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RMFC Sixty Seven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feuer Frei. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky lands with an overhand left.
Aschenbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Aschenbreaker misses with a low kick.
Nevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nevsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nevsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nevsky forces his way into half guard.
Nevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aschenbreaker tries to get to full guard but Nevsky has control of the leg.
Aschenbreaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but Nevsky defends it easily.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aschenbreaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nevsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Nevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aschenbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nevsky is one step ahead there.
Nevsky trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nevsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nevsky passes into half guard.
Nevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aschenbreaker is staying active underneath Nevsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nevsky connects with a nice short shot to Aschenbreaker's temple.
Aschenbreaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nevsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aschenbreaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nevsky pulls his head out easily.
Nevsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aschenbreaker is trying to maintain the position but Nevsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Nevsky uses his free foot to push down on Aschenbreaker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aschenbreaker.
Nevsky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aschenbreaker hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nevsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aschenbreaker wants to hold on but Nevsky pushes him away.
Aschenbreaker looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Nevsky.
Aschenbreaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Aschenbreaker is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky controlling his opponent.
Aschenbreaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nevsky content just to control the position here.
Nevsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nevsky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aschenbreaker's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nevsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nevsky trying to control but Aschenbreaker is having none of it.
Aschenbreaker is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aschenbreaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nevsky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aschenbreaker's face.
Aschenbreaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky lands a nice shot to the head.
Nevsky dominating with strikes here.
Aschenbreaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nevsky works his way into side control.
Nevsky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nevsky is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevsky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aschenbreaker some visible discomfort.
Nevsky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aschenbreaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nevsky working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aschenbreaker throws a sloppy head kick and Nevsky moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Nevsky.
Aschenbreaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Nevsky circles away.
Nevsky checks a leg kick.
Aschenbreaker misses with a low kick.
Nevsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aschenbreaker throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nevsky.
Aschenbreaker misses with a body shot.
Nevsky checks the leg kick.
Aschenbreaker throws a head kick but Nevsky moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aschenbreaker.
Oleg Aschenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nevsky slips under a jab.
Aschenbreaker throws a leg kick but Nevsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aschenbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nevsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nevsky checks the leg kick.
Aschenbreaker lands a body shot.
Aschenbreaker misses with a hook to the body
and Nevsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but Nevsky defends it easily.
Nevsky is in close to Aschenbreaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aschenbreaker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
Nevsky passes Aschenbreaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nevsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Nevsky slips a nice elbow through Aschenbreaker's hands, connecting with Aschenbreaker's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nevsky lands a nice short elbow.
Nevsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nevsky prevents Aschenbreaker from improving his position.
Alexander Nevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nevsky winds up and cracks Aschenbreaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nevsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevsky winds up and cracks Aschenbreaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nevsky drops an elbow to the side of Aschenbreaker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky prevents Aschenbreaker from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Nevsky there.
Aschenbreaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nevsky lands a couple of digs.
Nevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nevsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aschenbreaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Nevsky with a nice head shot there.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Nevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Aschenbreaker.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aschenbreaker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but Nevsky defends it easily.
Nevsky pushes down on Aschenbreaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aschenbreaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevsky lands strikes from half guard.
Aschenbreaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Nevsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aschenbreaker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aschenbreaker is not content to let Nevsky control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aschenbreaker tries to clinch up but Nevsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Aschenbreaker throws the kick towards the body but Nevsky avoids it.
Nevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aschenbreaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nevsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Nevsky moves out of range of the body kick from Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nevsky is out of range and Aschenbreaker settles back down.
Aschenbreaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aschenbreaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aschenbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Aschenbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Aschenbreaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nevsky swings for the body but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
A cross from Aschenbreaker lands.
Nevsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aschenbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Aschenbreaker misses.
Aschenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Nevsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aschenbreaker takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
Nevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aschenbreaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aschenbreaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker throws the left hand but Nevsky avoids the punch easily.
Nevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aschenbreaker is looking to land body kicks.
Aschenbreaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nevsky shoots in for a double leg but Aschenbreaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aschenbreaker drops his hands momentarily and Nevsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nevsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nevsky passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aschenbreaker is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aschenbreaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nevsky with the ground and pound from mount.
Nevsky with shots to the head and body - Aschenbreaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aschenbreaker is working to get back to half guard.
Nevsky landing shots from mount.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working the ground and pound effectively.
Aschenbreaker is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky landing strikes from the mount and Aschenbreaker is in trouble!
Nevsky lands a big elbow.
Nevsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nevsky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nevsky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aschenbreaker is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nevsky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nevsky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aschenbreaker looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Nevsky.
Nevsky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aschenbreaker?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nevsky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aschenbreaker hang on?
Aschenbreaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Nevsky landing strikes from the mount and Aschenbreaker is in trouble!
Nevsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nevsky wants to control the pace but Aschenbreaker is squirming around nicely.
Nevsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nevsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aschenbreaker is in a horrible position here. Nevsky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aschenbreaker can't escape the position.
Nevsky landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Nevsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nevsky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nevsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aschenbreaker is in a horrible position here. Nevsky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aschenbreaker is rocked!
Nevsky is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aschenbreaker is still in real trouble! Can Nevsky finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevsky landing strikes from the mount and Aschenbreaker is in trouble!
Aschenbreaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Aschenbreaker is in a horrible position here. Nevsky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aschenbreaker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Nevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nevsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Nevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glad Tihata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes into the arena with Kashmir by Led Zeppelin blaring out of the sound system. Frank Castle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glad Tihata!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tihata scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castle. Tihata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tihata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castle moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castle defending well as Tihata loads up on a big left hand.
Castle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castle cracks Tihata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tihata misses with a hook. Castle ducked under it nicely.
Tihata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castle 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tihata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tihata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castle misses with a looping left.
Tihata tries to move into range but Castle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tihata cracks Castle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castle throws a big shot that misses.
Tihata scores with a three punch combo!
Tihata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castle on the side of the head.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
Castle blocks a head kick by Tihata.
Castle misses with a straight right.
Castle 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tihata throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
Castle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
Tihata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Tihata throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
Castle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tihata momentarily.
Tihata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tihata scores with a push kick.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tihata misses with a body shot
and Castle counters with a one-two to the body.
Tihata is rocked!
Tihata moves away from the strike by Castle.
Tihata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tihata looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Castle. Beautiful body shot.
Tihata wants to clinch.
Castle drops Tihata with a beautiful combination! Tihata stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castle is looking for the KO!
Tihata is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Castle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castle darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tihata's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Castle before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekah Chou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peekah Chou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCarty quickly recovers to half guard.
Chou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarty's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarty is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Chou there.
Ground and pound from Chou.
McCarty taking some punishment here, with Chou in his half guard.
Chou is taking a breather. McCarty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chou wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarty keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chou winds up and cracks McCarty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarty on the ground.
McCarty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chou.
Chou is nestled in close to McCarty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarty looks gassed!
McCarty on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chou lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chou connects with a nice short shot to McCarty's temple.
McCarty taking some punishment here, with Chou in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chou lands a nice short elbow.
Chou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCarty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chou working over McCarty with some ground and pound. McCarty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty has hold of Chou's hands but Chou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCarty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chou working McCarty over with strikes.
Chou slips a nice elbow through McCarty's hands, connecting with McCarty's forehead.
McCarty is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chou connects with a nice short shot to McCarty's temple.
McCarty is still in real trouble! Can Chou finish him?
Chou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCarty seems to have recovered his senses.
Chou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chou lands a nice short elbow.
Chou is nestled in close to McCarty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chou scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chou working over McCarty with some ground and pound. McCarty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCarty on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chou is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, McCarty is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chou fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save McCarty from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chou! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peekah Chou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dexter misses the shot to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab. Dexter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor feints and as Dexter raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dexter looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice cross by Dexter.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Dexter throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dexter stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to score with some ground and pound. Dexter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Dexter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Dexter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dexter is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dexter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taylor.
Taylor is working Dexter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor throws a strike aimed at the side of Dexter's head but Dexter avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dexter is avoiding damage well.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dexter!
Taylor controlling his opponent.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Dexter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Taylor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dexter is rocked!
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Dexter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dexter looks a forlorn figure.
Dexter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dexter tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taylor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor looking to finish Dexter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dexter!
Dexter seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dexter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dexter is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor throws the left hand but Dexter avoids the punch easily.
Dexter needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Dexter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexter misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Dexter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor tests Dexter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dexter moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dexter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Dexter.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Dexter knows he should have avoided that one.
Dexter wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Dexter is looking to clinch.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Dexter.
Dexter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor cracks Dexter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Dexter moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Dexter throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Taylor.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dexter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dexter circles away.
Taylor throws a hook but Dexter avoids it easily.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dexter throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dexter swivels and escapes.
Dexter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dexter misses with a jab to the body
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dexter tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dexter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Dexter saw that one coming.
Taylor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dexter throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Dexter misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Dexter throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dexter misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshua Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor slips a jab from Dexter.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Dexter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Dexter.
Dexter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dexter.
Joshua Dexter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dexter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dexter throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Dexter looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Dexter moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dexter.
Dexter misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Dexter.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dexter slips under a jab from Taylor.
Nice takedown defense from Dexter. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Joshua Dexter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Taylor.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Dexter walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joshua Dexter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Dexter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dexter tries to clinch up.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dexter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Dexter.
Well Taylor 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolmonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Patakakkonen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Kolmonen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kolmonen both land. Nice combination.
Tepes throws a combination that misses
and Kolmonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes is breathing heavily.
Kolmonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kolmonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Kolmonen lands with an overhand left.
Kolmonen lunges at Tepes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes's hand.
Tepes tries to clinch but Kolmonen moves out of range.
Kolmonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmonen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tepes colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kolmonen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tepes is left battered and dazed whilst Kolmonen and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Kolmonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony McCann!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
McCann takes a swing at Destruction's ribcage but misses.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Crunch! Destruction slams his shin into McCann's torso.
McCann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Destruction's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destruction.
Destruction fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destruction.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it.
Destruction delivers a nice body kick.
Destruction moves away from the strike by McCann.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
McCann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Destruction just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCann's brow.
Destruction lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Destruction.
McCann has Destruction pressed against the cage.
Destruction lands an elbow just above McCann 's eye.
McCann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCann digs a right hand underneath Destruction's ribcage. Destruction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
McCann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Destruction does no damage.
McCann misses with a body shot.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann misses with a body shot.
McCann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
A big right from McCann misses.
Destruction looks to land a body kick but McCann moved away.
McCann lands with a right hand.
McCann loads up on a big right hand but Destruction slips the punch.
Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCann.
McCann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destruction moves away.
Destruction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCann.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Destruction.
Good leg kick by Destruction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Destruction missing with a left hand there. McCann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCann, pushing him back against the cage.
McCann takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCann.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCann lands with a right to the head.
McCann goes for a takedown attempt but Destruction pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction misses with a looping left.
McCann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Destruction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCann lands with a straight right. Destruction didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Destruction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Destruction swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Destruction catches McCann right on the button with a cross.
McCann lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Destruction slips a straight right by McCann.
McCann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destruction but Destruction pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCann looks gassed!
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Destruction's hands.
Destruction feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCann's calf.
McCann swats away the attempt to clinch by Destruction.
McCann misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
McCann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Destruction.
Destruction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCann throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it.
Destruction fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCann checks it well.
McCann lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction moves out of range as McCann strikes.
Destruction fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCann.
McCann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destruction lunges at McCann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCann's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction throws a leg kick that misses.
Destruction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destruction tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCann avoids the head kick by Destruction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Destruction dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Destruction throws a quick inside leg kick.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
Destruction throws a leg kick but McCann moved away.
Destruction lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCann will feel that in the morning.
Destruction throws a front kick aimed at McCann's knee but McCann avoids it well.
A jab lands there for McCann.
Destruction takes a swing at McCann's ribcage but misses.
Destruction lands with a slapping head kick.
Destruction throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCann.
McCann throws the left hand but Destruction avoids the punch easily.
Destruction throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destruction lands a jab to McCann's midsection.
McCann walks into a straight right hand from Destruction.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destruction.
McCann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCann misses with a takedown attempt
and Destruction counters with a thumping low kick.
McCann is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Destruction, right into the meat.
Destruction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction takes a jab right on the kisser.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
Destruction gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Destruction gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Destruction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Destruction tries for a takedown but McCann manages to get underhooks.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Destruction, against the cage.
McCann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destruction.
Destruction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Destruction or not.
McCann lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a punch but it's blocked by McCann.
A bit of stalling here from McCann.
McCann avoids the elbow strike from Destruction, against the cage.
Destruction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCann is defending well for now.
McCann blocks an elbow strike from Destruction.
Destruction missing with knees to the body.
McCann struggles to land a body shot inside as Destruction controls his hands.
McCann digs a right hand into Destruction's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Destruction's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Destruction goes for a takedown attempt but McCann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann throws a right and a left that Destruction avoids nicely.
McCann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Destruction tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destruction thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCann counters with a left and a right that stings Destruction.
Destruction 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.
McCann with a hook.
McCann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Destruction counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destruction takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCann throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot.
McCann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from McCann misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCann there.
McCann throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range.
Destruction keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
Destruction misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands an overhand right.
Dick Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCann.
Destruction throws a jab when McCann was well out of range.
McCann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Destruction is looking to clinch but McCann is avoiding it.
Destruction bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCann misses the jab.
Destruction walks into a straight right hand from McCann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction throws a head kick but McCann moves out of range.
McCann throws a hook but Destruction avoids it easily.
Destruction throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction misses with a takedown
and McCann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCann avoids the head kick by Destruction.
McCann cracks Destruction with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McCann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCann fails with a takedown attempt.
Destruction buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCann swinging wildly here.
McCann swings for the body but Destruction moves out of range.
Destruction has a takedown stuffed.
McCann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCann slips a jab from Destruction.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann misses the shot to the body.
Destruction misses with a body kick.
Destruction scores with a jab. McCann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCann's corner calls for a 1-2. McCann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Destruction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
McCann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from McCann misses.
McCann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.
Destruction is looking to clinch.
Destruction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destruction connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for McCann with that takedown attempt.
A jab from McCann misses.
McCann misses the jab.
McCann misses with a hook. Destruction ducked under it nicely.
Destruction rushes McCann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCann scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Destruction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCann avoids it.
Destruction lands a nice elbow.
Destruction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction scores with a nice right hand.
McCann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from McCann.
Destruction throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destruction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destruction.
McCann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destruction can pounce on him.
Destruction throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCann.
Destruction slips a straight right by McCann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Destruction lands with a kick to the temple. McCann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
McCann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCann is working for takedown but Destruction is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony McCann.
Destruction tries a knee to the head but McCann blocks it.
A short right from McCann on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
McCann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Destruction is trying to get back to full guard.
McCann trying to control the action but Destruction is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to kick McCann off but McCann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Destruction regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCann trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.
Destruction has his feet on McCann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann sizes up Destruction with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Destruction 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Tiger Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeny Lapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
157 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Tiger Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Lapik!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lapik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Tao to the ground! Lapik dives into full mount looking to finish!
Tao is rocked!
It looks like White Tiger Tao has been cut.
Tao wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Tao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tao seems to have got his legs back now.
Lapik tries to control but Tao wriggling away.
Tao's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapik stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tao avoids the head kick by Lapik.
Tao throws a right hand that Lapik ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapik also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapik.
Lapik connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tao to the floor! Lapik dives in looking for the finish!
Lapik tries to stand and escape but Tao is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao is trying to escape back to his feet but Lapik uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tao is breathing heavily.
Lapik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tao to his feet.
Tao fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapik throws a solid leg kick but Tao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lapik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tao's head.
Tao lands a jab to the nose.
Lapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Tao.
Lapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tao.
Tao misses with a double jab.
Lapik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tao blocks a low kick nicely.
A left and a right from Tao both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circle, before Lapik throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tao's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lapik lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eugeny Lapik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Fernstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dulin comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Before I Forget. Martin Fernstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Fernstrom!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dulin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dulin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Fernstrom misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Fernstrom misses its intended target.
Dulin slips under a jab.
A big right from Dulin misses.
Dulin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dulin.
The fighters circling - Dulin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin Fernstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dulin swings for the body but Fernstrom moves out of range.
Dulin misses with a two punch combination.
Dulin jabs Fernstrom right on the nose. Fernstrom blinks but takes it well.
Dulin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dulin momentarily.
Dulin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dulin.
Dulin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernstrom. Fernstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dulin throws the left hand but Fernstrom avoids the punch easily.
Martin Fernstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dulin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Dulin.
Fernstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dulin moves away and avoids it.
Fernstrom has managed to clinch.
Dulin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dulin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernstrom throws a hook to the side of Dulin's head but Dulin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernstrom misses with a double jab
and Dulin counters with a takedown into side control.
Dulin is working Fernstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Dulin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dulin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fernstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernstrom keeps working.
Dulin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fernstrom is avoiding damage well.
Dulin taking a breather here.
Fernstrom is trying to improve his position.
Dulin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom parries the strikes from Dulin easily there. Dulin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernstrom to escape.
Fernstrom parries the strikes from Dulin easily there. Dulin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernstrom to escape.
Dulin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dulin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fernstrom dodges the ground and pound from Dulin.
Dulin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dulin taking a break here but Fernstrom is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dulin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dulin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fernstrom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dulin.
Dulin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dulin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dulin wants to pass to mount but Fernstrom is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dulin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dulin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dulin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Fernstrom misses.
Fernstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Fernstrom.
Fernstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dulin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Dulin misses.
Fernstrom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dulin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernstrom swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Fernstrom misses its intended target.
Dulin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernstrom as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Fernstrom misses.
Fernstrom lands a jab to the head.
Fernstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernstrom misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernstrom looks to throw the jab but Dulin is out of range.
Dulin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fernstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivan Dulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dulin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fernstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Fernstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dulin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernstrom swinging wildly here.
Dulin misses with a looping right.
Dulin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fernstrom looks to throw the jab but Dulin is out of range.
Dulin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernstrom.
Fernstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Dulin.
Fernstrom misses with a low kick.
Fernstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dulin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom looks to throw the jab but Dulin is out of range.
Fernstrom slips under a jab.
Fernstrom moves away from the strike by Dulin.
Fernstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dulin.
Dulin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernstrom throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Fernstrom.
Fernstrom throws a combination that misses
and Fernstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Dulin both land. Nice combination.
Fernstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dulin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dulin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dulin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Dulin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dulin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dulin lands a really nice looking cross but Fernstrom seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin lands an overhand right.
Dulin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Fernstrom misses.
Ivan Dulin is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Dulin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dulin lands a nice looking body shot.
Fernstrom is breathing heavily.
Dulin throws a hook but Fernstrom avoids it easily.
Dulin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fernstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dulin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Dulin finds it's way through Fernstrom's defenses.
Fernstrom is rocked!
Dulin looks to land a combination but Fernstrom avoids it well.
Fernstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dulin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernstrom is still on wobbly legs! Can Dulin finish him?
Fernstrom throws a shot from downtown. Dulin moves away and avoids it.
Fernstrom seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dulin staying out of range there.
Fernstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dulin.
Fernstrom throws a right and a left that Dulin avoids nicely.
Dulin feints and as Fernstrom raises his hands in defense, Dulin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernstrom keeping moving, preventing Dulin from controlling successfully.
Dulin thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dulin stands up over Fernstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dulin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dulin jabs Fernstrom right on the nose. Fernstrom blinks but takes it well.
Fernstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dulin.
Dulin connects with a right hand. Fernstrom shakes it off.
Dulin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernstrom throws a hook but Dulin blocks it.
Fernstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dulin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernstrom's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dulin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dulin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernstrom wants to sweep here but Dulin controlling him for the moment.
Dulin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin working some strikes from top position.
Dulin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernstrom wants to get back to his feet but Dulin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dulin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulin lands a couple of elbows.
Dulin throwing strikes from guard but Fernstrom blocks nicely.
Dulin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernstrom's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dulin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dulin trying to control but Fernstrom is working from the bottom.
Martin Fernstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dulin trying to move into half guard but instead Fernstrom has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernstrom prevents Dulin from getting back to his feet.
Fernstrom throwing strikes but missing.
Fernstrom throws a strike but Dulin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dulin wants to pass the guard but Fernstrom is keeping the position.
Dulin stays in close to Fernstrom's body and controls the position.
Ivan Dulin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernstrom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dulin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dulin controls the pace.
Dulin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dulin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dulin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dulin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghost K- Stop. Pablo Rivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Sherk's chin.
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sherk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sherk throws a nice looking combination but Rivera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sherk scores with a nice strike.
Sherk slips a straight right by Rivera.
Rivera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sherk misses with a few strikes there.
Sherk swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pablo Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk throws a right hand that Rivera ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivera also avoids with ease.
Sherk misses with the combination.
Rivera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sherk throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk throws a shot from downtown. Rivera moves away and avoids it.
Sherk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sherk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivera on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera lands a jab to Sherk's midsection.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera scores with a jab. Sherk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sherk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Sherk.
Sherk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sherk slips under a jab from Rivera.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws a shot from downtown. Rivera moves away and avoids it.
Sherk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivera.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Sherk's shoulder, as Sherk tries to avoid the shot.
Sherk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sherk counters with a series of strikes. Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Sherk scores with a four punch combination!
Rivera lands a right hook to the body.
Sherk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sherk throws a combination that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherk wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherk has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stops Sherk from standing up.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sherk's head.
Rivera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera 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.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherk has wrist control.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sherk pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Sherk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sherk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sherk throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Sean Sherk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherk ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Sherk moves out of range of the strikes.
Sherk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sean Sherk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera swings for the body but Sherk moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera has his takedown stuffed
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
Sherk throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera swings for the body but Sherk moves out of range.
Sherk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sherk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sherk looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherk. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Sherk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sherk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivera slips a jab from Sherk.
A punch combination from Sherk misses.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sherk.
Rivera misses the jab.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Sherk misses its intended target.
Rivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sherk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rivera takes a swing at Sherk's ribcage but misses.
Sherk misses with a double jab.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sherk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Sherk.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivera misses with a body shot
and Sherk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Sherk both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sherk, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Sherk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera with a poor takedown
and Sherk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sherk but Sherk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sherk misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sherk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivera misses the body punch
and Sherk counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sherk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Sherk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sherk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sherk misses with a double jab.
Sherk swinging wildly here.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Sherk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivera misses with a hook to the body
and Sherk counters with a two punch combo.
Sherk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sherk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sherk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivera throws a hook but Sherk avoids it easily.
Sherk misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a sloppy right hand. Sherk should have avoided that one.
Sherk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Sherk gets caught flat footed, as Rivera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sherk wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera won't allow Sherk to get back to his feet.
Rivera works over Sherk with some ground and pound from guard.
Sherk wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Pablo Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk pushes Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Sherk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Sherk.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
letting Sherk counter with a right hand.
Rivera swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sherk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves out of range as Sherk strikes.
Rivera swings for the body but Sherk moves out of range.
Sean Sherk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up with Sherk, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes Sherk against the cage but Sherk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rivera moves out of range as Sherk strikes.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sherk works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Sherk misses
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sherk wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sean Sherk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.
Sherk wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Sherk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sherk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Sherk.
I've got Sherk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sherk!
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