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RMF 11 - May Fest PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steamboat. Steamboat obviously looking to wear him down.
Steamboat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Steamboat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steamboat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Steamboat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Steamboat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Johnson.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Matt Johnson has been cut.
Steamboat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steamboat scores with a shoulder strike.
Steamboat lands a knee to the body.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Steamboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steamboat with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
A short body shot lands from Steamboat as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Steamboat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steamboat is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Steamboat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Steamboat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steamboat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Steamboat as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steamboat.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling the position.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Steamboat is working Johnson over against the cage.
Steamboat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A short left from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Steamboat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
Steamboat works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Steamboat lands a nice uppercut.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steamboat.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steamboat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steamboat struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Steamboat as the two fighters clinch.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steamboat.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Steamboat has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steamboat obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steamboat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steamboat gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steamboat keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike.
Steamboat is working Johnson over against the cage.
Steamboat has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Steamboat.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Steamboat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steamboat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steamboat stands up from Johnson's guard - Steamboat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steamboat moves into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamboat lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steamboat lands with a left to the head.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamboat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steamboat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Steamboat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steamboat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steamboat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Steamboat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steamboat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch there but Steamboat circles away.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steamboat - that landed with a thud.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Steamboat has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Ricky Steamboat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steamboat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steamboat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steamboat lands an uppercut.
Steamboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A hook to the body from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Steamboat.
A shot in the inside from Steamboat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling the position.
Steamboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steamboat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steamboat obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat is working Johnson over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steamboat.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
A nice left hand lands by Steamboat.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steamboat - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Steamboat misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Steamboat on that attempt.
Steamboat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steamboat looks to clinch
and Steamboat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Steamboat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steamboat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Steamboat lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steamboat misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Steamboat.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steamboat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamboat. Steamboat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Steamboat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steamboat.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steamboat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steamboat.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat landing knees to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
A right hand to the body from Steamboat.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steamboat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Steamboat.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Steamboat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steamboat - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Steamboat on the inside.
Steamboat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steamboat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat lands a nice shot to the body.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steamboat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A hook to the body from Steamboat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A short right from Johnson.
Steamboat keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steamboat lands with a light punch inside.
Steamboat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Steamboat.
A short right from Steamboat on the inside.
Johnson avoiding damage as Steamboat throws knees to the body.
Steamboat blocking some punches.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
A short right from Steamboat.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Steamboat avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson wants to stall.
Steamboat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steamboat lands an elbow inside.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steamboat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steamboat rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Steamboat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling the position.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Steamboat as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steamboat as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steamboat works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Steamboat gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steamboat lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
A nice left hand lands by Steamboat.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
Steamboat blocking some punches.
Steamboat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steamboat is working Johnson over against the cage.
Steamboat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson pushes Steamboat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Steamboat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steamboat pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
Steamboat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steamboat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steamboat is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Steamboat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Steamboat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steamboat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Steamboat keeps him there for the moment.
Steamboat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries to break free but Steamboat pushes him back against the cage.
Steamboat works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steamboat tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Steamboat tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Steamboat takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Steamboat improves position.
Steamboat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steamboat struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Steamboat keeps him there for the moment.
Steamboat working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to circle away but Steamboat has him pinned against the cage.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steamboat works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Steamboat has control.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat lands a body punch.
Steamboat lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Steamboat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steamboat.
Steamboat cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steamboat.
A shot in the inside from Steamboat.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Steamboat lands a nice uppercut.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson 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 Steamboat has denied him.
A right hook to the body lands for Steamboat.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steamboat pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Steamboat.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steamboat is keeping busy.
Steamboat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Steamboat.
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.
Steamboat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steamboat.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Steamboat lands a nice shot to the body.
Steamboat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steamboat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steamboat lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Steamboat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steamboat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Steamboat lands a left hand.
Steamboat tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Steamboat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steamboat misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steamboat closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Steamboat misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matt Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steamboat scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steamboat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steamboat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Geraths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Bino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geraths comes into the arena with Know your Enemy blaring out of the sound system. Nikolai Geraths had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Geraths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Bino!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bino 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.
Bino drops back looking for a leg! Geraths is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geraths manages to kick Bino off! Bino jumps back into Geraths's guard.
Bino looking to pass the guard.
Bino 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.
Bino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Geraths looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Geraths looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Geraths!
Geraths stands up and beckons Bino to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bino is defended easily by Geraths.
Geraths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bino circles away quickly and effectively.
Bino misses with a series of wild punches.
Geraths tries a low kick but Bino avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geraths closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bino shoots for a double leg takedown but Geraths sprawls well. He's pushed Bino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikolai Geraths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bino.
Geraths lands a left and a right that send Bino crashing to the mat, dazed. Geraths thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bino is rocked!
It looks like Pedro Bino has been cut.
Bino looks gassed!
Geraths lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bino is looking to close the distance but Geraths sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bino crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bino is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nikolai Geraths!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Vitrikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Palle Vitrikainen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitrikainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schrute.
Schrute tries to clinch up but Vitrikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Vitrikainen.
Schrute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schrute is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitrikainen pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitrikainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Vitrikainen breaks the clinch.
Vitrikainen cracks Schrute with a big right hand and Schrute goes down!
It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Vitrikainen slips nicely into half guard.
Vitrikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Vitrikainen there.
Vitrikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schrute. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schrute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vitrikainen working over Schrute with some ground and pound. Schrute looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitrikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schrute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vitrikainen prevents Schrute from improving his position.
Vitrikainen drops an elbow to the side of Schrute's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitrikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Schrute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vitrikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schrute is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vitrikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vitrikainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitrikainen lands a nice short elbow.
Vitrikainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schrute tries to get to full guard but Vitrikainen has control of the leg.
Schrute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitrikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vitrikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitrikainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Vitrikainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vitrikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vitrikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schrute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vitrikainen is nestled in close to Schrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vitrikainen connects with a nice short shot to Schrute's temple.
Vitrikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schrute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitrikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schrute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vitrikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vitrikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitrikainen trying to move into half guard but instead Schrute has managed to sweep!
Schrute won't allow Vitrikainen to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitrikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vitrikainen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schrute manages to pass to side control.
Schrute slips a nice elbow through Vitrikainen's hands, connecting with Vitrikainen's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute uses his free foot to push down on Vitrikainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vitrikainen.
Vitrikainen tries to buck Schrute off but he can't manage it.
Schrute punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schrute landing strikes from the mount.
Schrute looking to finish Vitrikainen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vitrikainen!
Vitrikainen is in a horrible position here. Schrute smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schrute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vitrikainen's face.
Schrute has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitrikainen really wants to buck Schrute off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palle Vitrikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vitrikainen ducks under a wild hook from Schrute.
Schrute misses with a hook.
Schrute closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a three punch combo that has Schrute backing up. Schrute nods at Vitrikainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Schrute tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitrikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Schrute.
Schrute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vitrikainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrute passes into half guard.
Schrute thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schrute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute slips a nice elbow through Vitrikainen's hands, connecting with Vitrikainen's forehead.
Vitrikainen tries to kick Schrute off but Schrute keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitrikainen taking some punishment here, with Schrute in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Schrute there.
Schrute is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schrute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schrute throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitrikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vitrikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vitrikainen.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palle Vitrikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitrikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schrute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitrikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Vitrikainen manages to break the clinch.
Vitrikainen thuds a left hand into Schrute's body.
Schrute misses with a combination
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Vitrikainen.
Vitrikainen defending well as Schrute loads up on a big left hand.
Schrute looks to clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vitrikainen with a jab.
Schrute throws a hook but Vitrikainen blocks it.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Vitrikainen moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute looks to clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schrute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitrikainen slips a jab from Schrute.
Vitrikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vitrikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Schrute's head back.
Schrute fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrute shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vitrikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Schrute's head.
Palle Vitrikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schrute misses with a straight left.
Schrute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schrute avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schrute misses with a takedown
and Vitrikainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Schrute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitrikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Schrute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schrute tries to clinch up
and Vitrikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitrikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schrute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitrikainen throws a hook but Schrute avoids it easily.
Schrute misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitrikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vitrikainen with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schrute shoots in and drives through. Vitrikainen sprawls well.
Dwight Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitrikainen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vitrikainen duly obliges.
Schrute doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitrikainen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palle Vitrikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vitrikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vitrikainen clinches.
Vitrikainen manages to break the clinch.
Schrute misses with a double jab
and Vitrikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitrikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schrute.
Schrute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dwight Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrute has his takedown stuffed
and Vitrikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitrikainen tests Schrute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schrute clinches but Vitrikainen breaks the clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitrikainen lands an overhand right.
Schrute looks to clinch
letting Vitrikainen counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schrute doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitrikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Schrute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schrute closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrute misses with a jab to the body
and Vitrikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitrikainen throws a one two combo.
Vitrikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute misses with a combination
and Vitrikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schrute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Vitrikainen avoids them all with ease.
Schrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitrikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schrute tries to bum rush Vitrikainen with a series of wild strikes but Vitrikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen tests Schrute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schrute throws a looping overhand right but Vitrikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Vitrikainen connects with a body shot.
Vitrikainen lands with a right hand.
Vitrikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schrute doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schrute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Schrute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schrute fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schrute throws a leg kick
enabling Vitrikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitrikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrute misses with a hook. Vitrikainen ducked under it nicely.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Vitrikainen catches Schrute right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitrikainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schrute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vitrikainen lands with a right to the head.
Schrute goes for a takedown attempt but Vitrikainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vitrikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrute fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Vitrikainen as he connects with a hook.
Vitrikainen connects with a right hand. Schrute shakes it off.
Schrute with a poor takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Vitrikainen coming out on top.
Schrute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vitrikainen lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute fails with the takedown
and Vitrikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schrute tries to clinch but Vitrikainen moves away
and Vitrikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schrute tries to clinch but Vitrikainen moves away
and Vitrikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vitrikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Schrute tries to clinch but Vitrikainen is having none of it.
Schrute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schrute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vitrikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Schrute clinches but Vitrikainen breaks the clinch
and Vitrikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Schrute.
Vitrikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schrute. Schrute circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schrute throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vitrikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vitrikainen moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palle Vitrikainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrute tries a low kick but Vitrikainen avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palle Vitrikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vitrikainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palle Vitrikainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peligroso Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peligroso Sanchez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peligroso Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Evans thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Chuck Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peligroso Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peligroso Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. Evans thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
BOOM! Evans lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sanchez. Sanchez tries to recover but Evans is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sanchez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adonis comes to the cage accompanied by Ether. Josh Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julius Adonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a wild body kick that Adonis sees coming a mile off.
Adonis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Adonis misses with a two punch combination.
Adonis avoids a kick to the body.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Adonis blocks the body kick.
Adonis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Adonis's leg but Adonis calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Adonis.
Williams looks for the body kick but Adonis saw that one coming.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adonis is out of range.
Adonis fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Adonis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Adonis is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Adonis tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adonis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams stops Adonis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Adonis has control of Williams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Adonis goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams.
Adonis is breathing heavily.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Josh Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adonis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Adonis tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Adonis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Julius Adonis has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Adonis is out of range.
Adonis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adonis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adonis is rocked!
A head kick by Williams - that's a beauty! Adonis is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Williams can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Whitewash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitewash has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Whitewash!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox stuffs the takedown attempt from Whitewash. Whitewash gets slowly back to his feet.
Lennox is looking to clinch.
Lennox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Whitewash tries for a takedown but Lennox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitewash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobby Lennox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Whitewash.
Whitewash looks for a takedown but Lennox sprawls well.
Lennox clobbers Whitewash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lennox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitewash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitewash closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox manages to get to full guard.
Whitewash looking to improve position, pressing down on Lennox's thigh with his hand. Lennox seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Whitewash paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Whitewash's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lennox picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Lennox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Schiknsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dosie Longshot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiknsi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Po Russki. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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20
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Schiknsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dosie Longshot!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshot wants to clinch.
Schiknsi connects with a body shot.
Longshot wants to clinch up but Schiknsi keeps it at a distance.
Schiknsi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longshot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiknsi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schiknsi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Longshot wants to get back to his feet but Schiknsi drags him back down.
Longshot is not content to let Schiknsi control the position.
Longshot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schiknsi.
Schiknsi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longshot, who protects the arm well.
Longshot wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshot is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schiknsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longshot keeps working.
Schiknsi throws an elbow but Longshot slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schiknsi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dosie Longshot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Schiknsi.
Danga de danga de dang - Schiknsi scores with a four punch combination!
Schiknsi swats away the attempt to clinch by Longshot.
Longshot tries to close the distance and clinch but Schiknsi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dosie Longshot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schiknsi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longshot tries to clinch but Schiknsi moves out of range.
Schiknsi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schiknsi scores a takedown into full mount!
Schiknsi has isolated one of Longshot's arms. Longshot looking to fight him off but Schiknsi twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Schiknsi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Tubzinki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubzinki comes into the arena with Tube Snake Boogie blaring out of the sound system. Karelin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Krynitza - Motherland. The key to victory for Randall Tubzinki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randall Tubzinki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubzinki staying out of range there.
Karelin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tubzinki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tubzinki shoots for a double leg takedown but Karelin sprawls well. He's pushed Tubzinki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karelin throws a body punch but Tubzinki moves out of range.
Karelin rushes Tubzinki and presses him up against the cage.
Karelin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Randall Tubzinki has been cut.
Tubzinki working aggressively here.
Tubzinki has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but Karelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tubzinki drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Karelin to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Karelin.
Karelin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tubzinki has Karelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Tubzinki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin stalling against the cage.
Karelin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tubzinki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tubzinki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tubzinki has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Tubzinki can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Tubzinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tubzinki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karelin smiles and moves away.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Tubzinki is avoiding it.
Karelin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karelin tries to close the distance and clinch but Tubzinki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alex Karelin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karelin lands a nice hook to Tubzinki's body. Tubzinki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tubzinki.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Tubzinki saw that one coming.
Tubzinki shoots in for a takedown but Karelin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karelin takes the fight into the clinch.
Karelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tubzinki backwards.
Tubzinki is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but Karelin won't allow it.
Karelin is pressed up against the cage. Tubzinki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karelin down to the mat. Karelin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tubzinki avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Karelin clinches up with Tubzinki and pushes him back against the cage.
Tubzinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubzinki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tubzinki is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karelin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tubzinki's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin misses with a knee strike.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but Karelin won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tubzinki misses with the head strike.
Karelin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tubzinki letting Karelin take a breather here.
Tubzinki tries to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling the position.
Come on Karelin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tubzinki is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Tubzinki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karelin misses with a knee strike.
Tubzinki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karelin tries a knee to the head but Tubzinki blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
Karelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Karelin.
Karelin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karelin has Tubzinki pushed against the cage.
Tubzinki looking to throw knees to the head but Karelin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but Tubzinki blocks with his arms.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tubzinki avoids it.
Tubzinki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but Karelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tubzinki drops back down to his feet.
Karelin misses with a knee strike.
Tubzinki pushes off an throws an elbow but Karelin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tubzinki won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubzinki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Karelin.
Karelin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubzinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karelin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubzinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karelin obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tubzinki can't break the clinch.
Karelin lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Karelin.
Karelin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karelin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubzinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
Tubzinki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tubzinki tries for a takedown but Karelin manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tubzinki managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
Karelin taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Tubzinki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karelin scores with a shoulder strike.
Tubzinki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karelin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karelin throws a body punch but Tubzinki moves out of range.
Karelin moves into the clinch.
Karelin lands a knee to the body.
Tubzinki tries for a takedown but Karelin manages to get underhooks.
Karelin trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a knee to the head.
Tubzinki has Karelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Tubzinki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tubzinki walks into a jab.
Tubzinki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Tubzinki ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tubzinki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karelin tries to clinch but Tubzinki is having none of it.
Tubzinki avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Tubzinki slips under a jab.
Karelin throws a body punch but Tubzinki moves out of range.
Tubzinki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karelin pinned against the cage. Karelin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tubzinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tubzinki defending well as Karelin loads up on a big left hand.
Tubzinki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Tubzinki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karelin moves out of range as Tubzinki strikes.
Randall Tubzinki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubzinki misses with a hook.
Karelin lands a jab.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Tubzinki's head but Tubzinki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin tries to clinch up but Tubzinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Karelin takes a swing at Tubzinki's ribcage but misses.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Tubzinki.
Tubzinki misses with a head kick.
Tubzinki misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Tubzinki thuds a left hand into Karelin's body.
Tubzinki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randall Tubzinki's cut is getting worse.
Tubzinki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Tubzinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tubzinki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tubzinki moves away.
Karelin doesn't manage to clinch there - Tubzinki circles away.
Tubzinki keeps the fight on the outside.
Tubzinki tries to keep at a distance but Karelin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karelin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karelin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
Karelin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karelin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Randall Tubzinki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tubzinki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karelin scores a nice knee to the body.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but Tubzinki blocks with his arms.
Tubzinki tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Tubzinki back against the cage.
Tubzinki tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Tubzinki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karelin looking to throw knees to the head but Tubzinki is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Karelin.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but Tubzinki blocks with his arms.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tubzinki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karelin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karelin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tubzinki can't break the clinch.
Karelin gets through Tubzinki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tubzinki struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands.
Karelin lands an elbow inside.
Karelin stalls.
Tubzinki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tubzinki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Karelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tubzinki won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Karelin.
Karelin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tubzinki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karelin lands a knee to the body.
Tubzinki takes an elbow to the temple.
Karelin lands a nice knee to the body.
Karelin scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Randall Tubzinki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karelin landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tubzinki tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karelin.
Karelin slows down the pace here.
Karelin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tubzinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karelin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karelin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tubzinki blocks it with crossed arms.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karelin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex Karelin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karelin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tubzinki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karelin connects with a knee to the head.
Tubzinki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tubzinki dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Tubzinki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tubzinki tries to pull guard but Karelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tubzinki drops back down to his feet.
Karelin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karelin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall Tubzinki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Karelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karelin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tubzinki tries to break free but Karelin pushes him back against the cage.
Karelin stalling.
Tubzinki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tubzinki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tubzinki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Tubzinki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tubzinki.
Tubzinki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tubzinki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tubzinki avoids the elbow strike from Karelin, against the cage.
Tubzinki jumps guard but Karelin stands there with Tubzinki around his waist. Tubzinki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karelin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karelin is leaning against Tubzinki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karelin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karelin landing knees to the body.
Karelin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin lands an elbow inside that Tubzinki shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randall Tubzinki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Karelin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majin Boo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AXEL WHEELER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boo comes to the cage accompanied by I Fucking Hate You by Godsmack. WHEELER has chosen If you want blood(You got it) by AC/DC as his entrance music. 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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271 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Majin Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AXEL WHEELER!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WHEELER misses with the combination.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WHEELER.
Boo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from WHEELER.
WHEELER misses with an uppercut.
WHEELER misses with a two punch combination.
WHEELER throws a series of punches but Boo avoids them all with ease.
WHEELER throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
WHEELER missing with a left hand there. Boo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boo tries to clinch but WHEELER moves out of range.
WHEELER swinging wilding here.
WHEELER throws a hook but Boo avoids it easily.
WHEELER is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
WHEELER throws a hook to the side of Boo's head but Boo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
WHEELER swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boo misses.
Boo ducks under a wild hook from WHEELER.
WHEELER throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
WHEELER throws a hook but Boo blocks it.
WHEELER thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from WHEELER misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WHEELER throws a jab but it's blocked by Boo.
Boo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WHEELER.
WHEELER throws a series of punches but Boo avoids them all with ease.
WHEELER looks gassed!
Boo closes the distance and clinches.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boo lands a left hand that snaps the head of WHEELER backwards.
WHEELER misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Boo.
WHEELER prevents the takedown attempt.
Boo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boo works on WHEELER's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Boo.
WHEELER throws a head punch that misses.
Boo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning WHEELER up against the cage.
Boo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
WHEELER throws a head punch that misses.
WHEELER has a couple of punches blocked by Boo.
Boo lands a right hand.
WHEELER misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Boo.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WHEELER tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WHEELER tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boo.
Boo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boo scores with a shot to the side of WHEELER's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo.
Boo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boo blocks an uppercut.
WHEELER misses with some punches.
Boo stalling against the cage.
WHEELER misses with some punches.
Boo lands a right hand that snaps the head of WHEELER backwards.
Boo goes for a takedown in the clinch but WHEELER prevents it.
WHEELER fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boo has hold of one of WHEELER's legs. WHEELER is fighting the takedown attempt but Boo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boo is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WHEELER wants to stand up but Boo is controlling him.
Boo lands a couple of digs.
Boo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but WHEELER is avoiding damage well.
Boo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
WHEELER trying to remain calm as Boo controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Boo.
The ground and pound from Boo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Majin Boo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boo tries to clinch up but WHEELER circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Boo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boo.
It looks like AXEL WHEELER has been cut.
Boo drops WHEELER with a left right combo! Boo follows him down to the ground into side control.
WHEELER is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo cracks WHEELER with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Boo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! WHEELER is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Boo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Majin Boo!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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