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RC 67 - Welles vs. Fortunato PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rulon Oboev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dragonov to the mat! Dragonov manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragonov is on top in guard.
Oboev working for a triangle but Dragonov defends it easily.
Oboev working a defensive guard here.
Dragonov is stalling in the full guard.
Oboev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dragonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oboev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dragonov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragonov wants to pass the guard but Oboev is keeping the position.
Dragonov wants to stand but Oboev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dragonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oboev is keeping the position for now.
Dragonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Oboev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oboev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Oboev's head.
Dragonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragonov lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Rulon Oboev has been cut.
Oboev looks gassed!
Dragonov tries to bum rush Oboev with a series of wild strikes but Oboev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boris Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov misses with the combination.
Dragonov throws a right hand that Oboev ducks under and follows up with a left that Oboev also avoids with ease.
Oboev avoids the head kick by Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with a two punch combination.
Dragonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragonov lands a two punch combo.
Dragonov looks to land a left hand but Oboev moved out of range nicely.
Oboev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oboev feints and as Dragonov raises his hands in defense, Oboev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oboev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dragonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dragonov has escaped and now he's on top!
Dragonov wants to stand but Oboev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dragonov thows a big elbow that misses.
Dragonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oboev on the ground.
Dragonov looking to sit in guard and control but Oboev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oboev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov being controlled here, momentarily.
Oboev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dragonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dragonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dragonov!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oboev wants to control but Dragonov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Dragonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rulon Oboev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oboev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragonov was covering up waiting for the punch and Oboev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dragonov trying to keep a closed guard but Oboev is proving a slippery customer.
Oboev looking to sit in guard and control but Dragonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oboev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dragonov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Oboev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dragonov's back instead.
Dragonov 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 Oboev gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dragonov just trying to survive but Oboev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oboev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dragonov trying to control the action but Oboev just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Oboev working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dragonov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Oboev has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dragonov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rulon Oboev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Abramovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Nerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abramovich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice Cold theme. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Abramovich!
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, Flavius Nerva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Igor Abramovich has been cut.
Nerva shoots for a takedown but Abramovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abramovich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Abramovich trying to control the action but Nerva is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Abramovich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nerva misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nerva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abramovich off and has taken his back!
Abramovich avoids the strikes from Nerva.
Abramovich is really stuck here.
Nerva missing with strikes from the back.
Abramovich is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerva punishes Abramovich with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abramovich has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nerva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nerva wants to pass to mount but Abramovich is defending the position.
Abramovich landing small, sideways elbows.
Abramovich wants to get back to his feet.
Abramovich is trying to maintain the position but Nerva is very close to passing his half guard.
Abramovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abramovich is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nerva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nerva postures up in Abramovich's guard and throws a big left but Abramovich blocks it.
Nerva postures up in Abramovich's guard and throws a big left but Abramovich blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nerva throws a shot from downtown. Abramovich moves away and avoids it.
Nerva misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Nerva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nerva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abramovich slips a jab and a cross from Nerva.
Abramovich moves away from the strike by Nerva.
Abramovich closes the distance and clinches up with Nerva, looking for a takedown. Abramovich pushes Nerva against the cage but Nerva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abramovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nerva.
Abramovich slips a straight right by Nerva.
Nerva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abramovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerva.
Abramovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abramovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nerva fails to land with a series of punches.
Abramovich slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramovich avoids the body shot from Nerva.
Abramovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Igor Abramovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nerva looks to score with a jab to the body but Abramovich is just out of range.
Nerva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abramovich.
Nerva looks to land a right hand but Abramovich moved out of range.
Nerva blocks a jab.
Abramovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nerva.
Nerva misses with a takedown attempt
and Abramovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abramovich lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerva keeping moving, preventing Abramovich from controlling successfully.
Nerva wants to sweep here but Abramovich controlling him for the moment.
Nerva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nerva wants to get back to his feet but Abramovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abramovich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abramovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abramovich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abramovich remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abramovich tries to advance to mount but Nerva denies him.
Nerva taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Nerva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Abramovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nerva scores with a one two! Abramovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Abramovich misses with a takedown
so Nerva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abramovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abramovich tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerva lands a couple of elbows.
Nerva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abramovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nerva won't allow Abramovich to get back to his feet.
Nerva postures up in Abramovich's guard and throws a big left but Abramovich blocks it.
Nerva thows a big elbow that misses.
Nerva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nerva postures up in Abramovich's guard and throws a big left but Abramovich blocks it.
Nerva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abramovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nerva lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Nerva.
Nerva looks to land a right hand but Abramovich moved out of range.
Nerva misses with an uppercut.
Abramovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nerva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Abramovich's guard now.
Nerva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nerva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nerva throwing strikes but missing.
Abramovich trying to keep a closed guard but Nerva is proving a slippery customer.
Abramovich is looking to stand up but Nerva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nerva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abramovich slips a jab from Nerva.
Abramovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nerva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abramovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abramovich manages to avoid it.
Nerva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Abramovich.
Nerva throws a hook but Abramovich avoids it easily.
Abramovich scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramovich looking to control but Nerva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abramovich working the ground and pound effectively.
Nerva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nerva is working to get back to half guard.
Abramovich with the ground and pound from mount.
Abramovich blocks Nerva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Abramovich breaks from Nerva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nerva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nerva gets back to full guard.
Abramovich trying to control but Nerva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nerva lands some strikes from the bottom.
Nerva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abramovich's guard.
Abramovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nerva postures up and lands a big shot to Abramovich's brow.
Flavius Nerva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nerva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nerva throws a strike but Abramovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abramovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Nerva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Abramovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Abramovich walks into a stiff left hand from Nerva.
Abramovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nerva tries to avoid it but Abramovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nerva to the ground. Nerva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nerva. No joy for Abramovich on that attempt.
Nerva throws a body punch but Abramovich moves out of range.
Nerva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abramovich.
Abramovich needs to keep his hands up - Nerva had a free shot at his head there.
Nerva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerva misses with a two punch combination.
Flavius Nerva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abramovich defending well as Nerva loads up on a big left hand.
Abramovich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nerva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerva regains half guard.
Nerva is trying to stand up here but Abramovich is controlling him well.
Nerva tries to get to full guard but Abramovich has control of the leg.
Nerva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abramovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerva tries to get to full guard but Abramovich has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abramovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nerva misses with a straight right.
Abramovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Abramovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerva fails with the takedown
and Abramovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramovich trying to control from half guard but Nerva is working away.
Nerva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abramovich.
Abramovich blocks the strikes from Nerva.
Nerva manages to get to full guard.
Nerva tries to strike from the bottom.
Abramovich stays in close to Nerva's body and controls the position.
Abramovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abramovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nerva tries to strike from the bottom.
Nerva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abramovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abramovich stopping the sweep attempt from Nerva.
Igor Abramovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nerva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abramovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abramovich blocks the strikes from Nerva.
Nerva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nerva.
Nerva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nerva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abramovich stopping the sweep attempt from Nerva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Flavius Nerva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nerva controls Abramovich momentarily but Abramovich frees himself.
Abramovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nerva lands a right hook to the body.
Nerva connects with a crisp jab.
Nerva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abramovich manages to avoid it.
Abramovich slips a jab from Nerva.
Abramovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nerva to the mat! Nerva manages to get full guard.
Nerva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abramovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Abramovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerva 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavius Nerva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Illicenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormack Labrador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormack Labrador looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Illicenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cormack Labrador!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illicenko misses with a double jab.
Illicenko misses with a few strikes there.
Labrador tries to clinch but Illicenko moves out of range.
Labrador doesn't manage to clinch there - Illicenko circles away.
Illicenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labrador.
Labrador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Labrador tries to clinch up but Illicenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Illicenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illicenko throws a hook to the side of Labrador's head but Labrador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Labrador tries to clinch up.
Labrador misses with an uppercut.
Labrador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Illicenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Illicenko misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Illicenko.
It looks like Cormack Labrador has been cut.
Illicenko looks to land a combination but Labrador avoids it well.
Piotr Illicenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Illicenko misses.
Labrador fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Illicenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Illicenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labrador tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Labrador landing knees to the body.
Illicenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Labrador.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Labrador lands a nice knee to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow just above Illicenko 's eye.
Labrador landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Labrador working Illicenko over with knees to the body.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section. Illicenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Labrador lands an elbow that stopped Illicenko in his tracks for a moment.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illicenko wants to break free but Labrador has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Labrador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Illicenko's brow.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labrador putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Illicenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labrador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Illicenko.
Labrador lands an elbow just above Illicenko 's eye.
Labrador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Illicenko blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Labrador landing knees to the body.
Illicenko breaks from the clinch.
Labrador misses with the combination.
Illicenko throws a series of punches but Labrador moves out of range.
Illicenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labrador counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Labrador crunches a lovely knee into Illicenko's ribcage.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labrador throws a knee to the head but misses.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Labrador throws an elbow but misses.
Illicenko can't break the clinch.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Illicenko blocks a body shot from Labrador.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Illicenko manages to break the clinch.
Labrador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Illicenko misses with the combination.
Labrador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Illicenko closes the distance and pushes Labrador back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador tries a body shot but Illicenko blocks it.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Illicenko dodges an elbow strike from Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Illicenko tries to circle away but Labrador has him pinned against the cage.
Illicenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormack Labrador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormack Labrador's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Illicenko throws a series of punches but Labrador avoids them all with ease.
Illicenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Illicenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labrador counters with a good low kick that Illicenko was not able to check.
Labrador fails in his attempt to clinch.
Illicenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labrador rushes Illicenko and presses him up against the cage.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Illicenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Cormack Labrador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labrador.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Illicenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador misses with an elbow over the top.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Illicenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Labrador has double underhooks.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike from Labrador.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch but Labrador keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Labrador throws an elbow but misses.
Illicenko is trying to break free.
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.
Labrador lands an elbow inside that Illicenko shrugs off.
Illicenko is trying to force a seperation but Labrador has the dominant position.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Illicenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Labrador prevents it.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Illicenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Labrador up against the cage.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Illicenko avoids the elbow strike from Labrador, against the cage.
Labrador working Illicenko over with knees to the body.
Illicenko lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Labrador.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labrador.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Labrador lands a nice knee to the body.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Illicenko wants to break free but Labrador has control.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but Illicenko blocks with his arms.
Illicenko is trying to break free.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko avoids the elbow strike from Labrador, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Labrador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Illicenko's brow.
Illicenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Labrador lands a good knee to the midsection. Illicenko won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Illicenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Labrador has double underhooks.
Illicenko working hard to break the clinch.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Labrador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Illicenko can't break the clinch.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko managing to block the knees to the body from Labrador.
Labrador prevents Illicenko from breaking the clinch.
Labrador misses with an elbow strike.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Illicenko tries to break free but Labrador pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormack Labrador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormack Labrador's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Illicenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Labrador.
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Illicenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labrador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Illicenko is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labrador landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labrador utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labrador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Illicenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labrador obliges.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Labrador throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Illicenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Illicenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Labrador looking to throw knees to the head but Illicenko is blocking nicely.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labrador lands a nice uppercut.
Labrador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Labrador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Illicenko's efforts to push away.
Labrador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illicenko is defending well for now.
Labrador lands an elbow inside.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Illicenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Illicenko is trying to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling him.
Illicenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Labrador trying to land knees to the body.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Labrador scores a nice knee to the body.
Labrador lands a damaging elbow.
Illicenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illicenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Illicenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Labrador closes the distance and pushes Illicenko back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labrador.
Labrador lands a body punch.
Illicenko is trying to force a seperation but Labrador has the dominant position.
Piotr Illicenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Labrador with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Labrador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illicenko's defenses.
Labrador throws an elbow that misses.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Labrador comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labrador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Illicenko.
Illicenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Labrador with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Labrador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Illicenko tries to break the clinch but Labrador is controlling the position.
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.
Labrador missing with knees to the body.
Labrador tries to land knees in the clinch but Illicenko avoids the damage to the body.
Labrador misses with a knee strike.
Labrador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Illicenko avoiding damage as Labrador throws knees to the body.
Labrador pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormack Labrador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Labrador keeps control of Illicenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Illicenko blocks an elbow strike.
Labrador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Labrador tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Illicenko avoids it.
Illicenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Illicenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormack Labrador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Labrador 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormack Labrador!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Aguafresca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aja Usw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jules Aguafresca had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jules Aguafresca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aja Usw!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguafresca throws out the jab.
Usw fails to land with a series of punches.
Usw defending well as Aguafresca loads up on a big left hand.
Aguafresca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usw.
Aguafresca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usw moves away.
Usw staying out of range there.
Aguafresca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usw.
Usw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguafresca.
Aguafresca waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Usw.
Usw throws a nice looking combination but Aguafresca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Usw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aguafresca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jules Aguafresca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguafresca looks to land a right hand but Usw moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Usw.
Jules Aguafresca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguafresca missing with a left hand there. Usw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Aguafresca - just one landing.
Usw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Usw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aguafresca.
Usw misses with the combination.
Aguafresca throws a hook but Usw blocks it.
Usw throws a series of punches but Aguafresca avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Usw misses.
Usw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Usw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aguafresca counters with a left and a right that stings Usw.
Usw staying out of range there.
Usw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguafresca swings for the body but Usw moves out of range.
Usw tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguafresca throws out a loose jab but Usw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguafresca jabs at Usw's body.
Aguafresca is breathing heavily.
Usw wants to clinch up but Aguafresca keeps it at a distance.
Aguafresca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usw.
Aguafresca waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Usw.
Aguafresca looks to land a left hand but Usw moved out of range nicely.
Aguafresca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usw.
Aguafresca throws an overhand right that lands on Usw's shoulder, as Usw tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Aguafresca.
Usw avoids the body shot from Aguafresca.
No joy there for Aguafresca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aguafresca looks to score with a jab to the body but Usw is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usw tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguafresca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usw has his takedown stuffed
and Usw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguafresca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usw fails to land with a series of punches.
Usw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Usw throws a right and a left that Aguafresca avoids nicely.
Usw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aguafresca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aguafresca misses with a straight left.
Usw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aguafresca circles away quickly and effectively.
Aguafresca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice sprawl there from Aguafresca as Usw shoots in.
Usw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aguafresca lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguafresca throws a big shot that misses.
Usw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aguafresca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jules Aguafresca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aja Usw.
Aguafresca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usw in his tracks.
Aguafresca misses the shot to the body.
Usw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aguafresca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aguafresca.
Usw tries for a takedown but Aguafresca circles away easily
and Aguafresca counters with a straight right hand.
Aguafresca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Usw counters with a one-two to the body.
Aguafresca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aguafresca lands with a hook. Usw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usw tries to clinch but Aguafresca moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Aguafresca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aguafresca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Usw moves out of range as Aguafresca strikes.
Usw 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguafresca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Usw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aguafresca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aguafresca works his foot free and advances to mount.
Usw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguafresca is trying to control the action in half guard but Usw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw won't allow Aguafresca to pass to mount.
Usw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguafresca is working away from the top position though.
Aguafresca has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aguafresca wants to control the pace but Usw is squirming around nicely.
Aguafresca jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Usw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Usw and Aguafresca has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aguafresca goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Usw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aguafresca but great work by Usw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguafresca tries to bench press Usw off him but Usw keeps the position.
Usw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Usw has an Americana. Aguafresca didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Usw is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Usw hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aja Usw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Podryv Ustoev (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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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Podryv Ustoev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Ustoev is out of range.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Ustoev lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Ustoev takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tom Sanchez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ustoev tries to clinch up.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Ustoev jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ustoev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Ustoev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Ustoev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ustoev trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to stand but Ustoev is controlling the position.
Ustoev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ustoev darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
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.
Ustoev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ustoev tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Ustoev closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ustoev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tom Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Podryv Ustoev.
Ustoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez is looking to control Ustoev's arms but Ustoev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Ustoev tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Ustoev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez pulls guard effortlessly.
Ustoev trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to strike off his back.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Ustoev pushes his legs off easily.
Ustoev trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ustoev advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustoev trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Ustoev is controlling him well.
Ustoev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Ustoev wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ustoev is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ustoev to get the leverage.
Ustoev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Ustoev has advanced to mount!
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Ustoev blocks Sanchez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ustoev wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Ustoev blocks Sanchez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ustoev tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez tries to buck Ustoev off but he can't manage it.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Ustoev trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Podryv Ustoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Sanchez'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.
Nice sprawl there from Ustoev as Sanchez shoots in.
Ustoev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Ustoev is trying to trip Sanchez. He has hold of a leg but Sanchez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ustoev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sanchez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ustoev tries to pass.
Ustoev wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ustoev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ustoev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ustoev drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ustoev has wrist control.
Ustoev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ustoev trying to control the position.
Ustoev keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Ustoev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Ustoev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Ustoev had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ustoev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ustoev looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ustoev controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Ustoev pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez is in close to Ustoev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up over Ustoev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ustoev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ustoev is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Ustoev keeps moving.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ustoev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ustoev is keeping the position.
Ustoev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ustoev is breathing heavily.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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.
Sanchez works over Ustoev with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Ustoev's brow.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ustoev looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ustoev's head.
Sanchez postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanchez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanchez works over Ustoev with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Sanchez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Ustoev. Ustoev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ustoev tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ustoev's guard now.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Ustoev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ustoev's head.
Ustoev trying to control the position.
Sanchez postures up in Ustoev's guard and throws a big left but Ustoev blocks it.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ustoev's head.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to stand but Ustoev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ustoev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ustoev's head.
Sanchez postures up in Ustoev's guard and throws a big left but Ustoev blocks it.
Ustoev looking to control.
Ustoev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Ustoev from controlling successfully.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ustoev tries to pass.
Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
Ustoev wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, Podryv Ustoev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Ustoev trying to control here.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ustoev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Ustoev is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ustoev avoid being mounted?
Ustoev is holding on to half guard well.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ustoev is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ustoev manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ustoev controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
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.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Podryv Ustoev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ustoev tries to clinch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ustoev tries to clinch up
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ustoev backwards.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Ustoev jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ustoev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ustoev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ustoev trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishod Izgoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ishod Izgoev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Izgoev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izgoev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izgoev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Izgoev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izgoev misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
Izgoev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoost is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izgoev tries to clinch but Hoost moves out of range.
Izgoev is looking to land body kicks.
Izgoev tries to clinch up
and Hoost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoost.
Izgoev can't break the clinch.
Izgoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Hoost prevents a body shot from Izgoev.
Izgoev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izgoev misses with the head strike.
Izgoev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Izgoev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Izgoev tries to circle away but Hoost has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Izgoev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Izgoev is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoost has double underhooks.
Izgoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Izgoev tries to pull guard but Hoost won't allow it.
Hoost prevents a body shot from Izgoev.
Hoost landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ishod Izgoev has been cut.
Izgoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoost has Izgoev pressed against the cage, preventing Izgoev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoost blocks a body shot from Izgoev.
Hoost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Izgoev's efforts to push away.
Izgoev is trying to break the clinch but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
Hoost working Izgoev over with knees to the body.
Hoost connects with a knee to the head.
Izgoev has a couple of punches blocked by Hoost.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Izgoev blocks it.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost prevents a body shot from Izgoev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoost.
Izgoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Izgoev fails to land.
Hoost with a knee to the head.
Izgoev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoost controls his hands.
Hoost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Izgoev fails to land.
Knees to the body from Hoost.
Izgoev is trying to drag Hoost to the mat but Hoost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ernesto Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ishod Izgoev.
Izgoev takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Ishod Izgoev's cut even more.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Izgoev's face.
Izgoev working aggressively here.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izgoev misses with a punch on the inside.
Izgoev misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgoev has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.
Izgoev wants to break free but Hoost has control.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Izgoev's face.
Izgoev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoost clinches.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Hoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Ishod Izgoev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Izgoev tries to pull guard but Hoost holds him up against the cage and eventually Izgoev drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoost obliges.
Hoost crunches a lovely knee into Izgoev's ribcage.
Hoost lands a nice knee to the body.
Izgoev is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Izgoev blocks with his arms.
Izgoev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoost crunches a lovely knee into Izgoev's ribcage.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Izgoev blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Izgoev's face.
Ishod Izgoev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost with a knee to the head.
Hoost scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ishod Izgoev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Hoost!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Belikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Albert might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godsmack!. Belikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Label Society - Doomsday Jesus. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Grigori Belikov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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305 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Belikov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belikov throws a leg kick but Albert moved away.
Albert is looking to clinch but Belikov is avoiding it.
Albert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belikov darts in and clinches Albert up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belikov throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albert.
Albert working hard to break the clinch.
Albert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belikov lands a shoulder strike.
Belikov has a couple of punches blocked by Albert.
Belikov tries a body shot but Albert blocks it.
Albert has picked Belikov up - he's going for a ride! Albert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Belikov wants to control but Albert is keeping busy.
Belikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Albert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Albert!
Poor strikes thrown by Belikov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belikov breaks from Albert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belikov unloads with some shots from mount but Albert bucks and avoids them well.
Albert wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belikov.
Belikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Albert can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Albert is looking to get to half guard.
Belikov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Belikov breaks from Albert's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albert takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Belikov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Belikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes to the cage accompanied by A New Level. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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245 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flavor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a hook but Gregory blocks it.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregory is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregory.
Emelianenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelianenko momentarily.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Gregory is having none of it.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Flavor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregory closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Gregory pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gregory's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Gregory circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gregory.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Gregory is having none of it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Gregory circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Gregory circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Gregory slips the punch.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gregory, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregory swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Gregory throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
It looks like Flavor Emelianenko has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregory.
Gregory cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Gregory circles away.
Emelianenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gregory lands a head kick!
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Gregory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Emelianenko scores with a four punch combination!
Gregory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory shoots in and bounces Emelianenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Gregory is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory 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.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
A shot to de liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Gregory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gregory's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gregory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flavor Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gregory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Gregory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gregory lands a jab to the nose.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Emelianenko!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Gregory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregory.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregory.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory misses with a leg kick.
Gregory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Gregory moves out of range.
Emelianenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregory rather than just go for the knockout.
Emelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Gregory saw it coming and moves away.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Gregory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Gregory moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregory avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Noah Gregory is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregory.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregory.
Nice shot lands for Emelianenko.
It looks like Noah Gregory has been cut.
Gregory moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregory manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Gregory.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Gregory avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Good exchange - Emelianenko coming out on top.
Gregory misses the shot to the body.
Gregory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Gregory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Gregory lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gregory is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Gregory lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory misses with the combination.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here as Gregory stalls from top position.
Emelianenko tries to escape but Gregory is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gregory has knee on belly momentarily but Emelianenko bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregory wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Gregory thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gregory dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Gregory ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Gregory counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Emelianenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gregory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Gregory slips to the side
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emelianenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Gregory is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregory actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko works his way into full mount!
Emelianenko controlling his opponent.
Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregory is looking to improve his position but Emelianenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Emelianenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gregory wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Gregory is looking to get to half guard.
Emelianenko content just to control the position here.
Gregory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gregory tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Emelianenko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Gregory moves away
and Gregory counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control.
Gregory wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping him busy.
Gregory is really struggling to control Emelianenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gregory is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emelianenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Emelianenko trying to remain calm as Gregory controls from the top position.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Gregory advances nicely into full mount.
Flavor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Emelianenko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory moves to take his opponent's back.
Noah Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet but Gregory has full control of the position and if anything, Emelianenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gregory has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gregory tries to get the hooks in deep but Emelianenko pushed the leg off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noah Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gregory!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hirvonen against the cage.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hirvonen.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirvonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Hirvonen is trying to stall.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Hirvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hirvonen can't get the takedown.
Shawn Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Hirvonen trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hirvonen won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Hirvonen.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson working Hirvonen over with knees to the body.
Hirvonen looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Hirvonen can't break the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hirvonen trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Hirvonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Hirvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvonen's defenses.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirvonen is trying to stall.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Hirvonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hirvonen won't want to take too many of those.
Hirvonen has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Hirvonen misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hirvonen is trying to stall.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hirvonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hirvonen dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Hirvonen's head and hops out.
Hirvonen tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hirvonen.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hirvonen trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Hirvonen has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Hirvonen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Hirvonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirvonen wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Hirvonen tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirvonen is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hirvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hirvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Hirvonen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hirvonen is breathing heavily.
Jackson parries the strikes from Hirvonen easily there. Hirvonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson pushes Hirvonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hirvonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Hirvonen crashes against the mat.
Hirvonen tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Hirvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hirvonen will feel that in the morning.
Hirvonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hirvonen somewhat.
Hirvonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Hirvonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hirvonen throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Hirvonen throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirvonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirvonen throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Hirvonen backing up. Hirvonen nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hirvonen throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shawn Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Hirvonen takes it in his stride.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hirvonen keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Hirvonen shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Shawn Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Hirvonen backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Hirvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hirvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvonen.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hirvonen takes a step back to recover.
Hirvonen slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Hirvonen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirvonen lands with a right hand.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hirvonen avoids it well.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Hirvonen backs away looking to recover.
Hirvonen with a poor takedown
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hirvonen is defended easily by Jackson.
Hirvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hirvonen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut.
Hirvonen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shawn Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson feints and then cracks Hirvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirvonen down.
Hirvonen moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Hirvonen misses with a looping right.
Shawn Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Hirvonen's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Hirvonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirvonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hirvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirvonen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Hirvonen throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Hirvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hirvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirvonen throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson defending well as Hirvonen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hirvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirvonen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson rushes Hirvonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Hirvonen looking to stall.
Hirvonen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jackson has denied him.
Hirvonen missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to stall but Hirvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hirvonen wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Pentti Hirvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hirvonen's takedown attempt.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Hirvonen 's eye.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Hirvonen's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson is leaning against Hirvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hirvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirvonen is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hirvonen has his back to the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Hirvonen's ribcage.
Hirvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Hirvonen takes a shot to the head.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Welles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gideon Welles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fernando Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Welles.
Fortunado slips a straight right by Welles.
Welles throws a big shot that misses.
Fortunado has a takedown stuffed.
Fortunado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welles.
Fortunado tries a low kick but Welles avoids it.
Welles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fortunado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welles.
Fortunado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fortunado lands in his opponent's guard.
Fortunado drops back looking for a leg! Welles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welles manages to kick Fortunado off! Fortunado jumps back into Welles's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fortunado wants to control from the top but Welles keeps moving.
Welles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortunado defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado trying to control the position from guard on top but Welles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortunado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortunado trying to control the position from guard on top but Welles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortunado defends well.
Fortunado slips nicely into half guard.
Welles is in trouble now - Fortunado has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortunado looking to secure an arm triangle but Welles defends it well.
Welles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fortunado stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welles misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fortunado.
Welles is breathing heavily.
Fortunado scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Fortunado.
Welles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fortunado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Welles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Welles.
Fortunado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Welles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortunado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welles's calf.
Welles throws a hook but Fortunado avoids it easily.
Fortunado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gideon Welles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Fortunado.
Fortunado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fortunado showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Welles is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernando Fortunado!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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