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MKFC FW Color Wars - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rhoades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Mike Rhoades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Riley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhoades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhoades wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhoades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Rhoades misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Rhoades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhoades scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhoades as he jumps to the side.
Mike Rhoades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Riley.
Rhoades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhoades throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhoades as he jumps to the side.
Rhoades misses with a few strikes there.
Rhoades misses with a few strikes there.
Rhoades throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhoades circles away.
Mike Rhoades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhoades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley shoots in and drives through. Rhoades sprawls well.
Rhoades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhoades throws a nice looking combination but Riley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhoades throws out a loose jab but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhoades misses the shot to the body.
Rhoades throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhoades misses with a double jab.
Rhoades lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhoades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhoades throws a head kick that misses.
Riley moves out of range as Rhoades strikes.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Rhoades, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Rhoades against the cage but Rhoades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riley tries to clinch up but Rhoades circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike Rhoades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Rhoades misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by Rhoades.
Some wild striking there from Rhoades.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhoades misses with a few strikes there.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Rhoades saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhoades.
Riley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Rhoades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhoades blocks an elbow strike.
Rhoades wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Rhoades wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhoades working hard to break the clinch.
Rhoades gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
Rhoades has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
Rhoades is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riley tries a knee to the head but Rhoades blocks it.
Rhoades avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhoades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riley presses Rhoades against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riley trying to stall but Rhoades improves his position.
Riley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhoades avoids it.
Rhoades is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhoades tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhoades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riley trying to stall but Rhoades improves his position.
Rhoades is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rhoades dominated that round.
That's time! Rhoades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhoades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhoades swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riley.
Riley looking to throw knees to the head but Rhoades is blocking nicely.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley has Rhoades pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhoades manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rhoades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhoades dodges an elbow strike from Riley.
Rhoades working hard to break the clinch.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhoades avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhoades gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Rhoades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Riley.
Riley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rhoades on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Rhoades is trying to break free.
Riley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhoades avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhoades blocks a body shot from Riley.
Rhoades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhoades shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rhoades gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rhoades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhoades wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Rhoades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhoades swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhoades.
Rhoades misses with a double jab.
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.
Riley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhoades manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riley passes Rhoades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riley is trying to work for a kimura but Rhoades is defending well.
Riley moves nicely into side control.
Riley tries for a kimura but Rhoades is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley tries for a kimura but Rhoades is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhoades is defending well.
Rhoades pushes Riley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rhoades is not content to let Riley control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Rhoades does no damage.
Riley tries to clinch up but Rhoades circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley has Rhoades up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhoades prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhoades tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage.
Riley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhoades is trying to break the clinch but Riley has him pressed against the cage.
Rhoades tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley tries a body shot but Rhoades blocks it.
Riley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rhoades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhoades gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
Rhoades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Rhoades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Riley.
Rhoades wants to break free but Riley has control.
Rhoades breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Rhoades.
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.
Riley moves out of range as Rhoades strikes.
Rhoades falls off balance throwing a combination
so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhoades swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riley 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! Rhoades is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Riley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Novikov!
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, Matt Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Novikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novikov lands a nice shot that snaps Hughs's head back.
Hughs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Novikov misses.
A combination from Novikov does no damage.
Novikov feints a jab promting Hughs to slip. Novikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hughs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Novikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Novikov.
Novikov throws a nice looking combination but Hughs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novikov instigates a clinch.
Novikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughs is working for takedown but Novikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Novikov stops a takedown attempt from Hughs.
Victor Novikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughs.
Hughs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughs trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Hughs passes Novikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Novikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughs.
Novikov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Novikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughs wants to pass the guard but Novikov is defending well.
Novikov is staying active underneath Hughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novikov is in trouble now - Hughs has advanced to mount!
Novikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hughs lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs controlling his opponent.
Hughs lands a big shot there that rocks Novikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Novikov taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughs lands a big shot there that rocks Novikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hughs controlling from the full mount.
Novikov wants to control but Hughs is having none of it.
Novikov is squirming around, avoiding Hughs's attempts to control the action.
Hughs raining down shots from the mount!
Novikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughs on the ground.
Hughs tries to control but Novikov wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hughs dominating with strikes here.
Hughs tries to control but Novikov wriggling away.
Hughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughs lands a nice shot to the head.
Novikov tries to lock up and control but Hughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Novikov is looking to get to half guard.
Hughs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hughs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Novikov?
Novikov is looking to get to half guard.
Hughs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hughs raining down shots from the mount!
Hughs trying to control but Novikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Hughs cracks Novikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Novikov can't escape the position.
Hughs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hughs controlling from mount.
Novikov taking shots to the head.
Novikov is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughs loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Novikov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hughs land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hughs stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hughs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacTavish might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Doors - Peace Frog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jack walker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - MacTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacTavish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but walker manages to avoid it.
walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
walker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
walker misses the jab.
walker forces MacTavish back against the cage and clinches.
walker misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
walker wants a takedown.
MacTavish has had enough of the clinch but walker keeps him there for the moment.
MacTavish blocks an uppercut.
walker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack walker.
MacTavish is trying to push walker away but walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacTavish working hard to break the clinch.
MacTavish lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacTavish.
MacTavish lands with a right to the head.
walker scores with a shoulder strike.
MacTavish breaks from the clinch.
MacTavish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from MacTavish.
walker avoids a kick to the body.
walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacTavish circles away quickly and effectively.
MacTavish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but walker is out of range.
walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but walker is just out of range.
MacTavish lands a jab.
MacTavish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
walker tries to clinch but MacTavish is having none of it.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MacTavish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
walker tries to clinch up but MacTavish circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from walker.
The fighters circling - walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from walker. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from walker.
A slow jab from walker misses its intended target.
MacTavish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but walker moves away.
MacTavish is looking to wear down walker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacTavish connects with a single shot there.
walker tries to clinch but MacTavish is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish scores with a hook.
walker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from walker.
walker throws out a loose jab but MacTavish uses good head movement to avoid it.
walker thumps MacTavish with a low kick.
walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacTavish misses with a body shot.
walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacTavish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacTavish tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish is not content to let walker control the position.
walker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MacTavish works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
walker prevents MacTavish from improving his position.
MacTavish wants to get back to full guard but walker has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but jack walker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacTavish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
walker throws a hook but MacTavish avoids it easily.
walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
walker 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.
walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
walker tries to clinch but MacTavish is having none of it.
MacTavish misses the body punch
and walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
walker swinging wildly here.
MacTavish ducks under a wild hook from walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
walker clobbers MacTavish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacTavish swings away with a body shot that misses
and walker counters with a stiff right hand.
MacTavish misses with a body shot.
walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacTavish pivots, looking for a leg kick but walker is out of range and MacTavish settles back down.
walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacTavish.
walker looks to land a right hand but MacTavish moved out of range.
MacTavish swings for the body but walker moves out of range.
MacTavish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacTavish missing with a left hand there. walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacTavish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to walker's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacTavish scores with a jab. walker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacTavish swings for the body but walker moves out of range.
MacTavish digs a good hook to walker's body.
Nice defenses there by MacTavish.
MacTavish tries to score with a low kick but walker moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - MacTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
walker is looking to take a break and control but MacTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
walker working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacTavish keeps working.
walker tries to move to mount but MacTavish blocks the move with his legs.
walker tries to score with some ground and pound. MacTavish controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacTavish gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacTavish tries to roll over but walker keeps him under control.
walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacTavish sees it coming and defends easily.
walker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
walker controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MacTavish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacTavish circles away.
walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacTavish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from walker misses its intended target.
walker misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
walker looks to score with a jab to the body but MacTavish is just out of range.
walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacTavish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and walker is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
walker misses with a looping left.
walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - walker scores with a four punch combination!
walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacTavish tries to avoid it but walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacTavish to the ground. MacTavish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacTavish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from walker.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jack walker.
walker throws a hook but MacTavish blocks it.
MacTavish throws a shot to the body.
MacTavish takes a swing at walker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on walker. That did some damage!
walker throws a jab when MacTavish was well out of range.
MacTavish misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by MacTavish - just one landing.
walker shoots in but MacTavish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacTavish takes a swing at walker's ribcage but misses.
walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTavish tries to score with a low kick but walker moves his leg out of the way.
MacTavish throws a hook but walker avoids it easily.
MacTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish lands with an uppercut that bounces walker off the cage and back into rage.
MacTavish misses with a wild body shot.
walker throws a sloppy head kick and MacTavish moves out of range easily.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacTavish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but walker moves away.
walker tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
walker lands a right hook to the body.
MacTavish swats away the attempt to clinch by walker.
walker clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
jack walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacTavish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacTavish but MacTavish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from walker.
walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacTavish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from walker.
Tonto MacTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacTavish connects with a body shot.
walker swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonto MacTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think walker 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jack walker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Pfaller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnon comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake. Pfaller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smash Mouth - I Get Knocked Down. Patrick Pfaller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavin Gagnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Pfaller!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pfaller.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pfaller.
Pfaller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gagnon takes a step back to recover.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pfaller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pfaller connects with a leg kick. Gagnon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pfaller. That's going to slow Gagnon down.
Pfaller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gagnon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pfaller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfaller.
That kick from Pfaller tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gagnon feints and as Pfaller raises his hands in defense, Gagnon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pfaller keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Gagnon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pfaller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gagnon is looking to work some ground and pound but Pfaller has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Pfaller keeps moving.
Pfaller controlling Gagnon's posture.
Gagnon looking to pass the guard.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Pfaller keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gagnon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon content to stall in guard here.
Gagnon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pfaller for as long as he can get away with.
Gagnon is looking to work some ground and pound but Pfaller has wrist control.
Gagnon throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Pfaller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfaller wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment.
Gagnon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pfaller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Gagnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patrick Pfaller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pfaller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a few strikes there.
Pfaller lands a leg kick that knocks Gagnon off balance momentarily.
Pfaller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gagnon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Pfaller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pfaller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gagnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gagnon's back!
Pfaller is trying to stick to Gagnon's back but Gagnon is turning into Pfaller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pfaller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gagnon.
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfaller is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pfaller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gagnon has Pfaller in his guard.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Gavin Gagnon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gagnon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gagnon lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Gagnon misses.
Pfaller dodges the punch combination from Gagnon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pfaller.
Pfaller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gagnon gets a takedown into half guard.
Gagnon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gagnon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pfaller is not content to let Gagnon control the position.
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Pfaller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon is keen to just control but Pfaller is a slippery customer.
Gagnon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pfaller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gagnon won't allow Pfaller to sweep him here.
Gagnon controlling from the top position.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gagnon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pfaller being controlled here, momentarily.
Gagnon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pfaller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pfaller has escaped and now he's on top!
Gagnon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pfaller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gagnon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon is looking to reverse the position.
Gagnon is not content to let Pfaller control the position.
Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gagnon trying to control here.
Gagnon gets full guard.
Gagnon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Gagnon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pfaller!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfaller is squirming around, avoiding Gagnon's attempts to control the action.
Gagnon with shots to the head and body - Pfaller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gagnon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gagnon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gagnon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Gagnon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Pfaller moves out of range.
That kick from Pfaller tenderised Gagnon's leg. Gagnon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pfaller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagnon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pfaller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gagnon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gagnon shoots in and gets a takedown into Pfaller's guard.
Gagnon looking to pass the guard.
Pfaller wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment.
Gagnon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pfaller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gavin Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pfaller manages to avoid it.
Gagnon thows a body shot but no joy.
Pfaller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gagnon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pfaller avoids it really well and circles away.
Gagnon is looking to wear down Pfaller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pfaller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pfaller leaves Gagnon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pfaller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pfaller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Gagnon misses.
Pfaller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gagnon's head.
Pfaller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfaller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfaller.
Gagnon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pfaller connects with a leg kick. Gagnon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gagnon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pfaller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pfaller moves away.
Pfaller scores with a push kick.
Gagnon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gagnon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pfaller.
Gagnon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Gagnon does no damage.
Pfaller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pfaller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gagnon throws a right and a left that Pfaller avoids nicely.
Gagnon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pfaller throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
Gavin Gagnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfaller throws a leg kick which misses Gagnon's front leg but catches the back leg as Gagnon tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pfaller. That's going to slow Gagnon down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pfaller. That's going to slow Gagnon down.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Pfaller moves out of range.
Pfaller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gagnon's calf.
Gavin Gagnon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gagnon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pfaller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gagnon is in Pfaller's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gagnon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pfaller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gagnon manages to get himself to full guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Pfaller from controlling successfully.
Gagnon wants to sweep here but Pfaller controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon controlling Pfaller's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Pfaller tries to pass.
Pfaller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pfaller wants to get up but he can't break Gagnon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Pfaller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gagnon 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pharo Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pharo Ra!
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, Ray Cappo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cappo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ra.
Cappo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ra's guard.
Cappo postures up.
Cappo throws a big right hand that misses.
Cappo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cappo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cappo throws a sloppy strike and Ra has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cappo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pharo Ra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur McClaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur McClaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Parker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClaren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker moves out of range as McClaren strikes.
McClaren looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
Parker slips a straight right by McClaren.
Parker cracks a nice hook into McClaren's ribs.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
McClaren throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker slips a jab from McClaren.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker slips a jab from McClaren.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClaren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker jabs at McClaren's body.
Parker cracks McClaren with a right hand to the side of the head.
McClaren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands with a good body shot.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClaren throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClaren misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a left to the body.
McClaren is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClaren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker jabs McClaren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends McClaren's belly button to the back.
McClaren tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McClaren rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker digs a good hook to McClaren's body.
McClaren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker cracks a nice hook into McClaren's ribs.
Arthur McClaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McClaren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McClaren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parker jabs at McClaren's body.
Parker clobbers McClaren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClaren misses with a straight left.
Parker thuds a left hand into McClaren's body.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McClaren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker scores with a takedown into McClaren's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Parker cracks McClaren with a solid left hand.
McClaren keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from McClaren.
McClaren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClaren tries to get out of the position.
Parker cracks McClaren with a solid left hand.
McClaren keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
McClaren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker won't allow McClaren to sweep him here.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
McClaren is rocked!
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh McClaren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McClaren's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Parker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Raiona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Officer Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
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, Alex Raiona!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raiona scores with a sloppy right hand. Franklin should have avoided that one.
Franklin fails to land with a series of punches.
Raiona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raiona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Raiona slips the punch.
Franklin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raiona.
Raiona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Raiona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Officer Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raiona can pounce on him.
Raiona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raiona counters with a nice uppercut.
Franklin fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklin throws a body punch but Raiona moves out of range.
Raiona takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Raiona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin throws a head kick but Raiona moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Raiona. Beautiful body shot.
Raiona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raiona misses with an uppercut. Franklin saw that one coming.
Raiona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Raiona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franklin.
Raiona defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raiona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raiona moves out of range of the leg kick from Franklin.
Raiona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Franklin misses its intended target.
Raiona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Alex Raiona has been cut.
Franklin darts in trying to clinch
and Raiona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Raiona.
Raiona shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
A clash of legs there as Franklin blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Franklin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Raiona counter with a right hand.
Franklin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raiona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklin misses with a double jab
and Raiona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Franklin misses.
Nice defenses there by Raiona.
Franklin connects with the punch.
Raiona lands an overhand right.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Raiona swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Raiona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raiona misses with a straight left.
Franklin gets a clinch.
Franklin blocking some punches.
Franklin gets through Raiona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franklin keeps control of Raiona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raiona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin is pressed up against the cage. Raiona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franklin down to the mat. Franklin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Officer Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Raiona.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Raiona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franklin on the side of the head.
Raiona throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raiona's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raiona scores with a jab. Franklin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Franklin staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Raiona. That snapped Franklin's head back.
The fighters circling - Raiona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiona slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Raiona lands a body shot.
Franklin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raiona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raiona slips under a jab from Franklin.
Franklin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raiona counters with a left to the body.
Raiona is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franklin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Raiona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raiona connects with a single shot there.
Raiona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raiona tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raiona eats them both and turns towards Franklin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 Officer Franklin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Raiona's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franklin has Raiona up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin misses with the head strike.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Raiona.
Raiona works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Franklin lands a body shot.
Raiona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Raiona lands a shot to the body.
Raiona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Franklin fails to land.
Franklin is working Raiona over against the cage.
Raiona drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franklin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Raiona circles away.
Raiona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franklin wants to clinch
and Raiona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franklin thinking.
Some wild striking there from Franklin.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Raiona keeps it at a distance.
Officer Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiona defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Raiona throws a good cross that connects.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Raiona.
Franklin misses with a shot to the body
and Raiona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Raiona counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Raiona.
Franklin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raiona defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin misses with a straight right.
Raiona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raiona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raiona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franklin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raiona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raiona counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Franklin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raiona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raiona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raiona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Franklin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raiona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raiona misses with a wild combination.
Raiona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Raiona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franklin looks to land a right hand but Raiona moved out of range.
Officer Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raiona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Raiona.
Franklin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Raiona counters with a stiff right hand.
Franklin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raiona's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin closes the distance but Raiona moves to the side
letting Raiona counter with a right hand.
Franklin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raiona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raiona misses the shot to the body.
Franklin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raiona moves away from the strike by Franklin.
Franklin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raiona.
Raiona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin throws a right hand that Raiona ducks under and follows up with a left that Raiona also avoids with ease.
Franklin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raiona finds it's way round the side to connect with Franklin's head.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raiona jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raiona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Raiona misses the jab.
Raiona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franklin momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raiona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franklin misses with a straight left.
Raiona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin throws out a loose jab but Raiona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raiona counters with a straight right hand.
Raiona connects with a nice looking jab.
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin takes a swing at Raiona's ribcage but misses.
Franklin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raiona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Franklin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Raiona.
Alex Raiona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raiona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Raiona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Raiona's cut.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Raiona circles away.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Raiona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin misses the jab.
Franklin wants to land a leg kick but Raiona is out of range.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raiona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raiona misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Raiona moves away and avoids it.
Raiona swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Raiona keeps it at a distance.
Franklin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiona swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
Raiona slips under a jab.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Franklin misses.
Franklin takes one to the side of the head.
Franklin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raiona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raiona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franklin misses with a body shot
and Raiona counters with a right hand to the body.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Raiona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raiona moves away from the strike by Franklin.
Franklin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franklin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
Raiona throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Franklin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raiona stalks Franklin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Franklin's face. Franklin staggers backwards, shaken.
Raiona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raiona.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Franklin feints a jab promting Raiona to slip. Franklin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raiona slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Raiona is rocked!
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raiona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Raiona fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiona lands a glancing blow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin misses with an uppercut. Raiona saw that one coming.
Franklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raiona counters with a one-two to the body.
Raiona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklin.
Franklin throws a right hand that Raiona ducks under and follows up with a left that Raiona also avoids with ease.
Raiona cracks a nice hook into Franklin's ribs.
Raiona slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin throws a series of strikes that have Raiona backpedaling.
Raiona is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raiona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raiona throws a right hand that Franklin ducks under and follows up with a left that Franklin also avoids with ease.
Franklin misses with a body shot
and Raiona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raiona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raiona seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Franklin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Raiona is backing up but Franklin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Raiona covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Franklin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Officer Franklin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like Weeds by His Hero Is Gone. 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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205 lbs
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216 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Wood!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood tests Band's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Band ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Band.
Wood sizes up Band with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Band fails with a takedown attempt.
Wood misses the jab.
George Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood leaves Band with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ister Band. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Band shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Band was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wood is trying desperately to improve position.
Wood manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Band not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Band is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Band looks to land a strike but Wood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Band 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.
Band postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Wood 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Wood.
Wood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Band darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Band stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Band thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Band is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well.
Band is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Wood tries to roll over but Band keeps him under control.
Band is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Band working over Wood with some ground and pound. Wood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Band is looking for a kimura but Wood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Band to get the leverage.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wood controlling the position.
Band wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Band missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Band trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Band throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood controlling the position.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Band drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Band has Wood in his guard.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Band is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Band is just out of range.
Wood wants to clinch up but Band keeps it at a distance.
Band looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Band persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Band. Band circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Band shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
Band shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ister Band. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood digs a good hook to Band's body.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Band is defended easily by Wood.
Band takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Band uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Jab from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band avoids a punch combination nicely.
Band shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Band gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Band shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Band.
Band tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wood throws a hook but Band avoids it easily.
Wood connects with the punch.
Band slips a jab from Wood.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Band moved out of range.
Band has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Band there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Band looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
George Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wood with a jab.
Band displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Band keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wood.
Wood leaves Band with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Wood does it's job there.
George Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Band keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Band looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Band tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Band.
Band staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Band's head.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wood connects with a single shot there.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Band closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Band manages to avoid it.
Band misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Band gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wood.
Band drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wood sneaks back into half guard.
Wood is positioning himself well to prevent Band advancing to mount.
Band is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Band eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood has his hands clasped together around Band's back. He's all about the action.
Wood trying to control but Band postures up.
Band missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood pushes Band off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wood 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. And we move into the final round!
Wood lands an overhand right.
Wood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Band.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. Band should have avoided that one.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Band's head but Band sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Band misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Band has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wood finds it's way round the side to connect with Band's head.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Band's ribs.
Wood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Band takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Band ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Band does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Wood tests Band's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Band avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
Band slips under a jab.
Band fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ister Band. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood lands a head shot.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Band moves away.
Band shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood scores with a jab to the head.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Band needs to keep his hands up - Wood had a free shot at his head there.
Wood thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band avoids the body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Band takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Band takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wood thuds his right hand into Band's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Band moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Band momentarily.
Band shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Band moves away.
Band tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Band takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood throws a hook but Band avoids it easily.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Band.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Band keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Band staying out of range there.
Band takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wood sizes up Band with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Band slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Band looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Band shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but Band pushes him off.
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Band under the eye.
Band takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Band ducks down to avoid it.
Band doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood jabs at Band's body.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Band circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Band is just out of range.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Band was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Ister Band has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Band shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Band shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Band.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Band shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Band keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood swings for the body but Band moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Wood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravish McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Joe Theme. Bud Spencer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ravish McTavish's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bud Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ravish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTavish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spencer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spencer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTavish throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTavish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTavish throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTavish connects with an inside leg kick.
McTavish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by McTavish.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTavish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spencer - the referee stops the clock and McTavish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spencer. McTavish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but McTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer connects with a high kick.
McTavish gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spencer moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
McTavish looks gassed!
Spencer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McTavish tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spencer gets through McTavish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavish letting Spencer take a breather here.
Spencer cracks McTavish with a nice body shot.
Spencer works on McTavish's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Spencer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McTavish misses with the head strike.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
Spencer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of McTavish's head.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
A body shot lands from Spencer.
Spencer effectively controlling the action here.
McTavish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer is leaning against McTavish and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
McTavish is rocked!
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer avoiding damage.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTavish.
McTavish seems to have recovered his senses.
Spencer presses McTavish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer is working McTavish over against the cage.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spencer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McTavish tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spencer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bud Spencer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
McTavish slips under a jab.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Spencer catches McTavish right on the button with a cross.
Ravish McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer takes a swing at McTavish's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but McTavish defending well.
Spencer throwing shots but McTavish is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McTavish is breathing heavily.
McTavish is controlling Spencer's trapped leg to prevent Spencer from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTavish keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McTavish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bud Spencer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spencer digs a good hook to McTavish's body.
McTavish lands with a nice body punch.
Ravish McTavish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
McTavish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer circles away quickly and effectively.
McTavish throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish scores with a decent looking hook.
Spencer scores with a jab.
Spencer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with McTavish, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes McTavish against the cage but McTavish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McTavish jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from McTavish is predictable there
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from McTavish misses.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but McTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
McTavish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for McTavish's leg but McTavish calmly moves out of range.
McTavish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bud Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavish throws a body kick the misses
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McTavish really felt that one!
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavish throws a lazy body kick
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer connects with a right hand. McTavish shakes it off.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTavish as he jumps to the side.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer cracks the inside of McTavish's front leg.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTavish's head.
McTavish throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from McTavish misses
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spencer wants to pass to mount but McTavish is defending the position.
McTavish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTavish is not content to let Spencer control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spencer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Spencer punching from mount but McTavish doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McTavish tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
McTavish is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.
Spencer controlling the position easily from mount.
Spencer with shots to the head and body - McTavish looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McTavish because Spencer loaded up on that one.
Spencer looking to control but McTavish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spencer punching from mount but McTavish doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Spencer working McTavish over with strikes here.
Spencer wants to control but McTavish has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to pass to full mount but McTavish defends it.
Spencer is keen to just control but McTavish is a slippery customer.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by McTavish.
Spencer cracks McTavish with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from McTavish does no damage.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from McTavish.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavish.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but McTavish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but McTavish ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish connects with a nice looking jab.
McTavish connects with a body shot.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTavish's knee momentarily.
McTavish throws a leg kick
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?
Spencer tries a low kick but McTavish avoids it.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but McTavish is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer thumps McTavish with a low kick.
Spencer misses with a hook. McTavish ducked under it nicely.
Spencer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from McTavish. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTavish is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McTavish catches Spencer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spencer tries to clinch but McTavish moves out of range.
McTavish throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throws a push kick but McTavish slaps the foot to one side.
McTavish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTavish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTavish is keeping the position for now.
Spencer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
McTavish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bud Spencer.
McTavish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McTavish misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer had his way with Ravish McTavish in that round.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by McTavish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTavish.
McTavish scores with a one two! Spencer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from McTavish finds it's target.
McTavish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McTavish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with an inside leg kick.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTavish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Spencer.
McTavish is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTavish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTavish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
McTavish misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTavish under the eye.
Spencer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spencer throws the kick towards the body but McTavish avoids it.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTavish.
Spencer scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish is squirming around, avoiding Spencer's attempts to control the action.
Spencer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bud Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spencer thowing shots but they're missing.
McTavish is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spencer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTavish is looking to escape.
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.
Spencer lands with some strikes.
Ravish McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTavish avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spencer.
Bud Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer controlling from the full mount.
McTavish takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spencer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Spencer!
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