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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate has chosen Looking out my back door - C.C.R. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Tate!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Tate is looking to slow Dawkins down with leg kicks.
Tate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dawkins checks the leg kick.
Tate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Tate tenderised Dawkins's leg. Dawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Tate. Those never looked like landing.
Tate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tate fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tate to score with a decent uppercut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tate has cracked Dawkins with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tate lands another huge swinging hook and Dawkins tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dawkins, before Tate can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard STAM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STAM has chosen Tony Iommi - Grace as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Volchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonard STAM!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
STAM slips a jab and a cross from Volchenkov.
STAM shoots in but Volchenkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
STAM shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volchenkov defends it nicely.
Volchenkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
STAM tries to clinch there but Volchenkov circles away.
STAM takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volchenkov stalks STAM and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into STAM's face. STAM staggers backwards, shaken.
Volchenkov misses with a few strikes there.
STAM wants to clinch up but Volchenkov keeps it at a distance.
Volchenkov tries a head kick but it misses.
STAM shoots in for a takedown but Volchenkov shows good takedown defense.
Vladmir Volchenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard STAM.
Volchenkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volchenkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volchenkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming STAM to the mat! STAM manages to get full guard.
STAM looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
STAM is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volchenkov defends well.
STAM looking for a sweep. Not yet STAM, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but STAM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
STAM looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volchenkov trying to control but STAM is working from the bottom.
STAM striking off his back but it's not causing Volchenkov any problems.
STAM is looking for a triangle but Volchenkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volchenkov wants to control from the top but STAM keeps moving.
STAM looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenkov wants to control from the top but STAM keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Volchenkov looking to pass the guard.
STAM is trying to keep Volchenkov in close.
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.
STAM keeping moving, preventing Volchenkov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladmir Volchenkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
STAM closes the distance and clinches.
STAM pulls guard.
STAM keeping moving, preventing Volchenkov from controlling successfully.
Volchenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. STAM swivels though and keeps the full guard.
STAM keeping moving, preventing Volchenkov from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Volchenkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladmir Volchenkov.
STAM fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STAM moves in looking to clinch but Volchenkov pushes him off.
STAM is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volchenkov's half guard.
Volchenkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
STAM is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volchenkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
STAM 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.
Volchenkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for STAM on the ground.
STAM is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volchenkov is just riding it out for now. STAM eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STAM has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Volchenkov defend it? STAM steps over the head and cranks it - Volchenkov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for STAM!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard STAM!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Belikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Label Society - Doomsday Jesus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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305 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Belikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurgen Voller!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voller wants to clinch up but Belikov keeps it at a distance.
Belikov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Voller to the ground! Belikov dives into full mount looking to finish!
Voller is rocked!
It looks like Jurgen Voller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Belikov! Voller is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grigori Belikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton misses with an uppercut.
Easton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Easton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mark Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Easton.
Easton connects with a nice looking jab.
Easton takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Easton tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Easton swinging wildly here.
Sanchez defending well as Easton loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Easton.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easton was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Easton is out of range.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Easton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Easton lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Easton scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Easton as he connects with a hook.
Easton misses with an uppercut.
Easton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
enabling Easton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Easton throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Easton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Easton can't break the clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Easton manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easton.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Easton manages to get underhooks.
Easton can't break the clinch.
Sanchez has Easton pressed against the cage, preventing Easton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Easton trying to stall but Sanchez improves his position.
Easton prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Easton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easton.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Easton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Easton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Easton lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Easton lands a slapping body shot.
Easton throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Easton.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Easton finish him?
Easton throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Easton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Easton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Easton throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Easton loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Easton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Easton.
Sloppy strikes from Easton. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Easton counters with a crisp right that sends Sanchez to the canvas! Easton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Easton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crocell Satqiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zhitnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhitnik has chosen Metallica - Leper Messiah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Crocell Satqiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Zhitnik!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhitnik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Satqiel on the side of the head.
Satqiel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zhitnik!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Satqiel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Satqiel landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhitnik tries to hold on but Satqiel pushes him away.
Zhitnik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Satqiel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zhitnik tries to hold on but Satqiel postures up.
Zhitnik is looking to get to half guard.
Satqiel 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.
Zhitnik wants to control but Satqiel is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satqiel looking to finish Zhitnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zhitnik!
Zhitnik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zhitnik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Satqiel looking to finish Zhitnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zhitnik!
Satqiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Satqiel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zhitnik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zhitnik shrugs it off.
Zhitnik wants to hold on but Satqiel pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satqiel wants to control the pace but Zhitnik is squirming around nicely.
Zhitnik is trying to escape the mount.
Satqiel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Satqiel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Satqiel working the ground and pound effectively.
Satqiel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zhitnik tries to hold on but Satqiel postures up.
Zhitnik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satqiel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zhitnik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Satqiel misses with a head shot.
Satqiel prevents Zhitnik from getting the reversal.
Zhitnik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satqiel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zhitnik!
Zhitnik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhitnik won't allow Satqiel to pass to mount.
Zhitnik is doing well to control the position and prevent Satqiel from advancing to side control.
Satqiel stops Zhitnik from getting back to his feet.
Satqiel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhitnik's head.
Satqiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhitnik defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhitnik trying to hold on to Satqiel's head to control him but Satqiel postures up.
Satqiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crocell Satqiel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhitnik slaps away a takedown attempt from Satqiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Satqiel.
Zhitnik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Satqiel as he jumps to the side.
Zhitnik is looking to clinch.
Zhitnik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Satqiel is not content to let Zhitnik control the position.
Satqiel tries to improve position but can't.
Zhitnik working the head with strikes.
Satqiel regains half guard, as Zhitnik was trying to land strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhitnik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zhitnik prevents Satqiel from improving his position.
Zhitnik wants to pass the guard but Satqiel is defending well.
Satqiel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhitnik.
Nice strikes from Zhitnik there.
Satqiel wants to control but Zhitnik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crocell Satqiel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satqiel moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhitnik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Satqiel is trying to control the position but Zhitnik postures up.
Zhitnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Satqiel is retaining full guard.
Zhitnik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zhitnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhitnik postures up in Satqiel's guard and throws a big left but Satqiel blocks it.
Zhitnik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satqiel is keeping the position for now.
Zhitnik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satqiel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhitnik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satqiel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhitnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Satqiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhitnik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satqiel is keeping the position for now.
Satqiel is trying to control the position but Zhitnik postures up.
Zhitnik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zhitnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Satqiel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Zhitnik with a nice head shot there.
Satqiel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhitnik distracts Satqiel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zhitnik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhitnik throws a big right hand that misses.
Satqiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhitnik with a nice head shot there.
Zhitnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhitnik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhitnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Zhitnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zhitnik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satqiel looks to land a left hand but Zhitnik moved out of range nicely.
Satqiel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhitnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Satqiel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Satqiel leaves Zhitnik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Satqiel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Satqiel as Zhitnik shoots in.
Zhitnik walks into a left hand.
Satqiel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhitnik doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Satqiel to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocell Satqiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Zhitnik.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhitnik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Satqiel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Satqiel looks to land a right hand but Zhitnik moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satqiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhitnik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhitnik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Satqiel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhitnik thinking.
Satqiel looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhitnik is just out of range.
Zhitnik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhitnik with the ground and pound but Satqiel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zhitnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Satqiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satqiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satqiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Satqiel is adopting a defensive guard.
Zhitnik throws a big right hand that misses.
Satqiel looking for a guillotine here but Zhitnik defends easily.
Zhitnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satqiel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhitnik throwing strikes from guard but Satqiel blocks nicely.
Satqiel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhitnik.
Zhitnik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhitnik throwing strikes from guard but Satqiel blocks nicely.
Zhitnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Satqiel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Satqiel is trying to control the position but Zhitnik postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhitnik stopping the sweep attempt from Satqiel.
Zhitnik postures up in Satqiel's guard and throws a big left but Satqiel blocks it.
Satqiel is looking for a triangle but Zhitnik pushes his legs off easily.
Zhitnik throwing strikes from guard but Satqiel blocks nicely.
Zhitnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Satqiel being controlled here, momentarily.
Zhitnik landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Zhitnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhitnik 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Zhitnik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Darnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Darnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darnell looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darnell backs up against the cage.
Jones throws a jab when Darnell was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Darnell's head back.
Darnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darnell to the mat! Darnell manages to get full guard.
Darnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darnell keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Darnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darnell is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darnell looking for submissions off his back.
Darnell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones prevents Darnell from getting back to his feet.
Darnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones pushing down on Darnell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darnell is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is pressing down on Darnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darnell is holding on for now.
Darnell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Darnell is defending well.
Jones thows a huge punch but Darnell dodges it nicely.
Darnell trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Darnell reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darnell manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Darnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Darnell is retaining full guard.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darnell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Darnell's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darnell keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Darnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to control but Darnell is working from the bottom.
Darnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Darnell.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darnell swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Darnell throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Darnell missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Darnell thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darnell.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Darnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Darnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones moves away from the strike by Darnell.
Darnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Darnell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Darnell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darnell misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Darnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Darnell.
Darnell misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Darnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruce Darnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
Darnell thows a body shot but no joy.
Darnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darnell misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones slips a straight right by Darnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Darnell.
Darnell misses with a looping left.
Darnell takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darnell.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darnell's corner calls for a 1-2. Darnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darnell.
Bruce Darnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darnell thows a body shot but no joy.
Darnell misses with an uppercut.
Darnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darnell!
Darnell working the ground and pound.
Darnell swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Darnell's guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Darnell's brow.
Darnell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darnell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Darnell up and slammed him! Darnell can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Darnell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Darnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to work over Darnell's front leg with a kick but Darnell checks it.
Darnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Darnell forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Darnell lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darnell seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jones is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Darnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Darnell into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Darnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darnell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruce Darnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Darnell.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Darnell.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darnell.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Darnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Darnell misses.
Darnell avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darnell.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Darnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Darnell.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Darnell shows good takedown defense.
Darnell misses with a hook.
Darnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a low kick as Darnell jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Darnell misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Darnell.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darnell.
Darnell blocks a head kick by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darnell. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darnell.
Darnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Darnell scores with a body shot.
Darnell lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Darnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Darnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darnell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Darnell's guard.
Darnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darnell uses it to pass to side control.
Darnell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Darnell is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darnell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Darnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darnell 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 Igor Prikhodko 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... Bruce Darnell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alex fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. Alex Karelin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, alex fili!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops fili! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
fili is rocked!
It looks like alex fili has been cut.
Karelin won't allow fili to sweep him here.
fili is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?
Karelin lands a couple of digs.
fili seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
fili working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
fili has an active guard here but Karelin has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
fili wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to free his trapped foot but fili is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karelin working over fili with some ground and pound. fili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fili is looking to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
Karelin prevents fili from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through fili's hands, connecting with fili's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control but fili is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
fili looks like he's trying to stand up.
fili tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin working over fili with some ground and pound. fili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
fili is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because fili is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
fili regains full guard. Nicely done.
fili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karelin stacks fili 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 Karelin!
Karelin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
fili is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin tries to move to mount but fili blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for fili!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karelin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can fili hang on?
Karelin working the ground and pound effectively.
fili taking shots to the head.
Karelin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of fili's face.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Karelin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
fili can't escape the position.
Karelin looking to control but fili is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili throwing hammer fists to the chest of Karelin. What's that going to do exactly?
Karelin controlling the pace for now.
Karelin with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up alex fili's cut even more.
Karelin with the ground and pound from mount.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above alex fili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
fili is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
fili looks gassed!
Karelin controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
fili slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karelin is trying to control. fili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks fili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on alex fili's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karelin swats away the attempt to clinch by fili.
Karelin throws a body punch but fili moves out of range.
fili shoots in for a double leg but Karelin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
fili shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karelin's guard.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. fili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karelin slips a nice elbow through fili's hands, connecting with fili's forehead.
Karelin trying to control from half guard but fili is working away.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
fili is breathing heavily.
Karelin wants to take a breather but fili is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Karelin seems content to control.
Karelin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down fili for as long as he can get away with.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
fili is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karelin landing punches.
Karelin punishing his opponent with strikes.
fili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alex Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as fili is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at alex fili's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Karelin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahl is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 'Return to Jericho' by Asian Dub Foundation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahl moves away.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Stahl scores with a body shot.
Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Stahl swinging wildly here.
Miller misses with a hook. Stahl ducked under it nicely.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stahl counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller throws a hook but Stahl avoids it easily.
Stahl gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Danilo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stahl's calf.
Stahl takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Henrik Stahl has been cut.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Stahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Stahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Stahl avoids it.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stahl.
A shot to the liver by Stahl. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stahl as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stahl blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a hook.
Stahl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stahl counters with a right hand to the body.
Stahl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Miller misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Stahl looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily.
Miller tries to move into range but Stahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a body kick.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stahl lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller throws a head kick that Stahl semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stahl.
Miller takes one on the button.
Stahl connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Miller is rocked!
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stahl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stahl counters with a big right hand! Oh Miller is in trouble here! Stahl follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Stahl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Rydberg (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eriku Landstrimma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Rydberg!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydberg defending well as Landstrimma loads up on a big left hand.
Landstrimma moves away from the strike by Rydberg.
Landstrimma throws a jab when Rydberg was well out of range.
A combination from Rydberg does no damage.
Rydberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydberg throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landstrimma ducks right into an uppercut from Rydberg.
Landstrimma looks to land a left hand but Rydberg moved out of range nicely.
Biff Rydberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landstrimma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landstrimma loads up on a big right hand but Rydberg slips the punch.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydberg throws a right hand that Landstrimma ducks under and follows up with a left that Landstrimma also avoids with ease.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.
Biff Rydberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landstrimma swings for the body but Rydberg moves out of range.
Landstrimma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydberg lands with a straight right. Landstrimma didn't see that one coming.
Rydberg missing with a left hand there. Landstrimma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landstrimma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydberg.
Rydberg tries to clinch but Landstrimma is having none of it.
Rydberg stuns Landstrimma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Landstrimma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Rydberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landstrimma has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma cracks a nice hook into Rydberg's ribs.
Rydberg staying out of range there.
Landstrimma misses with a body shot.
Rydberg loads up on a big right hand but Landstrimma slips the punch.
Rydberg moves away from the strike by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma lands a nice hook to Rydberg's body. Rydberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rydberg.
A left lands for Rydberg.
Landstrimma cracks Rydberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Landstrimma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydberg.
Rydberg throws a series of punches but Landstrimma avoids them all with ease.
Rydberg tries to bum rush Landstrimma with a series of wild strikes but Landstrimma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rydberg both land. Nice combination.
Landstrimma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rydberg misses with a body shot.
Rydberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Landstrimma looks to throw the jab but Rydberg is out of range.
Rydberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landstrimma throws a big shot that misses.
Rydberg ducks under a wild hook from Landstrimma.
Rydberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rydberg lands a really nice looking cross but Landstrimma seems unphased.
Rydberg tests Landstrimma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydberg avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a looping overhand right but Rydberg ducks down to avoid it.
Rydberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a looping overhand right but Landstrimma ducks down to avoid it.
Landstrimma throws an overhand right that lands on Rydberg's shoulder, as Rydberg tries to avoid the shot.
Rydberg wants to clinch up but Landstrimma keeps it at a distance.
Landstrimma looks to land a left hand but Rydberg moved out of range nicely.
Rydberg blocks a jab.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Rydberg.
Rydberg tries to sprawl but Landstrimma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rydberg wants to improve his position but Landstrimma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Rydberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rydberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landstrimma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landstrimma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydberg looks to land a left hand but Landstrimma moved out of range nicely.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut. Rydberg saw that one coming.
No joy there for Rydberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydberg misses the body punch
and Landstrimma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydberg throws a series of strikes that have Landstrimma backpedaling.
Rydberg lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma digs a good hook to Rydberg's body.
Biff Rydberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.
Rydberg throws a hook but Landstrimma blocks it.
Rydberg scores with a one two! Landstrimma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rydberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydberg.
Rydberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Landstrimma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Landstrimma scores with a hook to the body. Rydberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biff Rydberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydberg misses with a double jab
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Rydberg.
Landstrimma defending well as Rydberg loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Landstrimma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydberg.
Landstrimma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landstrimma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Landstrimma.
Rydberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma misses with a straight left.
Landstrimma misses the jab.
Landstrimma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landstrimma scores with a nice head shot.
Rydberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Landstrimma counters with a three punch combo that has Rydberg backing up. Rydberg nods at Landstrimma to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydberg looks to throw the jab but Landstrimma is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma takes one to the side of the head.
Rydberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydberg tries to clinch but Landstrimma moves away
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landstrimma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landstrimma misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Rydberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landstrimma doesn't seem phased though.
Rydberg throws a right hand that Landstrimma ducks under and follows up with a left that Landstrimma also avoids with ease.
Rydberg misses with a shot to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydberg throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landstrimma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Landstrimma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landstrimma throws out a loose jab but Rydberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landstrimma looks to land a right hand but Rydberg moved out of range.
Landstrimma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydberg.
Landstrimma misses with a looping right.
Landstrimma misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Landstrimma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landstrimma misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydberg clinches but Landstrimma breaks the clinch
and Landstrimma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydberg throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Biff Rydberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Landstrimma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landstrimma slips under a jab.
Rydberg looks to land a left hand but Landstrimma moved out of range nicely.
Rydberg closes the distance but Landstrimma moves to the side
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landstrimma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rydberg throws a hook but Landstrimma avoids it easily.
Rydberg loads up on a big right hand but Landstrimma slips the punch.
Landstrimma throws a lazy right hand but Rydberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Landstrimma is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landstrimma slips a jab and a cross from Rydberg.
Rydberg moves away from the strike by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landstrimma swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landstrimma jabs Rydberg right on the nose. Rydberg blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Rydberg.
Landstrimma throws a jab when Rydberg was well out of range.
Rydberg avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Rydberg looks to land a right hand but Landstrimma moved out of range.
Rydberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Landstrimma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydberg.
Rydberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rydberg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Landstrimma to counter with a crisp jab.
Biff Rydberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a hook to the side of Rydberg's head but Rydberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Landstrimma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Rydberg.
Rydberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landstrimma in his tracks.
Landstrimma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rydberg but Rydberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rydberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rydberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rydberg misses with a wild combination.
Landstrimma is looking to slow Rydberg down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma misses the shot to the body.
Landstrimma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Landstrimma circles away.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Rydberg's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rydberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut.
Landstrimma scores with a jab to the head.
Rydberg clobbers Landstrimma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydberg misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rydberg.
Rydberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rydberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landstrimma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landstrimma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Landstrimma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Landstrimma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rydberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eriku Landstrimma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landstrimma is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rydberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rydberg!
Rydberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Landstrimma is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eriku Landstrimma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rydberg 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Rydberg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cope comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Hero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Giant Squid - Panthalassa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Cope is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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152 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Cope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Hero!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero looks for a takedown but Cope sprawls well.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt - Cope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Cope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Cope avoids the body shot from Hero.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cope as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cope is not content to let Hero control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cope is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cope is looking to regain half guard here but Hero keeps moving and retains side control.
Cope manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cope puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cope stalling away here and it's allowed Hero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cope being controlled here momentarily.
Cope throwing strikes from guard but Hero blocks nicely.
Cope wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cope controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cope throws a big right hand that misses.
Hero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hero misses with a head shot.
Hero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cope hang on?
Cope wants to control but Hero is having none of it.
Hero looking to control but Cope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero won't let Cope get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hero lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cope tries to hold on but Hero postures up.
Hero looking to ground and pound but Cope is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hero staying out of range there.
Cope with a hook.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cope misses with a looping left.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cope.
Hero misses with a jab to the body
and Cope counters with a low kick, right behind Hero 's knee.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cope.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Cope misses with a hook.
Cope looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Cope jabs at Hero's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Cope misses the shot to the body.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Cope is just out of range.
Cope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero misses with a hook.
Cope cracks Hero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cope throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hero throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cope scores with a body shot.
Cope missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero throws a hook but Cope avoids it easily.
Cope digs a good body shot into Hero's ribs.
Cope looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Cope just misses with a punch to the body.
Cope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cope tries to close the distance and clinch but Hero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cope throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Cope looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Cope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cope controlling the position for now.
Hero is pressing down on Cope's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cope is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Cope landing with strikes.
Cope doesn't have the hooks in and Hero manages to turn into his guard.
Cope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cope is trying to keep Hero in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hero won't allow Cope to sweep him here.
Hero connects with a couple of short punches.
Cope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Cope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cope has Hero pulled in close to control his posture.
Hero preventing the sweep.
That's four 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.
Hero trying to control but Cope is working from the bottom.
Cope wants to control the position but Hero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cope looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hero 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.
Mike Cope dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero slips under a jab from Cope.
Hero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cope rather than just go for the knockout.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Cope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cope closes the distance and clinches.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cope throws a punch but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero prevents a body shot from Cope.
Cope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero slips under a jab.
Cope throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero fails with the takedown
and Cope counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cope misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Hero jabs at Cope's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cope. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cope.
Hero looks for a takedown but Cope sprawls well.
Mike Cope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cope.
Cope lands the left hand.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cope circles away.
Cope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cope is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cope throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cope connects with the punch.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Cope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero connects with the punch.
Cope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Cope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cope swivels and escapes.
Hero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cope counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cope swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Cope throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Cope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cope lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Hero slips a jab from Cope.
Cope throws a push kick but Hero slaps the foot to one side.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cope throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Hero or perhaps it was just good defense by Cope which made him look bad.
Cope tries to clinch but Hero moves out of range.
Cope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cope scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Cope does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope scores with a jab to the head.
Hero has his takedown stuffed
and Cope counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cope.
Cope is trying to break the clinch but Hero is controlling him.
Cope working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cope takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cope looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cope manages to break the clinch.
Hero misses with a takedown
and Cope counters with a straight right hand.
Hero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cope misses with a looping right.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
Cope lands a glancing blow to the side of Hero's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Cope just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Cope.
Hero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cope.
Cope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cope was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero shoots and misses
and Cope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cope throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hero.
Hero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cope scores with a hook.
Cope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hero fails with the takedown
letting Cope counter with a right hand.
Hero misses with a body shot
enabling Cope to counter with a crisp jab.
Cope misses the jab.
Hero gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Cope moved out of range nicely.
Hero defending well as Cope loads up on a big left hand.
Hero walks into a stiff left hand from Cope.
Cope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cope counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Hero misses.
Cope throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Cope scores with a nice head shot.
Cope tries to sprawl but Hero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cope manages to get to full guard.
Cope bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
Cope content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
Hero has Cope pulled in close to control his posture.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
Cope has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Cope throws a big right hand that misses.
Cope wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hero holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Cope.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cope.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero lands an overhand right.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cope throws out the jab.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cope.
Cope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hero checks it well.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Cope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cope was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Cope throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
The fighters circling - Cope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hero tries for a takedown but Cope circles away easily
and Cope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Cope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Cope tries to score with a low kick but Hero moves his leg out of the way.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cope looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cope circles away.
Cope connects with the punch.
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.
Cope scores with a jab.
Hero shoots and misses
and Cope counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cope there.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Cope misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Cope.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Cope saw that one coming.
Hero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Cope does it's job there.
Hero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cope wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope had his way with Sub Hero in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero fails with the takedown.
Cope throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cope lands the left hand.
Cope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Cope misses with a straight right.
Cope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero has his takedown stuffed
and Cope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero misses with an uppercut.
Cope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cope throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Cope misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope misses with a straight right.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and Cope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Mike Cope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Cope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hero with a poor takedown
and Cope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cope scores with a nice head shot.
Hero looks for a takedown but Cope sprawls well.
Cope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cope slips a straight right by Hero.
Cope moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Good leg kick by Cope there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cope counters with a right hand to the body.
Cope scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Cope connects with a right hand. Hero shakes it off.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope digs a good body shot into Hero's ribs.
Cope tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Hero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cope tries to avoid it but Hero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cope to the ground. Cope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Cope.
Hero throws a hook but Cope blocks it.
Hero misses with a hook. Cope ducked under it nicely.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero shoots and misses
enabling Cope to counter with a crisp jab.
Cope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cope throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Cope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cope scores with a punch to the head.
Cope throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Cope lands with a hook. Hero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cope stuns Hero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hero avoids the body shot from Cope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hero is defended easily by Cope.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cope throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown but Cope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cope swinging wildly here.
Cope swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Cope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cope throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hero jabs at Cope's body.
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero takes one to the side of the head.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cope counters with a head kick.
Sub Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Cope.
Hero tries for a takedown but Cope circles away easily
letting Cope counter with a right hand.
Cope is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt
and Cope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Cope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cope can pounce on him.
Hero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cope to score with a decent uppercut.
Cope with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cope 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cope!
Mike Cope retains his featherweight title!
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