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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
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, Johnny Goode!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake clinches.
Goode is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beefcake manages to break the clinch.
Goode takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beefcake misses with a series of wild punches.
Beefcake is looking to clinch but Goode is avoiding it.
Beefcake stalks Goode and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goode's face. Goode staggers backwards, shaken.
Beefcake misses with a series of wild punches.
Beefcake works over Goode's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode slips a straight right by Beefcake.
Beefcake misses with a body shot.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beefcake takes a swing at Goode's ribcage but misses.
Borris Beefcake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefcake misses with a few strikes there.
Borris Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Goode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beefcake scores with a sloppy right hand. Goode should have avoided that one.
Beefcake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beefcake scores with a shot to the body.
Beefcake is looking to clinch but Goode is avoiding it.
Beefcake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beefcake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beefcake tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Beefcake does no damage.
Beefcake misses with a double jab.
Goode shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goode showed some decent athleticism there.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.
Beefcake is looking for a sweep. Goode is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goode passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beefcake!
Goode working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beefcake turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goode off and cradles Beefcake's limp body as Goode celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Johnny Goode!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between It Kiefa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Lukosewich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for It Kiefa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, It Kiefa!
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, Viktor Lukosewich!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukosewich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiefa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lukosewich tries to pull guard but Kiefa holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukosewich drops back down to his feet.
Kiefa connects with a knee to the head.
Kiefa looking to throw knees to the head but Lukosewich is blocking nicely.
Lukosewich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiefa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lukosewich goes for a takedown attempt but Kiefa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Lukosewich.
Kiefa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kiefa tries to clinch but Lukosewich moves out of range.
Kiefa is looking to clinch but Lukosewich is avoiding it.
Kiefa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lukosewich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiefa but Kiefa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lukosewich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiefa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lukosewich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiefa tries to clinch but Lukosewich moves out of range.
Kiefa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukosewich circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiefa throws a head kick that Lukosewich semi-blocks.
Kiefa lands with a kick to the temple. Lukosewich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiefa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lukosewich misses with a takedown attempt - Kiefa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lukosewich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiefa.
Kiefa wants to clinch up but Lukosewich keeps it at a distance.
Lukosewich misses with a combination
and Kiefa counters with a thumping low kick.
Lukosewich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiefa counters with a head kick.
Lukosewich looks gassed!
Lukosewich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukosewich shoots in for a double leg but Kiefa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiefa has closed the distance and engaged Lukosewich in a clinch.
Lukosewich tries for a takedown but Kiefa manages to get underhooks.
Kiefa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiefa tries to break the clinch but Lukosewich is controlling the position.
Kiefa is looking to break free of the clinch but Lukosewich has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiefa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lukosewich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiefa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiefa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lukosewich shoots in and drives through. Kiefa sprawls well.
Lukosewich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kiefa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lukosewich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lukosewich keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiefa connects with a high kick.
Lukosewich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lukosewich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukosewich controlling the action here.
Kiefa trying to hold on to Lukosewich's head to control him but Lukosewich postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiefa is looking to improve his position.
Lukosewich not doing much here.
Lukosewich lands strikes from half guard.
Lukosewich controlling the pace.
Kiefa tries to kick Lukosewich off but Lukosewich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lukosewich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lukosewich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kiefa wants to get back to full guard.
Lukosewich content to control rather than advance.
Lukosewich lands with a punch from half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
It Kiefa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiefa tries to clinch up.
Lukosewich tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiefa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiefa lands with a kick to the temple. Lukosewich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lukosewich keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiefa is looking to clinch.
Kiefa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lukosewich shoots in for a takedown but Kiefa shows good takedown defense.
Lukosewich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiefa connects with a high kick.
Kiefa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiefa wants to clinch.
Lukosewich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lukosewich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lukosewich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukosewich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiefa is fending him off so far but Lukosewich persists. Nope, Kiefa circles away and we're back to standing.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Lukosewich.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiefa!
Lukosewich closes the distance and clinches up with Kiefa, looking for a takedown. Lukosewich pushes Kiefa against the cage but Kiefa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiefa is looking to clinch but Lukosewich is avoiding it.
Lukosewich misses with a takedown attempt - Kiefa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiefa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiefa wants to clinch.
Lukosewich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiefa circles away.
It Kiefa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiefa lands with a slapping head kick.
Kiefa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kiefa looks to land a combination. Lukosewich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kiefa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lukosewich.
Lukosewich fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiefa. That's going to slow Lukosewich down.
Kiefa swinging wilding here.
Lukosewich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kiefa trying to remain calm as Lukosewich controls from the top position.
Lukosewich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lukosewich cracks Kiefa with a big right hand but Kiefa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukosewich taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Lukosewich 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.
Kiefa tries to escape but Lukosewich is in control.
Kiefa being controlled for a moment.
Lukosewich advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lukosewich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiefa is looking to get to half guard.
Lukosewich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Viktor Lukosewich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lukosewich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiefa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Lukosewich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kiefa lands a head kick. Lukosewich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiefa looks to land a combination. Lukosewich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kiefa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lukosewich shoots in and drives through. Kiefa sprawls well.
Kiefa lands a high kick!
Kiefa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lukosewich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kiefa sprawls well initially but Lukosewich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lukosewich is looking to take a break and control but Kiefa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukosewich stops Kiefa from getting back to his feet.
Lukosewich controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Viktor Lukosewich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lukosewich misses with a kick to the body
and Kiefa counters with a leg kick.
Lukosewich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiefa stuffs the takedown attempt from Lukosewich. Lukosewich gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiefa lands with a nice combination. Lukosewich backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lukosewich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lukosewich fails to land the takedown.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Lukosewich.
Lukosewich shoots in and drives through. Kiefa sprawls well.
Lukosewich fails to land the takedown.
Lukosewich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiefa as he jumps to the side.
It Kiefa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiefa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lukosewich misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiefa counters with a head kick.
Lukosewich keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukosewich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiefa pinned against the cage. Kiefa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lukosewich looks for a takedown but Kiefa sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukosewich fails to land the takedown.
Kiefa moves in looking to clinch but Lukosewich pushes him off.
Lukosewich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lukosewich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiefa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiefa struggling a bit here.
Viktor Lukosewich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lukosewich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiefa wants to control but Lukosewich postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukosewich tries to score with some ground and pound. Kiefa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kiefa is being controlled here.
Kiefa wants to control but Lukosewich postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Kiefa lands but Lukosewich takes it in his stride.
Lukosewich shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiefa sprawls well. He's pushed Lukosewich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiefa stalks Lukosewich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lukosewich's face. Lukosewich staggers backwards, shaken.
Lukosewich has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Lukosewich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukosewich 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for It Kiefa!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for It Kiefa!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Viktor Lukosewich!
It Kiefa wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Seward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Seward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico stuffs the takedown.
Seward scores with a sloppy right hand. Rico should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Rico.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seward manages to avoid it.
Seward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seward scores with a takedown into Rico's guard.
Seward wants to pass the guard but Rico is keeping the position.
Rico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rico is looking to stand up but Seward isn't so interested in that idea.
Seward wants to pass the guard but Rico is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seward is working hard here to advance position.
Rico wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seward.
Seward is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uncle Rico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rico.
Some wild striking there from Seward.
Rico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rico misses with a combination
letting Seward counter with a right hand.
Seward fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seward counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rico keeping full guard, as Seward tries to pass.
Seward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seward looking to pass the guard.
Seward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rico!
Seward tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rico has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Decent striking displayed by Seward there.
Seward thows a body shot but no joy.
Rico works Seward's body with a nice hook.
Seward is breathing heavily.
Seward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seward throws a jab when Rico was well out of range.
Rico lands a nice hook to Seward's body. Seward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rico misses with an uppercut. Seward saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Seward does no damage.
Rico throws a series of punches but Seward moves out of range.
Rico scores with a jab to the body.
Rico misses the shot to the body.
Seward fails with the takedown.
Seward throws a combination that misses
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rico darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rico misses with a straight right.
Seward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rico as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Seward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico rushes Seward and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seward has him pressed against the cage.
Rico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seward backwards.
Seward tries to pull guard but Rico won't allow it.
Seward is looking to break free of the clinch but Rico has double underhooks.
Rico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Rico dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seward misses with a double jab
and Seward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seward is rocked!
Rico scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Seward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
William Seward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rico knocks Seward out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uncle Rico!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Miade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Fyodorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Miade has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Miade!
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, Alexei Fyodorovich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fyodorovich.
Miade tries to land a front kick but Fyodorovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fyodorovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Tito Miade has been cut.
Fyodorovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fyodorovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fyodorovich.
Fyodorovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fyodorovich misses with the combination.
Miade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fyodorovich counters by clinching up.
Miade misses with a punch on the inside.
Miade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
Miade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fyodorovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fyodorovich misses with a double jab
and Miade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miade swinging wilding here.
Miade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fyodorovich's head.
Miade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fyodorovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fyodorovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fyodorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miade misses with a body kick.
Miade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fyodorovich counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fyodorovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Fyodorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fyodorovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miade misses with some punches.
Fyodorovich tries for a takedown but Miade manages to get underhooks.
Fyodorovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miade swings wildly with an uppercut but Fyodorovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miade throws a punch but it's blocked by Fyodorovich.
Miade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fyodorovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
Miade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fyodorovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miade finds it's way round the side to connect with Fyodorovich's head.
A shot to de liver by Miade. Beautiful body shot.
Tito Miade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fyodorovich looks gassed!
Miade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fyodorovich counters with a straight right hand.
Miade swinging wilding here.
Miade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fyodorovich as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Miade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miade throws a series of punches but Fyodorovich avoids them all with ease.
Fyodorovich misses with a body kick.
Miade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miade, as that shot connected.
Miade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fyodorovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fyodorovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fyodorovich blocks a body shot from Miade.
Fyodorovich breaks from the clinch.
Miade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fyodorovich checks a leg kick.
Miade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorovich slips a jab and a cross from Miade.
A punch combination from Miade misses.
Miade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Miade misses.
Fyodorovich darts in and clinches Miade up against the cage.
Miade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fyodorovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fyodorovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fyodorovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fyodorovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miade.
Miade throws a series of punches but Fyodorovich avoids them all with ease.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Fyodorovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tito Miade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fyodorovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Miade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miade misses with a double jab.
Fyodorovich rushes Miade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miade breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Miade does no damage.
A nice combination there by Miade.
Miade connects with the punch.
Miade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fyodorovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fyodorovich.
Miade has his feet on Fyodorovich's thighs here. He's pushed Fyodorovich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fyodorovich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tito Miade!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vener Galiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meriu Crinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vener Galiev!
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, Meriu Crinichi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galiev wants to clinch.
Crinichi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Crinichi shoots in for a double leg but Galiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galiev throws a leg kick but Crinichi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galiev looks to land a body kick but Crinichi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiev throws a leg kick which misses Crinichi's front leg but catches the back leg as Crinichi tries to avoid it.
Galiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crinichi is out of range.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Galiev.
Crinichi checks the leg kick.
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.
Galiev throws a head kick but Crinichi moves out of range.
Galiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crinichi checks a leg kick.
Galiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crinichi is out of range and Galiev settles back down.
Galiev throws a sloppy head kick and Crinichi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vener Galiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galiev cracks Crinichi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crinichi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiev throws a solid leg kick but Crinichi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galiev.
Galiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Galiev tries to score with a low kick but Crinichi moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crinichi's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galiev, right into the meat.
Crinichi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Meriu Crinichi has been cut.
Crinichi checks a leg kick.
Galiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crinichi's calf.
Galiev misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crinichi shoots for a takedown but Galiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crinichi is breathing heavily.
Galiev throws a sloppy head kick and Crinichi moves out of range easily.
Galiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Galiev throws a front kick that sends Crinichi stumbling back into the cage.
Galiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Galiev throws a solid leg kick but Crinichi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Galiev.
Galiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Galiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crinichi's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Galiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crinichi. That did some damage!
Galiev connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Galiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi moves out of range as Galiev throws a body kick.
Galiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crinichi. That did some damage!
Galiev scores with a leg kick.
Crinichi shoots in for a double leg but Galiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crinichi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meriu Crinichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Galiev lands with an overhand left.
Galiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crinichi checks a leg kick.
Galiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Crinichi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Galiev has got the better of the exchanges.
Galiev throws a wild body kick that Crinichi sees coming a mile off.
Vener Galiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Crinichi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galiev scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Galiev. That's going to slow Crinichi down.
Galiev lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Galiev.
A head kick misses from Galiev.
Galiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Galiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Crinichi blocks the low kick.
Galiev throws a head kick but Crinichi moves out of range.
Crinichi checks a leg kick nicely.
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.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Crinichi checks a leg kick.
Meriu Crinichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crinichi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Galiev can pounce on him.
Galiev is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vener Galiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galiev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Vener Galiev!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Vener Galiev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Vener Galiev!
Vener Galiev wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn McGregor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama Rushes McGregor and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! McGregor is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Obama Piles on the pressure and McGregor crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borat Obama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helix Mannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev's entrance music is Why Can't We Be Friends? . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilham Aliyev!
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, Helix Mannon!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev throws a sloppy head kick and Mannon moves out of range easily.
Aliyev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mannon throws a right hand that Aliyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Aliyev also avoids with ease.
Aliyev throws a head kick but Mannon moves out of range.
Aliyev tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannon.
Mannon shoots in for a double leg but Aliyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aliyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mannon tries to avoid it but Aliyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mannon to the ground. Mannon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aliyev gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mannon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aliyev tries to advance to mount but Mannon denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev in side control, throwing shots but Mannon defends.
Mannon is trying to control Aliyev's posture but Aliyev avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Aliyev.
Aliyev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Aliyev crashes against the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Mannon moved out of range.
Mannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aliyev scores with a three punch combo!
Mannon tries for a takedown but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aliyev tries to clinch up but Mannon circles away and keeps his distance.
Mannon throws a right and a left that Aliyev avoids nicely.
Aliyev lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilham Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helix Mannon.
Aliyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Helix Mannon has been cut.
Aliyev throws a head kick that Mannon semi-blocks.
Mannon fails to land the takedown.
Mannon throws a head kick that misses.
Aliyev throws a sloppy head kick and Mannon moves out of range easily.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Mannon moves away
and Mannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aliyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliyev, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aliyev's guard.
Aliyev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannon is one step ahead there.
Aliyev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mannon is looking to stand up but Aliyev won't let him.
Aliyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aliyev is breathing heavily.
Aliyev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mannon manages to get himself to full guard.
Mannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aliyev looking to pass the guard.
Aliyev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mannon has control of Aliyev's left arm, preventing Aliyev from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Mannon 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.
Mannon trying to keep a closed guard but Aliyev is proving a slippery customer.
Aliyev drops back looking for a leg! Mannon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mannon manages to kick Aliyev off! Aliyev jumps back into Mannon's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helix Mannon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aliyev tries to land a body kick
and Mannon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aliyev missing with punches from the bottom.
Aliyev tries to get to full guard but Mannon has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aliyev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mannon stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
Mannon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aliyev is proving hard to escape from.
Aliyev scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Mannon trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mannon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aliyev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mannon's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliyev lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mannon trying to control the action but Aliyev just sinks the hooks in.
Mannon is trapped and Aliyev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aliyev has got his arm under Mannon's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mannon has spun round into Aliyev's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Aliyev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mannon!
Aliyev landing shots from mount.
Aliyev looking to finish Mannon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mannon!
Aliyev 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.
Mannon is trying to escape the mount.
Aliyev working Mannon over with strikes here.
Aliyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aliyev landing shots from mount.
Mannon taking shots to the head.
Mannon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mannon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aliyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aliyev throwing strikes here but Mannon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aliyev prevents Mannon from getting the reversal.
Aliyev with a couple of short strikes.
Mannon is squirming around, avoiding Aliyev's attempts to control the action.
Aliyev with a couple of short strikes.
Aliyev with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mannon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aliyev punching from mount but Mannon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aliyev working Mannon over with strikes here.
Mannon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aliyev breaks from Mannon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aliyev avoids the attempt from Mannon to control.
Aliyev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aliyev prevents Mannon from getting the reversal.
Aliyev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mannon's face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helix Mannon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Aliyev misses
so Mannon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mannon wants to get up but he can't break Aliyev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aliyev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aliyev landing punches.
Aliyev unloading with bombs!
Aliyev has control of Mannon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mannon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ilham Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mannon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aliyev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannon wants to control but Aliyev is having none of it.
Mannon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aliyev landing shots from mount.
Aliyev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aliyev with the ground and pound from mount.
Mannon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mannon tries to hold on but Aliyev pushes him away.
Mannon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aliyev is staying active.
Mannon is in a horrible position here. Aliyev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aliyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aliyev is working for a guillotine from mount but Mannon frees his head quite easily.
Mannon regains half guard.
Mannon trying to control but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev seems to be working for a kimura but Mannon defends the submission attempt.
Aliyev seems to be working for a kimura but Mannon defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mannon has hold of Aliyev's hands but Aliyev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aliyev in particular looking to stall.
Mannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aliyev trying to control from half guard but Mannon is working away.
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mannon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
Mannon is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aliyev connects with a nice short shot to Mannon's temple.
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mannon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aliyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilham Aliyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aliyev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Ilham Aliyev wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parslow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parslow looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Parslow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parslow showed some decent athleticism there.
Parslow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parslow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
Parslow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels trying to control here.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parslow looks to land a strike but Michaels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Michaels looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Parslow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parslow off to one side.
Parslow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parslow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parslow misses with an uppercut. Michaels saw that one coming.
Parslow ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
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.
Parslow shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Parslow is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels has his hands on Parslow's head, controlling the position.
Parslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parslow stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Parslow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Parslow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parslow throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parslow tries a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Scott Parslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with a hook. Parslow ducked under it nicely.
Michaels is looking to clinch.
Parslow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Michaels sends Parslow down but not out. Michaels dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Scott Parslow has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels controlling from side mount.
Parslow is trying to work for a sweep but Michaels has mounted him!
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parslow on the ground.
Michaels with shots to the head and body - Parslow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parslow regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parslow actively working from the bottom here.
Michaels wants to control but Parslow is keeping him busy.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michaels trying to control the action but Parslow is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Michaels misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock Michaels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels blocks a jab.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Parslow counters with a single leg into guard. Michaels didn't expect that.
Parslow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parslow passes Michaels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parslow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is defending against the submission attempts here by Parslow.
Parslow trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to control but can't.
Parslow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michaels trying to hold on to Parslow's head to control him but Parslow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parslow is trying to work for a kimura but Michaels is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parslow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parslow misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Parslow on that attempt.
Parslow tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parslow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Parslow.
Brock Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parslow tries to work over Michaels's front leg with a kick but Michaels checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parslow moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Parslow looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Parslow's corner calls for a 1-2. Parslow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parslow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Parslow looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels throws out a loose jab but Parslow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michaels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parslow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Michaels wants to improve his position but Parslow is controlling well.
Parslow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Michaels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michaels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parslow.
Parslow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parslow throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parslow.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Parslow throws a jab when Michaels was well out of range.
Parslow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parslow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Parslow.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow scores a takedown into full mount!
Parslow punching from mount but Michaels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Parslow punching from mount but Michaels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Parslow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Michaels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Parslow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parslow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Michaels because Parslow loaded up on that one.
Parslow lands a big elbow.
Michaels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Parslow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parslow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to control Parslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Parslow is working for a kimura but Michaels is defending it quite comfortably.
Parslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Michaels keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott Parslow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but Parslow postures up.
Parslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Parslow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Michaels tries to hold on but Parslow postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Parslow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parslow looking to finish with strikes here!
Parslow trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels wants to control but Parslow is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parslow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michaels tries to clinch but Parslow moves away
and Parslow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parslow staying out of range there.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Parslow looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Parslow fails to land the takedown.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Parslow's shoulder, as Parslow tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parslow fails with the takedown.
Michaels darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Parslow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Parslow slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michaels, as that shot connected.
Parslow slips under a jab.
Parslow shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parslow defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels throws a right hand that Parslow ducks under and follows up with a left that Parslow also avoids with ease.
Parslow gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parslow.
Parslow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Michaels working a defensive guard here.
Michaels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parslow is one step ahead there.
Parslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parslow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parslow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parslow slips a jab from Michaels.
Parslow is looking to score with low kicks.
Parslow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Michaels misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parslow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaels is fending him off so far but Parslow persists. Nope, Michaels circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Parslow avoids it well.
Parslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Parslow throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Parslow avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Parslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parslow avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Parslow avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parslow. That's going to slow Michaels down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels had his way with Scott Parslow in that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parslow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parslow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parslow has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
Parslow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parslow throws out a leg kick but Michaels moves out of range and Parslow only half commits.
Parslow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michaels with a hook.
Parslow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Parslow misses with a takedown
and Michaels counters with a two punch combo.
Parslow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow shoots for a takedown but Michaels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Parslow.
Parslow blocks the body kick.
Parslow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parslow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.
Parslow moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michaels lands a shoulder strike.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Parslow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parslow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michaels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels is trying to maintain a safe position but Parslow gets an underhook and turns Michaels into the cage.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Parslow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parslow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parslow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parslow trying to stall but Michaels improves his position.
Parslow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parslow tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parslow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parslow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parslows head.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Parslow.
Michaels lands an uppercut.
Parslow jumps guard but Michaels stands there with Parslow around his waist. Parslow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parslow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parslow backwards.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Parslow wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Parslow.
Michaels tries to stall but Parslow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parslow jumps guard.
Parslow wants to sweep but no luck.
Parslow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard.
Parslow wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Parslow postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Parslow tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Brock Michaels!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brock Michaels!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Brock Michaels!
Brock Michaels wins by unanimous decision!
Brock Michaels retains his middleweight title!
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