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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Drakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Drakul!
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, Jetset Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakul lands with a shot to the body.
Niemi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Drakul misses.
Drakul drops Niemi with a left and a right! Oh, Niemi is hurt - Drakul dives into side control looking to finish!
Niemi is rocked!
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!
Drakul tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Niemi is still in real trouble! Can Drakul finish him?
You can see the frustration on Niemi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Niemi seems to have recovered his senses.
Niemi is trying to escape the position but Drakul is controlling the position.
Niemi trying to control but Drakul flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Drakul keeps control of the position as Niemi tries to break free.
Niemi just trying to survive but Drakul is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi is trying to break free.
Drakul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niemi on the ground.
Drakul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Niemi wants to control his opponent's hands but Drakul gets his hands free.
Niemi is really stuck here.
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.
Drakul avoiding Niemi 's attempts to control his hands.
Niemi looks gassed!
Drakul is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Niemi up.
Drakul controlling from the back.
Drakul gets his hands free as Niemi looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drakul's guard. Nice work there by Niemi.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Drakul keeps moving.
Niemi tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakul is retaining full guard.
Niemi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drakul keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
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.
Drakul is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Niemi dives into side control.
Drakul regains half guard there - taking advantage of Niemi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Niemi trying to control the action but Drakul is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Drakul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drakul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niemi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drakul scores with a hook to the body. Niemi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drakul moves in looking to clinch but Niemi pushes him off.
Drakul lands a really nice looking cross but Niemi seems unphased.
Drakul lands a two punch combo.
Drakul misses with a body shot.
Drakul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niemi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drakul, as that shot connected.
Drakul wants to clinch.
Drakul rushes Niemi and presses him up against the cage.
Drakul breaks from the clinch.
Drakul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakul misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Drakul does no damage.
Drakul misses with a wild body shot.
Drakul misses with the combination.
Drakul lands a nice looking body shot.
Drakul fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Drakul misses.
Niemi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drakul counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drakul throws a right hand that Niemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Niemi also avoids with ease.
Drakul throws a series of punches but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi scores with a spinning back kick!
Niemi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Drakul which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakul jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drakul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drakul throws a series of strikes that have Niemi backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Drakul.
Drakul misses with a combination
and Niemi counters with an outside leg kick.
Niemi throws a head kick but Drakul moves out of range.
Drakul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drakul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niemi doesn't seem bothered though.
Drakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niemi swings for the body but Drakul moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drakul punishes Niemi's body with a nice straight punch.
Drakul throws a series of strikes that have Niemi backpedaling.
Drakul swinging wilding here.
Drakul moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body. Drakul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drakul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niemi doesn't seem bothered though.
Drakul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drakul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drakul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Niemi backs up against the cage.
Drakul has closed the distance and engaged Niemi in a clinch.
Drakul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vlad Drakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetset Niemi.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi wants a takedown.
Drakul breaks from the clinch.
Vlad Drakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drakul is trying to maintain a safe position but Niemi gets an underhook and turns Drakul into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Drakul.
Drakul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drakul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi shoots in for a double leg but Drakul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drakul misses with a combination
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Drakul lands a body shot.
Drakul is looking to wear down Niemi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Niemi looks for a takedown but Drakul sprawls well.
Niemi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Drakul dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Drakul throws a series of punches but Niemi avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Drakul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drakul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Niemi misses.
Drakul stalks Niemi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Niemi's face. Niemi staggers backwards, shaken.
Drakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Drakul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drakul misses with a combination
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drakul tries to clinch there but Niemi circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niemi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drakul misses with a combination
and Niemi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drakul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drakul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drakul misses with a two punch combination.
Niemi tries to clinch but Drakul is having none of it.
Drakul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niemi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Niemi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.
Drakul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drakul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad Drakul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niemi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niemi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drakul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drakul misses with a combination
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niemi misses with a few strikes there.
Niemi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drakul.
Niemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drakul works over Niemi's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from Drakul both land. Nice combination.
Niemi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Niemi misses.
Drakul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niemi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drakul's elbow.
Drakul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drakul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niemi as he avoids it easily.
Drakul circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Drakul to counter with a crisp jab.
Niemi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drakul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niemi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Niemi lands a jab to the head.
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.
Drakul misses with a head kick.
Drakul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niemi shoots in and drives through. Drakul sprawls well.
Drakul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niemi takes a swing at Drakul's ribcage but misses.
Drakul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drakul doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemi circles away.
Niemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drakul swivels and escapes.
Vlad Drakul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jetset Niemi.
Drakul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niemi but Niemi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drakul throws a nice looking combination but Niemi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetset Niemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niemi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jetset Niemi.
Well Drakul 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Drakul!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Miagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federov comes into the arena with Back in Black blaring out of the sound system. Marty Miagi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Federov!
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, Marty Miagi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federov shoots in for a takedown but Miagi shows good takedown defense.
Federov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Federov forces his way into half guard.
Federov is looking for a kimura but Miagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Federov to get the leverage.
Federov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Federov is working for a guillotine from mount but Miagi frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Federov wants to take Miagi's back here but Miagi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Federov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Federov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miagi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Federov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miagi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miagi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Federov looking for a guillotine from mount but Miagi is having none of it.
Miagi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miagi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Federov looking for a guillotine from mount but Miagi is having none of it.
Miagi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Miagi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Federov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miagi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Federov is looking to control Miagi but Miagi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miagi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Miagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Federov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miagi is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Federov on his back. Federov looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Miagi has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Federov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dizzy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Muntari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dizzy Jones!
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, Max Muntari!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntari misses with a head kick.
Jones tests Muntari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muntari is rocked!
Jones fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Muntari square on the jaw! Damn, Muntari is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dizzy Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogatyr Egerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
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, Bogatyr Egerov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Egerov trying to control the position.
Egerov wants to sweep but no luck.
Egerov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diggler tries to stand but Egerov is controlling from the bottom.
Egerov wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diggler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egerov trying to keep a closed guard but Diggler is proving a slippery customer.
Egerov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Egerov with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a low kick, right behind Egerov 's knee.
Egerov looks gassed!
Egerov dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
Egerov checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Egerov avoids them all with ease.
Egerov tries to clinch there but Diggler circles away.
Egerov fails with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a three punch combo that has Egerov backing up. Egerov nods at Diggler to acknowledge the strikes.
Egerov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a series of strikes. Egerov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogatyr Egerov.
Egerov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggler.
Egerov keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egerov controls Diggler momentarily but Diggler frees himself.
Egerov keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Egerov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diggler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggler trying to control but Egerov is working from the bottom.
Diggler 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.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Egerov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Egerov shoots in for a double leg but Diggler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diggler throws a nice looking combination but Egerov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diggler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diggler stuffs the takedown attempt from Egerov. Egerov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogatyr Egerov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egerov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Egerov shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggler sprawls well. He's pushed Egerov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler thows a leg kick but Egerov checks it
and Egerov counters with a shoot takedown. Diggler fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egerov won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
Egerov gets to his feet. Diggler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Egerov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egerov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egerov preventing the sweep.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Egerov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Egerov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bogatyr Egerov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egerov looking to pass the guard.
Egerov wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Egerov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egerov wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.
Diggler pulls Egerov in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Egerov fails with the takedown.
Egerov shoots in for a double leg but Diggler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Diggler throws a series of punches but Egerov avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egerov is working for takedown but Diggler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diggler misses with an elbow strike.
Egerov jumps guard but Diggler stands there with Egerov around his waist. Egerov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egerov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diggler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diggler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogatyr Egerov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Egerov tries for a takedown but Diggler circles away easily
enabling Diggler to counter with a crisp jab.
Egerov tries to clinch but Diggler is having none of it.
Egerov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Egerov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diggler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggler stopping the sweep attempt from Egerov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egerov wants to stand up but Diggler is controlling him.
Diggler controlling from the top position.
Diggler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Egerov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Egerov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egerov postures up.
Egerov connects with a couple of short punches.
Egerov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egerov won't allow Diggler to sweep him here.
Egerov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egerov wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Egerov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggler is keeping the position for now.
Egerov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Egerov doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Diggler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogatyr Egerov.
Diggler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Egerov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egerov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggler 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Porvac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's entrance music is Gimme Shelter. A fine choice. Porvac has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snake Porvac!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porvac pinned against the cage. Porvac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Porvac's waist but Porvac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Porvac looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Porvac walks into a jab.
Porvac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Porvac.
Porvac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porvac throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Nogueira stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Porvac follows into mount!
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porvac moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nogueira has worked his arm free - good work by Nogueira!
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nogueira stops Porvac from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Porvac is squirming around nicely.
Nogueira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to finish this one by submission but Porvac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nogueira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porvac is looking to escape.
Nogueira fails to advance to Porvac's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Porvac is squirming around nicely.
Porvac is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nogueira locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Porvac is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. Gregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Engel by Gregorian kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Silva!
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, John Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Gregor's head. It's preventing any offense from Gregor, at least for the moment.
Silva is wriggling around but Gregor manages to pass to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gregor.
Gregor looking to pass the guard.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregor on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregor throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Gregor wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gregor looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Gregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregor's head.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
Gregor shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gregor.
Gregor fails with the takedown.
Gregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Gregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Gregor persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregor looks up at the clock. Bad move! Silva lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gregor. Silva pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Liston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov has chosen Jean Michel Jarre - Second Rendez-Vous as his entrance music. Dmitri Makarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sonny Liston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liston drops Makarov with a right and a left! Liston comes rushing in but Makarov regains his composure and manages to keep Liston in guard.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liston is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Liston looking to pass the guard.
Makarov working a defensive guard but Liston passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makarov is trying to control but can't.
Makarov tries to roll over but Liston keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Liston misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Liston.
Makarov looks gassed!
Liston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makarov momentarily.
Makarov is rocked!
Makarov slips a jab and a cross from Liston.
Makarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Liston finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liston throws an overhand right that has Makarov reeling! Liston follows up with more punches and Makarov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Liston!
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