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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Putten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Putten!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova drops Putten with a beautiful combination! Putten stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nova is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alexander Putten has been cut.
Putten looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Putten circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nova. Putten falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Nova!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Solovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Lopez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antoni Solovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a jab when Solovski was well out of range.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Solovski.
Solovski swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Solovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Solovski trying to control here.
Lopez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Solovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Solovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Antoni Solovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Solovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez looks gassed!
Lopez moves forwards but Solovski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solovski works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Solovski lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Solovski - just one landing.
Solovski throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Solovski scores with a jab to the body.
Solovski lands a jab.
Antoni Solovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solovski sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Solovski lands a left and a right that sends Lopez crashing to the canvas! Solovski dives into mount looking to finish!
Lopez is rocked!
Solovski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Solovski finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Solovski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Solovski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Solovski lands a nice shot to the head.
Solovski prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Solovski scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Solovski is landing with some decent strikes but Lopez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Solovski tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Solovski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Solovski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solovski content just to control the position here.
Solovski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solovski cracks Lopez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopez taking shots to the head.
Solovski trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solovski landing punches.
Solovski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Solovski lands a heavy elbow.
Solovski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Solovski scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Solovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking.
A jab from Solovski does it's job there.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solovski tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Solovski counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solovski lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez misses with a double jab
enabling Solovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Solovski throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lopez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Solovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Solovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antoni Solovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Solovski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Solovski.
Solovski scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solovski counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Solovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Solovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solovski.
Antoni Solovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Solovski ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Nice body punch from Solovski.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Solovski throws a one two combo.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Solovski lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Solovski.
Solovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Solovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Horrible takedown by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Solovski which made him look bad.
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solovski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Solovski is looking for a sweep.
Lopez working away.
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Solovski is defending well.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solovski sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solovski is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Solovski taking some punishment here, with Lopez in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Solovski defends the submission attempt.
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solovski is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Solovski is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Solovski trying to control from the bottom.
Jose Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Solovski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Lopez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Spinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinelli has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Way as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefano Spinelli!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorian misses with a takedown attempt - Spinelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Glorian slips a jab and a cross from Spinelli.
Spinelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Spinelli as Glorian shoots in.
Spinelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glorian shoots in but Spinelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Glorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glorian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Dave Glorian has been cut.
Glorian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spinelli but Spinelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spinelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glorian.
Glorian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glorian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spinelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glorian advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinelli wants to control but Glorian postures up.
Spinelli is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Glorian is controlling him well.
Spinelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glorian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Glorian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spinelli is looking for a sweep.
Glorian working away.
Spinelli tries to bench press Glorian off him but Glorian keeps the position.
Glorian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spinelli is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spinelli keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Glorian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spinelli keeps working.
Spinelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spinelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Glorian is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glorian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spinelli defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spinelli defends it well.
Glorian wants to pass to mount but Spinelli is defending the position.
Spinelli looking for submissions off his back.
Spinelli is staying active underneath Glorian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spinelli missing with punches from the bottom.
Spinelli wants to control but Glorian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Spinelli gets full guard.
Glorian tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinelli is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glorian shoots in looking for a takedown. Spinelli tries to sprawl out of it but Glorian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spinelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Spinelli.
Spinelli throws a head kick that misses.
Stefano Spinelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glorian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glorian advances to mount.
Glorian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spinelli is looking to escape.
Spinelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spinelli wants to try and get back to his feet.
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 Dave Glorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Glorian'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.
Spinelli throws a combination. Glorian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Glorian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glorian lands in his opponent's guard.
Glorian slips nicely into half guard.
Glorian wants to work for an arm triangle but Spinelli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spinelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Spinelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spinelli actively working from the bottom here.
Glorian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spinelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glorian.
Spinelli is breathing heavily.
Glorian is keen to just control but Spinelli is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorian is trying to work for a kimura but Spinelli is defending well.
Spinelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spinelli trying to control the position.
Spinelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Spinelli, not yet.
Glorian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spinelli dives on top into guard.
Spinelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorian has a closed guard, preventing Spinelli from standing up.
Glorian looking for a guillotine here but Spinelli defends easily.
Glorian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spinelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glorian controls Spinelli momentarily but Spinelli frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorian has his foot on Spinelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Glorian has his foot on Spinelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Spinelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spinelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glorian working for a triangle but Spinelli defends it easily.
Spinelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spinelli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Glorian had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spinelli is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Glorian Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spinelli's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli manages to escape to his feet.
Glorian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Glorian tries to control but Spinelli wriggling away.
Glorian is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Glorian extends the arm and Spinelli is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Glorian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Galkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Whitewash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitewash's choice of entrance music: New Divide. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Whitewash was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Galkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Whitewash!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galkin tries to clinch up but Whitewash circles away and keeps his distance.
Galkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitewash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galkin tries to get out of the position.
Whitewash slips a nice elbow through Galkin's hands, connecting with Galkin's forehead.
Whitewash is nestled in close to Galkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galkin wants to get back to his feet.
Whitewash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitewash wants to work for an arm triangle but Galkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whitewash working Galkin over with strikes.
Whitewash seems to be working for a kimura but Galkin defends the submission attempt.
Galkin is trying to stand back up but Whitewash is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewash is looking for a kimura but Galkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whitewash to get the leverage.
Whitewash wants to free his trapped foot but Galkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galkin tries to kick Whitewash off but Whitewash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitewash.
Galkin is controlling Whitewash's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galkin wants to get back to his feet.
Whitewash winds up and cracks Galkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitewash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galkin is trying to stand back up but Whitewash is controlling him
Whitewash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Whitewash.
Galkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitewash.
Galkin is trying to stand up here but Whitewash is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitewash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitewash.
Whitewash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galkin is trying to stand up here but Whitewash is controlling him well.
Whitewash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitewash wants to pass to mount but Galkin is defending the position.
Whitewash working the head and body with strikes.
Galkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitewash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitewash thows a huge punch but Galkin dodges it nicely.
Whitewash is working for a submission of some sort.
Whitewash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitewash looks gassed!
Galkin is looking to escape.
Galkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whitewash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Galkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whitewash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Galkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Whitewash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Galkin.
Galkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitewash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galkin is looking to clinch but Whitewash is avoiding it.
Galkin wants to clinch.
Galkin tries to clinch up.
Galkin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galkin slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Galkin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Whitewash tries to pull guard but Galkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitewash drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galkin breaks the clinch.
Galkin motions for Whitewash to come forward. Galkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galkin closes the distance and pushes Whitewash back into the cage.
Galkin slows down the pace here.
Galkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitewash backwards.
Galkin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whitewash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galkin effectively controlling the action here.
Whitewash gets control of Galkin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitewash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitewash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galkin wanted to stand there but Whitewash had control of the position.
Galkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whitewash working for a triangle but Galkin defends it easily.
Whitewash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitewash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galkin passes into half guard.
Whitewash is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitewash punching from the bottom.
Whitewash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whitewash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Galkin pulls his head out easily.
Galkin wants to control but Whitewash is keeping him busy.
Whitewash moves into full guard.
Whitewash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whitewash is proving hard to escape from.
Whitewash has an active guard here but Galkin has managed to pass into half guard.
Billy Whitewash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galkin controlling the action here.
Galkin wants to stand but Whitewash has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Maxim Galkin will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Whitewash swats away the attempt to clinch by Galkin.
Galkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maxim Galkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galkin has managed to clinch.
A short left from Galkin.
Galkin has Whitewash pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Galkin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Whitewash tumbling to the mat - Galkin dives into Whitewash's guard.
Galkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Galkin won't allow Whitewash to sweep him here.
Whitewash doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewash thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Whitewash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitewash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitewash tries to strike from the bottom.
Galkin won't allow Whitewash to sweep him here.
Whitewash has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Galkin has passed into side control.
Whitewash regains half guard.
Galkin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Whitewash landing strikes from the bottom.
Whitewash tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Whitewash actively working from the bottom here.
Galkin is taking a breather. Whitewash 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.
Whitewash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galkin.
Whitewash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whitewash looking for a triangle here. Galkin is fighting it but it looks tight! Whitewash pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Galkin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Billy Whitewash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
228 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, King 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, Fedor Dostoevsky !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dostoevsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dostoevsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Dostoevsky is looking to advance position but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Dostoevsky is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dostoevsky 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dostoevsky 's back!
Emelianenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Emelianenko is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dostoevsky up.
Dostoevsky is keeping busy.
Dostoevsky can't escape the position.
Emelianenko tries to keep control of the position but Dostoevsky is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky is really stuck here.
Dostoevsky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emelianenko's guard. Nice work there by Dostoevsky .
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko has his foot on Dostoevsky 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dostoevsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Dostoevsky is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Dostoevsky pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Dostoevsky trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Dostoevsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Emelianenko.
Dostoevsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dostoevsky gets the takedown into side control.
Emelianenko tries to buck Dostoevsky off but Dostoevsky is having none of it.
Dostoevsky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Dostoevsky defends it.
Dostoevsky wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Dostoevsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dostoevsky gets the takedown into side control.
Dostoevsky stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dostoevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dostoevsky wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Dostoevsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as Dostoevsky shoots in.
Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Fedor Dostoevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Dostoevsky is defending the position.
Dostoevsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dostoevsky defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dostoevsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dostoevsky .
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dostoevsky is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dostoevsky is looking for a rear naked choke here but Emelianenko reverses the position brilliantly into Dostoevsky 's guard!
Dostoevsky wants to hit a switch here but Emelianenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dostoevsky there!
Dostoevsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dostoevsky is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dostoevsky is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount.
Dostoevsky working to try and regain half guard.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dostoevsky is on top in guard.
Dostoevsky trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dostoevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Dostoevsky wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Dostoevsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emelianenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dostoevsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dostoevsky is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
Emelianenko taking some punishment here, with Dostoevsky in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Dostoevsky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Emelianenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away easily
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dostoevsky won't be happy with that.
Emelianenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dostoevsky is trying to escape and Emelianenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dostoevsky is forced to tap! Nice work there by Emelianenko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Intergalactic. Svensson has chosen Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Roberts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greger Svensson's chin.
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20
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Roberts!
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, Greger Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts being controlled here momentarily.
Roberts distracts Svensson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Svensson 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.
Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Svensson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Svensson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Svensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson swinging wilding here.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson swinging wilding here.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Svensson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Roberts! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Frank Roberts has been cut.
Svensson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Svensson digs a good hook to Roberts's body.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Roberts's head back.
A jab-cross combination lands for Svensson and sends Roberts crashing to the mat! Svensson follows him down to the mat - Roberts regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Svensson is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Svensson in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Svensson connects with a nice short shot to Roberts's temple.
Svensson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Svensson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Svensson working over Roberts with some ground and pound. Roberts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Svensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Svensson works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
Svensson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Svensson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Svensson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Svensson trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Svensson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Svensson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Svensson.
Svensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Svensson tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svensson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson misses with an uppercut.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greger Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Roberts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Svensson with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Roberts slips under a jab from Svensson.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Svensson is trying to stall.
Svensson digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Svensson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Svensson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svensson is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svensson down to the mat. Svensson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svensson punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Svensson works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson works the jab nicely.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Svensson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svensson throws a combination. Roberts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson with a hook.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greger Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Svensson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Svensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts seems to be looking for submissions.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts moves nicely into side control.
Roberts tries to move to mount but Svensson blocks the move with his legs.
Svensson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svensson's guard.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Roberts wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Roberts eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greger Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Roberts's cut.
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!
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Svensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svensson works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Svensson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roberts on the side of the head.
Svensson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Svensson throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Svensson.
A left lands for Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
Svensson punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svensson is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Svensson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Svensson lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Svensson.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
Greger Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svensson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard.
Svensson trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.
Svensson 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.
Roberts passes Svensson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roberts trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Svensson punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts decides to return to a standing position.
Svensson works Roberts's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Svensson cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svensson scores with a decent looking hook.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts scores with a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Svensson 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.
Greger Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Svensson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Svensson manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Svensson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greger Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Svensson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greger Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moishe Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Flex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flex has chosen "Champagne" - CAVO as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moishe Kaplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Flex!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Flex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Flex lands but Kaplan takes it in his stride.
Flex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaplan throws a looping overhand right but Flex ducks down to avoid it.
Kaplan misses with a straight left.
Kaplan throws a hook but Flex blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaplan misses the target.
Flex darts in and clinches Kaplan up against the cage.
Flex lands a shoulder strike.
Flex keeps control of Kaplan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaplan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaplan's face.
Flex throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaplan's defenses.
Flex has Kaplan pressed against the cage.
Flex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flex tries a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks it.
Flex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Kaplan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flex misses with a wild combination.
Flex dodges the punch combination from Kaplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex clinches.
Kaplan wants to break free but Flex has control.
Flex tries to land a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks with his arms.
Flex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaplan is trying to break free.
Flex misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan avoiding damage as Flex throws knees to the body.
Flex with a knee to the head.
Kaplan tries to break the clinch but Flex is controlling the position.
Kaplan wants to get back to striking at distance but Flex won't allow it.
Kaplan is trying to break free.
Kaplan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flex is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
Flex has managed to clinch.
Kaplan breaks from the clinch.
Flex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
Kaplan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flex slips under a jab.
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.
Flex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Kaplan misses its intended target.
Flex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaplan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaplan throws a body punch but Flex moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flex.
Kaplan throws a jab but it's blocked by Flex.
Kaplan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Alexander Flex has been cut.
Kaplan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flex tries to clinch up.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flex doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaplan circles away.
Kaplan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flex tries to clinch but Kaplan moves out of range.
Kaplan misses with an uppercut.
Flex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flex lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaplan misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Flex duly obliges.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Flex's shoulder, as Flex tries to avoid the shot.
Flex forces Kaplan back against the cage and clinches.
Kaplan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaplan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaplan wants to get back to striking at distance but Flex won't allow it.
Kaplan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flex looks gassed!
Kaplan blocks the elbow strike.
Kaplan breaks from the clinch.
Kaplan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Kaplan misses.
Kaplan looks to throw the jab but Flex is out of range.
Flex wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Kaplan there.
Flex tries to clinch but Kaplan is having none of it.
Flex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaplan throws out the jab.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
The fighters circling - Kaplan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Kaplan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flex slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Flex clinches up with Kaplan and pushes him back against the cage.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flex misses with a knee to the head.
Kaplan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaplan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flex has him pressed against the cage.
Flex keeps control of Kaplan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flex lands a knee to the head.
Flex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaplan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaplan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaplan throws a series of punches but Flex moves out of range.
Flex moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaplan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flex moves out of range of the strikes.
Flex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flex tries to clinch but Kaplan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Flex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Flex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flex moves into the clinch.
Kaplan blocks an elbow strike from Flex.
Kaplan managing to block the knees to the body from Flex.
A knee to the head by Flex.
Kaplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaplan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kaplan misses.
Flex pushes Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
Flex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flex keeps control of Kaplan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Flex.
Kaplan breaks the clinch.
Kaplan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaplan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flex counters with a two punch combo.
Kaplan throws the left hand but Flex avoids the punch easily.
Kaplan swats away the attempt to clinch by Flex.
Flex moves into the clinch.
Kaplan tries to break the clinch but Flex is controlling the position.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaplan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flex is breathing heavily.
Flex tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaplan avoids the damage to the body.
Kaplan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flex misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flex misses with an elbow strike.
Flex tries to pull guard but Kaplan won't allow it.
Kaplan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flex has him pressed against the cage.
Kaplan breaks the clinch.
Kaplan misses with a jab to the body
and Flex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moishe Kaplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kaplan misses.
Kaplan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flex ducks under a wild hook from Kaplan.
Kaplan throws a body punch but Flex moves out of range.
Flex has Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaplan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Kaplan is trying to break the clinch but Flex has him pressed against the cage.
Flex prevents Kaplan from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flex.
Kaplan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaplan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaplan manages to break the clinch.
Flex slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Flex's shoulder, as Flex tries to avoid the shot.
Kaplan throws a hook to the side of Flex's head but Flex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaplan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flex.
Flex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
Flex doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaplan circles away.
Kaplan connects with a jab.
Flex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moishe Kaplan is winning the standup battle so far.
Flex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaplan.
Kaplan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaplan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaplan missing with a left hand there. Flex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kaplan misses
and Flex counters with a head kick.
Flex scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaplan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex working for a triangle but Kaplan defends it easily.
Kaplan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaplan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaplan is working Flex over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaplan cracks Flex with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan lands a few punches from side control.
Kaplan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Flex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaplan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaplan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flex works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Flex wants to control but Kaplan is keeping busy.
Kaplan 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.
Flex is looking to escape.
Flex flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Flex's shoulder, as Flex tries to avoid the shot.
Flex takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moishe Kaplan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Flex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaplan misses with a looping left.
Kaplan throws a monster overhand right that drops Flex! Kaplan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moishe Kaplan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Zito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry fist!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Zito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito misses with a takedown attempt - fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zito shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
fist blocks a leg kick.
Zito fails with the takedown.
fist throws a right hand that Zito ducks under and follows up with a left that Zito also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harry fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zito misses with an uppercut. fist saw that one coming.
Zito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
fist looks to throw the jab but Zito is out of range.
fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Zito circles away.
fist tries to clinch up.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zito tries for a takedown but fist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
fist throws a leg kick which misses Zito's front leg but catches the back leg as Zito tries to avoid it.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fist.
Zito keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Zito.
Zito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
fist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zito counters with a series of strikes. fist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to de liver by fist. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito has a takedown stuffed.
fist connects with a nice looking jab.
Zito fails to land with a series of punches.
Zito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
fist misses with a two punch combination.
fist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
fist stuffs the takedown.
Zito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says fist as he avoids it easily.
Zito avoids the head kick by fist.
Zito misses with a double jab
and fist counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
fist moves into range and clinches up with Zito.
fist scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as fist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from fist.
Zito is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
fist prevents the takedown attempt.
The is referee keeping an eye on fist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on fist's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
fist tries a knee to the head but Zito blocks it.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
fist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito fails to pull guard.
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
Zito has had enough of the clinch but fist keeps him there for the moment.
Zito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zito fails to pull guard.
Zito fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry fist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from fist.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from Zito.
Zito swinging wilding here.
fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandro Zito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
fist throws a right hand that Zito ducks under and follows up with a left that Zito also avoids with ease.
Sandro Zito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zito works fist's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for fist.
fist misses with a head kick.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zito there.
fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zito.
fist misses with a head kick.
fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zito throws a combination. fist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from fist.
Zito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zito lands with a nice combination. fist backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zito with a nice cross.
Zito misses with a double jab.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Zito.
Zito connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with fist but fist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from fist.
Zito tries to land a leg kick but fist saw it coming and moves away.
Zito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Zito finds it's way through fist's defenses.
Zito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fist.
Harry fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
fist throws a head kick that misses.
Zito swings for the body but fist moves out of range.
Zito shoots and misses
and fist moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist wants to stall.
fist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zito.
fist is struggling to control the position.
Zito drops down looking for an ankle pick but fist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zito with a lazy takedown attempt
and fist counters with a three punch combo that has Zito backing up. Zito nods at fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Zito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fist takes a swing at Zito's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Zito misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fist slips a jab and a cross from Zito.
fist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zito throws a nice head kick!
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zito throws a shot to the body.
Zito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zito blocks a head kick by fist.
Zito blocks a head kick by fist.
fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Zito shoots in and drives through. fist sprawls well.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zito slips a jab and a cross from fist.
fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Zito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zito misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Zito does no damage.
fist takes the fight into the clinch.
fist connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Zito is looking to break free of the clinch but fist has double underhooks.
Zito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zito is trying to break the clinch but fist has him pressed against the cage.
Zito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but fist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist lands a knee to the head.
fist connects with a knee to the head.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zito goes for a takedown attempt but fist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from fist. That one must have hurt.
Zito shoots in but no luck this time.
fist throws a head kick but Zito moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist slips a jab from Zito.
fist slips under a jab from Zito.
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
fist cracks the inside of Zito's front leg.
fist clinches.
fist tries a knee to the head but Zito blocks it.
fist is pushing Zito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zito tries to score a body lock takedown but fist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but fist has him pressed against the cage.
fist lands a nice knee to the body.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
fist lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zito backwards.
Nice body punch from fist - that landed with a thud.
Zito can't break the clinch.
fist landing knees to the head.
fist landing knees to the body.
fist content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
fist scores a nice knee to the body.
fist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but fist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
fist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zito up against the cage.
Zito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zito tries to pull guard but fist holds him up against the cage and eventually Zito drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
fist tries to land knees in the clinch but Zito avoids the damage to the body.
fist is working Zito over against the cage.
Zito avoiding damage as fist throws knees to the body.
Zito wants to break free but fist has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry fist really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zito's knee momentarily.
Zito just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Zito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito throws a lazy right hand but fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
fist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
fist blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zito misses with a double jab.
Zito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but fist moves away.
Zito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but fist swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zito misses with a wild body shot.
Zito thows a body shot but no joy.
Zito slips a straight right by fist.
Zito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around fist's waist but fist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zito off to one side.
fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zito in his tracks.
Zito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zito takes one on the button.
fist throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a one two combo.
fist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zito. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
fist effectively controlling the action here.
fist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist slows down the pace here.
Zito is trying to break the clinch but fist has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, fist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
fist landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
Knees to the body from fist.
fist lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito is working for takedown but fist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from fist.
Zito has had enough of the clinch but fist keeps him there for the moment.
Zito tries to pull guard but fist won't allow it.
Harry fist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
fist pushes Zito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
fist keeps control of Zito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
fist lands a knee to the body.
Zito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
fist throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zito counter with a right hand.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zito lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zito misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zito cracks fist with an open hand slap.
No luck for Zito with that takedown attempt.
fist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
fist moves into the clinch.
Zito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zito wants to break free but fist has control.
A left hand lands to the body for fist.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
fist content to slow the pace in the clinch.
fist continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by fist.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
Zito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry fist dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Zito circles away.
Zito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
fist gets a clinch.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
fist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as fist walks away with a smile on his face. Zito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fist throws a head kick that misses.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zito misses with a double jab
and fist counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito swats away the attempt to clinch by fist.
Zito swings for the body but fist moves out of range.
Zito closes the distance and clinches up with fist, looking for a takedown. Zito pushes fist against the cage but fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
fist avoids the head kick by Zito.
fist tries to clinch
and Zito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zito slips under a jab from fist.
Zito slips under a jab.
fist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zito.
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.
Zito tries for a takedown but fist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zito throws a looping overhand right but fist ducks down to avoid it.
Zito scores with a hook.
Zito misses with a hook. fist ducked under it nicely.
Zito fails to land the takedown.
fist lands a lovely overhand right.
Zito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts fist as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist tries to move into range but Zito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zito throws a hook but fist blocks it.
fist wants to clinch up but Zito keeps it at a distance.
Sandro Zito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zito shoots for a takedown but fist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and fist counters with an inside leg kick.
fist wants to clinch up but Zito keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by fist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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.
fist tries to clinch but Zito is having none of it.
fist punishes Zito's body with a nice straight punch.
fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zito moves forwards but fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
fist scores with a nice body kick.
Zito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
fist has managed to clinch.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zito has a couple of punches blocked by fist.
Harry fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got fist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry fist!
Harry fist is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Wells!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells blocks a jab.
Wells gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Chris Wells has been cut.
A punch combination from Wells misses.
Cage swings for the body but Wells moves out of range.
Wells misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Cage lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Wells forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Wells won't allow it.
Cage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wells breaks from the clinch.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wells was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Cage throws a combination that misses
and Wells counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wells gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Cage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Wells's shoulder, as Wells tries to avoid the shot.
Cage walks into a stiff left hand from Wells.
Luke Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Cage misses
and Wells counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Wells staying out of range there.
Cage misses with a double jab
and Wells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luke Cage has been cut.
Wells scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wells lands a jab to Cage's midsection.
Wells drops Cage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cage! Wells dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Wells!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Jab by Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Marcus Miller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller blocks a head kick by Collins.
Miller throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Collins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Collins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Collins takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Collins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Miller sends Collins down but not out. Miller dives into side control looking to finish.
Collins is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller lands an uppercut, right on the button! Collins tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Miller!
Marcus Miller retains his welterweight title!
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