.
Aliyev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams looking to stall.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Aliyev's takedown attempt.
Aliyev controlling the action here for a moment.
Aliyev pulls guard effortlessly.
Williams is looking to stand up but Aliyev won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev 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.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Aliyev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aliyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams wants to stand but Aliyev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aliyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev is breathing heavily.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Aliyev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aliyev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
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.
Aliyev won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Aliyev forces his way into half guard.
Aliyev tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Aliyev is working hard here to advance position.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aliyev clinches up against the cage.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aliyev or not.
Aliyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aliyev has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is leaning against Aliyev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aliyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Aliyev counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aliyev moves into the clinch.
Williams looking to stall.
Aliyev keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aliyev has him pressed against the cage.
Aliyev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Aliyev has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aliyev breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aliyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Aliyev falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bonzi Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augie March (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). knight has chosen Stronger as his entrance music. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augie March!
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, Derek knight!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
March darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
March throwing shots but knight is blocking nicely.
March seems to be looking for submissions.
March is taking a breather. knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
March wants to pass to mount but knight is defending the position.
March decides to stand and escape the position.
March closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
March manages to break the clinch.
knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and March counters with a head kick.
knight is rocked!
March gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
knight manages to pull guard.
knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. March doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. March manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. March gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
March decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
March shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in knight's guard.
March throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
knight keeping full guard, as March tries to pass.
March is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
knight looks gassed!
March chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
March pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. knight is keeping the position for now.
knight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as March controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
March trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
March is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! knight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! knight has escaped and now he's on top!
March is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
March fails to pull guard.
March stalling in the clinch but knight improves position.
March using the Thai plumb to throw knees but knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
knight tries to pull guard but March won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
knight drags the fight down to the ground.
March looking to sit in guard and control but knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
March escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
March isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. knight stacks March on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by knight!
March manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augie March dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
March clinches up against the cage.
March with an attempt at a knee that misses.
knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
March successfully pulls guard.
March has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
March working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
March is striking from the bottom but knight uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
knight prevents March from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
March holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
March looking for submissions off his back.
March is trying to control but knight passes into side control!
March is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on knight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
knight is breathing heavily.
knight moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from March.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on March's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
March is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked knight off and has taken his back!
March has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can knight hold on?! March is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
knight showing good submission defense here.
March is punishing knight with strikes - can he finish him?!
knight showing good submission defense here.
knight turns into March and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
March working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
March looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
knight preventing the sweep.
March is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
March trying to control the action but knight is working from the bottom.
March missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augie March dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
March with a lazy takedown attempt
and knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
March actively working from the bottom here.
March looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
knight is thwarting March's attempts to control the position.
March is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Augie March overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
knight moves nicely into side control.
March trying his best to control but knight has mounted him.
knight works his way to his opponent's back.
knight is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. March defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
March wants to control his opponent's hands but knight gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
March rolls, trying to escape but knight keeps control of the position.
March tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
March has given up his back.
March rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
March is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but knight pulls his head out easily.
March is controlling knight's position as best he can from this difficult position.
March wants to improve his position but knight is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
March regains full guard. Nicely done.
March tries to strike from the bottom.
March keeping full guard, as knight tries to pass.
knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
March looking to control but knight passes into half guard.
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.
March tries to regain full guard. Instead though, knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Derek knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
knight looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
March keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
March is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well March 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augie March!
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