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Bloodsport: New Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Parga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kekoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kekoa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom by P.O.D. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Parga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Kekoa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parga slows the pace down in half guard.
Parga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kekoa for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parga is looking for a kimura here.
Parga seems to be looking for submissions.
Parga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Parga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Parga with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parga is defended easily by Kekoa.
Parga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kekoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kekoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Parga. Parga gets slowly back to his feet.
Parga takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Parga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kekoa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Parga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Parga.
Kekoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parga misses with a two punch combination.
Parga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Parga fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kekoa scores with a four punch combination!
Kekoa walks into a straight right hand from Parga.
Kekoa throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Rodrigo Parga has been cut.
Kekoa moves in looking to clinch but Parga pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parga is defended easily by Kekoa.
Parga is breathing heavily.
Kekoa throws a right and a left that Parga avoids nicely.
Kekoa swinging wilding here.
Kekoa misses with a head kick.
Kekoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kekoa sprawls well initially but Parga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parga stops Kekoa from getting back to his feet.
Parga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Parga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Parga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parga avoids the head kick by Kekoa.
Parga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kekoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parga counters with a big right hand! Oh Kekoa is in trouble here! Parga follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Parga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gambacorto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delquanavant Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ridin' Dirty. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Gambacorto!
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, Delquanavant Washington!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Gambacorto is defending well.
Washington working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Washington.
Gambacorto tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position.
Washington controlling the position.
Washington tries to move to mount but Gambacorto blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Washington stalls from top position.
Washington working the ground and pound but Gambacorto is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gambacorto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington.
Washington tries to control but Gambacorto wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambacorto is trying to escape the mount.
Gambacorto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Washington prevents Gambacorto from getting the reversal.
Gambacorto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Gambacorto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Washington looks gassed!
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.
Gambacorto tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away.
Washington prevents Gambacorto from getting the reversal.
Gambacorto tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambacorto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Washington.
Washington swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gambacorto is now in Washington's guard. A big mistake from Washington there, giving up the dominant position!
Gambacorto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gambacorto wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Gambacorto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Washington avoids the attempt from Gambacorto to control.
Gambacorto is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington looking to control but Gambacorto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Gambacorto wants to get back to his feet.
Gambacorto is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea.
Washington avoids the attempt from Gambacorto to control.
Gambacorto throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Washington goes for an armbar but Gambacorto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gambacorto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delquanavant Washington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gambacorto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambacorto throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gambacorto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington wants to control from the top but Gambacorto keeps moving.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambacorto is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington trying to control but Gambacorto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington postures up.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Gambacorto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gambacorto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Gambacorto tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gambacorto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gambacorto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washington off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Gambacorto manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gambacorto tries to get the hooks in deep but Washington pushed the leg off.
Washington covering up well under a series of strikes from Gambacorto.
Gambacorto misses with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gambacorto's guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Gambacorto.
Gambacorto is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambacorto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gambacorto looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambacorto fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delquanavant Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Washington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambacorto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambacorto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambacorto working a defensive guard here.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington postures up in Gambacorto's guard and throws a big left but Gambacorto blocks it.
Washington postures up in Gambacorto's guard and throws a big left but Gambacorto blocks it.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Gambacorto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gambacorto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Delquanavant Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington keeping full guard, as Gambacorto tries to pass.
Gambacorto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Gambacorto trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington stalling away here and it's allowed Gambacorto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gambacorto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambacorto trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control from the top but Gambacorto keeps moving.
Gambacorto wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington trying to control but Gambacorto is working from the bottom.
Gambacorto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Gambacorto tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is trying to keep Gambacorto in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Gambacorto from controlling successfully.
Gambacorto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambacorto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mark Gambacorto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambacorto throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gambacorto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delquanavant Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delquanavant Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henryk Walezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew MacDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDermott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "What's Left of the Flag" by Flogging Molly. Henryk Walezy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Henryk Walezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew MacDermott!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walezy doesn't seem bothered though.
MacDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walezy.
Walezy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walezy controlling from side mount.
Walezy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... MacDermott is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henryk Walezy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bekeke Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (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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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, Bekeke Mwambong!
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, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mwambong circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Mwambong moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Balboa - just one landing.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Mwambong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Mwambong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mwambong lands with a kick to the temple. Balboa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mwambong tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Mwambong finds it's target.
Mwambong tries to clinch
and Balboa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mwambong tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Mwambong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mwambong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwambong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekeke Mwambong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mwambong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mwambong pulls guard.
Mwambong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balboa thows a big elbow that misses.
Balboa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balboa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mwambong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mwambong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mwambong is wriggling around but Balboa manages to pass to half guard.
Mwambong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balboa stops Mwambong from standing up.
Balboa stands up over Mwambong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a couple of digs.
Mwambong is breathing heavily.
Mwambong looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwambong, not yet.
Balboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mwambong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Mwambong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balboa is one step ahead there.
Balboa is working Mwambong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balboa chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balboa working some strikes from top position.
Balboa preventing the sweep.
Balboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balboa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balboa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balboa landing some decent shots from guard.
Balboa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa cracks Mwambong with a solid left hand.
Balboa chips away with some ground and pound.
Balboa works over Mwambong with some ground and pound from guard.
Mwambong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balboa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mwambong wants to stand and escape but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa lands a couple of elbows.
Balboa advances position into side control!
Balboa working the ground and pound from side control.
Balboa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mwambong to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa working the head with strikes.
Mwambong pushes Balboa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Balboa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Balboa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
Balboa throws a combination. Mwambong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mwambong tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Mwambong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Mwambong sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bekeke Mwambong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwambong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Mwambong clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Mwambong stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Balboa tries to circle away but Mwambong has him pinned against the cage.
Mwambong trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mwambong into the cage.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Bekeke Mwambong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Mwambong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balboa up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mwambong prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Mwambong's takedown attempt.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mwambong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Mwambong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mwambong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mwambong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mwambong tries to clinch up
and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mwambong has momentary wrist control but Balboa slips an elbow through the middle.
Mwambong wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balboa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mwambong's head.
Balboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Balboa is in close to Mwambong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mwambong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balboa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mwambong's guard.
Mwambong wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balboa working the head and body with strikes.
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. Balboa connects with a nice short shot to Mwambong's temple.
Balboa drops an elbow to the side of Mwambong's head.
Balboa working the head and body with strikes.
Mwambong wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mwambong is looking to control Balboa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mwambong avoid being mounted?
Balboa working Mwambong over with strikes.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balboa working over Mwambong with some ground and pound. Mwambong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balboa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mwambong wants to control but Balboa is keeping busy.
Balboa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balboa winds up and cracks Mwambong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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. Balboa connects with a nice short shot to Mwambong's temple.
Mwambong wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa lands strikes from half guard.
Balboa prevents Mwambong from improving his position.
Balboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balboa slips a nice elbow through Mwambong's hands, connecting with Mwambong's forehead.
Balboa drops an elbow to the side of Mwambong's head.
Mwambong is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Balboa throws a push kick but Mwambong slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Mwambong. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Mwambong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mwambong - that will leave a mark!
Mwambong wants to clinch
and Balboa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mwambong!
Mwambong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mwambong is in a horrible position here. Balboa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mwambong is in a horrible position here. Balboa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mwambong tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Mwambong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mwambong taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Balboa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mwambong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balboa working the head and body with strikes.
Balboa slips a nice elbow through Mwambong's hands, connecting with Mwambong's forehead.
Balboa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but Mwambong defending well.
Balboa slips a nice elbow through Mwambong's hands, connecting with Mwambong's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mwambong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mwambong trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa kicks Mwambong off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but Mwambong defending well.
Balboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balboa slips a nice elbow through Mwambong's hands, connecting with Mwambong's forehead.
Balboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balboa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Balboa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Balboa there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwambong is looking to escape.
Balboa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mwambong!
Mwambong is trying to stand up.
Balboa with the ground and pound from mount.
Balboa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Balboa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Balboa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bekeke Mwambong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mwambong working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Artful Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artful Dodger has chosen Consider Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Artful Dodger struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emilio Barbosa!
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, Jack Artful Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa pushes Artful Dodger up against the cage in a clinch.
Artful Dodger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Artful Dodger tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the cage.
Artful Dodger looking for a takedown.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
It looks like Jack Artful Dodger has been cut.
Artful Dodger shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Artful Dodger to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Artful Dodger looks to clinch but Barbosa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Artful Dodger taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emilio Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mamma Said Knock You Out. Fedor Putin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sid Horton!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Putin swinging wilding here.
Horton wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Putin avoids the body shot from Horton.
Horton has managed to clinch.
Horton controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Horton fails to land.
Horton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horton lands a high kick to the side of Putin's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Horton dives into guard, looking to finish.
Putin is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Putin has been cut.
Horton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Putin is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Putin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin looking for a sweep. Not yet Putin, not yet.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Horton is proving a slippery customer.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Putin.
Horton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horton is looking to stand up but Putin won't let him.
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.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Horton being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Putin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Horton's guard.
Horton is looking to stand up but Putin isn't so interested in that idea.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Horton is keeping the position.
Putin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head.
Horton wants to stand and escape but Putin is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Horton as Putin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton misses with the combination.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Horton 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.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Putin showed some decent athleticism there.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Putin is looking to advance position but Horton won't allow it.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Horton to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Putin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Putin has Horton in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Putin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horton pulls guard successfully.
Putin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Horton dives on top into guard.
Putin pulls Horton in close to his closed guard and prevents Horton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Putin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Horton!
Putin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Horton turns into him and now he's in Putin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton stands up from Putin's guard - Horton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
Sid Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horton tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horton.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Horton tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Horton tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horton tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton cracks a nice hook into Putin's ribs.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horton tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Horton wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Horton misses with a body shot.
Horton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horton swivels and escapes.
Horton throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Horton misses with a two punch combination.
Horton slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Horton.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horton throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Putin'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. 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.
Putin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putin somewhat.
Horton misses with a combination
and Putin counters with a shoot takedown. Horton fights it but they end up in guard.
Putin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin is really struggling to control Horton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin looking to sit in guard and control but Horton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Putin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Horton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Putin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Putin closes the distance and clinches up with Horton, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes Horton against the cage but Horton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Sid Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Horton has managed to clinch.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horton moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Horton finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a series of strikes. Horton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fedor Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horton.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Putin.
Putin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
Horton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedor Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Horton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horton 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Horton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jones Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Silva lands an uppercut, right on the button! Emelianenko tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jones Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Podranoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Podranoski comes into the arena with Kreator - Hordes Of Chaos blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Podranoski!
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, Mack Truck!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podranoski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Truck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truck is trying to control but Podranoski manages to pass to mount!
Truck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Truck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Podranoski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podranoski thowing shots but they're missing.
Truck is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Truck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Truck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Podranoski. What's that going to do exactly?
Truck tries to reverse the position but Podranoski maintains control.
Truck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Podranoski. What's that going to do exactly?
Truck sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Truck looking for submissions off his back.
Truck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Truck working for a triangle but Podranoski defends it easily.
Podranoski is breathing heavily.
Truck has a closed guard, preventing Podranoski from standing up.
Podranoski looking to pass the guard.
Truck is trying to control the position but Podranoski postures up.
Truck has an active guard here but Podranoski has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck is holding on to half guard well.
Podranoski is pressing down on Truck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Truck is holding on for now.
Truck gets back to full guard.
Truck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podranoski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Truck is tightening it up a little... Podranoski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Podranoski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Podranoski taps out! nice BJJ there by Truck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mack Truck!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riddler Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Care Less (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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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riddler Junior!
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, Care Less!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Junior.
It looks like Care Less has been cut.
Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Less.
Junior looks to land a combination but Less avoids it well.
Less showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Less drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Less swings around for an armbar but Junior sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Less's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Less has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior thows a big elbow that misses.
Junior trying to control but Less is working from the bottom.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior swinging wilding here.
Junior misses with the combination.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Less. Less gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddler Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Less slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Less circles away quickly and effectively.
Less scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Less wants to control for a moment but Junior uses the opportunity to move back to half 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior winds up and cracks Less with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Less defending well though.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Less's head.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Less wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Junior looks to land a strike but Less avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Less works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junior lands an overhand right.
Less looks gassed!
Junior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Less backs up against the cage.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Junior does no damage.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Less bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junior swinging wilding here.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Less defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riddler Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Care Less'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.
Junior swinging wilding here.
Less fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Less showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Less fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riddler Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior misses with the combination.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Junior here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Less slips a jab from Junior.
Junior tries to bum rush Less with a series of wild strikes but Less uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Less circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
Junior gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Less to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Junior wants to improve his position but instead Less has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Less is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Less is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Less trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Less's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Less's back!
Less trying to control the position but Junior manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Less!
Junior landing with strikes.
Junior lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riddler Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Care Less's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws a right and a left that Less avoids nicely.
Less misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Less shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Less moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Less.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior 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.
Junior throws a series of punches but Less moves out of range.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Less showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Junior.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Less's head but Less sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Riddler Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Less scores a takedown into full mount!
Less is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Junior has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Junior!
Less takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Less gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Junior is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries for a takedown but Less manages to get underhooks.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Less dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Less.
Riddler Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Care Less.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddler Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Less shoots in.
Less takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Care Less has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Less shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.
Junior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Less dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior throws a right and a left that Less avoids nicely.
Less closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Less pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Less on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Less on that attempt.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Less takes one to the side of the head.
Riddler Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riddler Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riddler Junior!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otryad Kovboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Melianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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264 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otryad Kovboev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Melianko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Melianko misses.
Melianko throws a right hand that Kovboev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovboev also avoids with ease.
Kovboev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovboev landing knees to the body.
Melianko looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovboev goes for a takedown attempt but Melianko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kovboev closes the distance and clinches.
Kovboev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melianko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Kovboev.
It looks like Fedor Melianko has been cut.
Kovboev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kovboev obliges.
Kovboev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kovboev crunches a lovely knee into Melianko's ribcage.
Kovboev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kovboev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kovboev stalling against the cage.
Kovboev lands a knee to the body.
Kovboev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kovboev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovboev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Melianko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kovboev manages to break the clinch.
Melianko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kovboev lands with a kick to the temple. Melianko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovboev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fedor Melianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovboev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovboev has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Melianko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovboev successfully pulls guard.
Kovboev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melianko.
Melianko postures up in Kovboev's guard and throws a big left but Kovboev blocks it.
Kovboev keeping moving, preventing Melianko from controlling successfully.
Kovboev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melianko's guard.
Melianko controls Kovboev momentarily but Kovboev frees himself.
Kovboev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kovboev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovboev lands with a nice body kick.
Kovboev lands a head kick!
Kovboev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovboev lands a good knee to the midsection. Melianko won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kovboev.
Kovboev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Melianko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovboev breaks the clinch.
Melianko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovboev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovboev misses with a head kick.
Melianko digs a good body shot into Kovboev's ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kovboev. Melianko shrugs it off though.
Kovboev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melianko throws out the jab.
Kovboev lands a high kick!
Melianko throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovboev.
Kovboev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kovboev defending well as Melianko loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev connects with a high kick.
Melianko thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovboev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovboev. That's going to slow Melianko down.
Kovboev lands a head kick. Melianko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melianko misses with a body shot.
Kovboev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melianko's head.
Kovboev lands with a kick to the temple. Melianko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Melianko clobbers Kovboev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovboev lands with a slapping head kick.
Melianko misses with a wild combination.
Melianko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovboev.
A combination from Melianko does no damage.
A head kick from Kovboev lands but Melianko takes it in his stride.
Melianko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev lands a head kick!
Melianko throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovboev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovboev lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Melianko misses.
Kovboev throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Melianko
and Kovboev counters with a head kick. That will keep Melianko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melianko throws a lazy right hand but Kovboev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melianko misses with an uppercut. Kovboev saw that one coming.
Melianko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovboev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melianko.
Melianko throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovboev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melianko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kovboev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melianko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovboev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovboev lands a high kick!
Kovboev throws a head kick that half lands.
Melianko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otryad Kovboev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Melianko'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.
Kovboev gets a clinch.
Kovboev can't get the takedown.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovboev closes the distance and pushes Melianko back into the cage.
Kovboev scores a nice knee to the body.
Melianko wants to break free but Kovboev has control.
Melianko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kovboev.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kovboev.
Melianko managing to block the knees to the body from Kovboev.
Melianko is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovboev has double underhooks.
Kovboev lands a shot to the body.
Otryad Kovboev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melianko is trying to break free.
Kovboev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovboev moves into the clinch.
Melianko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kovboev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovboev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melianko's efforts to push away.
Kovboev digs a right hand into Melianko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melianko's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovboev lands a knee to the body.
Melianko working hard to break the clinch.
Kovboev has Melianko pressed against the cage.
Melianko working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovboev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Melianko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kovboev scores a nice knee to the body.
Melianko wants to break free but Kovboev has control.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melianko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovboev counters with a head kick.
Melianko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovboev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melianko's head.
Kovboev defending well as Melianko loads up on a big left hand.
Kovboev throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovboev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovboev breaks from the clinch.
Melianko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kovboev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melianko throws out the jab.
Kovboev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melianko. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovboev drives through and clinches with Melianko against the cage.
Kovboev landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melianko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovboev.
Kovboev just leaning against Melianko, taking a breather.
Kovboev manages to break the clinch.
Kovboev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kovboev rushes Melianko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovboev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melianko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otryad Kovboev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovboev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Melianko regains guard.
Melianko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kovboev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Melianko trying to strike off his back.
Melianko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kovboev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melianko wants to sweep but no luck.
Melianko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovboev stands up and waves to Melianko to follow him.
Kovboev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovboev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melianko.
Kovboev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melianko.
Kovboev lands with a kick to the temple. Melianko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovboev lands with a nice body kick.
Kovboev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kovboev connects with a high kick.
Kovboev forces Melianko back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev slows down the pace here.
Kovboev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melianko avoids it.
Melianko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovboev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Kovboev - that landed with a thud.
Melianko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovboev pulls guard effortlessly.
Kovboev kicks Melianko off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovboev gets a clinch.
Kovboev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovboev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Melianko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Melianko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovboev.
Melianko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melianko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kovboev decides to pull guard.
Melianko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovboev's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melianko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melianko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melianko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otryad Kovboev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Melianko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Melianko misses with a straight right.
Kovboev throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovboev lands a head kick!
Kovboev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Melianko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovboev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Kovboev lands but Melianko takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovboev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovboev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melianko can do to turn this around?
Kovboev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melianko tries to circle away but Kovboev has him pinned against the cage.
Kovboev manages to break the clinch.
Kovboev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovboev lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovboev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melianko's head.
Melianko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovboev clinches up with Melianko and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovboev working Melianko over with knees to the body.
Kovboev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melianko's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovboev landing knees to the head.
Kovboev lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Kovboev to work.
Kovboev manages to break the clinch.
Kovboev lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovboev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melianko, pushing him back against the cage.
Kovboev effectively controlling the action here.
Melianko wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovboev won't allow it.
Kovboev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Melianko has had enough of the clinch but Kovboev keeps him there for the moment.
Melianko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovboev connects with a knee to the head.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melianko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovboev lands a high kick!
Kovboev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Melianko misses.
Melianko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovboev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melianko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovboev lands a knee to the head.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovboev lands a with a good body shot.
Melianko throws a looping overhand right but Kovboev ducks down to avoid it.
Kovboev lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovboev. That's going to slow Melianko down.
Otryad Kovboev is winning the standup battle so far.
Melianko tries to clinch
and Kovboev counters with a head kick. That will keep Melianko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melianko missing with a left hand there. Kovboev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melianko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kovboev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melianko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melianko throws a right and a left that Kovboev avoids nicely.
Kovboev rushes Melianko and presses him up against the cage.
Kovboev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kovboev.
Kovboev has Melianko pushed against the cage.
Kovboev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovboev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melianko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev lands with a nice body kick.
Melianko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Melianko misses with a wild combination.
Kovboev lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovboev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovboev throws a nice head kick!
Kovboev throws a head kick that Melianko semi-blocks.
Melianko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovboev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovboev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovboev counters with a head kick. That will keep Melianko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kovboev ducks under a wild hook from Melianko.
Kovboev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melianko's head.
Kovboev lands a head kick. Melianko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melianko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovboev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melianko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Melianko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovboev at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovboev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Melianko avoids the head kick by Kovboev.
Melianko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovboev manages to avoid it.
Kovboev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melianko.
Kovboev thows a body kick. Melianko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kovboev throws a head kick that Melianko semi-blocks.
Melianko throws a looping overhand right but Kovboev ducks down to avoid it.
Melianko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Melianko thows a leg kick but Kovboev checks it
and Kovboev moves into the clinch.
Melianko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedor Melianko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovboev crunches a lovely knee into Melianko's ribcage.
Kovboev lands a body punch.
Kovboev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otryad Kovboev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovboev slips a jab from Melianko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovboev connects with a high kick.
Kovboev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melianko can't find room to land a body shot as Kovboev controls the action.
Kovboev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Melianko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Melianko misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otryad Kovboev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovboev 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otryad Kovboev!
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