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UFL 36 Frost vs Gaillard PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Systema Fred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Flores (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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223 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Systema Fred!
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, Gabriel Flores!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fred!
A good leg kick by Fred.
Fred misses with a kick to the body.
Flores will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fred keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Systema Fred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Flores.
Fred misses with a head kick.
Flores tries for a takedown but Fred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fred throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores walks into a jab.
Flores looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Fred finds it's target.
Fred lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flores at a distance.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fred as he jumps to the side.
Flores shoots in for a takedown but Fred shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred feints and then cracks Flores's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flores down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fred.
Flores looks gassed!
Fred lands a slapping body shot.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Fred sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fred looks to land a combination. Flores sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fred lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fred scores with a punch to the head.
Flores avoids the head kick by Fred.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flores moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fred feints and then cracks Flores's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flores down.
Fred throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Flores takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fred lands a two punch combo.
Fred turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flores is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fred is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Flores.
Flores moves out of range of the body kick.
Fred scores with a body shot.
Systema Fred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fred getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Fred.
Flores tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Fred.
Fred scores with a leg kick.
Fred lands a head kick. Flores smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fred throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flores.
A cross from Fred lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Systema Fred dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flores blocks a head kick by Fred.
Flores's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fred throws a right hand that Flores ducks under and follows up with a left that Flores also avoids with ease.
Flores fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fred avoids it really well and circles away.
Fred lands a nice shot that snaps Flores's head back.
Fred looks to land a combination but Flores avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred scores with the left hand. Flores knows he should have avoided that one.
Fred throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Systema Fred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fred lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred works the jab nicely.
Fred is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flores can do to turn this around?
Flores gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flores's calf.
Fred darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Flores might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fred has got the better of the exchanges.
Fred is looking to slow Flores down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fred thuds a left hand into Flores's body.
Flores gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fred.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fred.
Fred lands with a straight right. Flores didn't see that one coming.
Fred connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flores gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fred throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flores closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Fred.
Fred throws a head kick that misses.
Flores walks into a left hand.
Flores has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fred jabs Flores right on the nose. Flores blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fred. That's going to slow Flores down.
Fred looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fred, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fred!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fred misses with a series of wild punches.
Systema Fred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Fred.
A punch lands to the side of Flores 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fred scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to de liver by Fred. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Systema Fred dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Flores dodges the punch combination from Fred.
Flores takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fred throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Fred lands a lovely overhand right.
Fred wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fred. That's going to slow Flores down.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fred scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fred throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flores's head.
Flores on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fred. Fred obviously looking to wear him down.
Flores moves forwards but Fred connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flores.
Fred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flores.
Fred tries to bum rush Flores with a series of wild strikes but Flores uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fred. Flores shrugs it off though.
Jab from Fred.
Flores chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fred can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fred throws a front kick that sends Flores stumbling back into the cage.
Fred looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fred throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores tries to move into range but Fred moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fred scores with a push kick.
Fred lands with a nice combination. Flores backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fred.
Fred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fred misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Systema Fred is winning the standup battle so far.
Fred connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fred fails to land with a series of punches.
Fred lands with a nice combination. Flores backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fred throws a one two combo.
Fred cracks Flores with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fred's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fred duly obliges.
Flores is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fred.
Fred cracks Flores with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fred lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flores takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fred thumps Flores with a low kick.
Fred lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Systema Fred showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fred 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Systema Fred!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Sapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustavo Sapio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sapio scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
A punch combination from Sapio misses.
Sapio tries to close the distance and clinch but Konstantinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapio.
Konstantinov moves into the clinch.
Konstantinov pushes Sapio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Sapio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Konstantinov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sapio is trying to break the clinch but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov prevents Sapio from breaking the clinch.
Sapio can't break the clinch.
Sapio is looking to break free of the clinch but Konstantinov has double underhooks.
Sapio tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Sapio tries to pull guard but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Konstantinov blocking some punches.
Konstantinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sapio backwards.
Sapio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Konstantinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Sapio takes a shot to the head.
Sapio can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Konstantinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapio.
Konstantinov pushes Sapio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sapio is breathing heavily.
Konstantinov is working Sapio over against the cage.
Konstantinov stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Konstantinov.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov works on Sapio's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Sapio's ribcage. Sapio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Konstantinov is leaning against Sapio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Konstantinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Konstantinov stalling against the cage.
Konstantinov scores with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sapio is trying to break the clinch but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Konstantinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Konstantinov scores with a one two! Sapio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sapio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Konstantinov rushes Sapio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Sapio's ribcage. Sapio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Konstantinov scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov - that landed with a thud.
Konstantinov leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
A body shot lands from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a jab to Sapio's midsection.
Konstantinov misses with a double jab.
Konstantinov lands a nice hook to Sapio's body. Sapio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konstantinov lands with a shot to the body.
Konstantinov connects with a crisp jab.
Konstantinov lands a left and a right that send Sapio crashing to the mat, dazed. Konstantinov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Konstantinov drops Sapio with a beautiful combination! Sapio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Konstantinov is looking for the KO!
Sapio is rocked!
Konstantinov moves into the clinch.
Oh Sapio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konstantinov presses Sapio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sapio seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
Konstantinov lands a shot to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapio moves away.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konstantinov clinches up with Sapio and pushes him back against the cage.
Konstantinov works on Sapio's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Konstantinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konstantinov lands a jab to Sapio's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Konstantinov there.
Konstantinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Konstantinov - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Sapio has him pinned against the cage.
Sapio letting Konstantinov take a breather here.
Konstantinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konstantinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
Konstantinov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sapio takes a shot to the head.
Konstantinov manages to break the clinch.
Sapio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Konstantinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Sapio's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov moves into range and clinches up with Sapio.
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Sapio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Konstantinov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sapio up against the cage.
Sapio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Konstantinov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Konstantinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Konstantinov blocks a head kick by Sapio.
Sapio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konstantinov forces Sapio back against the cage and clinches.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Konstantinov has Sapio pressed against the cage, preventing Sapio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Konstantinov lands a shoulder strike.
Sapio working hard to break the clinch.
Sapio wants to break free but Konstantinov has control.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Konstantinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Sapio against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is trying to force a seperation but Sapio has the dominant position.
Konstantinov presses Sapio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov is working Sapio over against the cage.
Konstantinov is working Sapio over against the cage.
Sapio working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a right hand.
Konstantinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov taking a breather.
Konstantinov cracks Sapio with a nice body shot.
Konstantinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Konstantinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Konstantinov presses Sapio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Konstantinov.
A right hand to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Sapio's ribcage. Sapio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Konstantinov is leaning against Sapio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Sapio has him pinned against the cage.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Konstantinov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Konstantinov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
The referee calls for Konstantinov to work.
Konstantinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Konstantinov.
Sapio wants to get back to striking at distance but Konstantinov won't allow it.
Konstantinov is trying to break the clinch but Sapio is controlling him.
Konstantinov just leaning against Sapio, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Konstantinov.
Sapio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sapio avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Gustavo Sapio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Sapio's ribcage. Sapio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Konstantinov is struggling to control the position.
Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Konstantinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapio throws a series of punches but Konstantinov avoids them all with ease.
Konstantinov scores with a one two! Sapio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Konstantinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konstantinov scores with a one two! Sapio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sapio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sapio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov lands a jab to Sapio's midsection.
Konstantinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sapio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Konstantinov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sapio.
Konstantinov blocks a head kick by Sapio.
Konstantinov moves into range and clinches up with Sapio.
Sapio is trying to break free.
Konstantinov pushes Sapio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapio or not.
A hook to the body from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapio or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Konstantinov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sapio or not.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sapio up against the cage.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sapios head.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Konstantinov on the inside.
Konstantinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konstantinov manages to break the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sapio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov works Sapio's body with a nice hook.
Konstantinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Konstantinov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sapio rather than just go for the knockout.
Sapio takes one on the button.
Sapio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Konstantinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Konstantinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sapio backs up against the cage.
Konstantinov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sapio sprawling to the canvas! Sapio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Konstantinov finish him?!
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Sapio against the cage.
Konstantinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sapio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sapio tries to score a body lock takedown but Konstantinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Konstantinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch but Sapio keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov effectively controlling the action here.
Konstantinov lands with a light punch inside.
Sapio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Konstantinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konstantinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
Sapio being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov stalling against the cage.
Konstantinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Konstantinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sapio tries to pull guard but Konstantinov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sapio drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Sapio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapio tries a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks it.
Konstantinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapio.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Konstantinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapio.
A short body shot lands from Konstantinov as the two fighters clinch.
Konstantinov stalling.
Konstantinov is leaning against Sapio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konstantinov digs a right hand into Sapio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sapio's gas tank.
Konstantinov is pushing Sapio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Konstantinov pushes Sapio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapio tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinov avoids it by throwing Sapio back against the cage.
Konstantinov digs a right hand into Sapio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sapio's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov digs a right hand underneath Sapio's ribcage. Sapio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Konstantinov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is leaning against Sapio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov breaks from the clinch.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov digs a good body shot into Sapio's ribs.
Konstantinov has closed the distance and engaged Sapio in a clinch.
Konstantinov cracks Sapio with a nice body shot.
Konstantinov cracks Sapio with a nice body shot.
Konstantinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapio has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Konstantinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov instigates a clinch.
Konstantinov lands a body punch.
Sapio is trying to break the clinch but Konstantinov has him pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov cracks Sapio with a nice body shot.
Konstantinov cracks Sapio with a nice body shot.
Konstantinov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapio.
Konstantinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Sapio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot that snaps Sapio's head back.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sapio should have avoided that one.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Sapio's body.
Sapio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Sapio.
A shot to de liver by Konstantinov. Beautiful body shot.
Gustavo Sapio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Konstantinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sapio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Konstantinov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Konstantinov pushes Sapio up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Konstantinov.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sapio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konstantinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konstantinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konstantinov is leaning against Sapio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapio has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konstantinov.
Sapio is trying to break free.
Vladimir Konstantinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sapio has Konstantinov pressed against the cage, preventing Konstantinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Konstantinov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konstantinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Konstantinov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeny Marlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Greengrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlov comes to the cage accompanied by Россия Наци
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216 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Marlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Greengrass!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greengrass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greengrass tries to clinch but Marlov is having none of it.
Marlov catches Greengrass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eugeny Marlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greengrass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlov.
Nice cross by Marlov.
Marlov jabs Greengrass right on the nose. Greengrass blinks but takes it well.
Marlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marlov swinging wilding here.
Greengrass throws a sloppy head kick and Marlov moves out of range easily.
Marlov catches Greengrass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marlov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Eugeny Marlov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlov stalks Greengrass and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greengrass's face. Greengrass staggers backwards, shaken.
Marlov lands with a straight right. Greengrass didn't see that one coming.
Greengrass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greengrass's hands.
Greengrass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marlov lands a body shot.
Greengrass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marlov's waist but Marlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greengrass off to one side.
Marlov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greengrass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greengrass looks gassed!
Marlov cracks Greengrass with a good jab.
Marlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlov clobbers Greengrass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greengrass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marlov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Reggie Greengrass has been cut.
Marlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marlov lands a jab to the nose.
Eugeny Marlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greengrass takes one to the chin there.
Marlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Greengrass tries to clinch but Marlov moves out of range.
Marlov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greengrass is looking to clinch.
Marlov with a jab.
Greengrass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marlov.
Marlov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marlov.
A combination from Marlov does no damage.
Greengrass takes one to the side of the head.
Greengrass throws a sloppy head kick and Marlov moves out of range easily.
Marlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Marlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greengrass doesn't seem phased though.
Greengrass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greengrass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Marlov lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Marlov scores with a four punch combination!
Marlov lands with a cross.
Marlov cracks Greengrass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marlov misses.
Marlov throws a series of strikes that have Greengrass backpedaling.
Marlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greengrass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greengrass.
Marlov scores with a punch to the head.
Greengrass is rocked!
Marlov lands a hook that stumbles Greengrass back into the cage. Marlov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Greengrass to the canvas! Marlov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Greengrass has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eugeny Marlov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Melikhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Melikhov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren Millar's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Melikhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darren Millar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millar scores with a takedown into Melikhov's guard.
Millar postures up and lands a big shot to Melikhov's brow.
Millar trying to control but Melikhov is working from the bottom.
Millar 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.
Millar chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melikhov keeping moving, preventing Millar from controlling successfully.
Millar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melikhov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Millar dives into side control.
Melikhov wants to get back to his feet.
Millar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melikhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Millar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Melikhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millar on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar unloading with bombs!
Melikhov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Millar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Melikhov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Millar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Millar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Melikhov?
Millar lands a big elbow.
Millar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Millar has control of Melikhov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melikhov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Millar landing shots from mount.
Millar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Millar looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melikhov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Millar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Melikhov looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melikhov is bucking up trying to escape but Millar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Melikhov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Millar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melikhov is surviving well by controlling Millar's body position as best he can.
Melikhov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Millar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Melikhov has his hands clasped together but Millar breaks the hold and Melikhov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Millar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Millar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milovan Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real Thing. Milovan Rakic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sol Goode's chin.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milovan Rakic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sol Goode!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic looks to land a combination but Goode avoids it well.
Rakic feints and as Goode raises his hands in defense, Rakic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakic thows a big elbow that misses.
Rakic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goode works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goode trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rakic looking for subs off his back but Goode has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rakic wants to get back to full guard but Goode has mounted him!
Goode punching from mount but Rakic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Goode. What's that going to do exactly?
Rakic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Goode avoids the attempt from Rakic to control.
Rakic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goode tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Goode there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rakic is squirming around, avoiding Goode's attempts to control the action.
Goode is going olschool here, as he tries to force Rakic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rakic shrugs it off.
Rakic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goode jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rakic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rakic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two 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.
Nice takedown defense from Rakic. No joy for Goode on that attempt.
Rakic fails with the takedown
so Goode counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rakic is breathing heavily.
Goode wants to pass the guard but Rakic is keeping the position.
Rakic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goode trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goode controlling from the top position.
Goode trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rakic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goode counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milovan Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode throwing strikes from guard but Rakic blocks nicely.
Rakic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goode can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakic's head.
Rakic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rakic's guard.
Rakic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rakic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goode shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goode showed some decent athleticism there.
Goode landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goode seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goode wants to free his trapped foot but Rakic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Goode seems content to control.
Rakic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goode pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Goode dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goode slips a jab from Rakic.
Rakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakic has his takedown stuffed
and Goode counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rakic's guard now.
Rakic has his foot on Goode's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goode works his way back into a safe position though.
Rakic keeping moving, preventing Goode from controlling successfully.
Sol Goode has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goode keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rakic's head.
Goode trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goode stays in close to Rakic's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Goode has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goode wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sol Goode just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakic misses with a takedown
and Goode counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goode.
Goode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goode is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rakic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goode's back instead.
Goode wants to control his opponent's hands but Rakic gets his hands free.
Rakic is trying to stick to Goode's back but Goode is turning into Rakic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rakic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goode.
Goode wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
Rakic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goode puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rakic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goode takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic is looking to improve his position.
Goode throwing shots but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Rakic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rakic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goode counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milovan Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode looking to throw knees to the head but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Rakic takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Milovan Rakic has been cut.
Goode is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goode seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Goode gets underhooks to prevent Rakic's takedown attempt.
Goode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goode controlling the action here for a moment.
Goode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rakic avoids the elbow strike from Goode, against the cage.
Goode landing knees to the body.
Goode throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rakic managing to block the knees to the body from Goode.
Goode with a knee to the head.
Goode is trying to stall.
Goode is pressed up against the cage. Rakic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goode down to the mat. Goode avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rakic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goode wants to clinch.
Goode tries to clinch but Rakic is having none of it.
Goode scores with a leg kick.
Rakic with a poor takedown
and Goode decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakic's guard.
Goode sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rakic's guard.
It looks like Goode is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Goode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milovan Rakic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goode darts in and clinches Rakic up against the cage.
Rakic avoiding damage as Goode throws knees to the body.
Rakic has clasped his hands together around Goode's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rakic landing strikes.
Goode is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goode pushes Rakic off and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goode!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goode clinches up against the cage.
Goode scores a nice knee to the body.
Goode tries to land a knee to the head but Rakic blocks with his arms.
Goode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode lands an elbow inside.
Rakic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goode slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Goode.
Goode throws an elbow that misses.
Goode tries to land knees in the clinch but Rakic avoids the damage to the body.
Goode stalling in the clinch but Rakic improves position.
Goode looking to throw knees to the head but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Rakic wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goode misses with an elbow strike.
Rakic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milovan Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode scores with a knee to the head.
Goode connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rakic's face.
Goode stalling.
Goode landing knees to the head.
Rakic managing to block the knees to the body from Goode.
Goode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goode is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rakic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goode lands a knee to the head.
Goode scores with a knee to the head.
Goode prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakic dodges an elbow strike from Goode.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Goode fails to land.
Goode gets underhooks to prevent Rakic's takedown attempt.
Rakic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goode is trying to stall.
Rakic takes an elbow to the temple.
Rakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rakic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rakic's defenses.
Rakic avoiding damage as Goode throws knees to the body.
Goode looking to throw knees to the head but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Goode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rakic blocks it with crossed arms.
Goode is trying to stall.
Rakic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goode fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Milovan Rakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goode drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rakic tries to improve position but can't.
Goode controlling from side mount.
Milovan Rakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol Goode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode is looking to take a break and control but Rakic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goode controls the position from side control.
Goode wants to control but Rakic is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goode 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.
Rakic looking for a guillotine here but Goode defends easily.
Goode passes Rakic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Goode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goode has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Goode!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasslehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Hasslehoff told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Hasslehoff!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Hasslehoff.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff drops Nogueira with a beautiful combination! Nogueira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hasslehoff is looking for the KO!
Nogueira is rocked!
It looks like Diego Nogueira has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasslehoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hasslehoff counters with a huge left! Nogueira is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hasslehoff isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nogueira from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hasslehoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hasslehoff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remi Gaillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaillard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Victoria. Frost is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smack My Bitch Up by The Prodigy. Gideon Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remi Gaillard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gideon Frost!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Gideon Frost has been cut.
Gaillard throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Gaillard misses with a straight right.
Gaillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaillard misses with a looping right.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Gaillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaillard throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaillard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Frost tries to score with some ground and pound. Gaillard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Frost tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Gaillard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gaillard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gaillard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gaillard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frost with the ground and pound but Gaillard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaillard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaillard wants to stand up but Frost is controlling him.
Gaillard keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Gaillard keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Gaillard is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaillard catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaillard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaillard misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost blocks a jab.
Gaillard throws out a powerful jab.
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaillard swinging wilding here.
Gaillard misses with a body shot.
Gaillard misses with a body punch
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Remi Gaillard has been cut.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaillard.
Gaillard throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gaillard misses
and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Gaillard fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaillard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaillard tries to get out of the position.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Remi Gaillard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaillard tries to sprawl out of it but Frost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaillard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Gaillard is predictable there
and Frost counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frost.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost prevents Gaillard from getting back to his feet.
Gaillard keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throwing strikes but missing.
Gaillard wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaillard keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Gaillard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Gaillard.
Gaillard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gideon Frost's cut even more.
Frost slips under a jab from Gaillard.
Gaillard misses with a low kick.
Gaillard loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Gaillard throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaillard swivels and escapes.
Gaillard looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaillard looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Gaillard scores with a hook.
The cut above Gideon Frost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gaillard lands a left and a right that send Frost crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaillard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Frost is rocked!
Gaillard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaillard lands a big uppercut and Frost crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frost looks OK. Gaillard waves Frost back to his feet!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaillard finish him?
Gideon Frost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gideon Frost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Remi Gaillard!
Remi Gaillard is the new light heavyweight champion!
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