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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Thomas Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago tightens his grip and picks Drake up, before dumping him to the ground. Drake manages to land in guard.
Drake is looking to stand back up but Drago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Drake.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drake is trying to stand up here but Drago is controlling him well.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake lands a head kick that stumbles Drago and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake wants to stand but Drago is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
Drake wants to stand but Drago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Drago looks gassed!
Drake wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Drake knocks Drago out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Drake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy TuTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy TuTone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Smith!
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, Tommy TuTone!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
TuTone wants to control but Smith postures up.
TuTone parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable TuTone to escape.
TuTone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith wants to control but TuTone is keeping him busy.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TuTone trying to control but Smith postures up.
TuTone manages to get to full guard.
TuTone working a defensive guard here.
Smith won't allow TuTone to sweep him here.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to TuTone's body and controls the position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow TuTone to sweep him here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but TuTone has wrist control.
Smith postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
TuTone misses with a body shot.
TuTone thows a body shot but no joy.
TuTone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to TuTone's head to control him but TuTone postures up.
TuTone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, TuTone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
TuTone working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith wants to control but TuTone is having none of it.
TuTone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
TuTone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
TuTone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TuTone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith tries to hold on but TuTone postures up.
TuTone with a couple of short strikes.
TuTone with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! TuTone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
TuTone with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
TuTone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith tries to reverse the position but TuTone maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TuTone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith wants to hold on but TuTone pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith taking shots to the head.
TuTone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy TuTone 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.
TuTone shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed TuTone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TuTone connects with a body shot.
TuTone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
TuTone slips under a jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TuTone thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith with a poor takedown
and TuTone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from TuTone does no damage.
A punch combination from TuTone misses.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TuTone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TuTone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but TuTone is proving a slippery customer.
TuTone is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TuTone controls from within his opponent's guard.
TuTone preventing the sweep.
TuTone wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
TuTone works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is trying to hold TuTone in close to prevent damage but TuTone has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to TuTone's head to control him but TuTone postures up.
TuTone wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
TuTone thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
TuTone works his way into side control.
TuTone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
TuTone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
TuTone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is not content to let TuTone control the position.
TuTone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tommy TuTone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TuTone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy TuTone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
TuTone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
TuTone moves into range and connects with a jab.
TuTone lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
TuTone gets back to full guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TuTone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TuTone landing shots from mount.
TuTone avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
A nice elbow there by TuTone.
TuTone lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
TuTone landing shots from mount.
TuTone avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
TuTone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TuTone landing strikes from the mount.
Smith wants to hold on but TuTone pushes him away.
TuTone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TuTone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
TuTone with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
TuTone raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
TuTone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith wants to control but TuTone is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
TuTone raining down shots from the mount!
Smith tries to reverse the position but TuTone maintains control.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding TuTone's attempts to control the action.
TuTone raining down shots from the mount!
TuTone landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
TuTone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
TuTone with good strikes from the mount here!
TuTone with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TuTone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TuTone wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
TuTone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TuTone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith controlling the position well.
Tommy TuTone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to get to full guard but TuTone has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy TuTone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TuTone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy TuTone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Maslov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Nathan Godfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Maslov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslov misses the jab.
Maslov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maslov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maslov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maslov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey trying to control but Maslov postures up.
Godfrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maslov on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Godfrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Godfrey is looking to stand back up but Maslov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Godfrey.
Maslov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslov stops Godfrey from getting back to his feet.
Maslov prevents Godfrey from improving his position.
Maslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Godfrey is just riding it out for now. Maslov eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Godfrey wants to control but Maslov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maslov 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.
Godfrey cracks a nice hook into Maslov's ribs.
Godfrey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Godfrey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Godfrey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maslov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maslov for as long as he can get away with.
Godfrey looking to control but Maslov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Maslov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Godfrey content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslov is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Godfrey looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Godfrey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Godfrey lands a head kick that stumbles Maslov and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Ivan Maslov has been cut.
Maslov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Godfrey is looking to stand up but Maslov won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Godfrey content to stall in guard here.
Maslov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov wants to sweep here but Godfrey controlling him for the moment.
Godfrey is stalling in the full guard.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nathan Godfrey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maslov dodges the punch combination from Godfrey.
Godfrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Godfrey. That snapped Maslov's head back.
Godfrey wants to land a leg kick but Maslov is out of range.
Maslov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Godfrey counters with a stiff right hand.
Godfrey throws a series of punches but Maslov moves out of range.
Maslov slips a jab and a cross from Godfrey.
Maslov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Godfrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Maslov circles away.
Godfrey misses with a looping right.
Godfrey moves into the clinch.
Godfrey scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Godfrey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maslov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maslov tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey keeps control of the position easily here as Maslov tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Godfrey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godfrey 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Godfrey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Cromphout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kymani Marley - Warriors. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Cromphout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Remington!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington throws a head kick that half lands.
Cromphout is rocked!
Cromphout tries to close the distance and clinch but Remington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Cromphout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cromphout lands a jab.
Cromphout seems to have got his legs back now.
Cromphout misses with an uppercut. Remington saw that one coming.
Cromphout avoids the head kick by Remington.
Remington moves out of range as Cromphout strikes.
Remington looks for the body kick but Cromphout saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Remington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromphout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Remington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remington lands a jab-cross combination.
Cromphout connects with a crisp jab.
Cromphout loads up on a big right hand but Remington slips the punch.
Remington lands a left and a right that sends Cromphout crashing to the canvas! Remington dives into mount looking to finish!
Cromphout is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromphout has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cromphout wants to get back to his feet.
Cromphout prevents Remington from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Remington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Remington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cromphout throws a series of punches but Remington avoids them all with ease.
Remington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cromphout.
Remington connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cromphout tumbling to the canvas! Remington pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cromphout was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Remington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Engelbrekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zenin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helloween - Power. Engelbrekt has chosen Imperiet - Var e vargen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zenin!
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, Sigvard Engelbrekt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
Zenin misses with a wild body shot.
Engelbrekt throws a jab when Zenin was well out of range.
Zenin moves away from the strike by Engelbrekt.
A shot to the body from Engelbrekt misses
and Zenin counters with a nice uppercut.
Engelbrekt throws the left hand but Zenin avoids the punch easily.
Engelbrekt misses with a takedown attempt
and Zenin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zenin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zenin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zenin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zenin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Engelbrekt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engelbrekt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zenin tries to reverse the position but Engelbrekt maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! Engelbrekt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelbrekt manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into Engelbrekt's guard.
Engelbrekt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zenin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engelbrekt working for a triangle but Zenin defends it easily.
Zenin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Zenin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Engelbrekt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zenin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zenin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engelbrekt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engelbrekt working for a triangle but Zenin defends it easily.
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! Engelbrekt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelbrekt manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into Engelbrekt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbrekt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zenin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engelbrekt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Engelbrekt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigvard Engelbrekt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zenin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Engelbrekt's hands.
Engelbrekt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Engelbrekt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zenin throws out the jab.
Engelbrekt missing with a left hand there. Zenin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zenin finds it's way through Engelbrekt's defenses.
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.
Engelbrekt throws a shot from downtown. Zenin moves away and avoids it.
Engelbrekt misses with a looping left.
Engelbrekt looks to land a right hand but Zenin moved out of range.
Zenin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zenin throws a nice looking combination but Engelbrekt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Engelbrekt fails with the takedown
and Zenin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Engelbrekt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zenin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vladimir Zenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigvard Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt looks gassed!
Engelbrekt throws a jab when Zenin was well out of range.
Engelbrekt throws out a loose jab but Zenin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engelbrekt misses with a hook.
Engelbrekt takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zenin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zenin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt tries for a takedown but Zenin circles away easily
and Zenin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zenin dodges the punch combination from Engelbrekt.
Zenin lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Zenin misses.
Zenin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Engelbrekt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Engelbrekt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zenin loads up on a big right hand but Engelbrekt slips the punch.
Engelbrekt misses with a takedown
and Zenin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Engelbrekt is breathing heavily.
Engelbrekt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zenin was well out of range. Poor timing from Engelbrekt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbrekt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zenin misses with a straight right.
Zenin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zenin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zenin staying out of range there.
Engelbrekt throws a big shot that misses.
Engelbrekt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zenin defending well as Engelbrekt loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt scores a takedown into full mount!
Zenin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zenin is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zenin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zenin slips nicely into half guard.
Zenin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Engelbrekt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Kleinsasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otryad Kovboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Kleinsasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otryad Kovboev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovboev checks a leg kick.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovboev throws a sloppy head kick
and Kleinsasser finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kleinsasser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovboev throws a head kick but Kleinsasser moves out of range.
Kovboev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovboev closes the distance but Kleinsasser moves to the side
and Kleinsasser counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovboev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovboev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kleinsasser. Kleinsasser obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovboev misses with a kick to the body
and Kleinsasser counters with a low kick, right behind Kovboev 's knee.
Kovboev looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinsasser tries to land a leg kick but Kovboev saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Kovboev as he checks the leg kick.
Kleinsasser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovboev. That did some damage!
Kleinsasser gets a clinch.
Kleinsasser effectively controlling the action here.
Kovboev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser jumps guard and drags Kovboev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kleinsasser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kleinsasser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kovboev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kleinsasser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kleinsasser wants to sweep here but Kovboev controlling him for the moment.
Kleinsasser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovboev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovboev preventing the sweep.
Kleinsasser is working hard here to advance position.
Kovboev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovboev wants to stand but Kleinsasser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Kleinsasser doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovboev wants to stand but Kleinsasser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kovboev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleinsasser throws a leg kick that misses.
Kovboev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kleinsasser makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Kovboev moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Kovboev moves out of range easily.
Kleinsasser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kleinsasser is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovboev tries to keep at a distance but Kleinsasser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovboev is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kovboev managing to block the knees to the body from Kleinsasser.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kleinsasser shoots in and bounces Kovboev off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kovboev is looking to stand up but Kleinsasser isn't so interested in that idea.
Kleinsasser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kovboev's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser is pressing down on Kovboev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kovboev is holding on for now.
Kleinsasser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kleinsasser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovboev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kleinsasser scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovboev wants to get back to his feet.
Kleinsasser seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovboev won't allow Kleinsasser to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovboev wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kovboev throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Kleinsasser dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovboev.
Kleinsasser drives through and clinches with Kovboev against the ropes.
Kovboev trying to land knees to the body.
Kovboev tries to land knees in the clinch but Kleinsasser avoids the damage to the body.
Kovboev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kleinsasser.
Kovboev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kleinsasser blocks it with crossed arms.
Kleinsasser breaks from the clinch.
Kleinsasser thows a leg kick but Kovboev checks it
and Kovboev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kleinsasser is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kleinsasser slips under a jab.
Kleinsasser throws the kick towards the body but Kovboev avoids it.
Kleinsasser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kleinsasser lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleinsasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovboev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovboev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kleinsasser is controlling him.
Kovboev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovboev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinsasser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovboev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovboev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kleinsasser is controlling him.
Kovboev trying to keep a closed guard but Kleinsasser is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinsasser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Kovboev.
Kovboev throws a body kick that misses.
Kovboev blocks a leg kick.
Otryad Kovboev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Kleinsasser misses
and Kovboev counters with a head kick. That will keep Kleinsasser thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kovboev misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kleinsasser blocks the leg kick.
Kovboev misses with the body kick
and Kleinsasser counters with a single leg into guard. Kovboev didn't expect that.
Kovboev keeping moving, preventing Kleinsasser from controlling successfully.
Kleinsasser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinsasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovboev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev wants to stand but Kleinsasser is controlling the position.
Kovboev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kleinsasser won't allow Kovboev to sweep him here.
Kleinsasser with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kleinsasser misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Kovboev misses
and Kleinsasser counters with a thumping low kick.
Kleinsasser avoids the head kick by Kovboev.
Kovboev clinches but Kleinsasser breaks the clinch
and Kleinsasser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovboev won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kleinsasser works to advance to full mount. Kovboev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kovboev'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.
Kleinsasser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kleinsasser looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kleinsasser landing shots from mount.
Kleinsasser wants to control the pace but Kovboev is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovboev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kleinsasser is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Kleinsasser dominated that second round.
That's time! Kleinsasser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kovboev forces Kleinsasser back against the ropes and clinches.
Kleinsasser gets underhooks to prevent Kovboev's takedown attempt.
Kleinsasser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kleinsasser throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovboev clinches but Kleinsasser breaks the clinch
and Kleinsasser counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovboev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kleinsasser checks a leg kick.
Kovboev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovboev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Otryad Kovboev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinsasser moves out of range as Kovboev throws a body kick.
Otryad Kovboev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovboev throws a sloppy head kick
and Kleinsasser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kleinsasser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovboev keeping moving, preventing Kleinsasser from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Kovboev is working from the bottom.
Kovboev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kleinsasser trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovboev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovboev is looking to stand back up but Kleinsasser counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kovboev.
Kovboev wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kovboev throws a lazy head kick
and Kleinsasser counters with a nice body kick.
Kleinsasser fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kovboev sprawls well initially but Kleinsasser persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kovboev is trying to stand.
Kleinsasser seems to be working for a kimura but Kovboev defends the submission attempt.
Kovboev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovboev is trying to stand.
Kovboev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kleinsasser wants to control but Kovboev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev is looking to escape.
Kleinsasser drops an elbow to the side of Kovboev's head.
Kleinsasser trying to control from half guard but Kovboev is working away.
Kovboev is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kovboev throws a head kick but Kleinsasser moves out of range.
Kleinsasser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Kovboev moves out of range easily.
Kleinsasser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovboev swivels and escapes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kovboev!
Kleinsasser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kleinsasser takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser avoids the head kick by Kovboev.
Kovboev clinches but Kleinsasser breaks the clinch
and Kleinsasser counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kovboev.
Kovboev wants to clinch
and Kleinsasser counters with a good, hard body kick but Kovboev shrugs it off.
Kleinsasser lands a head kick. Kovboev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovboev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kovboev misses with a head kick.
Kovboev misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick but Kovboev moves out of range.
Kleinsasser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovboev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Otryad Kovboev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Kleinsasser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kleinsasser manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Kleinsasser.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kleinsasser, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Kleinsasser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Tolstoy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell swings for the body but Tolstoy moves out of range.
Liddell lands a high kick to the side of Tolstoy's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Liddell dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Aleksander Tolstoy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolstoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tolstoy to get the leverage.
Liddell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tolstoy stops Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Tolstoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Tolstoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tolstoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to stand up here but Tolstoy is controlling him well.
Tolstoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tolstoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tolstoy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tolstoy looks gassed!
Tolstoy prevents Liddell from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolstoy wants to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liddell - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Liddell coming out on top.
Tolstoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tolstoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolstoy fails with the takedown.
Tolstoy avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Tolstoy moves out of range.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Tolstoy slips the punch.
Tolstoy wants to clinch up but Liddell keeps it at a distance.
Liddell looks to throw the jab but Tolstoy is out of range.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Tolstoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolstoy blocks a head kick by Liddell.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tolstoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Tolstoy tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolstoy misses with a jab to the body
and Tolstoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolstoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Tolstoy backing up. Tolstoy nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tolstoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tolstoy scores with a shot to the side of Liddell's head.
Tolstoy is working Liddell over against the ropes.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tolstoy shoots in and bounces Liddell off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolstoy prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Tolstoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Liddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolstoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tolstoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tolstoy forces his way into half guard.
Liddell has hold of Tolstoy's hands but Tolstoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Tolstoy stops Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Tolstoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolstoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liddell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tolstoy.
Tolstoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolstoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Tolstoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolstoy is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
Liddell is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Tolstoy there.
Liddell wants to control but Tolstoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liddell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolstoy is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Tolstoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tolstoy ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Tolstoy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liddell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell throws a push kick but Tolstoy slaps the foot to one side.
Tolstoy wants to clinch up but Liddell keeps it at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liddell!
A swing and a miss from Liddell.
Tolstoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy wants to clinch but Liddell slips to the side
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolstoy off the ropes and back into rage.
Tolstoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Tolstoy closes the distance but Liddell moves to the side
and Liddell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tolstoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tolstoy lands with a light punch inside.
Tolstoy lands with a left to the head.
Tolstoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolstoy keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tolstoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aleksander Tolstoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolstoy lands with a left to the head.
Liddell takes a shot to the head.
Tolstoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tolstoy lands a left hand.
Tolstoy prevents Liddell from breaking the clinch.
Tolstoy lands a nice uppercut.
Tolstoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tolstoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tolstoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Tolstoy is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy gets through Liddell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tolstoy pushes Liddell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tolstoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolstoy.
Liddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tolstoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolstoy lands a right hand.
Liddell is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
Tolstoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Liddell.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Tolstoy is controlling the position.
Tolstoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tolstoy lands a shot to the body.
Tolstoy lands an uppercut.
Liddell breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIG STYLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BIG STYLE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharkov as he avoids it easily.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharkov stuffs the takedown attempt from STYLE. STYLE gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIG STYLE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharkov stuffs the takedown attempt from STYLE. STYLE gets slowly back to his feet.
STYLE scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
STYLE is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
STYLE throws a strike aimed at the side of Kharkov's head but Kharkov avoids it well.
Kharkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked STYLE off and has taken his back!
Kharkov doesn't have the hooks in and STYLE manages to turn into his guard.
Kharkov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov pulls STYLE in to control the position.
STYLE tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharkov is retaining full guard.
STYLE missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses.
STYLE stands and throws Kharkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
STYLE tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no STYLE has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
STYLE working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STYLE creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharkov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from STYLE seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
STYLE 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.
Kharkov holding on.
Kharkov wants to control but STYLE postures up.
STYLE misses with the ground and pound.
Kharkov regains half guard.
STYLE is working for a submission of some sort.
Kharkov wants to control but STYLE is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kharkov to regain full guard.
STYLE thows a big elbow that misses.
Kharkov controlling STYLE's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
STYLE throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from STYLE.
STYLE drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kharkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kharkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kharkov!
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.
Kharkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kharkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with STYLE. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kharkov trying to control the action but STYLE is working from the bottom.
Kharkov controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharkov working the ground and pound.
STYLE gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
STYLE is not content to let Kharkov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigori Kharkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
STYLE shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
STYLE looks for a takedown but Kharkov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIG STYLE. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STYLE shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharkov tries to sprawl out of it but STYLE keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kharkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kharkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kharkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
STYLE is looking to regain half guard here but Kharkov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down STYLE's shoulder. That is not cool.
STYLE gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kharkov stalling.
STYLE tries to roll over but Kharkov keeps him under control.
Kharkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
STYLE wants to improve his position but Kharkov is controlling well.
STYLE is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharkov's back!
STYLE is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kharkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
STYLE is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kharkov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kharkov for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kharkov is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is having to fend off submission attempts from STYLE, who is looking to sink in the choke. STYLE doesn't have the hooks in though and Kharkov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
STYLE is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kharkov controlling from the top position.
Kharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. STYLE is keeping the position for now.
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.
STYLE looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharkov is one step ahead there.
Kharkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kharkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kharkov wants to control from the top but STYLE keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
STYLE had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kharkov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. STYLE Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kharkov's back instead.
STYLE is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kharkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigori Kharkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! STYLE's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kharkov.
STYLE manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kharkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
STYLE wants to improve his position but Kharkov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Grigori Kharkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
STYLE tries to clinch but Kharkov moves out of range.
STYLE with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in STYLE's guard now.
Kharkov content to stall in guard here.
STYLE looking for a sweep. Not yet STYLE, not yet.
STYLE escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kharkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
STYLE has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov pushing down on STYLE's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kharkov prevents STYLE from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kharkov in particular looking to stall.
STYLE tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
STYLE tries to roll over but Kharkov keeps him under control.
Kharkov is trying to control the action in half guard but STYLE is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STYLE misses with some strikes from the bottom.
STYLE looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kharkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
STYLE with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kharkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kharkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
STYLE has his foot on Kharkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharkov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
STYLE wants to sweep but no luck.
BIG STYLE has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharkov stays in close to STYLE's body and controls the position.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from STYLE.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Kharkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kharkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Kharkov!
Grigori Kharkov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laurel Aitken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Laurel Aitken has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurel Aitken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aitken throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown wants to clinch up but Aitken keeps it at a distance.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aitken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown tries to clinch but Aitken moves out of range.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aitken.
A telegraphed right hand from Aitken misses the target.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aitken.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Aitken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Aitken.
Aitken has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Aitken 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.
Brown trying to control but Aitken is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
Aitken is breathing heavily.
Brown stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aitken to get to his feet.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Aitken circles away.
Aitken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Aitken throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Aitken is having none of it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Aitken sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laurel Aitken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Brown.
A jab-cross combination lands for Aitken and sends Brown crashing to the mat! Aitken follows him down to the mat - Brown regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Seth Brown has been cut.
Aitken in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aitken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laurel Aitken!
Laurel Aitken is the new middleweight champion!
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