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GFC Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cowboy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cowboy Henry!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Henry fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Henry avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz has Henry pushed against the cage.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Henry.
Diaz leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Henry tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Henry pushes him off.
Henry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a nice strike.
Henry scores with a shot to the body.
Henry slips a straight right by Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Henry. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
An inside leg kick from Henry misses.
Henry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henry tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
Henry tries to clinch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Henry looking to control.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diaz has Henry in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Henry won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry throws and elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henry's guard. Nice move by Diaz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Henry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Henry connects with a couple of short punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry swinging wildly here.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henry cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henry!
Henry working to try and regain half guard.
Henry is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diaz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Henry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henry is trying to escape the mount.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Diaz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henry wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diaz working for a submission but Henry is keeping him at bay.
Diaz won't let Henry get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to get to half guard.
Henry is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henry holds on, trying desperately to control.
Henry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Henry dodges it nicely.
Henry taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Henry's attempt to control the position.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henry to see if he's OK.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry, who protects the arm well.
Diaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henry dives on top into guard.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Henry connects with the punch.
Henry moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Henry dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Henry's head and hops out.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henry throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Henry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Henry throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stops Henry from standing up.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz postures up in Henry's guard and throws a big left but Henry blocks it.
Henry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henry wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Henry there!
Cowboy Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz avoids the attempt from Henry to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
Henry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Henry is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry gets back to full guard.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
Henry being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cowboy Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cowboy Henry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramond Lizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Young looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramond Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries to score with a low kick but Lizard moves his leg out of the way.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Lizard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Lizard which made him look bad.
Lizard forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Lizard blocking some punches.
Lizard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Young walks away with a smile on his face. Lizard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young misses the jab.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Young is breathing heavily.
Lizard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lizard prevents Young from improving his position.
Lizard drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
Lizard trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Lizard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lizard cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lizard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Young because Lizard loaded up on that one.
Lizard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lizard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Young has worked his arm free - good work by Young!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Young is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lizard stands up and beckons Young to his feet.
Lizard shoots in but no luck this time.
Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lizard's head.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramond Lizard.
Young fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lizard sprawls well initially but Young persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Lizard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lizard is trying to control but can't.
Lizard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young.
Lizard is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connor Young will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lizard pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Lizard drags the fight down to the ground.
Young wants to pass the guard but Lizard is keeping the position.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
Lizard wants to sweep but no luck.
Young trying to control but Lizard is working from the bottom.
Young is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizard working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Lizard trying to control the position.
Young is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lizard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Young in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lizard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Young wants to control from the top but Lizard keeps moving.
Lizard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!
Lizard is trying to control but can't.
Lizard is looking to improve his position.
Young is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Young is pressing down on Lizard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lizard is holding on for now.
Lizard manages to get to full guard.
Lizard wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
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.
Young wants to pass the guard but Lizard is keeping the position.
Young advances to half guard.
Young is thwarting Lizard's attempts to control the position.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young is thwarting Lizard's attempts to control the position.
Young is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young seems to be looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Young 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!
Lizard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lizard fails with the takedown.
Lizard closes the distance and clinches.
Lizard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Young has had enough of the clinch but Lizard keeps him there for the moment.
Lizard tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Connor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramond Lizard.
Lizard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Young walks away with a smile on his face. Lizard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Lizard.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young tries to bum rush Lizard with a series of wild strikes but Lizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lizard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lizard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young looks for the body kick but Lizard saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Lizard on that attempt.
Lizard shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Young swinging wildly here.
Lizard shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Lizard which made him look bad.
Lizard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young swings for the body but Lizard moves out of range.
Lizard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Young lands a jab.
Lizard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lizard off to one side.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lizard.
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.
Lizard avoids the head kick by Young.
Young gets caught flat footed, as Lizard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Young lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lizard!
Young wants to take his opponent's back but Lizard doesn't allow it.
Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lizard tries to hold on but Young postures up.
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lizard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Young with the ground and pound from mount.
Lizard tries to lock up and control but Young gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lizard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Young lands strikes from half guard.
Lizard trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking for a kimura but Lizard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage.
Young is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Young.
Young trying to control the action but Lizard is working from the bottom.
Connor Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Florian Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meka Herron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian Mir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meka Herron's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florian Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meka Herron!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mir tries for a takedown but Herron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
A jab lands there for Herron.
Herron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florian Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herron sizes up Mir with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Herron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mir avoids it really well and circles away.
Mir misses with a straight left.
Mir tries for a takedown but Herron circles away easily
and Herron counters with a thumping low kick.
Mir misses with a body shot
and Herron counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mir's guard now.
Herron trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mir's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir pushes Herron off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt
and Herron counters with an inside leg kick.
Mir blocks a head kick by Herron.
Herron shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mir counters with a shoot takedown. Herron fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herron wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mir is standing up over Herron. Herron looks to escape but Mir dives into side control.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Herron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Herron throws Mir to one side and escapes!
Mir fails with the takedown.
Herron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Herron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Herron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Meka Herron 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.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Herron counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Herron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mir, pushing him back against the cage.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herron is trying to stall.
Mir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florian Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herron stalling in the clinch.
Herron working hard to break the clinch.
Mir works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Herron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Herron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herron is looking to stand up but Mir isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Florian Mir.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Mir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herron tries to clinch but Mir is having none of it.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Herron.
Herron lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots and misses
and Herron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mir slips under a jab from Herron.
Mir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Herron takes a kick to the side of the head.
Herron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Florian Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Herron counters with a leg kick.
Herron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herron counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herron wants to clinch up but Mir keeps it at a distance.
Herron tries to land a body kick
so Mir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Meka Herron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Herron counters by clinching up.
Herron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herron keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Herron has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mir throws a hook but Herron avoids it easily.
Mir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herron counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florian Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Herron.
Herron thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herron. That's going to slow Mir down.
Herron misses with a takedown
and Mir moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants a takedown.
Mir is trying to drag Herron to the mat but Herron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mir is trying to break the clinch but Herron is controlling him.
Mir has Herron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mir.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Herron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Herron slams his shin into Mir's torso.
Meka Herron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herron. Herron obviously looking to wear him down.
Mir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herron scores with a hook.
Mir 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.
Herron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herron stands up from Mir's guard - Herron perhaps looking for a knockout.
Meka Herron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herron.
Mir misses with a takedown
and Herron counters with a stiff right hand.
Herron thumps Mir with a low kick.
Florian Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Mir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mir shoots and misses
and Herron counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meka Herron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Herron 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meka Herron!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murray Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grey trying to control the position but Hewitt is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey is really struggling to control Hewitt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hewitt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grey is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt is trying to improve his position.
Hewitt wants to control but Grey postures up.
Hewitt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Grey is staying active.
Hewitt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grey is controlling him well.
Hewitt stops Grey from passing to mount.
Grey controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Hewitt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grey moves out of range of the body kick.
Grey takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hewitt. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey gets tackled into the cage by Hewitt. Hewitt maintains the clinch.
Grey blocks an uppercut.
Grey stalls.
Hewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grey is trying to push Hewitt away but Hewitt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grey wants to break free but Hewitt has control.
Hewitt misses with some punches.
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hewitt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hewitt throwing strikes from guard but Grey blocks nicely.
Hewitt won't allow Grey to sweep him here.
Hewitt stands up and waves to Grey to follow him.
Hewitt throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
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.
Grey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grey showed some decent athleticism there.
Hewitt is staying active underneath Grey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hewitt has one foot on Grey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hewitt misses with a two punch combination.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hewitt's waist but Hewitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Grey throws a good cross that connects.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hewitt as he jumps to the side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Hewitt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hewitt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hewitt tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey slips under a jab.
Hewitt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hewitt avoids it really well and circles away.
Grey moves away from the strike by Hewitt.
Hewitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hewitt circles away.
Murray Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grey.
Hewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hewitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hewitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hewitt is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grey wants to take a breather but Hewitt is having none of it.
Grey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hewitt on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hewitt moves into full guard.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Hewitt has wrist control.
Hewitt working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Grey prevents Hewitt from getting back to his feet.
Grey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Grey stopping the sweep attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grey shoots in but Hewitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Hewitt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Hewitt 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hewitt wants to get back to his feet.
Hewitt wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hewitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grey pulls his head out easily.
Grey prevents Hewitt from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt is pressing down on Grey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is keeping the position.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Hewitt has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hewitt stands and throws Grey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Hewitt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grey wants to control but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grey to see if he's OK.
Hewitt slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hewitt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hewitt happy to just control the position for now.
Grey defending against the ground and pound.
Hewitt trying to control the position but Grey is working away.
Hewitt grinds an elbow into Grey's temple.
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.
Hewitt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Hewitt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grey is trying to buck Hewitt off.
Hewitt working the ground and pound but Grey is defending the strikes.
Hewitt in side control, throwing shots but Grey defends.
Hewitt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Hewitt.
Derrick Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hewitt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grey's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Hewitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hewitt 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Hewitt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Aleksander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander comes to the cage accompanied by Backbone - Gojira. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Aleksander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killa Bee!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksander pushes Bee up against the cage in a clinch.
Aleksander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Aleksander.
Aleksander scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aleksander prevents it.
Bee can't get the takedown.
Ivan Aleksander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Bee.
Bee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aleksander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aleksander lands an uppercut.
Bee letting Aleksander take a breather here.
Bee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aleksander smiles and moves away.
Aleksander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Aleksander. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
Aleksander misses with a two punch combination.
Bee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bee ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksander.
It looks like Killa Bee has been cut.
Bee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aleksander swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aleksander avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander cracks Bee with an uppercut from hell and Bee crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aleksander's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Bee looks gassed!
Aleksander throwing strikes from guard but Bee blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee trying to control the position.
Aleksander is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee trying to control the position.
Aleksander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aleksander with a nice head shot there.
Aleksander is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee is trying to control the position but Aleksander postures up.
Aleksander thows a big elbow that misses.
Bee working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aleksander throws a big right hand that misses.
Bee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aleksander thows a big elbow that misses.
Aleksander is working Bee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Bee is trying to control the position but Aleksander postures up.
Aleksander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aleksander throwing strikes from guard but Bee blocks nicely.
Aleksander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aleksander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aleksander defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bee.
Bee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bee misses with a head shot.
Bee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aleksander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksander tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee landing strikes from the mount.
Bee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aleksander manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aleksander is trying to improve his position.
Bee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bee is trying to get an arm triangle but Aleksander is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksander, who protects the arm well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Aleksander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killa Bee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aleksander thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Aleksander.
A combination from Aleksander does no damage.
Bee shoots in but Aleksander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksander lands a jab.
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!
Bee shoots in looking for a takedown. Aleksander tries to sprawl out of it but Bee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aleksander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bee slips a jab and a cross from Aleksander.
Bee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aleksander as he avoids it easily.
Ivan Aleksander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Bee.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Bee walks into a left hand.
Aleksander scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Killa Bee's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bee. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bee to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Bee is rocked!
Bee working for a triangle but Aleksander defends it easily.
Bee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aleksander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleksander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bee is looking for a kimura here.
Aleksander is trying to maintain the position but Bee is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander tries to roll over but Bee keeps him under control.
Bee is looking for a kimura here.
Bee is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aleksander sees it coming and defends easily.
Aleksander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bee on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander is looking for a sweep. Bee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bee works his way into full mount!
Bee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aleksander manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bee is putting a hurting on Aleksander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aleksander parries the strikes from Bee easily there. Bee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aleksander to escape.
Bee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksander, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bee crashes against the mat.
Bee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bee is trying to get an arm triangle but Aleksander is defending well.
Aleksander is looking for a sweep.
Bee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aleksander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aleksander wants to control but Bee postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Aleksander dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killa Bee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bee closes the distance and clinches up with Aleksander, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes Aleksander against the cage but Aleksander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bee shoots in but no luck this time.
Bee slips under a jab from Aleksander.
Aleksander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aleksander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but Aleksander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Aleksander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Bee.
Aleksander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aleksander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aleksander scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Aleksander with a nice cross.
Bee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aleksander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aleksander but Aleksander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Aleksander lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Aleksander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Aleksander.
Aleksander digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Aleksander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bee. Bee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksander scores with a jab.
Bee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksander is fending him off so far but Bee persists. Nope, Aleksander circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksander's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aleksander duly obliges.
Aleksander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bee can do to turn this around?
Bee moves away from the strike by Aleksander.
Ivan Aleksander is winning the standup battle so far.
Bee swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksander.
Bee doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleksander circles away.
Aleksander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Aleksander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksander as Bee shoots in.
Aleksander thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivan Aleksander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksander leaves Bee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bee shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksander tries to sprawl but Bee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aleksander moves into full guard.
Aleksander can't keep his opponent in guard - Bee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aleksander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aleksander is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksander taking some punishment here, with Bee in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bee.
Bee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aleksander is trying to stand back up but Bee is controlling him
Bee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aleksander's head.
Bee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aleksander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Killa Bee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by headstrong. Adrik Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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24
204 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hart looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
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.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That round was too close to call.
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.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart swinging wildly here.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Adrik Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Hart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ivanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Hart throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adrik Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Hart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Ivanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
I think Ivanov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jared Hart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Dysprosium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damon Dysprosium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dysprosium misses the shot to the body.
Neprostoy moves into range and clinches up with Dysprosium.
Dysprosium tries to land a knee to the head but Neprostoy blocks with his arms.
Neprostoy prevents Dysprosium from breaking the clinch.
Dysprosium prevents the takedown attempt.
Neprostoy is trying to drag Dysprosium to the mat but Dysprosium just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dysprosium is pressed up against the cage. Neprostoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dysprosium down to the mat. Dysprosium avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damon Dysprosium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parnisha Neprostoy.
Dysprosium tries to clinch up but Neprostoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Damon Dysprosium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dysprosium tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neprostoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neprostoy shoots in but Dysprosium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neprostoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neprostoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dysprosium sees it coming and defends easily.
Neprostoy stops Dysprosium from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neprostoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Neprostoy is working for a kimura but Dysprosium is defending it quite comfortably.
Dysprosium pushes Neprostoy off looking to stand but Neprostoy dives back in and keeps control.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dysprosium taking some punishment here, with Neprostoy in his half guard.
Neprostoy is trying to control. Dysprosium wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neprostoy prevents Dysprosium from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neprostoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dysprosium is trying to stand.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neprostoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Neprostoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neprostoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dysprosium has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dysprosium looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neprostoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neprostoy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dysprosium knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neprostoy on the ground.
Neprostoy is working for a kimura but Dysprosium is defending it quite comfortably.
Dysprosium tries to kick Neprostoy off but Neprostoy keeps his base steady and stays in 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.
Neprostoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Dysprosium is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neprostoy prevents Dysprosium from standing back up.
Dysprosium is breathing heavily.
Neprostoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dysprosium defend it? Neprostoy steps over the head and cranks it - Dysprosium is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Neprostoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Parnisha Neprostoy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibi Dikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Djuric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dikki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
201 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibi Dikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mathias Djuric!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djuric throws a head kick but Dikki moves out of range.
Djuric tries to clinch there but Dikki circles away.
Djuric throws a series of punches but Dikki avoids them all with ease.
Djuric throws a right hand that Dikki ducks under and follows up with a left that Dikki also avoids with ease.
Dikki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Djuric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Djuric swats away the attempt to clinch by Dikki.
A jab from Djuric misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Djuric. Those never looked like landing.
Dikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dikki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Djuric dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikki has his foot on Djuric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Djuric works his way back into a safe position though.
Dikki keeping moving, preventing Djuric from controlling successfully.
Dikki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dikki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Djuric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Djuric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djuric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dikki wants to sweep but no luck.
Djuric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikki 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.
Djuric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dikki looking for a sweep. Not yet Dikki, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Djuric manages to get himself to full guard.
Djuric keeping full guard, as Dikki tries to pass.
Dikki is stalling in the full guard.
Djuric has his foot on Dikki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dikki works his way back into a safe position though.
Dikki has gone for a leg lock! Djuric slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dikki's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dikki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Djuric's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dikki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djuric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Djuric is trying to hold Dikki in close to prevent damage but Dikki has managed to pass into half guard.
Dikki is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dikki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Djuric's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikki is taking a breather. Djuric 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.
Djuric is looking to control Dikki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Djuric avoid being mounted?
Dikki moves into full mount! Djuric won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Dikki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibi Dikki 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.
Dikki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Djuric's guard.
Dikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Djuric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dikki trying to control but Djuric is working from the bottom.
Dikki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Djuric dodges the ground and pound from Dikki.
Dikki working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikki cracks Djuric with a big right hand but Djuric just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dikki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dikki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Djuric rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dikki's guard! Nice work there by Djuric!
Dikki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dikki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dikki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Djuric keeps working.
Djuric actively working from the bottom here.
Djuric is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dikki is trying to control. Djuric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dikki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibi Dikki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Djuric is just riding it out for now. Dikki eventually gives up the hold.
Dikki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikki is trying to control the action in half guard but Djuric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dikki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dikki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dikki scoring with strikes but Djuric is staying in there.
Dikki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Djuric is surviving well by controlling Dikki's body position as best he can.
Dikki goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Djuric turns into him and now he's in Dikki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djuric chips away with some ground and pound.
Dikki keeping moving, preventing Djuric from controlling successfully.
Dikki is looking for a triangle but Djuric pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Djuric throwing strikes from guard but Dikki blocks nicely.
Dikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Djuric throwing strikes from guard but Dikki blocks nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibi Dikki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Djuric fails to land with a series of punches.
Djuric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Djuric throws a hook to the side of Dikki's head but Dikki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Djuric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Djuric throws a nice looking combination but Dikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djuric misses with a double jab.
Dikki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Djuric.
Djuric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dikki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Djuric throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuric misses with a low kick.
Djuric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Djuric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djuric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dikki.
Djuric misses with a straight right.
Dikki lands a leg kick that knocks Djuric off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djuric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dikki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Djuric napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Djuric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dikki is looking to take a break and control but Djuric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dikki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Djuric is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dikki yanks on the arm and Djuric is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dikki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibi Dikki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Pierce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Pierce !
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Pierce dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Pierce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierce moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pierce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo misses with a hook. Pierce ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bravo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pierce tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce tries to clinch up.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Pierce blocks a jab.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierce fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
Mario Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Pierce .
Pierce tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierce drops back down to his feet.
Mario Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Pierce .
A short right from Bravo on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierce tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Pierce drops back down to his feet.
Pierce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Pierce circles away.
A left lands for Bravo.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Pierce looks gassed!
Pierce swinging wildly here.
Pierce dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Pierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bravo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bravo. That did some damage!
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierce circles away.
Bravo darts in and clinches Pierce up against the cage.
Pierce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bravo smiles and moves away.
Bravo swinging wildly here.
Bravo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mario Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pierce is rocked!
Bravo closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pierce out cold! Pierce corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Bravo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdock Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SunOf Kirosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirosawa has chosen This is War - 30 Seconds to Mars as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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287 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murdock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, SunOf Kirosawa!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirosawa gets tackled into the cage by Jr. Jr maintains the clinch.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Kirosawa.
Kirosawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kirosawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jr uses from the top position.
Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
Kirosawa kicks Jr off and gets to his feet.
Kirosawa misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirosawa looks to clinch
enabling Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirosawa clinches up with Jr and pushes him back against 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!
Kirosawa tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
Murdock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SunOf Kirosawa.
Jr wants the takedown. Kirosawa is fighting it off but Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirosawa's guard against the cage.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Kirosawa is keeping the position.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr passes Kirosawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jr stops Kirosawa from getting back to his feet.
Kirosawa looks gassed!
Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jr prevents Kirosawa from standing back up.
Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirosawa has hold of Jr's hands but Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Jr passes to side control.
Jr 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.
Kirosawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kirosawa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirosawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jr working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr landing strikes.
Kirosawa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jr grinds an elbow into Kirosawa's temple.
Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirosawa taking a bit of punishment here - Jr scoring with strikes.
Kirosawa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Kirosawa is rocked!
Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Kirosawa is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirosawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kirosawa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murdock Jr!
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