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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mousasi's choice of entrance music: Eminem - 'Till I Collapse. On his way into the cage it seems that Calico Jack has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Calico Jack seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calico Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gegard Mousasi! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut. Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jack drops Mousasi with a big left hand and mounts him. Mousasi is in big trouble!
Mousasi is rocked! Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mousasi on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Jack controlling from the full mount. Mousasi is still in real trouble! Can Jack finish him? Jack postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mousasi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jack and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calico Jack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Fearsbrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fearsbrock comes to the cage accompanied by chicken dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Fearsbrock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Graf! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Graf. Fearsbrock wants to control but Graf postures up. Fearsbrock is looking for a sweep. Graf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fearsbrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fearsbrock is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Graf has hold of Fearsbrock's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fearsbrock tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Graf cranks the arm and Fearsbrock screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fearsbrock, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Graf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adonis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ether. Kritzkiy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rasputin by Boney M. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julius Adonis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adonis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kritzkiy swivels and escapes. No luck for Adonis with that takedown attempt. Kritzkiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adonis moves away. Horrible takedown by Adonis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kritzkiy which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adonis moves out of range as Kritzkiy strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adonis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kritzkiy swivels and escapes. Adonis fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Kritzkiy misses its intended target. Kritzkiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Julius Adonis has been cut. Adonis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kritzkiy but Kritzkiy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Adonis thumps Kritzkiy with a low kick. Adonis shoots for a takedown but Kritzkiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Julius Adonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adonis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Adonis closes the distance and clinches up with Kritzkiy, looking for a takedown. Adonis pushes Kritzkiy against the cage but Kritzkiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kritzkiy lands a jab to the head.
Adonis fails with the takedown. Kritzkiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adonis manages to avoid it. Kritzkiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adonis closes the distance and clinches up with Kritzkiy, looking for a takedown. Adonis pushes Kritzkiy against the cage but Kritzkiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adonis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kritzkiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adonis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kritzkiy as he avoids it easily. Adonis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kritzkiy pinned against the cage. Kritzkiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Adonis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adonis tries for a takedown but Kritzkiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Adonis misses with a few strikes there.
Adonis closes the distance and clinches up with Kritzkiy, looking for a takedown. Adonis pushes Kritzkiy against the cage but Kritzkiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adonis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Kritzkiy misses with the combination.
Kritzkiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adonis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sev Kritzkiy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julius Adonis'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.
Adonis slips a jab and a cross from Kritzkiy.
Adonis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Adonis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kritzkiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Adonis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Adonis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kritzkiy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Kritzkiy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adonis is controlling him well. Kritzkiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adonis. 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 one minute gone in the round. Adonis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Adonis avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kritzkiy. Adonis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kritzkiy is defending well. Kritzkiy is trying to control Adonis's posture but Adonis avoids it. Adonis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kritzkiy sneaks out the side door and pushes Adonis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Adonis fails with a takedown attempt. Kritzkiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Adonis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kritzkiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kritzkiy missing with a left hand there. Adonis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adonis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Horrible takedown by Adonis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kritzkiy which made him look bad. Adonis looks for a takedown but Kritzkiy sprawls well. Kritzkiy looks to land a combination but Adonis avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kritzkiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adonis can pounce on him.
Adonis slips a jab and a cross from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Julius Adonis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Adonis swings for the body but Kritzkiy moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adonis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Adonis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Adonis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Julius Adonis's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Adonis shoots for a double leg takedown but Kritzkiy sprawls well. He's pushed Adonis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kritzkiy scores with a jab. Adonis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kritzkiy working for submissions but it's allowed Adonis to get to half guard.
Adonis prevents Kritzkiy from improving his position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Adonis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kritzkiy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kritzkiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kritzkiy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Adonis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kritzkiy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Adonis's back instead. Adonis breaks Kritzkiy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Adonis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kritzkiy working for a triangle but Adonis defends it easily.
Kritzkiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Adonis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. Kritzkiy is working an open guard so Adonis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kritzkiy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adonis fails to land the takedown. Adonis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kritzkiy as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adonis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adonis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kritzkiy has wrist control. Adonis stands up and waves to Kritzkiy to follow him. Adonis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Adonis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kritzkiy swivels and escapes. Sev Kritzkiy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kritzkiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adonis is just out of range. Adonis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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. Adonis has a takedown stuffed. Adonis shoots in but Kritzkiy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Adonis misses with a double jab.
Kritzkiy misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julius Adonis. I think Adonis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Adonis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Miade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweep the Leg. Miade has chosen Even Flow as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Wade Wilson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Miade! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miade.
Miade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut. Wilson looks to throw the jab but Miade is out of range. Miade takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tito Miade has been cut. Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miade misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miade sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Miade gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Miade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Miade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Miade scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Miade looks gassed! Miade moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miade. That did some damage! Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wilson misses with a hook. Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson. Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Miade is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it. Wilson tries for a kimura but Miade is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miade, who protects the arm well. Wilson trying to control the action but Miade is working from the bottom. Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson tries for a kimura but Miade is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Miade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Miade is not content to let Wilson control the position. Miade is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miade's head backwards. Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Miade counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt. Wilson throws a big shot that misses. Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Miade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though. Wilson looks for a takedown but Miade sprawls well. Miade is looking to clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wilson throws a series of punches but Miade moves out of range. Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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 Wade Wilson will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.
Miade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Miade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout. Miade slips under a jab from Wilson. Wilson misses with a double jab
and Miade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wilson avoids the body shot from Miade.
Miade throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease. Miade thows a body shot but no joy. Miade moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson. Tito Miade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Miade counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Miade to acknowledge the strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Miade wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance. Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miade scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Miade ducks down to avoid it. Miade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Miade misses with the combination.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Miade circles away easily and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Miade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wilson takes one on the button. Miade scores with a body shot.
Miade closes the distance and lands a one-two. Miade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away. Miade slips a jab from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miade.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Miade counters with a right hand to the body. Miade misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Miade digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs. Wilson has his takedown stuffed and Miade counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miade is looking to clinch. Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miade sees it coming and avoids it easily. Miade moves away from the strike by Wilson. Tito Miade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Miade. Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wilson misses with a shot to the body and Miade counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson. Miade lands a with a good body shot. Nice jab there from Miade. Miade lands a jab to Wilson's midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miade throws a combination that misses and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miade's guard. Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Miade is retaining full guard. Wilson won't allow Miade to get back to his feet. Wilson is fighting to break Miade's control of his arms but Miade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miade is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Miade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wilson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wilson misses with a takedown attempt and Miade counters with a two punch combo.
Wade Wilson's cut is getting worse. Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Miade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miade as he avoids it easily. Wilson keeps the fight on the outside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Miade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miade moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off. Miade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body. Miade lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Miade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miade. Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice body punch from Miade. Wade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilson misses with the combination.
Miade lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Miade both land. Nice combination. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miade misses the shot to the body. Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miade counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Miade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target. Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Miade counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt. Miade thuds a left hand into Wilson's body. Miade scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Miade throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Miade. Beautiful body shot. Miade jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well. Wilson throws a jab when Miade was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Miade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice body 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! Wilson looks to land a left hand but Miade moved out of range nicely. Miade looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range. Wilson throws a jab when Miade was well out of range. Miade fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Miade sees it coming and moves out of range. Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miade checks a leg kick. Miade takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses. Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wilson throws a hook but Miade blocks it. Wilson cracks Miade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wilson misses with a takedown attempt and Miade counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Miade is looking to clinch. Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miade!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miade is looking to escape. Wilson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miade to take his back! Wilson has got one arm under Miade's chin. This could be trouble... Miade trying to control the other hand but Wilson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Miade has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wade Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jumalaton Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu's entrance music is Halloween Theme. A fine choice. Jumalaton Hirmu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumalaton Hirmu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good shot there by Hirmu. Hirmu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lennox, pushing him back against the cage. Hirmu lands an elbow that stopped Lennox in his tracks for a moment. Hirmu decides to pull guard. Hirmu wants to get back to his feet but Lennox is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hirmu has his feet on Lennox's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Lennox has closed the distance and engaged Hirmu in a clinch.
Hirmu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lennox smiles and moves away.
Hirmu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirmu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lennox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hirmu throws a sloppy head kick and Lennox moves out of range easily. Lennox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lennox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Good exchange - Lennox coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lennox moves into range and clinches up with Hirmu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lennox slows down the pace here.
Lennox is pressed up against the cage. Hirmu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lennox down to the mat. Lennox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumalaton Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lennox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hirmu to the mat! Hirmu manages to get full guard. Hirmu 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. Lennox landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hirmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lennox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lennox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hirmu wants to get back to his feet but Lennox is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hirmu is breathing heavily. Hirmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennox is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hirmu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Hirmu blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hirmu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lennox gets the takedown into side control. Hirmu is trying to control Lennox's posture but Lennox avoids it. Lennox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirmu keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lennox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Hirmu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Lennox controlling the position. Hirmu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Lennox throwing shots but missing, from side control. Lennox working the ground and pound from side control. Lennox trying to control the action but Hirmu is working from the bottom. Hirmu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hirmu is trying to control. Lennox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hirmu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lennox is looking to escape. Hirmu prevents Lennox from improving his position. The fighters are battling for position here. Lennox manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lennox working for a triangle but Hirmu defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lennox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirmu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirmu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lennox dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lennox stuffs the takedown attempt from Hirmu. Hirmu gets slowly back to his feet. Hirmu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hirmu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lennox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hirmu's guard now. Hirmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hirmu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Hirmu is working an open guard so Lennox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lennox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hirmu's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Hirmu blocks nicely. Lennox stands and throws Hirmu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hirmu trying to remain calm as Lennox controls from the top position. Lennox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hirmu struggling a bit here. Lennox working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lennox decides to stand back up. Hirmu throws a sloppy head kick and Lennox moves out of range easily. Lennox takes the fight into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Lennox.
Lennox prevents Hirmu from breaking the clinch. Lennox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hirmu is working for takedown but Lennox is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumalaton Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lennox lands an elbow just above Hirmu 's eye. Lennox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hirmu up against the cage. Nice body punch from Lennox. Lennox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirmu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bobby Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hirmu throws the left hand but Lennox avoids the punch easily. Lennox drives through and clinches with Hirmu against the cage.
Lennox drags the fight down to the ground.
Hirmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lennox is adopting a defensive guard. Lennox controls Hirmu momentarily but Hirmu frees himself. Hirmu 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. Lennox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hirmu is controlling him. Hirmu looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lennox has his feet on Hirmu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Hirmu cracks Lennox with an open hand slap. Lennox drives through and clinches with Hirmu against the cage.
Hirmu goes for a takedown attempt but Lennox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lennox throws a nice looking combination but Hirmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Lennox scores with a takedown into Hirmu's guard. Hirmu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lennox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Hirmu tries to pull guard but Lennox holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirmu drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Lennox.
Hirmu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lennox walks away with a smile on his face. Hirmu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lennox has closed the distance and engaged Hirmu in a clinch.
Lennox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirmu has him pressed against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Lennox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hirmu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hirmu shoots in for a double leg but Lennox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumalaton Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lennox scores with a one two! Hirmu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lennox clinches up against the cage. Lennox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Lennox.
Hirmu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lennox successfully pulls guard.
Lennox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirmu manages to get himself to full guard.
Lennox passes Hirmu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lennox prevents Hirmu from improving his position. Hirmu is refusing to be controlled, as Lennox sits in half guard. Lennox looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hirmu is staying active underneath Lennox, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hirmu is trying to control but can't.
Hirmu wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lennox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hirmu tries to clinch but Lennox moves out of range. Lennox gets the takedown into side control. Hirmu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hirmu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hirmu is pressing down on Lennox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lennox is holding on for now. Lennox is trying to stand back up but Hirmu is controlling him
Nice strikes from Hirmu there. Hirmu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lennox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hirmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lennox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lennox. Lennox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jumalaton Hirmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lennox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lennox 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. Bobby Lennox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hirmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirmu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lennox throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Lennox wants to get back to his feet but Hirmu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Lennox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lennox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lennox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Purjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jukka Purjo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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167 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Purjo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan King! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Purjo. Jukka Purjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King misses with a wild body shot. King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Purjo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract King. King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purjo manages to avoid it. Purjo wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range. Purjo shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Purjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for Purjo with that takedown attempt. Purjo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Purjo lands. Purjo's corner calls for a 1-2. Purjo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Purjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Purjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Purjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Purjo lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head. Purjo misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. Purjo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Purjo misses with a combination
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Purjo blocking some punches.
Purjo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The is referee keeping an eye on Purjo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Purjo tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Purjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alan King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. King throws a push kick but Purjo slaps the foot to one side. King thows a body shot but no joy. King misses with a series of wild punches.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King throws a head kick that misses. Jab, jab by Purjo - just one landing. Purjo looks for a takedown but King sprawls well. King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Purjo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Purjo wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Purjo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Sloppy strikes there by Purjo. Purjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Purjo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Purjo scoring with punches from side control. King parries the strikes from Purjo easily there. Purjo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable King to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Purjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. King throws and low kick but Purjo moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from King. Purjo misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Purjo dominated that round. That's time! Purjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King tries to clinch up but Purjo circles away and keeps his distance. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purjo. A jab lands there for Purjo. A head kick by Purjo misses and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Purjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Purjo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. Purjo wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position. Purjo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round. Purjo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Purjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Purjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Purjo trying to control but King is working from the bottom. Purjo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Purjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Purjo off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purjo. Purjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. Purjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Purjo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. King fails in his attempt to clinch. King tries to clinch there but Purjo circles away.
Purjo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. King dodges the punch combination from Purjo.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Purjo rather than just go for the knockout. Purjo falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Purjo tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it. Purjo throws a hook but King blocks it. Purjo scores with a takedown into King's guard. Purjo is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control. Purjo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Purjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Purjo postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow. Purjo throws a big right hand that misses. King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Purjo trying to move into half guard but instead King has managed to sweep! Purjo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Purjo wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment. Purjo seems keen to control King's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Purjo dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Purjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Purjo misses with a shot to the body and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Purjo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Purjo misses the shot to the body. Purjo thows a left - swing and a miss! Purjo sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jukka Purjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. King avoids the body shot from Purjo.
King slips a jab from Purjo. King is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Purjo looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Purjo throws a hook but King avoids it easily. Purjo misses the shot to the body. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Purjo misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Purjo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jukka Purjo is winning the standup battle so far. Purjo lands a with a good body shot. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. King clinches but Purjo breaks the clinch and Purjo counters with a left and a right that stings King. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Purjo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alan King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Purjo misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. Purjo shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily. Purjo throws a hook but King avoids it easily. Purjo tries a low kick but King avoids it. Purjo fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Purjo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Purjo throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease. Purjo misses the shot to the body. King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Purjo swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King tries to close the distance and clinch but Purjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Purjo scores with a decent looking hook. Purjo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Purjo scores with a jab. Purjo checks a leg kick. King tries to clinch up but Purjo circles away and keeps his distance. King tries to clinch up but Purjo circles away and keeps his distance. Purjo scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a body punch but Purjo moves out of range. Purjo throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. King has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King prevents Purjo from breaking the clinch. Purjo looking to stall.
King tries to stall but Purjo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Purjo manages to break the clinch.
Purjo shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Purjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. King misses with a body shot.
Purjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. King thows a leg kick but Purjo checks it and Purjo counters with a nice uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Purjo, as that shot connected.
Purjo scores with a jab to the jaw. Purjo throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. King throws a body punch but Purjo moves out of range. King stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Jukka Purjo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purjo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Purjo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colly Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Cleveland Rocks as his entrance music. Colly Fairtex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colly Fairtex! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Tanner! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tanner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanner trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom. Fairtex takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tanner misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Tanner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fairtex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanner has just dragged him back down to the mat. Fairtex is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fairtex regains half guard, as Tanner was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fairtex controlling the position well. Tanner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Tanner misses with a wild body shot. Tanner scores with a jab to the body. Tanner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tanner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fairtex suckers Tanner into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Fairtex is now in Tanner's guard!
Tanner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairtex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tanner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Fairtex from standing up. Tanner working for a triangle but Fairtex defends it easily.
Tanner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tanner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tanner wants to control but Fairtex passes easily into half guard.
Tanner is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fairtex stands up from half guard. Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex. Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tanner looks gassed! Fairtex cracks the inside of Tanner's front leg. Tanner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fairtex. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tanner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex. This has been an exciting period of action! Fairtex digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner.
It looks like Shane Tanner has been cut. Tanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fairtex throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Colly Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tanner misses with the combination.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily. Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Tanner's side. Good shot there by Fairtex. Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Tanner misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely. Tanner blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Tanner pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fairtex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tanner shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Tanner. Fairtex misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Fairtex dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shane Tanner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Fairtex. Tanner moves into the clinch. Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land. Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tanner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairtex clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Tanner has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Fairtex. Tanner is looking for the choke from the back position but Fairtex is controlling his hands well. Fairtex has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Tanner gets his hands free as Fairtex looks to control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fairtex defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tanner's arms. Fairtex tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fairtex is trying desperately to improve position. Tanner misses with a head shot. Tanner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tanner trying to control but he's not successful this time. Poor strikes thrown by Tanner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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. Tanner throws a strike there. Fairtex manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanner slips a nice elbow through Fairtex's hands, connecting with Fairtex's forehead. Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanner. Tanner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tanner not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanner. Tanner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Fairtex manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely. Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Fairtex connects with a high kick. Tanner scores a takedown into full mount! Tanner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fairtex is now in Tanner's guard. A big mistake from Tanner there, giving up the dominant position! Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanner's guard. Tanner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fairtex preventing the sweep. Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fairtex wants to get up but he can't break Tanner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Tanner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Fairtex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fairtex passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shane Tanner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fairtex scores with a jab. Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tanner lands with an overhand left. Colly Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far. Tanner instigates a clinch. Fairtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Tanner has clasped his hands together around Fairtex's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Fairtex sneaks back into half guard. Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Tanner is controlling him
Tanner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tanner prevents Fairtex from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Shane Tanner has got the better of the ground game so far. Fairtex pushes Tanner off looking to stand but Tanner dives back in and keeps control.
Tanner working over Fairtex with some ground and pound. Fairtex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fairtex misses with a body kick. Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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. Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tanner rushes Fairtex and presses him up against the cage. Tanner has Fairtex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fairtex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tanner cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot. Fairtex is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tanner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fairtex to the mat. Fairtex regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Tanner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fairtex uses it to pass to side control.
Fairtex controls the position. Tanner is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fairtex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet. Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Fairtex. Tanner tries for a takedown but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Colly Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Tanner. Tanner drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage.
Fairtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner. Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tanner lands a right hand. Fairtex is looking to control Tanner's arms but Tanner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fairtex has his back to the cage. Tanner scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Tanner has him pressed against the cage. Tanner is working Fairtex over against the cage. Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tanner pushes down on Fairtex's leg and manages to get into half guard. Fairtex trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tanner scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Shane Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tanner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Tanner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baako The African (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Duelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duelly has chosen Its A Fight as his entrance music. Casper Duelly will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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199 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baako The African! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Casper Duelly! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The African swings for the body but Duelly moves out of range.
The African closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Duelly tries to roll over but The African keeps him under control. Duelly is trying to control but can't.
The African frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Duelly tries to lock up and control but The African gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The African wants to finish this one by submission but Duelly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The African. Duelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duelly regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duelly is looking to control The African's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duelly avoid being mounted? The African is working for a kimura but Duelly is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duelly is trying to get back to full guard. The African missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Duelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Duelly looking for submissions off his back. The African landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Duelly wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The African shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duelly looking for a guillotine here but The African defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. The African thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The African postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Duelly is looking for a triangle here but The African uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Duelly struggling a bit here. Duelly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Duelly tries to bench press The African off him but The African keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite The African's best efforts. Duelly is defending against the submission attempts here by The African.
The African is breathing heavily. Duelly tries to roll over but The African keeps him under control. The African is working for a kimura but Duelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Duelly pushes The African off looking to stand but The African dives back in and keeps control.
The African thows a huge punch but Duelly dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from The African there.
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. Duelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Duelly has a hand on The African's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The African takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! The African working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Duelly wants to hold on but The African pushes him away. The African raining down shots from the mount! Duelly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. The African has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Duelly tries to lock up and control but The African gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baako The African dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duelly doesn't succeed with the takedown and The African counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duelly! The African postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duelly looks a forlorn figure.
The African lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Duelly tries to hold on but The African postures up. The African lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Duelly is trying to reverse the position but instead The African has taken his back - oops! Duelly fending off the submission attempt from The African. Duelly controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duelly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! The African jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Duelly manages to avoid the submission attempt. The African in side control lands a decent elbow. Duelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The African.
The African throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Duelly sneaks out the side door and pushes The African away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Excellent takedown into side control there by Duelly. Duelly misses with the ground and pound. Duelly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The African scores with a takedown into Duelly's guard. The African missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The African works a leg free and moves into half guard. The African sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duelly defending well though. The African sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duelly defending well though. Duelly tries to get to full guard but The African has control of the leg. Duelly trying to control here.
Duelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The African is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duelly defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A left and a right from Duelly both land. Nice combination. Casper Duelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The African might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Duelly landing punches. Duelly works his way to his opponent's back.
Duelly working for a choke but The African is defending well. The African rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Duelly wants to control but The African is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The African gets back to full guard.
Baako The African overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The African is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duelly rolls with it to try and escape but The African cranks on the arm and Duelly is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baako The African!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Acacia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeke Acacia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrell Davis's chin.
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150 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeke Acacia! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrell Davis! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acacia misses with a looping right. Davis scores with a punch to the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Acacia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis shoots in but Acacia avoids the takedown attempt easily. Acacia digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Acacia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acacia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Acacia jabs at Davis's body. Davis looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Acacia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Acacia drops Davis with a left and a right! Oh, Davis is hurt - Acacia dives into side control looking to finish!
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Terrell Davis has been cut. Acacia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Davis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Acacia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Acacia! Zeke Acacia retains his lightweight title!
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