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KOTR - Heavyweights Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Bakharev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Music. Bakharev has chosen Hatebreed - Live For This 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Riley!
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, Alexey Bakharev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakharev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riley throws a right and a left that Bakharev avoids nicely.
Bakharev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakharev connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley misses with the combination.
Bakharev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riley.
Riley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bakharev.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Bakharev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Riley.
Bakharev fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakharev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakharev wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Bakharev trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakharev looking to pass the guard.
Bakharev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Bakharev has gone for a leg lock! Riley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bakharev's guard.
Bakharev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakharev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev looking to ground and pound but Riley is blocking nicely.
Bakharev tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley tries to hold on but Bakharev postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakharev has hold of Riley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Riley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Bakharev is landing with some decent strikes but Riley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Riley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bakharev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Bakharev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bakharev shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley tries to bum rush Bakharev with a series of wild strikes but Bakharev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Bakharev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Bakharev has a takedown stuffed.
Josh Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Bakharev.
Bakharev tries to clinch up.
Bakharev gets the takedown into side control.
Riley regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Riley is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakharev.
Bakharev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakharev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakharev's back!
Riley keeps control of the position as Bakharev tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riley controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bakharev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bakharev trying to control the action but Riley just sinks the hooks in.
Bakharev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bakharev is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Bakharev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Bakharev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bakharev wants to advance to full mount but Riley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bakharev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Bakharev from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley looking to control.
Bakharev wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Bakharev wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riley looks to land a combination but Bakharev avoids it well.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Bakharev or perhaps it was just good defense by Riley which made him look bad.
Riley looks to land a combination but Bakharev avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bakharev with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Riley. No joy for Bakharev on that attempt.
Josh Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Bakharev.
Riley misses with a double jab.
Josh Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexey Bakharev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakharev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bakharev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Riley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bakharev yanks on the arm and Riley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bakharev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Bakharev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zhitnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhitnik comes into the arena with Metallica - Leper Messiah blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Zhitnik!
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, Chase Howard!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhitnik misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howard.
Howard looks for a takedown but Zhitnik sprawls well.
Howard moves away from the strike by Zhitnik.
Zhitnik stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Igor Zhitnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Howard.
Howard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Howard looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Zhitnik. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Zhitnik cracks Howard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Howard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zhitnik finish him?
It looks like Chase Howard has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhitnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhitnik drops Howard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Howard! Zhitnik dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Zhitnik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei AK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei AK is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei AK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AK doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but AK is defending well.
AK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson working AK over with strikes.
AK pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but AK is defending the position.
AK pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AK drops Henderson with a nice combination! AK dives into Henderson's guard, looking to finish!
Henderson is rocked!
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AK distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can AK finish him?
AK stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing AK from controlling successfully.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AK pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
AK has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
AK is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson looks to land a combination. AK sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of AK's head.
AK is wriggling around but Henderson manages to pass to half guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but AK is defending well.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
AK gets back to full guard.
AK looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson advances to full mount.
AK in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henderson cracks AK with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
AK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
AK wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Henderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
AK gets back to half guard.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed AK's head.
AK works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henderson postures up in AK's guard and throws a big left but AK blocks it.
AK is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AK trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AK is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergei AK will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
AK is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.
Henderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. AK can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
AK is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AK wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
AK tries to buck Henderson off but he can't manage it.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
AK is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson scoring with strikes but AK is staying in there.
Henderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
AK can't escape the position.
Dan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
AK is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
AK is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
AK in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
AK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
AK sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
AK looking for a kimura from the bottom but Henderson passes into side control!
AK takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK taking punishment in the form of punches.
AK is pushing Henderson's head away, looking to escape. Henderson manages to hold on to the position though.
AK gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Henderson landing shots from mount.
Henderson scoring with strikes but AK is staying in there.
AK is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Henderson landing punches.
Henderson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee warns AK that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
AK is trying to stand up.
AK taking shots to the head.
AK is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Henderson prevents AK from getting the reversal.
AK is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.
Henderson is landing with some decent strikes but AK is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
AK is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
AK gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
AK wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AK looking to control.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AK has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
AK is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AK keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
AK is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
AK looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson cracks AK with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
AK sneaks back into half guard.
AK slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henderson distracts AK with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as AK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but AK is retaining full guard.
AK wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AK wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson stands and throws AK's legs to the side, diving into side control.
AK is pushing Henderson's head away, looking to escape. Henderson manages to hold on to the position though.
AK is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Henderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
AK tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
AK is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
AK somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AK throws a right and a left that both miss.
AK on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by AK - just one landing.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but AK is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. AK manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to AK's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
AK scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeseph Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the ring accompanied by Lookin out my back door. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Lebowski!
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, Joeseph Michael!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski tries to move into range but Michael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Michael.
Michael clinches up against the ropes.
Lebowski breaks from the clinch.
Michael misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowski throws a combination that misses
and Michael holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lebowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Lebowski.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lebowski.
Michael moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lebowski throws a head kick that Michael semi-blocks.
It looks like Joeseph Michael has been cut.
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!
Michael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lebowski is fending him off so far but Michael persists. Nope, Lebowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut.
Lebowski misses with a head kick.
Michael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michael stalling.
Lebowski tries to kick Michael off but Michael keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lebowski is breathing heavily.
Lebowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael passes the guard and advances to mount!
Michael lands a nice shot to the head.
Michael pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Michael looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Michael lands a big shot there that rocks Lebowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Michael prevents Lebowski from getting the reversal.
Michael fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Michael pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Michael dominating with strikes here.
Michael unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lebowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lebowski shrugs it off.
Lebowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Michael.
Lebowski regains half guard.
Lebowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lebowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lebowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lebowski is working hard here to advance position.
Lebowski is trying to stand back up but Michael is controlling him
Lebowski is refusing to be controlled, as Michael sits in half guard.
Michael stops Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lebowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lebowski looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses
and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael.
Michael wants to break free but Lebowski has control.
Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael misses with a two punch combination.
Michael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael forces Lebowski back against the ropes and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael throws a head kick but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lebowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Michael counters by clinching up.
Michael wants to break free but Lebowski has control.
Lebowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael keeps control of Lebowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Lebowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Michael takes a step back to recover.
Michael throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowski's waist but Lebowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michael off to one side.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebowski throws a head kick that Michael semi-blocks.
Michael gets a clinch.
Michael wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lebowski has him pressed against the ropes.
Michael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lebowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Michael dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Michael blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses
and Michael counters with a takedown into side control.
Lebowski pushes Michael away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Michael gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Michael looks up at the clock and then as Lebowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Michael smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Michael working the head and body with strikes.
Michael scores with punches from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Michael. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Michael in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lebowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Michael is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lebowski to see if he's OK.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Lebowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Michael has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lebowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Lebowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
Check out the look on Michael's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lebowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael throws a series of punches but Lebowski avoids them all with ease.
Michael blocks a jab.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lebowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lebowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Lebowski.
Michael is looking to stand up but Lebowski won't let him.
Lebowski uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Michael throws a series of punches but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski lands with a kick to the temple. Michael shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lebowski throws a lazy head kick
and Michael counters with a two punch combo.
Michael blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a lazy head kick
so Michael counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lebowski is looking to stand up but Michael isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lebowski is on top in guard.
Michael looking for a guillotine here but Lebowski defends easily.
Lebowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michael has a closed guard, preventing Lebowski from standing up.
Lebowski trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lebowski manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Michael prevents Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
Michael loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Lebowski is looking to stand up but Michael isn't so interested in that idea.
Lebowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michael manages to get himself to full guard.
Lebowski throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michael can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lebowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Michael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lebowski's guard.
Michael decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Lebowski throws a lazy head kick
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowski darts in trying to clinch
and Michael counters with a one-two to the body.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael has Lebowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lebowski can't break the clinch.
Lebowski can't break the clinch.
Michael keeps control of Lebowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michael wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael tries to break the clinch but Lebowski is controlling the position.
Lebowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt
and Michael counters with a single leg into guard. Lebowski didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lebowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lebowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michael's 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.
Lebowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lebowski tries to stand but Michael is controlling from the bottom.
Lebowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lebowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michael is proving hard to escape from.
Michael trying to control the position here.
Lebowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michael, up you get!
A head kick by Lebowski misses
and Michael counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lebowski!
Lebowski tries to lock up and control but Michael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lebowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Michael working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lebowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michael putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Michael can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lebowski is looking to escape.
Michael punching from mount but Lebowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Michael with shots to the head and body - Lebowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lebowski really wants to buck Michael off and get back to his feet.
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.
Lebowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lebowski is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Michael postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lebowski looks a forlorn figure.
Lebowski is looking to improve his position but Michael isn't that keen on the idea.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael raining down shots from the mount!
Lebowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joeseph Michael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebowski throwing punches despite being mounted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeseph Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michael winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeseph Michael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox swinging wilding here.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lennox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Lesnar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennox throws out the jab.
Lennox tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lennox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lennox throws a hook but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but Lennox is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lennox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Lennox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar defending well as Lennox loads up on a big left hand.
Lennox looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Lennox misses with an uppercut.
Lennox wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lennox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Lennox, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Lennox against the ropes but Lennox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lennox as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Lennox moves into range and clinches up with Lesnar.
Lennox lands a knee to the body.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lennox just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lennox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lennox.
Lennox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lennox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lennox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lennox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lennox.
Lennox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lennox lands a left hand.
Lennox lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lennox.
Lennox lands a right hand.
Lennox tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Lennox prevents Lesnar from breaking the clinch.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Lennox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lesnar throws an elbow but Lennox slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lennox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lennox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Lennox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lennox misses with an elbow strike.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lennox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lennox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away
and Lesnar counters by clinching up.
Lennox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lennox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lennox.
Lennox lands a shot to the body.
Lennox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lennox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fedor Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lennox.
Lennox throws a one two combo.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Lennox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.
Lennox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lennox is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar drives through and clinches with Lennox against the ropes.
Lennox lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Lennox lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Lennox.
Lennox working aggressively here.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lennox stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lennox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lennox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lennox.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
Lennox misses with an elbow over the top.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lennox just stands there and leans against the ropes.
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.
Lennox lands a knee to the head.
Lennox lands a knee to the body.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Lennox keeps him there for the moment.
Lennox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lennox prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennox lands a damaging elbow.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lennox digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lennox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lennox closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side
and Lesnar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lennox lands a nice elbow.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Lennox throws knees to the body.
Lennox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lesnar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lennox drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the ropes.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Lennox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennox lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lennox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lennox wants to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Lennox is having none of it.
Lesnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lennox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lennox controls his leg.
Lennox is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lennox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lennox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Lennox didn't expect that.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lennox keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lennox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar stops Lennox from standing up.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lennox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Lennox lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lennox - that landed with a thud.
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Lennox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Lennox manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox misses with the head strike.
Lesnar successfully pulls guard.
Lesnar wants to control the position but Lennox says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lesnar wants to control but Lennox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Lesnar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenerd Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elvis has chosen Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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138 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lenerd Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Elvis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elvis misses the jab.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elvis but Elvis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawrence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elvis sprawls well initially but Lawrence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawrence has hold of Elvis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Elvis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Elvis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Elvis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawrence is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Elvis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lawrence jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Elvis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Elvis and Lawrence has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvis is trying to improve his position.
Elvis can't do much from the bottom here.
Elvis is trying to get back to his feet.
Elvis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Elvis dodges it nicely.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Elvis is working from the bottom.
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.
Elvis pushes Lawrence off looking to stand but Lawrence dives back in and keeps control.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elvis is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elvis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Elvis. No joy for Lawrence on that attempt.
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.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elvis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenerd Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Elvis tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Elvis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws and low kick but Elvis moves out of range easily.
Elvis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvis in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Elvis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lawrence gets full guard.
Elvis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Elvis defends it easily.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Elvis defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elvis 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.
Elvis wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard.
Elvis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elvis passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Elvis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Elvis lands a body shot.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Elvis.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Elvis.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elvis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elvis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elvis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Elvis wants to get back to his feet.
Elvis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Elvis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Elvis not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elvis lands strikes from half guard.
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Elvis pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Elvis keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Elvis seems content to control.
Elvis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elvis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Elvis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lawrence wants to control but Elvis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Elvis pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Elvis pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Elvis connects with a nice short shot to Lawrence's temple.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Elvis throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elvis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawrence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawrence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lenerd Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvis throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elvis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenerd Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elvis takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Elvis misses with a low kick.
Elvis connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elvis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Elvis is looking to control Lawrence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elvis avoid being mounted?
Elvis is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvis wants to get back to his feet.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Elvis defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elvis is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Elvis wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Elvis 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!
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence shoots and misses
and Elvis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawrence's guard.
Elvis advances position into side control!
Elvis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Elvis is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elvis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvis wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lawrence tries to improve position but can't.
Lawrence manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elvis's best efforts.
Lawrence trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elvis is taking a breather. Lawrence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elvis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Elvis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Elvis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence is staying active underneath Elvis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Elvis controlling the pace.
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elvis in particular looking to stall.
Diego Elvis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Despite being in the dominant position, Diego Elvis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Elvis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elvis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Elvis pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence tries to strike from the bottom.
Diego Elvis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elvis stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Lawrence has his foot on Elvis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elvis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
Elvis landing some decent shots from guard.
Elvis 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.
Lenerd Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Elvis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elvis 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Elvis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Lie I Cheat I Steal! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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275 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tank avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero slips a straight right by Tank.
Tank misses with a double jab
and Tank is countered with a crisp right hand from Guerrero that sends him to the canvas! Guerrero follows him to the mat into side control.
It looks like Alex Tank has been cut.
Tank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tank is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Tank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guerrero has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Guerrero missing with a left hand there. Tank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Guerrero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerrero takes a swing at Tank's ribcage but misses.
Tank's corner calls for a 1-2. Tank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Eddie Guerrero has been cut.
Tank misses the shot to the body.
Tank misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero connects with a single shot there.
Guerrero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tank.
Tank lands with a nice combination. Guerrero backs away looking to recover.
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!
Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tank's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Guerrero before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Juusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's entrance music is Казаки - Ой да . A fine choice. Jaakko Juusto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fedor Emelianenko's chin.
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233 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Juusto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Emelianenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Juusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juusto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juusto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Juusto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juusto is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juusto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emelianenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juusto slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juusto.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juusto moves into the clinch.
Juusto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juusto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Emelianenko swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juusto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Juusto.
Emelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Juusto looks gassed!
Juusto is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is thwarting Juusto's attempts to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juusto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juusto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but Juusto is having none of it.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Juusto won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juusto taking shots to the head.
Emelianenko looking for a guillotine from mount but Juusto is having none of it.
Juusto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Emelianenko.
Juusto 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.
Juusto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Juusto is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juusto wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Juusto 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.
Emelianenko stands up from Juusto's guard - Emelianenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Juusto defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juusto.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Juusto is controlling him well.
Emelianenko manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juusto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juusto regains half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Juusto wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juusto is trying to get back to full guard.
Juusto gets back to full guard.
Juusto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juusto can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juusto sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko stands up from half guard.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juusto rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Juusto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Juusto is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
Juusto has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Juusto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juusto manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Juusto's guard.
Juusto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juusto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Juusto is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Juusto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juusto is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Emelianenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juusto. Juusto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Juusto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juusto misses with a body kick.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Juusto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Juusto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juusto counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Juusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Juusto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juusto.
Juusto shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Juusto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juusto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Juusto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juusto prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Juusto isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko has his feet on Juusto's thighs here. He's pushed Juusto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Juusto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and davis greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying greg's choice of entrance music: Happy? by Mudvayne. davis greg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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284 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, davis greg!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes avoids the body shot from greg.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
greg tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
greg fails with the takedown.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
greg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but greg persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
greg shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Mark Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of davis greg.
greg looks gassed!
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
greg takes a shot to the head.
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked greg out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mark Hughes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Filipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lijepa Naša Domovino. Johnstone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hardrock Hallelujah by Lordi. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
328 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
272 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miroslav Filipovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnstone slips a jab from Filipovic.
Johnstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipovic moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Johnstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnstone circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic cracks Johnstone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filipovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Johnstone with a series of wild strikes but Johnstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnstone misses with a double jab
and Filipovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic misses with a jab to the body
and Johnstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Filipovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipovic throws a jab when Johnstone was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Johnstone.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filipovic throws a good cross that connects.
Johnstone lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Johnstone misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Johnstone misses.
No joy there for Johnstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Filipovic throws a lazy right hand but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Johnstone's head but Johnstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic defending well as Johnstone loads up on a big left hand.
Johnstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a straight right hand.
Johnstone lands with a straight right. Filipovic didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filipovic throws a combination that misses
and Johnstone counters with a left to the body.
Johnstone misses with a jab to the body
and Filipovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnstone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnstone and sends Filipovic crashing to the mat! Johnstone follows him down to the mat - Filipovic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Miroslav Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnstone pushes past his half guard into mount!
Filipovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnstone looking to control but Filipovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Johnstone.
Filipovic is looking to get to half guard.
Johnstone controlling the pace for now.
Johnstone tries to control but Filipovic wriggling away.
Filipovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnstone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Filipovic reaches up to try and control the position but Johnstone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Filipovic rolls and tries to escape and now Johnstone has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to keep control of the position but Filipovic is staying busy.
Filipovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnstone's guard. Nice work there by Filipovic.
Filipovic looking to pass the guard.
Johnstone 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.
Johnstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnstone is looking for a triangle but Filipovic pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Filipovic's cut.
That's time! Filipovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filipovic thinking.
Johnstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a straight right hand.
Johnstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnstone misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic throws a hook but Johnstone avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Johnstone both land. Nice combination.
Johnstone scores with a jab. Filipovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filipovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnstone throws a nice looking combination but Filipovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone throws a one two combo.
Johnstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Johnstone. Beautiful body shot.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Johnstone misses.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipovic.
Johnstone lands an overhand right.
Hank Johnstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnstone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnstone throws a hook but Filipovic avoids it easily.
Johnstone lands with a right that hurts Filipovic. Filipovic looks to clinch but Johnstone throws a short knee that drops Filipovic. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hank Johnstone!
Hank Johnstone is the new super heavyweight champion!
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