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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Verhnevolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novak comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boys. Sergey Verhnevolsky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Mirko Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Verhnevolsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhnevolsky blocks a head kick by Novak.
Verhnevolsky avoids the head kick by Novak.
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
It looks like Sergey Verhnevolsky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verhnevolsky throws a head kick that misses
and Novak counters with a flying knee that drops Verhnevolsky! Novak dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Novak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puli Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Kabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puli Ukko!
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, Wesley Kabouter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabouter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kabouter quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kabouter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ukko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ukko thows a huge punch but Kabouter dodges it nicely.
Kabouter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ukko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kabouter is defending against the submission attempts here by Ukko.
Kabouter has his hands clasped together around Ukko's back. He's all about the action.
Kabouter wants to control but Ukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Ukko there.
Ukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kabouter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko blocks the strikes from Kabouter.
Ground and pound from Ukko.
Ukko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kabouter is trying desperately to improve position.
Kabouter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ukko is working for a guillotine from mount but Kabouter frees his head quite easily.
Ukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ukko 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.
Ukko with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Wesley Kabouter has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko with shots to the head and body - Kabouter looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kabouter doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kabouter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ukko lands with some strikes.
The cut above Wesley Kabouter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Kabouter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Puli Ukko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Breznev!
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, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Breznev.
Carwin avoids the head kick by Breznev.
Carwin fails to land the takedown.
Breznev connects with a looping right hand.
Breznev lands with a slapping head kick.
Breznev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Breznev scores with a nice strike.
Breznev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Carwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Breznev counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Breznev pinned against the cage. Breznev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Breznev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Carwin.
Breznev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breznev wants it to stay on the feet.
Carwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breznev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
A low kick from Carwin misses
and Breznev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breznev lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznev gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Breznev stops a takedown attempt from Carwin.
Carwin looks gassed!
Breznev breaks from the clinch.
Carwin fails with the takedown
letting Breznev counter with a right hand.
Carwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Breznev counters with a crisp right that sends Carwin to the canvas! Breznev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Breznev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristarh Grobokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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Good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarh Grobokov!
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, Javier Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown but Calderon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calderon throws a hook to the side of Grobokov's head but Grobokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grobokov tries to land a front kick but Calderon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grobokov wants to land a leg kick but Calderon is out of range.
Calderon connects with the punch.
It looks like Aristarh Grobokov has been cut.
Calderon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calderon fails to land with a series of punches.
Calderon throws a poor cross that misses
and Grobokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grobokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grobokov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calderon looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Grobokov.
Grobokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calderon is fending him off so far but Grobokov persists. Nope, Calderon circles away and we're back to standing.
Grobokov shoots in and drives through. Calderon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristarh Grobokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grobokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Grobokov jabs at Calderon's body.
Grobokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calderon.
Calderon misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Calderon.
Grobokov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grobokov wants to get up but he can't break Calderon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Calderon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grobokov!
Calderon thowing shots but they're missing.
Calderon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grobokov because Calderon loaded up on that one.
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.
Calderon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grobokov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Grobokov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grobokov tries to get out of the position.
Calderon 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.
Calderon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Calderon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grobokov because Calderon loaded up on that one.
Calderon throws some wild stikes that Grobokov manages to avoid easily.
Calderon unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Calderon unloads with some shots from mount but Grobokov bucks and avoids them well.
Calderon unloads with some shots from mount but Grobokov bucks and avoids them well.
Calderon 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.
Calderon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grobokov hang on?
Calderon looking to finish with strikes here!
Calderon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grobokov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon landing strikes from the mount and Grobokov is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Calderon lands a big elbow.
Calderon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grobokov hang on?
Grobokov blocking the ground and pound.
Calderon unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calderon misses with a head shot.
Grobokov blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Calderon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aristarh Grobokov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calderon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Calderon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grobokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Calderon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calderon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grobokov thows a body shot but no joy.
Javier Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grobokov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calderon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grobokov is working away from the top position though.
Grobokov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grobokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calderon just misses with a punch to the body.
Grobokov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grobokov decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Grobokov.
Calderon looks to land a right hand but Grobokov moved out of range.
Calderon misses with a wild combination.
Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Grobokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calderon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grobokov to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Calderon.
Grobokov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grobokov showed some decent athleticism there.
Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grobokov pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon wants to control but Grobokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Calderon wants to control but Grobokov is keeping busy.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov stands up and beckons Calderon to join him on the feet.
Calderon throws a body punch but Grobokov moves out of range.
Grobokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calderon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grobokov.
Calderon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calderon scores with a three punch combo!
Grobokov throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calderon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grobokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calderon works the jab nicely.
Javier Calderon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grobokov is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Calderon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grobokov is looking to wear down Calderon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Calderon lands a nice hook to Grobokov's body. Grobokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calderon moves out of range as Grobokov strikes.
Calderon throws a hook but Grobokov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Calderon.
Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Grobokov.
Calderon throws a right and a left that Grobokov avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grobokov scores with a jab to the body.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grobokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Calderon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grobokov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grobokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristarh Grobokov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aristarh Grobokov'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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grobokov.
Calderon thows a body shot but no joy.
Calderon cracks Grobokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grobokov moves away from the strike by Calderon.
Calderon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calderon avoids the body shot from Grobokov.
Calderon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grobokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Calderon does no damage.
Grobokov clinches with his opponent.
Calderon lands with a left to the head.
Calderon swings wildly with an uppercut but Grobokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Calderon fails to land.
Grobokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grobokov blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calderon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grobokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grobokov.
Grobokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calderon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristarh Grobokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grobokov goes for a takedown attempt but Calderon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calderon connects with a high kick.
Calderon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grobokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Calderon tries to sprawl out of it but Grobokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calderon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Calderon.
Grobokov throws a head kick but Calderon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grobokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Calderon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grobokov's head backwards.
Calderon throws a nice looking combination but Grobokov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Calderon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grobokov is looking to clinch.
Calderon throws an overhand right that lands on Grobokov's shoulder, as Grobokov tries to avoid the shot.
Calderon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grobokov finds it's way round the side to connect with Calderon's head.
Calderon scores with a jab.
Calderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grobokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Calderon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grobokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Calderon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grobokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Calderon wants to get back to full guard.
Grobokov stands up and beckons Calderon to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Calderon counter with a right hand.
Calderon lands a nice looking body shot.
Calderon swinging wildly here.
Grobokov is looking to land body kicks.
Calderon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grobokov's calf.
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calderon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calderon struggling a bit here.
Calderon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grobokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calderon tries to bench press Grobokov off him but Grobokov keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristarh Grobokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grobokov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristarh Grobokov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying johnson 's choice of entrance music: the rock says. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne johnson !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arlovskii as he avoids it easily.
Arlovskii doesn't manage to clinch there - johnson circles away.
Arlovskii shoots and misses
and johnson moves into the clinch.
Arlovskii tries to score a body lock takedown but johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovskii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Arlovskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovskii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
johnson is working for takedown but Arlovskii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arlovskii manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovskii looking to control.
johnson won't allow Arlovskii to get back to his feet.
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovskii.
johnson wants to control from the top but Arlovskii keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to get up but he can't break Arlovskii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arlovskii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Arlovskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from johnson .
Arlovskii keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arlovskii sprawls well initially but johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
johnson is pressing down on Arlovskii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arlovskii is holding on for now.
Arlovskii tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg.
Arlovskii looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovskii is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Arlovskii tries to roll over but johnson keeps him under control.
johnson is looking for a kimura here.
johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arlovskii sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arlovskii tries to kick johnson off but johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
johnson controlling the action here.
Arlovskii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. johnson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne johnson 's cut.
That's time! Arlovskii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
johnson dives in and grabs Arlovskii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arlovskii pushes down on johnson 's head and hops out.
johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arlovskii was covering up waiting for the punch and johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arlovskii can't keep his opponent in guard - johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arlovskii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arlovskii tries to get out of the position.
Arlovskii trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
johnson is keen to just control but Arlovskii is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Arlovskii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from johnson .
johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Arlovskii's guard.
Arlovskii keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson won't allow Arlovskii to sweep him here.
johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arlovskii slips a jab and a cross from johnson .
Arlovskii checks a low kick from johnson .
Arlovskii scores with a takedown into johnson 's guard.
johnson wants to sweep here but Arlovskii controlling him for the moment.
johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arlovskii defends it easily.
johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovskii is one step ahead there.
Arlovskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson wants to stand but Arlovskii is controlling the position.
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.
Arlovskii stopping the sweep attempt from johnson .
johnson has his feet on Arlovskii's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arlovskii enables johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arlovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
johnson trying to control but Arlovskii is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne johnson 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson is looking to take a break and control but Arlovskii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arlovskii kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arlovskii is looking for a sweep. johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Arlovskii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson stops Arlovskii from getting back to his feet.
Arlovskii trying to control from the bottom.
johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dwayne johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arlovskii!
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.
Arlovskii is squirming around, avoiding johnson 's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
johnson has hold of Arlovskii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arlovskii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arlovskii is looking to escape.
johnson prevents Arlovskii from getting the reversal.
Arlovskii is in a horrible position here. johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson wants to control the pace but Arlovskii is squirming around nicely.
johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got johnson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne johnson !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charon Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osvald Kikkas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Charon Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osvald Kikkas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikkas has his takedown stuffed
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kikkas shoots and misses
and Fawkes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawkes tests Kikkas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fawkes drives through and clinches with Kikkas against the cage.
Fawkes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikkas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kikkas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fawkes wants to stand but Kikkas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fawkes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fawkes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kikkas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kikkas preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikkas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kikkas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fawkes's guard.
Kikkas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kikkas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kikkas prevents Fawkes from getting the reversal.
Kikkas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fawkes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kikkas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawkes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fawkes is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fawkes has given up his back here. Will Kikkas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kikkas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fawkes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Kikkas tightening his grip on Fawkes, looking for the choke.
Kikkas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fawkes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kikkas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osvald Kikkas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanek Butsikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petar Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petar Todorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vanek Butsikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petar Todorov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todorov swings widly with a right hand
and Butsikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todorov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Todorov darts in trying to clinch
and Butsikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Todorov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butsikov throwing strikes but missing.
Butsikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Todorov has wrist control.
Butsikov content to stall in guard here.
Butsikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butsikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butsikov postures up in Todorov's guard and throws a big left but Todorov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butsikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butsikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butsikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butsikov drops back looking for a leg! Todorov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Todorov manages to kick Butsikov off! Butsikov jumps back into Todorov's guard.
Butsikov passes into half guard.
Butsikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todorov keeps working.
Butsikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Butsikov seems to be working for a kimura but Todorov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butsikov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Todorov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vanek Butsikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escape. Fast Dude is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Dude!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dude misses with a hook
and Corven counters with a nice uppercut.
Corven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dude throws a right hand that misses
and Corven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dude quickly recovers to half guard.
Dude trying to hold on to Corven's head to control him but Corven postures up.
Dude is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Corven jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corven passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dude!
Dude has left one of his arms exposed and Corven doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Dude screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashe Corven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ILja Muromets has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
Muromets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Muromets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muromets is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Muromets from controlling successfully.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Magomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Muromets is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Muromets manages to control the position for a moment.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov with shots to the head and body - Muromets looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muromets moves into full guard.
Muromets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muromets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov postures up in Muromets's guard and throws a big left but Muromets blocks it.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muromets's head.
Magomedov trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up in Muromets's guard and throws a big left but Muromets blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Muromets is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muromets manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Muromets's guard.
Muromets has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov postures up.
Muromets manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
BOOM! Muromets connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Muromets with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Muromets wants to finish this one by submission but Magomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muromets.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov is just holding on here. Muromets manages to take his back.
Magomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Muromets gets his hands free.
Muromets scores with punches to the body.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Muromets manages to sink in the hooks.
Magomedov breaks Muromets's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Magomedov looks gassed!
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Muromets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muromets wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Muromets in close.
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Muromets puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muromets pulls his head out easily.
Muromets slows the pace down in half guard.
Muromets looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 ILja Muromets will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muromets slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muromets gets the takedown into side control.
Muromets scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Muromets working away.
Muromets is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Muromets working away.
Muromets wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Muromets is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muromets working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muromets's best efforts.
Muromets wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard but Muromets has mounted him!
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Muromets gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Magomedov taking shots to the head.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Muromets putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Muromets looking for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Muromets is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magomedov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Muromets moves to the back position.
Muromets is looking to control Magomedov but Magomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets is punishing Magomedov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Muromets's arms.
Magomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Muromets prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Muromets content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muromets pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muromets is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ILja Muromets dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Muromets to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muromets escapes and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muromets working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Muromets thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muromets working away.
Muromets content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muromets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov won't allow Muromets to pass to mount.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Muromets is controlling well.
Muromets wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muromets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Muromets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Muromets eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
Muromets goes for an armbar but Magomedov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magomedov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Muromets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Muromets is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Muromets looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muromets trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muromets looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets is really struggling to control Magomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Muromets's brow.
ILja Muromets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muromets wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Muromets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
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.
Muromets not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muromets's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Muromets trying to control from the bottom.
Shamil Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov winds up and cracks Muromets with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muromets controlling the position for now.
Magomedov is thwarting Muromets's attempts to control the position.
ILja Muromets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muromets keeps working.
Muromets is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
ILja Muromets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muromets has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ILja Muromets!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi's entrance music is Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. A fine choice. Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Казачья - Ой т&. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsoi is looking for a kimura here.
Tsoi is working for a submission of some sort.
Tsoi wants to work for an arm triangle but Emelianenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tsoi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tsoi goes for an armbar but Emelianenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emelianenko .
Tsoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsoi's guard.
Tsoi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsoi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Emelianenko has passed into half guard!
Emelianenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Tsoi actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tsoi actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Tsoi is controlling the position.
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Tsoi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko tries to stand and escape but Tsoi is controlling the position.
Tsoi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Emelianenko passes into side control!
Emelianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tsoi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Tsoi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emelianenko !
Tsoi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Emelianenko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tsoi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tsoi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsoi is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsoi wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emelianenko !
Tsoi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Emelianenko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Emelianenko and Tsoi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tsoi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsoi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emelianenko , who protects the arm well.
Tsoi has hold of Emelianenko 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Emelianenko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tsoi cranks the arm and Emelianenko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Emelianenko , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Tsoi!
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