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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavius Nerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishod Izgoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Ishod Izgoev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flavius Nerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ishod Izgoev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izgoev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nerva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izgoev.
Izgoev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Izgoev. No joy for Nerva on that attempt.
Izgoev misses with a head kick.
Nerva swats away the attempt to clinch by Izgoev.
Izgoev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nerva momentarily.
It looks like Flavius Nerva has been cut.
Izgoev tries a head kick but it misses.
Nerva throws a lazy right hand but Izgoev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nerva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ishod Izgoev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Izgoev.
Izgoev walks into a left hand.
Nerva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izgoev moves away.
A swing and a miss from Izgoev.
Izgoev sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nerva's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nerva's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ishod Izgoev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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203 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Vondrachek shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obama looks to land a combination but Vondrachek avoids it well.
Vondrachek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vondrachek throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Vondrachek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vondrachek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vondrachek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Obama throwing shots but Vondrachek is blocking nicely.
Vondrachek trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vondrachek tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Vondrachek is defending well.
Obama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vondrachek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vondrachek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Vondrachek lands a lovely overhand right.
Vondrachek drops Obama with a nice combination! Vondrachek dives into Obama's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Borat Obama has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama is trying to control the position but Vondrachek postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vondrachek works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Obama looking for a guillotine here but Vondrachek defends easily.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Vondrachek looking to pass the guard.
Vondrachek trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vondrachek landing with the ground and pound.
Vondrachek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vondrachek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Obama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Obama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Obama!
Obama tries to move to mount but Vondrachek blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Vondrachek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondrachek keeps working.
Vondrachek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Obama.
Vondrachek tries to control but Obama manages to take his back.
Vondrachek fending off the submission attempt from Obama.
Obama trying to control momentarily.
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.
Obama is trying to stick to Vondrachek's back but Vondrachek is turning into Obama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Obama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vondrachek.
Obama is looking for a triangle but Vondrachek pushes his legs off easily.
Obama keeping full guard, as Vondrachek tries to pass.
Vondrachek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vondrachek won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Vondrachek is pushing down on Obama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Obama is fighting to maintain full guard but Vondrachek has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vondrachek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obama is just riding it out for now. Vondrachek eventually gives up the hold.
Obama is looking for a sweep. Vondrachek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borat Obama'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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obama.
Vondrachek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the cage.
Petr Vondrachek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vondrachek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Vondrachek counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Obama!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vondrachek is working for a submission of some sort.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vondrachek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vondrachek is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Obama.
Vondrachek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vondrachek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Obama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vondrachek's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Obama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vondrachek lands strikes from half guard.
Obama has hold of Vondrachek's hands but Vondrachek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Obama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vondrachek maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Obama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vondrachek has cracked it and Obama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vondrachek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petr Vondrachek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalle Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Streets - Blinded by the Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalle Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy throws a nice looking combination but Boudewijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Boudewijn misses its intended target.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudewijn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boudewijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heavy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boudewijn sprawls well initially but Heavy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boudewijn keeping hold of Heavy's head, controlling as best he can.
Heavy wants to work for an arm triangle but Boudewijn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heavy wants to pass the guard but Boudewijn is defending well.
Boudewijn controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn is looking to improve his position.
Boudewijn wants to control but Heavy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heavy wants to pass the guard but Boudewijn is defending well.
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.
Heavy is trying to work for a kimura but Boudewijn is defending well.
Boudewijn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heavy stalling away here and it's allowed Boudewijn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Heavy passes Boudewijn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudewijn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boudewijn won't allow Heavy to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn wants to control but Heavy is keeping busy.
Heavy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boudewijn defends it well.
Boudewijn trying to control here.
Boudewijn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Xander Boudewijn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Boudewijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudewijn throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Xander Boudewijn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Heavy dives in and grabs Boudewijn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boudewijn pushes down on Heavy's head and hops out.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boudewijn but Boudewijn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boudewijn misses with a leg kick.
Heavy misses with a takedown attempt - Boudewijn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xander Boudewijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalle Heavy.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heavy looks gassed!
Boudewijn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boudewijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heavy's head.
Boudewijn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heavy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Boudewijn.
Heavy slips under a jab from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heavy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heavy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick and Heavy moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Boudewijn 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.
Heavy shoots in but Boudewijn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boudewijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xander Boudewijn is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudewijn misses the target.
Heavy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudewijn is fending him off so far but Heavy persists. Nope, Boudewijn circles away and we're back to standing.
Heavy moves into range and clinches up with Boudewijn.
Boudewijn pushes Heavy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boudewijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heavy shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudewijn tries to sprawl out of it but Heavy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudewijn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xander Boudewijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalle Heavy.
Boudewijn connects with the punch.
Heavy is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Boudewijn.
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!
Boudewijn scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudewijn, right into the meat.
Boudewijn lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn connects with a right hand. Heavy shakes it off.
Heavy slips a jab from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn scores with a hook.
Heavy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn lands a jab to the head.
Hjalle Heavy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudewijn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavy's calf.
Nice shot lands for Boudewijn.
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!
Heavy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heavy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boudewijn throws a nice head kick!
Boudewijn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heavy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boudewijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boudewijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heavy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heavy momentarily.
Boudewijn works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Boudewijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heavy's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudewijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boudewijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavy can do to turn this around?
Heavy dodges the punch combination from Boudewijn.
Nice uppercut there from Boudewijn.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut.
Boudewijn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boudewijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heavy defending well as Boudewijn loads up on a big left hand.
Hjalle Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudewijn stuffs the takedown attempt from Heavy. Heavy gets slowly back to his feet.
Heavy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boudewijn's waist but Boudewijn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heavy off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heavy takes a step back to recover.
Heavy moves forwards but Boudewijn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boudewijn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heavy will feel that in the morning.
Boudewijn connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Boudewijn does it's job there.
Boudewijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boudewijn dips to his left and cracks Heavy with an uppercut!
Heavy tries to clinch up.
Boudewijn throws a shot from downtown. Heavy moves away and avoids it.
Heavy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boudewijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudewijn throws a looping overhand right but Heavy ducks down to avoid it.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but Boudewijn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heavy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudewijn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heavy.
Boudewijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudewijn lands a jab.
Heavy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn throws a leg kick which misses Heavy's front leg but catches the back leg as Heavy tries to avoid it.
Heavy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boudewijn's guard.
Boudewijn wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boudewijn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heavy postures up in Boudewijn's guard and throws a big left but Boudewijn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Boudewijn 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!
Heavy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Boudewijn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heavy walks into a straight right hand from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn scores with a head kick.
Boudewijn tests Heavy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Boudewijn misses its intended target.
Boudewijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Boudewijn misses.
Heavy moves in looking to clinch but Boudewijn pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Boudewijn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heavy doesn't seem phased though.
Heavy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boudewijn keeps the fight on the outside.
Boudewijn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boudewijn leaves Heavy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xander Boudewijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalle Heavy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick and Heavy moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Boudewijn - just one landing.
Boudewijn lands with a straight right. Heavy didn't see that one coming.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heavy walks into a straight right hand from Boudewijn.
Heavy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boudewijn.
Heavy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudewijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavy's head.
Boudewijn cracks Heavy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boudewijn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boudewijn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boudewijn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Boudewijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heavy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudewijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudewijn keeps Heavy at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heavy has time to react.
Boudewijn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heavy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boudewijn tries to avoid it but Heavy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boudewijn to the ground. Boudewijn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heavy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boudewijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavy.
Boudewijn lands a jab to Heavy's midsection.
Heavy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudewijn can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Boudewijn as he connects with a hook.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudewijn.
Heavy tries to clinch there but Boudewijn circles away.
Boudewijn lands a glancing blow to the side of Heavy's head.
Heavy closes the distance and clinches up with Boudewijn, looking for a takedown. Heavy pushes Boudewijn against the cage but Boudewijn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boudewijn throws out a powerful jab.
Heavy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boudewijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn dips to his left and cracks Heavy with an uppercut!
Boudewijn digs a good hook to Heavy's body.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut. Heavy saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Heavy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boudewijn avoids it really well and circles away.
Heavy ducks right into an uppercut from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heavy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heavy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heavy looks for a takedown but Boudewijn sprawls well.
Boudewijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xander Boudewijn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavy's calf.
Boudewijn misses with a wild combination.
Boudewijn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Boudewijn tests Heavy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudewijn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heavy's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boudewijn.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boudewijn sprawls well. Boudewijn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heavy gets slowly back to his feet.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hjalle Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudewijn, right into the meat.
Boudewijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Boudewijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudewijn, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Boudewijn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Kuusisto (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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195 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armas Kuusisto!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Kuusisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuusisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuusisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuusisto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Scott is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuusisto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Scott's back instead.
Scott manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuusisto's guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuusisto wants to hit a switch here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuusisto there!
Kuusisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott controlling from mount.
Kuusisto is trying to escape the mount.
Kuusisto is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Kuusisto tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Kuusisto can't escape the position.
Scott dominating with strikes here.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuusisto is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Scott tries to control but Kuusisto wriggling away.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuusisto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusisto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scott. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Kuusisto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuusisto is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Kuusisto tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott with good strikes from the mount here!
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is really struggling to control Kuusisto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scott landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuusisto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuusisto wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuusisto wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him!
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuusisto is looking to escape.
Kuusisto is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Scott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuusisto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuusisto!
Kuusisto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scott controls Kuusisto momentarily but Kuusisto frees himself.
Kuusisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Scott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuusisto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuusisto defends it nicely.
Scott gets a takedown into half guard.
Scott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuusisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scott.
Kuusisto wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Kuusisto gets full guard.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuusisto has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Kuusisto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kuusisto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Scott really wants to buck Kuusisto off and get back to his feet.
Scott tries to hold on but Kuusisto postures up.
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kuusisto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott is now in Kuusisto's guard. A big mistake from Kuusisto there, giving up the dominant position!
Kuusisto has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott tries to stand but Kuusisto is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusisto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Scott trying to control but Kuusisto is working from the bottom.
Kuusisto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Kuusisto up and slammed him! Kuusisto can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
Kuusisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott stands up.
Kuusisto is breathing heavily.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusisto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Kuusisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuusisto misses with a low kick.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuusisto. Kuusisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuusisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusisto connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuusisto.
Kuusisto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Kuusisto connects with the punch.
Kuusisto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuusisto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kuusisto.
Kuusisto lands a shoulder strike.
Kuusisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuusisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuusisto scores with a push kick.
Kuusisto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scott if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Kuusisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Kuusisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuusisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Kuusisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christian Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Kuusisto.
Scott wants to clinch but Kuusisto slips to the side
and Kuusisto counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuusisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scott keeping full guard, as Kuusisto tries to pass.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuusisto looking to pass the guard.
Scott has his feet on Kuusisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott darts in and clinches Kuusisto up against the cage.
Kuusisto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Scott can't fight it off and eventually Kuusisto manages to take the fight to the floor. Scott looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott wants to stand but Kuusisto is controlling the position.
Kuusisto pushes down on Scott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuusisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuusisto is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Kuusisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott trying to control here.
Kuusisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to stand back up but Kuusisto manages to pass into side control.
Kuusisto working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Kuusisto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kuusisto has knee on belly momentarily but Scott bucks him off and regains half guard.
Scott won't allow Kuusisto to pass to mount.
Scott is pressing down on Kuusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuusisto!
Kuusisto can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Kuusisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott looking to control but Kuusisto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott scoring with strikes but Kuusisto is staying in there.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott looking to control but Kuusisto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christian Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuusisto tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
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.
Kuusisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuusisto throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kuusisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott breaks from Kuusisto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuusisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scott trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Kuusisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuusisto 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Kuusisto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Price looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Price throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price is breathing heavily.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Price's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Price there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Bubba Price has been cut.
Bubba Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Henderson lands a head shot.
Are you kidding me?! Henderson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Price clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Henderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leffe Fotled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernesto Hoost has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leffe Fotled's chin.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leffe Fotled!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost tries to clinch up but Fotled circles away and keeps his distance.
Fotled throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Fotled misses.
Fotled darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fotled lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hoost falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leffe Fotled!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Versace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versace kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweep the Leg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Versace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head has closed the distance and engaged Versace in a clinch.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Versace prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Head.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Versace looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Head scores with the left hand. Versace knows he should have avoided that one.
Versace tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Versace swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Versace circles away quickly and effectively.
Versace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head misses with a hook.
Versace defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Versace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versace misses with a double jab.
Versace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Versace thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Versace blocks a jab.
Versace throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws a hook but Versace blocks it.
Head darts in and clinches Versace up against the cage.
Versace is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Versace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head prevents Versace from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Versace blocks an uppercut.
Versace blocks a body shot from Head.
Versace wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Versace keeps the fight on the outside.
Head moves away from the strike by Versace.
Head misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head wants to clinch.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Versace pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Versace misses with a few strikes there.
Versace misses with a wild combination.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Versace.
Head defending well as Versace loads up on a big left hand.
Head staying out of range there.
Versace is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Versace's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Head is looking to score with low kicks.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Versace throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Versace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Versace throws a shot to the body.
Versace lands the left hand.
Versace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Versace misses with a double jab.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Versace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Versace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Versace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Versace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Versace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versace throws out the jab.
Versace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Versace.
Versace throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Versace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versace slips under a jab from Head.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head blocks a head kick by Versace.
Versace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Versace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Head throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Head tries to clinch but Versace moves out of range.
Versace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Versace stalks Head and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Head's face. Head staggers backwards, shaken.
Versace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head lands with a cross.
Versace slips a jab from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Versace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Versace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Head.
Marko Versace is winning the standup battle so far.
Versace misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Head.
It looks like Marko Versace has been cut.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head is looking to clinch.
Versace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head slips a straight right by Versace.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head dodges the punch combination from Versace.
Head has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Head lands a jab-cross combination.
Head wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Versace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head tries to circle away but Versace has him pinned against the cage.
Versace breaks from the clinch.
Versace throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Versace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Versace.
Head wants to clinch up but Versace keeps it at a distance.
Versace throws a head kick that misses.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Head misses
enabling Versace to counter with a crisp jab.
Head moves out of range as Versace strikes.
Versace throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Versace digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Versace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Versace throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Versace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Versace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Versace tries a head kick but it misses.
Head gets a clinch.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Versace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head has Versace pressed against the cage, preventing Versace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Versace lands a damaging elbow.
Head is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Versace is keeping busy.
Head keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Versace's efforts to push away.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Versace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Versace misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Head.
Head tries to clinch there but Versace circles away.
Versace fails to land with a series of punches.
Head avoids the head kick by Versace.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Versace circles away.
Versace looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head tries to clinch but Versace is having none of it.
Versace looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Versace loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Versace.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Versace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Versace throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Versace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head digs a good body shot into Versace's ribs.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Versace circles away.
Versace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head presses Versace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Versace throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head cracks a nice hook into Versace's ribs.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head is struggling to control the position.
Versace blocks an uppercut.
Head looking to stall.
Versace breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
Versace misses with a straight left.
Versace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Marko Versace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marko Versace's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versace.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Versace misses with a head kick.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versace.
Head closes the distance and pushes Versace back into the cage.
Versace has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Versace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head wants to clinch up but Versace keeps it at a distance.
Versace misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Versace.
Head throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Versace 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.
Versace misses with a jab to the body
and Head counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Versace scores with a one two! Head had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versace misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Versace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Versace circles away.
Versace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Versace misses with a wild combination.
Marko Versace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Versace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Versace throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Versace tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Versace throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
Nice straight punches there by Versace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Versace.
Versace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Versace thinking.
Versace misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Versace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Versace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Head.
A big left from Versace misses.
Versace looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Versace with a jab.
Versace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head is looking to clinch but Versace is avoiding it.
Head wants to clinch.
Versace throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Versace tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to clinch but Versace moves out of range.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Versace cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Versace counter with a right hand.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Versace circles away.
Versace thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Versace to score with a decent uppercut.
Versace lands with a nice combination. Head backs away looking to recover.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Versace ducks down to avoid it.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Versace.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Versace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Versace.
Versace missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Versace misses with a double jab.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Versace circles away.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Versace's shoulder, as Versace tries to avoid the shot.
Versace keeps the fight on the outside.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Versace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Versace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Versace throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Versace.
Versace throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Marko Versace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versace throws out the jab.
Head has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
Head throws a hook but Versace blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Versace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versace, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Versace!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory has chosen A New Level as his entrance music. Noah Gregory has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Dragonov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregory is just out of range.
Dragonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses.
Dragonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragonov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Noah Gregory has been cut.
Gregory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragonov as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragonov throws a body punch but Gregory moves out of range.
Dragonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregory was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragonov.
Dragonov throws a head kick but Gregory moves out of range.
Dragonov is looking to wear down Gregory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gregory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragonov blocks a head kick by Gregory.
A head kick by Dragonov misses
and Gregory counters with a good low kick that Dragonov was not able to check.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
Gregory drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dragonov keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gregory looking to sit in guard and control but Dragonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragonov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gregory to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dragonov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gregory pulls down on the head and he's put Dragonov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noah Gregory!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svern Ferrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svern Ferrus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svern Ferrus!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Schnabelmonokel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrus.
Ferrus misses with a double jab.
Ferrus wants to clinch up but von Schnabelmonokel keeps it at a distance.
Ferrus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
von Schnabelmonokel prevents Ferrus from moving into mount.
von Schnabelmonokel bucks up and tries to throw Ferrus off but instead Ferrus has got his back!
Ferrus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. von Schnabelmonokel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ferrus lands shots from the back.
von Schnabelmonokel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ferrus missing with punches from the back.
Ferrus looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel prevents Ferrus from getting a body triangle.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to get back to his feet but Ferrus is in full control for now.
von Schnabelmonokel avoids the strikes from Ferrus.
Can von Schnabelmonokel hold on?! Ferrus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ferrus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. von Schnabelmonokel is in real trouble here. Ferrus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, von Schnabelmonokel is tapping out! Ferrus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Svern Ferrus!
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