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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Ashfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylus Kilmister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence Ashfield looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lawrence Ashfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sylus Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilmister is looking to regain half guard here but Ashfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Ashfield is looking to take a break and control but Kilmister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilmister is trying to get back to half guard.
Ashfield controlling the position from side mount.
Kilmister is looking to reverse the position.
Kilmister explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ashfield tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Kilmister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Lawrence Ashfield has been cut.
Ashfield is breathing heavily.
Kilmister shoots in and drives through. Ashfield sprawls well.
Ashfield could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kilmister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilmister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ashfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister can't get the takedown.
Lawrence Ashfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylus Kilmister.
Kilmister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ashfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ashfield successfully pulls guard.
Ashfield is trying to control the position but Kilmister postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashfield is keeping the position for now.
Ashfield pulls Kilmister in close to his closed guard and prevents Kilmister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kilmister wants to pass the guard but Ashfield is keeping the position.
Kilmister throws and elbow that misses. Ashfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilmister's guard. Nice move by Ashfield!
Ashfield wants to stand but Kilmister has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ashfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kilmister trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilmister looks to land a combination but Ashfield avoids it well.
Kilmister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashfield instigates a clinch.
Kilmister has Ashfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ashfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashfield successfully pulls guard.
Kilmister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ashfield is pulling down on Kilmister's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashfield is on top in guard.
Kilmister throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilmister wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilmister keeping full guard, as Ashfield tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kilmister fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Kilmister as Ashfield shoots in.
Kilmister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kilmister is tying to control. Ashfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilmister is looking to advance position but Ashfield won't allow it.
Kilmister is nestled in close to Ashfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashfield is trying to control but can't.
Kilmister trying to mount his opponent but Ashfield defends it.
Ashfield is trying to maintain the position but Kilmister is very close to passing his half guard.
Ashfield wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilmister shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Ashfield.
Ashfield tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Ashfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilmister circles away.
Horrible takedown by Ashfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilmister which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmister wants to clinch.
Ashfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sylus Kilmister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Ashfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kilmister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ashfield!
Kilmister in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kilmister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kilmister dominating with strikes here.
Ashfield is rocked!
Lawrence Ashfield's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kilmister with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oh Ashfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ashfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmister goes for an armbar but Ashfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ashfield.
Kilmister 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.
Ashfield trying to control but Kilmister is working from the bottom.
Kilmister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilmister is retaining full guard.
Kilmister looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ashfield puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kilmister is trying to control but can't.
Ashfield is controlling the pace.
Ashfield trying to control from half guard but Kilmister is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ashfield goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Ashfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilmister as he jumps to the side.
Ashfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jeez, Lawrence Ashfield's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lawrence Ashfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylus Kilmister!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kamaniwannalaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uebalo Kolenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Kamaniwannalaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uebalo Kolenom!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolenom moves into range and clinches up with Kamaniwannalaya.
Kolenom drags the fight down to the ground.
Kamaniwannalaya stands and steps away. Kolenom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kamaniwannalaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamaniwannalaya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kolenom counters with a body kick.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to clinch
so Kolenom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamaniwannalaya controls Kolenom momentarily but Kolenom frees himself.
Kamaniwannalaya wants to get back to his feet but Kolenom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamaniwannalaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamaniwannalaya wants to stand up but Kolenom is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya pushes Kolenom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kolenom looks gassed!
Kamaniwannalaya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolenom sprawls well initially but Kamaniwannalaya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kolenom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamaniwannalaya stands up and beckons Kolenom to join him on the feet.
Kolenom misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Kamaniwannalaya.
Kamaniwannalaya has Kolenom up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolenom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kolenom manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya manages to get back to half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to get to full guard but Kolenom has control of the leg.
Kolenom prevents Kamaniwannalaya from standing back up.
Kamaniwannalaya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolenom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamaniwannalaya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamaniwannalaya has one foot on Kolenom's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kamaniwannalaya scores with a takedown into Kolenom's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya is looking to stand up but Kolenom won't let him.
Kolenom is looking to sweep but instead, Kamaniwannalaya has passed into half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kamaniwannalaya is keen to just control but Kolenom is a slippery customer.
Kamaniwannalaya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kolenom is looking to improve his position.
Kamaniwannalaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Kamaniwannalaya.
Kolenom is not content to let Kamaniwannalaya control the position.
Kamaniwannalaya lands with a punch from half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kolenom is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamaniwannalaya passes to full mount!
Kamaniwannalaya connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamaniwannalaya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamaniwannalaya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamaniwannalaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kolenom, pushing him back against the cage.
Kolenom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kolenom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolenom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamaniwannalaya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kolenom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamaniwannalaya controls the pace.
Kamaniwannalaya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kamaniwannalaya instigates a clinch.
Kolenom stops a takedown attempt from Kamaniwannalaya.
Kolenom manages to break the clinch.
Kolenom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamaniwannalaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolenom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya is trying to control Kolenom's posture but Kolenom avoids it.
Kolenom stands up and beckons Kamaniwannalaya to his feet.
Kolenom gets the takedown into side control.
King Kamaniwannalaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamaniwannalaya struggling a bit here.
Kamaniwannalaya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya gets full guard.
Kamaniwannalaya wants to stand and escape but Kolenom is having none of it.
Kamaniwannalaya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya pulls Kolenom in close to prevent any damage.
Kolenom preventing the sweep.
Kamaniwannalaya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamaniwannalaya keeping moving, preventing Kolenom from controlling successfully.
Kamaniwannalaya working a defensive guard but Kolenom passes into half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya kicks Kolenom off and gets back to his feet.
Kolenom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamaniwannalaya rushes Kolenom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya is trying to trip Kolenom. He has hold of a leg but Kolenom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kamaniwannalaya persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kamaniwannalaya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamaniwannalaya 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.
Kamaniwannalaya forces his way into half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya thows a huge punch but Kolenom dodges it nicely.
Kolenom trying to hold on to Kamaniwannalaya's head to control him but Kamaniwannalaya postures up.
Kamaniwannalaya trying to control from half guard but Kolenom is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya decides to return to a standing position.
Kamaniwannalaya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kolenom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamaniwannalaya tries for a takedown but Kolenom circles away easily
and Kolenom counters with a head kick. That will keep Kamaniwannalaya thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kolenom gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamaniwannalaya has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kolenom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kamaniwannalaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kamaniwannalaya clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamaniwannalaya dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Kamaniwannalaya moves into range and clinches up with Kolenom.
Kamaniwannalaya jumps guard.
Kamaniwannalaya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kolenom!
Kolenom is looking to improve his position but Kamaniwannalaya isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamaniwannalaya wants to control the pace but Kolenom is squirming around nicely.
Kolenom tries to lock up and control but Kamaniwannalaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kolenom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya controlling from mount.
Kolenom tries to reverse the position but Kamaniwannalaya maintains control.
Kamaniwannalaya lands a nice shot to the head.
Kolenom gets back to half guard.
Kamaniwannalaya stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamaniwannalaya misses with a body shot.
Kamaniwannalaya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolenom tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya has his takedown stuffed
and Kolenom counters with a left to the body.
Kolenom forces Kamaniwannalaya back against the cage and clinches.
Kolenom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamaniwannalaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolenom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kolenom looking to control but Kamaniwannalaya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamaniwannalaya is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya holds on to Kolenom as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kolenom avoids the attempt from Kamaniwannalaya to control.
Kolenom prevents Kamaniwannalaya from getting the reversal.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to hold on but Kolenom pushes him away.
Kamaniwannalaya bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kamaniwannalaya gets to his feet. Kolenom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamaniwannalaya gets a takedown into half guard.
Kolenom pushes Kamaniwannalaya off and gets back to his feet.
Kolenom wants to clinch
and Kamaniwannalaya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolenom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kamaniwannalaya throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamaniwannalaya working some strikes from top position.
Kamaniwannalaya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolenom is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamaniwannalaya wants to control from the top but Kolenom keeps moving.
Uebalo Kolenom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamaniwannalaya lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Kamaniwannalaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamaniwannalaya, 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 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kamaniwannalaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bajs Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mooneyham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Mooneyham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bajs Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Mooneyham!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooneyham misses with a wild combination.
Mooneyham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mooneyham throws a right hand that Tolle ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolle also avoids with ease.
Mooneyham misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Mooneyham. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mooneyham.
Tolle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Logan Mooneyham has been cut.
Tolle works over Mooneyham's head and body with a nice combination.
Mooneyham swings for the body but Tolle moves out of range.
Mooneyham staying out of range there.
Mooneyham is looking to score with low kicks.
Tolle cracks Mooneyham with an open hand slap.
Mooneyham is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolle misses with a two punch combination.
Mooneyham is still on wobbly legs! Can Tolle finish him?
Tolle lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mooneyham off his feet! Mooneyham tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bajs Tolle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Aushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rusty LaRue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Aushev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue stalks Aushev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aushev's face. Aushev staggers backwards, shaken.
Aushev looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
LaRue fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaRue works Aushev's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaRue.
LaRue looks to land a combination. Aushev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Vova Aushev has been cut.
LaRue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRue clinches.
LaRue tightens his grip and picks Aushev up, before dumping him to the ground. Aushev manages to land in guard.
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!
LaRue trying to control but Aushev is working from the bottom.
LaRue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aushev's guard.
LaRue wants to pass the guard but Aushev is keeping the position.
LaRue wants to control from the top but Aushev keeps moving.
Aushev is looking for a triangle but LaRue pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue stands up over Aushev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaRue throwing strikes from guard but Aushev blocks nicely.
Aushev keeping moving, preventing LaRue from controlling successfully.
LaRue gets to his feet. Aushev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aushev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aushev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusty LaRue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRue has managed to clinch.
LaRue breaks the clinch.
LaRue lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aushev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue is looking for a sweep.
Aushev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aushev working away.
Aushev is looking to take a break and control but LaRue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaRue is trying to improve his position.
Aushev wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRue keeps working.
Aushev staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aushev closes the distance and clinches up with LaRue, looking for a takedown. Aushev pushes LaRue against the cage but LaRue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aushev keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aushev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LaRue wants to get back to full guard.
Aushev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaRue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aushev is working away from the top position though.
Aushev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LaRue manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaRue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaRue has his feet on Aushev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
LaRue scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LaRue is looking to clinch but Aushev is avoiding it.
LaRue throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aushev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aushev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaRue.
LaRue clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aushev backwards.
LaRue scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty LaRue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vova Aushev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LaRue lands a glancing blow to the side of Aushev's head.
LaRue clinches with his opponent.
LaRue with a knee to the head.
LaRue scores a nice knee to the body.
LaRue pushes Aushev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaRue missing with knees to the body.
LaRue is pressed up against the cage. Aushev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaRue down to the mat. LaRue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aushev keeps the fight on the outside.
Aushev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaRue throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aushev on the side of the head.
Aushev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaRue scores with a three punch combo!
LaRue tries to clinch but Aushev moves out of range.
LaRue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aushev at a distance.
LaRue tries to clinch but Aushev is having none of it.
A punch combination from LaRue misses.
LaRue tries to clinch but Aushev is having none of it.
LaRue moves into the clinch successfully.
LaRue landing knees to the body.
LaRue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aushev blocks it with crossed arms.
LaRue tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aushev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, LaRue regains guard.
Aushev with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue controls Aushev momentarily but Aushev frees himself.
Aushev controls from within his opponent's guard.
LaRue looking for a guillotine here but Aushev defends easily.
LaRue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aushev won't allow LaRue to sweep him here.
LaRue working a defensive guard here.
LaRue wants to sweep here but Aushev controlling him for the moment.
LaRue trying to keep a closed guard but Aushev is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaRue lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aushev!
LaRue content just to control the position here.
LaRue looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaRue landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaRue scoring with strikes but Aushev is staying in there.
LaRue avoids the attempt from Aushev to control.
Aushev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aushev has worked his arm free - good work by Aushev!
Aushev sneaks back into half guard.
LaRue is working for a kimura but Aushev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aushev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aushev is looking to get back to full guard here but LaRue has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue has control of Aushev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aushev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LaRue controlling the pace for now.
LaRue landing strikes, looking to finish!
LaRue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by LaRue.
LaRue connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty LaRue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vova Aushev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
LaRue plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Vova Aushev's cut even more.
LaRue wants to clinch up but Aushev keeps it at a distance.
LaRue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rusty LaRue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaRue tries to clinch but Aushev moves out of range.
Rusty LaRue is winning the standup battle so far.
Aushev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aushev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LaRue throws a left that rocks Aushev and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! LaRue dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Aushev regain composure!
Aushev is rocked!
LaRue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aushev keeps working.
Aushev is still in real trouble! Can LaRue finish him?
LaRue stands up and beckons Aushev to his feet.
LaRue wants to clinch.
Aushev seems to have recovered his senses.
Aushev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aushev punishes LaRue's body with a nice straight punch.
LaRue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aushev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaRue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aushev, pushing him back against the cage.
LaRue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaRue tries to pull guard but Aushev won't allow it.
Aushev pulls guard.
Aushev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rusty LaRue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aushev is pulling down on LaRue's head to control his posture.
Aushev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaRue is doing well to control the position and prevent Aushev from advancing to side control.
Aushev prevents LaRue from improving his position.
LaRue is looking to control Aushev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaRue avoid being mounted?
LaRue tries to get to full guard but Aushev has control of the leg.
LaRue trying to hold on to Aushev's head to control him but Aushev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaRue bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aushev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaRue as he jumps to the side.
Aushev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aushev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaRue clinches up against the cage.
LaRue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRue.
LaRue wants the takedown. Aushev is fighting it off but LaRue persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aushev's guard against the cage.
Aushev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
LaRue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aushev has a closed guard, preventing LaRue from standing up.
Aushev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaRue advances position into side control!
Aushev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aushev seems to be looking for submissions.
Aushev is thwarting LaRue's attempts to control the position.
LaRue is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aushev tries to pass to full mount but LaRue defends it.
LaRue is trying to stand.
LaRue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aushev is thwarting LaRue's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
LaRue fails to land with a series of punches.
Aushev circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRue closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaRue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aushev is trying to break free.
LaRue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aushev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LaRue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vova Aushev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaRue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LaRue tries to clinch but Aushev moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty LaRue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaRue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty LaRue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Max Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flowers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Flowers looking to control.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Flowers misses with a two punch combination.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flowers pinned against the cage. Flowers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Max Flowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flowers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flowers gets a takedown into half guard.
Flowers is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Flowers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Flowers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flowers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flowers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flowers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flowers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flowers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flowers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Flowers defends easily.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is looking to sinch up a triangle. Flowers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jones's body to avoid the submission. Jones has instead reached around Flowers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Harden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinny Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jansson.
Harden looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Harden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harden takes the fight into the clinch.
Harden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jansson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jansson manages to end up in side control.
Harden prevents Jansson from improving position.
Harden is trying to control Jansson's posture but Jansson avoids it.
Harden is looking for a sweep.
Harden is working hard here to advance position.
Jansson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jansson tries to pass to full mount but Harden defends it.
Jansson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson tries to pass to full mount but Harden defends it.
Jansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jansson seems to be looking for submissions.
Harden controlling the position well.
Harden won't allow Jansson to pass to mount.
Harden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jansson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harden is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenneth Jansson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Lowhanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanner Bildt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deuce Lowhanger!
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, Stanner Bildt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bildt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lowhanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bildt misses with a takedown attempt - Lowhanger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bildt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lowhanger lands a left and a right that sends Bildt crashing to the canvas! Lowhanger dives into mount looking to finish!
Bildt is rocked!
It looks like Stanner Bildt has been cut.
Bildt is looking to improve his position but Lowhanger isn't that keen on the idea.
Bildt is still in real trouble! Can Lowhanger finish him?
Lowhanger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bildt regains half guard.
Bildt seems to have recovered his senses.
Lowhanger wants to stand up but Bildt is controlling the position.
Lowhanger is trying to control the action in half guard but Bildt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lowhanger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bildt on the ground.
Lowhanger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bildt controls his leg.
Lowhanger trying to control the action but Bildt is working from the bottom.
Bildt actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bildt manages to get to full guard.
Bildt controls Lowhanger momentarily but Lowhanger frees himself.
Bildt has his foot on Lowhanger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lowhanger works his way back into a safe position though.
Bildt has a closed guard, preventing Lowhanger from standing up.
Lowhanger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bildt looks gassed!
Lowhanger is looking to stand up but Bildt won't let him.
Bildt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bildt wants to take Lowhanger's back but he can't do it this time.
Bildt controlling the pace for now.
Bildt tries to control but Lowhanger wriggling away.
Bildt fails to advance to Lowhanger's back.
Lowhanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bildt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lowhanger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bildt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowhanger is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bildt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bildt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lowhanger is looking to improve his position.
Bildt wants to take a breather but Lowhanger is having none of it.
Lowhanger wants to improve his position but Bildt is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bildt in particular looking to stall.
Bildt wants to free his trapped foot but Lowhanger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lowhanger is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bildt wants to take a breather but Lowhanger is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bildt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Lowhanger as Bildt shoots in.
Deuce Lowhanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanner Bildt.
Bildt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lowhanger misses with a head kick.
Lowhanger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bildt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lowhanger lands a two punch combo.
Lowhanger gets caught flat footed, as Bildt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bildt passes Lowhanger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bildt is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lowhanger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanner Bildt!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flavor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Mason!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a single leg into guard. Emelianenko didn't expect that.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mason is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Emelianenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mason's back instead.
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!
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mason gets full guard.
Mason 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Mason controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko is sitting in close to Mason's body. Mason has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Emelianenko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Emelianenko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mo Mason!
Mo Mason is the new heavyweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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