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MKFC Welterweight Grand Prix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Creed!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Creed has a takedown stuffed.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Creed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Logan Creed has been cut.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Creed successfully pulls guard.
Creed controlling Hardy's posture.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creed trying to control the position here.
Creed has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Creed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Creed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Creed looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Creed working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy tries to stand but Creed is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Creed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creed is looking to clinch.
Creed wants to clinch.
Creed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Creed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the cage.
Creed just leaning against Hardy, taking a breather.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Creed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Creed misses with some punches.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch up
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Creed advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is staying active underneath Creed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Creed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wants to hold on but Creed pushes him away.
Creed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Creed trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hardy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Creed's arms.
Hardy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Creed.
Hardy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Creed gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Creed's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Creed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Creed trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creed is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Creed on the ground.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Creed tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Creed drags the fight down to the ground.
Creed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Creed wants to take Hardy's back but he can't do it this time.
Creed looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is in no mood to give up.
Creed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Creed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardy turns into him and now he's in Creed's guard.
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.
Creed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hardy prevents Creed from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Creed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Creed 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Logan Creed!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Logan Creed!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Logan Creed!
Logan Creed wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Denato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Denato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Zedowski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zedowski.
Zedowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denato. Denato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Joey Denato has been cut.
Denato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zedowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denato is aware though and is defending well.
Denato stops Zedowski from standing up.
Denato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zedowski wants to stand and escape but Denato is having none of it.
Zedowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Denato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zedowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zedowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Denato is breathing heavily.
Zedowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zedowski has managed to get both his arms back between Denato's legs - danger averted.
Zedowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Denato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zedowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zedowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zedowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zedowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denato is working an open guard so Zedowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zedowski looks to land a combination but Denato avoids it well.
Zedowski clinches up with Denato and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zedowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zedowski misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zedowski landing knees to the head.
Zedowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Denato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zedowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zedowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Denato managing to block the knees to the body from Zedowski.
Denato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zedowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denato misses with a takedown attempt - Zedowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski throws a right hand that Denato ducks under and follows up with a left that Denato also avoids with ease.
Zedowski connects with the punch.
Zedowski is looking to clinch.
Zedowski misses with a few strikes there.
Zedowski misses with the combination.
Zedowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Denato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zedowski throws a series of punches but Denato moves out of range.
Denato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zedowski tries to avoid it but Denato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zedowski to the ground. Zedowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Denato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zedowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zedowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zedowski tries to bum rush Denato with a series of wild strikes but Denato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zedowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zedowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denato circles away quickly and effectively.
Zedowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zedowski misses with a wild combination.
Denato fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zedowski sprawls well initially but Denato persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zedowski kicks Denato off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Zedowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Denato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zedowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denato moves away.
Steven Zedowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zedowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zedowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zedowski is looking to clinch.
Zedowski lands a jab.
Zedowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zedowski tries to clinch up but Denato circles away and keeps his distance.
Zedowski misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denato avoids the head kick by Zedowski.
Steven Zedowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zedowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denato shoots in looking for a takedown. Zedowski tries to sprawl out of it but Denato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zedowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zedowski throws a nice looking combination but Denato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denato ducks right into an uppercut from Zedowski.
Denato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denato fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Denato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zedowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski throws a series of punches but Denato avoids them all with ease.
Zedowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Denato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zedowski sprawls well. Zedowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denato gets slowly back to his feet.
Denato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zedowski. That one must have hurt.
Zedowski moves into range and clinches up with Denato.
Zedowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denatos head.
Zedowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Denato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zedowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zedowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Denato gets an underhook and turns Zedowski into the cage.
Zedowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zedowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Zedowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denato.
Zedowski landing knees to the body.
Denato blocks an elbow strike from Zedowski.
Zedowski works on Denato's body with a couple of short punches.
Zedowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zedowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denato slips a jab and a cross from Zedowski.
Zedowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zedowski throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zedowski.
Some wild striking there from Zedowski.
Denato dives in and grabs Zedowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zedowski pushes down on Denato's head and hops out.
A combination from Zedowski does no damage.
Steven Zedowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zedowski.
Denato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zedowski swivels and escapes.
Zedowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Denato moves out of range of the body kick.
Denato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zedowski is just riding it out for now. Denato eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Zedowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Denato's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zedowski throws a series of punches but Denato moves out of range.
Zedowski moves in looking to clinch but Denato pushes him off.
Denato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Denato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zedowski.
Zedowski missing with a left hand there. Denato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zedowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Denato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zedowski lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski misses with a wild combination.
Denato misses with a takedown attempt - Zedowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Zedowski does no damage.
Zedowski throws a series of punches but Denato moves out of range.
Denato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zedowski's half guard.
Denato wants to work for an arm triangle but Zedowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denato is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski tries to kick Denato off but Denato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denato seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zedowski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Denato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Makerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Makerov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don DeMarco!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makerov throws a chopping leg kick but DeMarco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makerov throws a right hand that DeMarco ducks under and follows up with a left that DeMarco also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Makerov misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Makerov.
DeMarco clinches up with Makerov and pushes him back against the cage.
DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeMarco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makerov counters with a series of strikes. DeMarco will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeMarco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makerov.
DeMarco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makerov thows a body shot but no joy.
DeMarco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makerov circles away quickly and effectively.
Makerov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMarco dodges the punch combination from Makerov.
Makerov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Don DeMarco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Makerov lands a beautiful left hook that drops DeMarco. DeMarco tries to recover but Makerov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and DeMarco lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Makerov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CORNEL FAT BOY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Grepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CORNEL FAT BOY!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FAT BOY throws a head kick but Grepp moves out of range.
FAT BOY defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
A head kick misses from FAT BOY.
FAT BOY fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
FAT BOY throws a head kick that misses.
FAT BOY defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
Grepp dives in and grabs FAT BOY's left leg, looking for a takedown. FAT BOY pushes down on Grepp's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guru Grepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FAT BOY works over Grepp's head and body with a nice combination.
FAT BOY fails to land with a series of punches.
Grepp looks for a takedown but FAT BOY sprawls well.
FAT BOY scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from FAT BOY.
FAT BOY lands with a shot to the body.
FAT BOY closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FAT BOY as he avoids it easily.
Grepp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FAT BOY.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAT BOY looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grepp looks for a takedown but FAT BOY sprawls well.
Grepp looks for a takedown but FAT BOY sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FAT BOY moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
FAT BOY defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grepp.
Grepp shoots in but FAT BOY avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grepp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
FAT BOY is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grepp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY is looking to stand up but Grepp isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FAT BOY can do anything to dispel that myth.
FAT BOY will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
FAT BOY trying to strike off his back.
Grepp trying to control but FAT BOY is working from the bottom.
Grepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FAT BOY swivels though and keeps the full guard.
FAT BOY throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grepp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
FAT BOY scores with a jab.
Grepp is trying hard to land a takedown here. FAT BOY sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
FAT BOY misses with a low kick.
Grepp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FAT BOY.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from FAT BOY. No joy for Grepp on that attempt.
Guru Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp shoots in and drives through. FAT BOY sprawls well.
FAT BOY leaves Grepp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but FAT BOY swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FAT BOY works over Grepp's head and body with a nice combination.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as FAT BOY sprawls well. FAT BOY wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grepp gets slowly back to his feet.
Grepp gets the takedown into side control.
Grepp prevents FAT BOY from escaping the position.
FAT BOY tries to get back to half guard but can't.
FAT BOY is trying to buck Grepp off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but FAT BOY keeps working.
Grepp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FAT BOY knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FAT BOY is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grepp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FAT BOY knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FAT BOY tries to escape but Grepp is in control.
FAT BOY looks gassed!
Grepp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but FAT BOY is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FAT BOY is trying to buck Grepp off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CORNEL FAT BOY dominated that round.
That's time! Grepp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from FAT BOY misses.
FAT BOY keeps the fight on the outside.
Grepp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FAT BOY tries to avoid it but Grepp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FAT BOY to the ground. FAT BOY escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
FAT BOY displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grepp.
FAT BOY throws a head kick but Grepp moves out of range.
FAT BOY misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grepp throws the kick towards the body but FAT BOY avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grepp tries for a takedown but FAT BOY sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guru Grepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grepp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FAT BOY defends it nicely.
FAT BOY lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grepp.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FAT BOY!
Nice sprawl there from FAT BOY as Grepp shoots in.
Grepp misses with a combination
and FAT BOY counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and FAT BOY counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FAT BOY misses with a head kick.
FAT BOY moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grepp thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from FAT BOY.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FAT BOY counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FAT BOY throws a sloppy head kick and Grepp moves out of range easily.
FAT BOY looks to land a body kick but Grepp moved away.
FAT BOY darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
CORNEL FAT BOY is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grepp avoids a kick to the body.
Grepp shoots and misses
and FAT BOY counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from FAT BOY.
Grepp checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a series of strikes. Grepp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grepp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
FAT BOY clobbers Grepp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grepp thinking.
Grepp shoots and misses
and FAT BOY makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
FAT BOY throws a combination. Grepp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
FAT BOY is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grepp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guru Grepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grepp tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combo that has Grepp backing up. Grepp nods at FAT BOY to acknowledge the strikes.
FAT BOY moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp misses with a takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a left to the body.
Grepp tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY counters with a nice uppercut.
FAT BOY lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
FAT BOY misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grepp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a stiff right hand.
FAT BOY lands a with a good body shot.
FAT BOY throws a leg kick but Grepp checks it.
FAT BOY throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grepp moves out of range of the body kick from FAT BOY.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CORNEL FAT BOY showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
FAT BOY lands a really nice looking cross but Grepp seems unphased.
FAT BOY throws a head kick that misses.
FAT BOY uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grepp has time to react.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grepp misses with a takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grepp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
FAT BOY throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grepp won't allow FAT BOY to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepp wants to control from the top but FAT BOY keeps moving.
Grepp is standing up over FAT BOY. FAT BOY looks to escape but Grepp dives into side control.
Grepp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
FAT BOY really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grepp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FAT BOY wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
FAT BOY throws Grepp to one side and escapes!
Grepp with a poor takedown
and FAT BOY makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guru Grepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and FAT BOY counters with a left to the body.
FAT BOY tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grepp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FAT BOY counters with a left and a right that stings Grepp.
Grepp shoots and misses
and FAT BOY counters with a series of strikes. Grepp will be more careful next time no doubt.
FAT BOY misses with a wild combination.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FAT BOY counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a left to the body.
Grepp scores with a takedown into FAT BOY's guard.
FAT BOY striking off his back but it's not causing Grepp any problems.
FAT BOY wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.
Grepp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
FAT BOY wants to stand up but Grepp is controlling him.
Grepp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grepp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grepp prevents FAT BOY from getting back to his feet.
Grepp drops back looking for a leg! FAT BOY is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FAT BOY manages to kick Grepp off! Grepp jumps back into FAT BOY's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
FAT BOY is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FAT BOY tries to land a front kick but Grepp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a straight right hand.
FAT BOY tries a head kick but it misses.
FAT BOY is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grepp rather than just go for the knockout.
Grepp tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grepp tries for a takedown but FAT BOY circles away easily
and FAT BOY counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FAT BOY lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
FAT BOY changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
FAT BOY swats away the attempt to clinch by Grepp.
Grepp has his takedown stuffed
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guru Grepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grepp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
FAT BOY lands with a cross.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and FAT BOY counters with a three punch combo that has Grepp backing up. Grepp nods at FAT BOY to acknowledge the strikes.
Grepp throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Grepp misses its intended target.
Grepp shoots and misses
and FAT BOY counters with a left and a right that stings Grepp.
FAT BOY listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
CORNEL FAT BOY comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got FAT BOY winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for CORNEL FAT BOY!
CORNEL FAT BOY wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Banana Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Banana Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Carter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter blocks a head kick by Man.
Carter throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Man looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Man prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Man stands up from Carter's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dane Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Carter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dane Carter has been cut.
Man lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Man improves position.
Man lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
Man lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
Man lands a knee to the head.
Carter is rocked!
A knee to the head by Man.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man lands a big knee! That's hurt Carter! Oh, he's all over the place! Man lands another knee that sends Carter to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Man!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Cudia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon Driscol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Cudia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon Driscol!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driscol tries a head kick but it misses.
Cudia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driscol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cudia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Driscol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cudia somewhat.
Driscol wants to clinch but Cudia slips to the side
and Cudia counters by moving into the clinch.
Driscol jumps into guard, dragging Cudia to the mat.
Cudia could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Driscol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cudia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driscol keeping moving, preventing Cudia from controlling successfully.
Cudia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudia tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscol is retaining full guard.
Cudia trying to control but Driscol is working from the bottom.
Driscol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cudia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Driscol is tightening it up a little... Cudia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cudia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cudia taps out! nice BJJ there by Driscol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saigon Driscol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Peter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mababa comes to the cage accompanied by Street Fighting Man. 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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saint Peter!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mababa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mababa scores with a jab. Peter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peter thows a body shot but no joy.
Peter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mababa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peter rushes Mababa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peter digs a right hand into Mababa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mababa's gas tank.
Peter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mababas head.
Mababa wants to break free but Peter has control.
Peter keeps control of Mababa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mababa or not.
Mababa takes an elbow to the temple.
Peter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mababa tries to break free but Peter pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Peter.
Peter presses Mababa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mababa is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Peter.
Peter lands a right hand.
Peter scores with a knee to the head.
Peter misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Peter - that landed with a thud.
Peter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mababa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peter with a knee to the head.
Peter scores with a hook to the body.
Peter digs a right hand underneath Mababa's ribcage. Mababa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peter digs a right hand underneath Mababa's ribcage. Mababa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peter lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Peter.
Good body shot from Peter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Peter.
Peter with a knee to the head.
Mababa is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Peter.
Oh Mababa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Peter - that landed with a thud.
Mababa takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Peter.
A knee to the head by Peter.
Still in the clinch, Peter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Peter as the two fighters clinch.
Peter lands a big right hand that drops Mababa! The killer instinct kicks in and Peter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Peter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saint Peter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Justified by AMEN. Aliyev has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gutierrez was covering up waiting for the punch and Aliyev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aliyev trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is keeping the position.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Aliyev looking to sit in guard and control but Gutierrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to sweep here but Gutierrez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aliyev wants to clinch.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ilham Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aliyev.
Aliyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutierrez on the side of the head.
Aliyev misses with a hook.
Aliyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez wants to control but Aliyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Aliyev there.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is defending well.
Aliyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gutierrez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gutierrez wants to control but Aliyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aliyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aliyev is trying to control the action in half guard but Gutierrez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aliyev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Gutierrez blocks a leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aliyev swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Aliyev missing with a left hand there. Gutierrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aliyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gutierrez checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez is pulling down on Aliyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Aliyev, at least for the moment.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that round.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aliyev is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Gutierrez slips a jab from Aliyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aliyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aliyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutierrez is out of range and Aliyev settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez dives in and grabs Aliyev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aliyev pushes down on Gutierrez's head and hops out.
Aliyev throws a body punch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Aliyev.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez avoids a kick to the body.
Aliyev tries to clinch there but Gutierrez circles away.
Aliyev throws out a leg kick but Gutierrez moves out of range and Aliyev only half commits.
Aliyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutierrez.
Aliyev tries to clinch up.
Gutierrez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gutierrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Aliyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Aliyev catches Gutierrez right on the button with a cross.
Aliyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutierrez.
Aliyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aliyev moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off.
Aliyev is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Aliyev wants to slow Gutierrez down by chopping away at his legs.
Aliyev misses with a body kick.
Aliyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aliyev tries to work over Gutierrez's front leg with a kick but Gutierrez checks it.
Aliyev misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Aliyev tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Aliyev.
Aliyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aliyev.
Gutierrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aliyev sprawls well initially but Gutierrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aliyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutierrez pulls his head out easily.
Gutierrez is looking to take a break and control but Aliyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aliyev is pressing down on Gutierrez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aliyev keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez postures up.
Gutierrez is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliyev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gutierrez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gutierrez is working for a submission of some sort.
Aliyev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez wants to escape the position.
Aliyev missing with strikes.
Aliyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aliyev thumps Gutierrez with a low kick.
Aliyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gutierrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aliyev sprawls well initially but Gutierrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to control. Aliyev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aliyev tries to roll over but Gutierrez keeps him under control.
Gutierrez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aliyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gutierrez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aliyev to regain full guard.
Aliyev looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aliyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gutierrez stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aliyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Gutierrez blocks the low kick.
Aliyev tried to score with a low kick but Gutierrez checks it.
Gutierrez ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.
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.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aliyev looks to throw the jab but Gutierrez is out of range.
Aliyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
Aliyev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aliyev, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aliyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Gutierrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt
and Aliyev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to control the action here but instead Aliyev manages to pass to full mount!
Aliyev wants to control the pace but Gutierrez is squirming around nicely.
Gutierrez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aliyev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gutierrez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aliyev wants to finish this one by submission but Gutierrez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aliyev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aliyev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gutierrez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aliyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutierrez regains half guard.
Ilham Aliyev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutierrez manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aliyev throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws a low kick but Gutierrez avoids it.
Gutierrez lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutierrez.
Aliyev tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Aliyev just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutierrez.
Aliyev has closed the distance and engaged Gutierrez in a clinch.
Aliyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Gutierrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow.
Aliyev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gutierrez up against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gutierrez controlling the action here for a moment.
Gutierrez is trying to drag Aliyev to the mat but Aliyev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutierrez misses with a body punch.
Gutierrez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
Good work by Gutierrez as he checks the leg kick.
Aliyev throws a leg kick but Gutierrez moved away.
Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.
Aliyev throws and low kick but Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Aliyev throws a chopping leg kick but Gutierrez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gutierrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutierrez throws a lazy right hand but Aliyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aliyev tries to clinch up but Gutierrez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Gutierrez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aliyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutierrez circles away.
Aliyev throws and low kick but Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez throws a shot from downtown. Aliyev moves away and avoids it.
Aliyev misses with a low kick.
Gutierrez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aliyev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gutierrez's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aliyev's guard now.
Aliyev working for a triangle but Gutierrez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliyev, not yet.
Gutierrez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gutierrez has gone for a leg lock! Aliyev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gutierrez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez had his way with Ilham Aliyev in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aliyev wants to clinch but Gutierrez slips to the side
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aliyev looks to clinch
and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aliyev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aliyev is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Aliyev trying to hold on to Gutierrez's head to control him but Gutierrez postures up.
Aliyev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
Aliyev controlling well, preventing Gutierrez from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gutierrez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aliyev jumps into side control!
Aliyev throws an elbow but Gutierrez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aliyev swings around for an armbar but Gutierrez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aliyev's guard.
Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aliyev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aliyev keeping moving, preventing Gutierrez from controlling successfully.
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.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aliyev is keeping the position for now.
Aliyev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gutierrez uses it to pass to side control.
Aliyev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gutierrez is chipping away with strikes.
Aliyev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gutierrez wants to free his trapped foot but Aliyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aliyev is trying to get back to full guard.
Aliyev is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Gutierrez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aliyev is looking to control Gutierrez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aliyev avoid being mounted?
Gutierrez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aliyev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gutierrez.
Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aliyev keeps working.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aliyev throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it.
Aliyev wants to clinch but Gutierrez slips to the side
and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown. Aliyev fights it but they end up in guard.
Aliyev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gutierrez tries to hold on but Aliyev postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aliyev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ilham Aliyev!
Ilham Aliyev wins by unanimous decision!
Ilham Aliyev is the new middleweight champion!
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