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CCL HW Tourney: Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Klosov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeni Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Klosov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Klosov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeni Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klosov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klosov tries to clinch but Sokolov is having none of it.
Klosov tries to clinch but Sokolov is having none of it.
Klosov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Klosov.
Klosov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokolov drives through and clinches with Klosov against the cage.
Klosov is struggling to control the position.
Sokolov is trying to force a seperation but Klosov has the dominant position.
Klosov tries to break free but Sokolov pushes him back against the cage.
Klosov can't break the clinch.
Klosov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sokolov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klosov to the mat. Klosov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klosov is looking to stand up but Sokolov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sokolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sokolov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Klosov wants to clinch up but Sokolov keeps it at a distance.
Sokolov moves into range and clinches up with Klosov.
Klosov stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klosov wants to stall.
Sokolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov tries to break free but Klosov pushes him back against the cage.
Klosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klosov throws an elbow but misses.
Sokolov tries to break the clinch but Klosov is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klosov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokolov tries to score a body lock takedown but Klosov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klosov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sokolov misses with a low kick.
Sokolov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the side of Klosov's head.
Sokolov is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov prevents Klosov from breaking the clinch.
Sokolov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klosov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokolov won't allow it.
Klosov keeps control of Sokolov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klosov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sokolov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klosov walks away with a smile on his face. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klosov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sokolov has closed the distance and engaged Klosov in a clinch.
Klosov cracks Sokolov with a nice body shot.
Klosov has Sokolov pressed against the cage, preventing Sokolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klosov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klosov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klosov has Sokolov pressed against the cage, preventing Sokolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliver Klosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klosov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokolov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klosov's half guard.
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klosov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is trying to control the action in half guard but Klosov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokolov trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugeni Sokolov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Klosov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokolov throws a right hand that Klosov ducks under and follows up with a left that Klosov also avoids with ease.
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.
Sokolov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokolov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Sokolov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Klosov recovers full guard.
Sokolov stands up and waves to Klosov to follow him.
Sokolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klosov's waist but Klosov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokolov off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeni Sokolov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Sokolov both land. Nice combination.
Sokolov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokolov misses with a low kick as Klosov jumps back.
Klosov loads up on a big right hand but Sokolov slips the punch.
Sokolov tried to score with a low kick but Klosov checks it.
Sokolov throws a right hand that Klosov ducks under and follows up with a left that Klosov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klosov stuffs the takedown.
Klosov tries to clinch but Sokolov moves away
enabling Sokolov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokolov throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klosov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klosov swivels and escapes.
Klosov darts in trying to clinch
and Sokolov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sokolov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov tries to land a leg kick but Klosov saw it coming and moves away.
Sokolov clinches up against the cage.
Klosov tries a body shot but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov tries to break the clinch but Klosov is controlling the position.
Sokolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Klosov is looking to control Sokolov's arms but Sokolov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klosov has his back to the cage.
Sokolov is looking to break free of the clinch but Klosov has double underhooks.
Sokolov is trying to break the clinch but Klosov is controlling him.
Klosov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sokolov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oliver Klosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeni Sokolov.
Sokolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sokolov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Sokolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov wants to break free but Klosov has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klosov has had enough of the clinch but Sokolov keeps him there for the moment.
Sokolov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokolov presses Klosov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sokolov has had enough of the clinch but Klosov keeps him there for the moment.
Sokolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klosov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sokolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov is trying to break the clinch but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov is trying to break the clinch but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov jumps guard but Klosov stands there with Sokolov around his waist. Sokolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klosov prevents the takedown attempt.
Sokolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klosov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokolov controls his hands.
Sokolov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klosov smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klosov is out of range and Sokolov settles back down.
Klosov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sokolov counters with a left and a right that stings Klosov.
Klosov checks a low kick from Sokolov.
Klosov clinches but Sokolov breaks the clinch
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokolov throws a combination. Klosov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sokolov drives through and clinches with Klosov against the cage.
Sokolov blocks an uppercut.
Klosov can't break the clinch.
Sokolov tries to pull guard but Klosov won't allow it.
Klosov is trying to break free.
Klosov is trying to stall.
Sokolov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klosov working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sokolov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klosov has Sokolov pressed against the cage, preventing Sokolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Klosov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sokolov is working for takedown but Klosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Sokolov - that landed with a thud.
Sokolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klosov has had enough of the clinch but Sokolov keeps him there for the moment.
Klosov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov looking for a takedown.
Sokolov is trying to break the clinch but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Klosov prevents Sokolov from breaking the clinch.
Sokolov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klosov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klosov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokolov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeni Sokolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sokolov throws a series of strikes that have Klosov backpedaling.
Sokolov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sokolov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokolov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klosov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokolov has Klosov up against the cage in a clinch.
Klosov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokolov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klosov throws a leg kick that misses.
Klosov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokolov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eugeni Sokolov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klosov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokolov misses with a low kick as Klosov jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokolov thuds his right hand into Klosov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov lands a two punch combo.
Klosov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokolov.
Klosov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sokolov tests Klosov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klosov tries to clinch
and Sokolov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klosov circles away.
Sokolov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sokolov wants it to stay on the feet.
Sokolov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klosov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sokolov has had enough of the clinch but Klosov keeps him there for the moment.
Klosov gets underhooks to prevent Sokolov's takedown attempt.
Oliver Klosov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeni Sokolov.
A frustrated look appears on Sokolov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klosov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sokolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klosov prevents Sokolov from breaking the clinch.
Klosov cracks Sokolov with a nice body shot.
Sokolov is trying to force a seperation but Klosov has the dominant position.
Klosov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sokolov jumps guard but Klosov stands there with Sokolov around his waist. Sokolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sokolov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klosov has Sokolov pressed against the cage, preventing Sokolov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sokolov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov is trying to break the clinch but Klosov is controlling him.
Sokolov tries to circle away but Klosov has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sokolov.
Klosov looking to slow down the pace here.
Sokolov is trying to force a seperation but Klosov has the dominant position.
Sokolov pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klosov wants to get up but he can't break Sokolov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sokolov is pulling down on Klosov's head. It's preventing any offense from Klosov, at least for the moment.
Sokolov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klosov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sokolov manages to pass to side control.
Sokolov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klosov defending well though.
Sokolov winds up and cracks Klosov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugeni Sokolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokolov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeni Sokolov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Lianenko!
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, Junior dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Santos looks for a takedown but Lianenko sprawls well.
dos Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
dos Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
dos Santos scores with a couple of short elbows.
dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from dos Santos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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dos Santos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
dos Santos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lianenko is trying to control dos Santos's posture but dos Santos avoids it.
dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
dos Santos trying to control the position but Lianenko is working away.
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.
Lianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
dos Santos working the ground and pound but Lianenko is defending the strikes.
dos Santos landing strikes.
dos Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Lianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
dos Santos cracks Lianenko with a big right hand but Lianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
dos Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
dos Santos cracks Lianenko with a big right hand but Lianenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos in side control lands a decent elbow.
dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lianenko seems a little lost for a moment, as dos Santos dominates the positioning.
dos Santos scoring with punches from side control.
Lianenko is trying to control dos Santos's posture but dos Santos avoids it.
Lianenko taking a bit of punishment here - dos Santos scoring with strikes.
dos Santos lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos landing a few strikes.
dos Santos in side control, throwing shots but Lianenko defends.
Lianenko is trying to control dos Santos's posture but dos Santos avoids it.
Lianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lianenko taking some punishment here, with dos Santos in his half guard.
Lianenko manages to get to full guard.
Lianenko is breathing heavily.
dos Santos stands up over Lianenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
dos Santos is working Lianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lianenko is looking for a triangle but dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Lianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lianenko is fending him off so far but dos Santos persists. Nope, Lianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Lianenko misses with a takedown attempt
and dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lianenko won't be happy with that.
dos Santos taking a breather here.
dos Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on dos Santos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lianenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
dos Santos working the ground and pound but Lianenko is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lianenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but dos Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Lianenko tries to lock up and control but dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
dos Santos with a couple of short strikes.
dos Santos working the ground and pound effectively.
dos Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
dos Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Lianenko tries to reverse the position but dos Santos maintains control.
dos Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Fedor Lianenko has been cut.
dos Santos tries to control but Lianenko wriggling away.
Lianenko wants to control but dos Santos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
dos Santos working the ground and pound effectively.
dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by dos Santos.
dos Santos cracks Lianenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
dos Santos has hold of Lianenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lianenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
dos Santos with shots to the head and body - Lianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lianenko wants to control but dos Santos is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos working the ground and pound effectively.
Fedor Lianenko's cut is getting worse.
dos Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lianenko looks a forlorn figure.
dos Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
dos Santos cracks Lianenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lianenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lianenko tries to hold on but dos Santos postures up.
dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fedor Lianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Lianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Kuchenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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242 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touredo throws a wild body kick that Kuchenko sees coming a mile off.
Kuchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Touredo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuchenko looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Touredo.
Kuchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Touredo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuchenko pinned against the cage. Kuchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Touredo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuchenko.
Touredo throws a head kick that misses.
Kuchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Touredo manages to avoid it.
Touredo lands a leg kick that knocks Kuchenko off balance momentarily.
Touredo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Touredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Touredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuchenko.
Horrible takedown by Touredo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuchenko which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Touredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Touredo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan Kuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touredo moves in looking to clinch but Kuchenko pushes him off.
Touredo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Touredo throws out the jab.
Touredo tries to clinch but Kuchenko moves out of range.
Touredo throws a head kick that half lands.
Touredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Touredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Touredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuchenko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Driello Touredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Touredo lands a big head kick that sends Kuchenko tumbling to the mat! Touredo takes a step backwards and waves Kuchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuchenko is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Kuchenko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Touredo misses.
Touredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Touredo misses with a wild body shot.
Touredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Touredo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Touredo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuchenko.
Kuchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touredo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Touredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchenko moves away.
Touredo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuchenko circles away.
Touredo has closed the distance and engaged Kuchenko in a clinch.
Kuchenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Touredo uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Touredo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Touredo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Touredo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touredo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuchenko is proving hard to escape from.
Touredo is looking to advance position but Kuchenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Touredo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo really wants to buck Kuchenko off and get back to his feet.
Touredo tries to hold on but Kuchenko pushes him away.
Touredo has given up his back.
Touredo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Touredo is trying to break free.
Kuchenko tightening his grip on Touredo, looking for the choke.
Touredo can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Touredo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Driello Touredo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kuchenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuchenko moves in looking to clinch but Touredo pushes him off.
Kuchenko moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Touredo has had enough of the clinch but Kuchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kuchenko jumps guard and drags Touredo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuchenko keeping moving, preventing Touredo from controlling successfully.
Kuchenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchenko managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuchenko is looking to clinch but Touredo is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Touredo lands with a kick to the temple. Kuchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Touredo.
Kuchenko is breathing heavily.
Touredo lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Touredo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driello Touredo is winning the standup battle so far.
Touredo misses with a wild combination.
Touredo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Touredo.
Touredo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuchenko. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo lands a big head kick that sends Kuchenko tumbling to the mat! Touredo takes a step backwards and waves Kuchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Touredo finish him?
Driello Touredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Touredo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Touredo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Touredo lands a hook that stumbles Kuchenko back into the cage. Touredo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kuchenko to the canvas! Touredo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kuchenko has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Driello Touredo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief comes to the cage accompanied by The Soviet Union anthem. Ivan Zangief could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Molotov's chin.
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264 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov throws a head kick but Zangief moves out of range.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molotov throws a hook but Zangief blocks it.
Molotov misses with a few strikes there.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zangief falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molotov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zangief thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief fails with a takedown attempt.
Zangief with a poor takedown
and Molotov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.
Zangief avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Molotov misses with a double jab.
Zangief misses with a takedown
and Molotov counters with a three punch combo that has Zangief backing up. Zangief nods at Molotov to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Molotov as Zangief shoots in.
Zangief gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molotov counters with a series of strikes. Zangief will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt
and Molotov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zangief is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Molotov lands.
Molotov throws a head kick that Zangief semi-blocks.
Zangief drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Molotov cracks a nice hook into Zangief's ribs.
Zangief is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molotov.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Zangief tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Zangief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Molotov scores with a nice head shot.
Molotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Zangief tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Zangief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ivan Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov fakes the leg kick and cracks Zangief in the body.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Zangief tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Zangief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zangief is rocked!
Molotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Molotov lands a high kick!
Molotov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov looks to land a combination but Zangief avoids it well.
Zangief shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molotov pinned against the cage. Molotov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molotov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molotov throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Molotov does no damage.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zangief takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Molotov pushes Zangief away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molotov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molotov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters circling a little - Molotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molotov!
Zangief has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Zangief's head.
Molotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Andrei Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zangief's head.
Molotov throws a combination. Zangief tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zangief takes a kick to the side of the head.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Molotov. That's going to slow Zangief down.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Molotov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Molotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid body kick from Molotov.
Molotov leaves Zangief with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov lands with a kick to the temple. Zangief shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zangief closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Molotov to the mat! Molotov manages to get full guard.
Zangief looking to sit in guard and control but Molotov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zangief wants to stand but Molotov is controlling the position.
Molotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molotov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Molotov throws a head kick that Zangief semi-blocks.
Zangief clinches with his opponent.
Zangief drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zangief goes for a takedown attempt but Molotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andrei Molotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zangief avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molotov looks to land a combination but Zangief avoids it well.
Andrei Molotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov keeps Zangief at a distance using the push kick.
Zangief takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Zangief moves out of range easily.
Zangief blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Zangief gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Molotov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zangief is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov connects with a high kick.
Zangief takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zangief is looking to clinch.
Zangief closes the distance and clinches up with Molotov, looking for a takedown. Zangief pushes Molotov against the cage but Molotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zangief takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Molotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief fails with the takedown
letting Molotov counter with a right hand.
Molotov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zangief fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Molotov both land. Nice combination.
Molotov connects with a high kick.
Molotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zangief moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molotov misses with a two punch combination.
Molotov misses with a combination
and Zangief counters with a single leg into guard. Molotov didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov wants to stand up but Zangief is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to sit in guard and control but Molotov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Zangief won't let him.
Zangief on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zangief tries to get out of the position.
Zangief wants to stand and escape but Molotov is having none of it.
Zangief manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Molotov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zangief misses with a body shot
and Molotov counters with a big head kick but Zangief shrugs it off.
Molotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Molotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Molotov pushes Zangief away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Molotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Molotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zangief.
Zangief shoots and misses
and Molotov counters with a head kick that drops Zangief to the mat! Zangief scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molotov connects with a high kick.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Zangief seems to have got his legs back now.
Zangief has his takedown stuffed
and Molotov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zangief's knee momentarily.
Zangief takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Molotov.
Zangief sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zangief walks forward, straight into a front kick from Molotov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Zangief tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Zangief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Molotov works over Zangief's head and body with a nice combination.
Molotov lands with a kick to the temple. Zangief shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danga de danga de dang - Molotov scores with a four punch combination!
Zangief slips a jab and a cross from Molotov.
Molotov connects with a high kick.
Molotov lands a leg kick that knocks Zangief off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov lands a head kick. Zangief smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Molotov lands a front kick.
Zangief doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molotov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivan Zangief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zangief shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molotov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zangief thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molotov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molotov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Molotov lands with a kick to the temple. Zangief shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zangief walks forward, straight into a front kick from Molotov.
Molotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Molotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zangief takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zangief fails with the takedown
and Molotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crack! A monster head kick from Molotov and Zangief falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Molotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrei Molotov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baba Adamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Kaputt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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22
225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baba Adamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Kaputt!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamu misses the shot to the body.
Adamu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaputt manages to avoid it.
Adamu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adamu throws a big shot that misses.
Adamu blocks a head kick by Kaputt.
Kaputt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaputt pushes Adamu away with a front kick.
Adamu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaputt.
Kaputt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adamu.
Adamu is breathing heavily.
Kaputt shoots in and drives through. Adamu sprawls well.
Adamu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kaputt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Look low, kick high! Kaputt uses the oldest trick in the book to send Adamu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kaputt is absolutely delighted - when Adamu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergej Kaputt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chingis Xan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksei Belov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chingis Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Xan misses.
Xan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xan is trying to defend but Belov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Belov controlling the pace.
Belov decides to return to a standing position.
Xan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Belov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xan being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan dodges the ground and pound from Belov.
Xan is trying to buck Belov off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
Xan prevents Belov from moving into mount.
Xan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belov on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Xan defending against the ground and pound.
Belov controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Xan!
Xan is breathing heavily.
Belov controlling from the full mount.
Belov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Xan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Xan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xan preventing the sweep.
Belov has his foot on Xan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xan works his way back into a safe position though.
Belov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Belov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xan's half guard.
Belov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belov throwing shots but Xan is blocking nicely.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Belov trying to control the action but Xan is working from the bottom.
Belov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belov slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belov.
Belov decides to return to a standing position.
Belov throws a sloppy head kick and Xan moves out of range easily.
Chingis Xan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belov tries to clinch up but Xan circles away and keeps his distance.
Belov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belov tries to clinch up but Xan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Xan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belov.
Belov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xan.
Xan misses with a body kick.
Belov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xan moves out of range as Belov throws a body kick.
Xan blocks a jab.
Belov wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belov is defended easily by Xan.
Chingis Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Belov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov misses with a wild body shot.
Belov thows a body shot but no joy.
Belov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan.
Chingis Xan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belov throws an overhand right that lands on Xan's shoulder, as Xan tries to avoid the shot.
Belov fails with the takedown.
Xan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chingis Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belov scores a takedown into full mount!
Xan wants to get back to his feet.
Belov controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov with a couple of short strikes.
Belov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Belov tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Belov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Belov or perhaps it was just good defense by Xan which made him look bad.
Belov doesn't manage to clinch there - Xan circles away.
Xan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xan but Xan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belov tries to clinch up.
Xan misses with a hook.
Belov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xan swivels and escapes.
Chingis Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Belov.
Xan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan misses with a looping left.
Belov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xan but Xan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xan avoids it really well and circles away.
Belov throws a push kick but Xan slaps the foot to one side.
Xan misses with a few strikes there.
Belov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xan.
Xan keeps the fight on the outside.
Xan tries to sprawl but Belov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xan tries to kick Belov off but Belov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov decides to stand and escape the position.
Belov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xan as he avoids it easily.
Xan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xan is working an open guard so Belov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Belov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belov 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. Xan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksei Belov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brashear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brashear might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Machine Head - Imperium. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Brashear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brashear keeps working.
Reva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brashear defends it well.
Brashear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reva on the ground.
Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brashear is trying to stand back up but Reva is controlling him
Reva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reva is keen to just control but Brashear is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.
Brashear wants to get back to his feet.
Reva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brashear is just riding it out for now. Reva eventually gives up the hold.
Reva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brashear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reva is looking for a kimura but Brashear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reva to get the leverage.
Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.
Brashear tries to kick Reva off but Reva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brashear has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brashear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.
Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reva is working for a kimura but Brashear is defending it quite comfortably.
Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four 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.
Reva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reva wants to take a breather but Brashear is having none of it.
Reva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brashear has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva is keen to just control but Brashear is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Reva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Brashear. No joy for Reva on that attempt.
Brashear lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brashear as he jumps to the side.
Reva shoots in looking for a takedown. Brashear tries to sprawl out of it but Reva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brashear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donald Brashear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Brashear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reva's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brashear, right into the meat.
Brashear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reva.
Donald Brashear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brashear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brashear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brashear looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick.
Reva is breathing heavily.
Brashear throws a push kick but Reva slaps the foot to one side.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick.
Brashear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brashear misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashear misses with a wild combination.
Brashear misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.
Reva has a takedown stuffed.
Brashear thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reva if he has to take too many more of those.
Brashear throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brashear misses with a two punch combination.
Brashear misses with a series of wild punches.
Brashear throws a series of punches but Reva avoids them all with ease.
Brashear throws a head kick but Reva moves out of range.
Brashear tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brashear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Brashear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashear misses with a hook. Reva ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brashear!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brashear.
Brashear scores with a shot to the body.
Brashear throws a series of punches but Reva avoids them all with ease.
Brashear misses with a two punch combination.
Donald Brashear is winning the standup battle so far.
Brashear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reva.
Brashear lands a right hook to the body.
Brashear lands a nice looking body kick.
Donald Brashear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brashear misses with the combination.
Brashear throws a sloppy head kick and Reva moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Brashear.
Brashear throws a right hand that Reva ducks under and follows up with a left that Reva also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Brashear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brashear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reva was well out of range. Poor timing from Brashear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Brashear.
Brashear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reva moves away.
Brashear lands with a shot to the body.
Donald Brashear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brashear scores with a push kick.
Brashear throws a hook but Reva avoids it easily.
Brashear scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Brashear throws a nice looking combination but Reva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reva blocks a head kick by Brashear.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
Reva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brashear is fending him off so far but Reva persists. Nope, Brashear circles away and we're back to standing.
Brashear jabs Reva right on the nose. Reva blinks but takes it well.
Reva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reva shoots in and drives through. Brashear sprawls well.
Reva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brashear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brashear.
Brashear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brashear misses with a looping right.
Reva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brashear comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brashear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brashear lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brashear.
Reva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brashear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brashear is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brashear lands with a nice combination. Reva backs away looking to recover.
Brashear just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Brashear. No joy for Reva on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Brashear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Brashear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brashear.
Brashear throws a hook but Reva blocks it.
Reva avoids the head kick by Brashear.
Brashear is looking to wear down Reva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reva slips a jab from Brashear.
Nice body punch from Brashear.
Reva shoots in and drives through. Brashear sprawls well.
Brashear throws a right hand that Reva ducks under and follows up with a left that Reva also avoids with ease.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
Brashear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brashear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reva is in Brashear's guard.
Reva looking to pass the guard.
Reva prevents Brashear from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reva 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.
Reva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reva 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.
Reva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reva 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.
Reva wants to pass the guard but Brashear is keeping the position.
Reva wants to control from the top but Brashear keeps moving.
Reva drops back looking for a leg! Brashear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brashear manages to kick Reva off! Reva jumps back into Brashear's guard.
Reva trying to control but Brashear is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva drops back looking for a leg! Brashear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brashear manages to kick Reva off! Reva jumps back into Brashear's guard.
Reva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brashear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reva 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reva trying to control but Brashear is working from the bottom.
Reva stays in close to Brashear's body and controls the position.
Reva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brashear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brashear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brashear!
Reva wants to get back to his feet but Brashear drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brashear's best efforts.
Brashear tries to stand and escape but Reva is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Reva.
I think Reva 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 28:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Strodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The XX - Intro . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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255 lbs
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Scaletti!
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, Ivan Strodov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strodov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strodov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scaletti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scaletti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scaletti!
Scaletti cracks Strodov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scaletti could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Scaletti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strodov tries to bench press Scaletti off him but Scaletti keeps the position.
Scaletti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scaletti wants to control but Strodov is keeping him busy.
Strodov is looking for a sweep.
Scaletti landing a few strikes.
Scaletti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strodov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletti off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scaletti trying to control the position but Strodov manages to sink in the hooks.
Scaletti tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scaletti regains half guard.
Scaletti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scaletti.
Strodov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scaletti is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Strodov has his hands clasped together but Scaletti extends an breaks Strodov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Scaletti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Scaletti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aart Van Strijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undercover Martyn. Van Strijder has chosen JAY Z - 99 Problems as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aart Van Strijder!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Strijder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Van Strijder tenderised Russel's leg. Russel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Strijder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russel pinned against the cage. Russel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russel throws a hook but Van Strijder avoids it easily.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
Van Strijder sends Russel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Strijder is motioning to the referee to let Russel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russel throws a series of punches but Van Strijder avoids them all with ease.
Russel misses with a wild combination.
Russel misses with a looping right.
Van Strijder throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Russel counter with a right hand.
Russel works Van Strijder's body with a nice hook.
Van Strijder throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Strijder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russel counters with a two punch combo.
Van Strijder misses with a wild body shot.
Van Strijder misses with a body shot
letting Russel counter with a right hand.
Jeremiah Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
Russel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Strijder looks gassed!
Van Strijder misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Van Strijder misses
and Russel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Strijder has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremiah Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aart Van Strijder.
Van Strijder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russel connects with a body shot.
Russel digs a good hook to Van Strijder's body.
Van Strijder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel scores with a shot to the body.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russel.
Russel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Strijder has time to react.
Russel connects with a single shot there.
Van Strijder misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Strijder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Strijder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Russel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Strijder throws a hook but Russel blocks it.
Russel throws a head kick but Van Strijder moves out of range.
Russel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Strijder.
Van Strijder throws out a loose jab but Russel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Strijder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Russel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Van Strijder.
Nice cross by Russel.
Van Strijder misses with a takedown
and Van Strijder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Strijder counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Strijder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Russel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Russel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel lands a nice shot that snaps Van Strijder's head back.
Russel lands with a good body shot.
Van Strijder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russel finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Strijder's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel scores with a nice right hand.
Van Strijder fails with the takedown
and Russel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Russel.
Van Strijder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Strijder.
Russel lands with a right that hurts Van Strijder. Van Strijder looks to clinch but Russel throws a short knee that drops Van Strijder. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jeremiah Russel!
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