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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zed Zelonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalle Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zed Zelonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalle Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zelonka throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelonka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heavy avoids the head kick by Zelonka.
Heavy blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heavy moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Heavy with that takedown attempt.
Heavy 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.
Zelonka wants to stand and escape but Heavy is having none of it.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Zelonka keeps moving.
Heavy prevents Zelonka from getting back to his feet.
Heavy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zelonka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zelonka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heavy trying to control but Zelonka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy tries to free his leg and advance position but Zelonka is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Zelonka keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zelonka stuns Heavy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heavy gets the takedown into side control.
Heavy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zelonka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zelonka is trying to get back to half guard.
Heavy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zelonka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelonka bucks up and tries to throw Heavy off but instead Heavy has got his back!
Zelonka trying to get back to his feet but Heavy is in full control for now.
Heavy working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Zelonka is doing well to defend. Heavy seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Zelonka is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hjalle Heavy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kot Leopold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopold has chosen Military Soviet Hymn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kot Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hirvonen is trying to break free.
Leopold lands an elbow inside that Hirvonen shrugs off.
Leopold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leopold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirvonen blocks an elbow strike from Leopold.
Leopold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hirvonen jumps guard and drags Leopold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leopold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hirvonen misses with a looping left.
Hirvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Hirvonen misses its intended target.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirvonen lands a with a good body shot.
Leopold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hirvonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leopold wants to get back to his feet.
Hirvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hirvonen working Leopold over with strikes.
Hirvonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Hirvonen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Leopold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leopold shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen tries to control but Leopold wriggling away.
Leopold wants to get back to his feet.
Hirvonen 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.
Hirvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Hirvonen 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.
Leopold is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hirvonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hirvonen trying to control but Leopold is having none of it.
Leopold is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirvonen is landing with some decent strikes but Leopold is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hirvonen landing shots from mount.
Leopold is squirming around, avoiding Hirvonen's attempts to control the action.
Leopold trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hirvonen lands a big shot there that rocks Leopold but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hirvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leopold looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hirvonen content just to control the position here.
Hirvonen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hirvonen has hold of Leopold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leopold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hirvonen trying to control but Leopold is having none of it.
Leopold somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A combination from Leopold does no damage.
Kot Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvonen throws the kick towards the body but Leopold avoids it.
Leopold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirvonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leopold with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leopold stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leopold throws an elbow but misses.
Hirvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Leopold misses with an elbow strike.
Hirvonen blocks the elbow strike.
Hirvonen tries to pull guard but Leopold won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Hirvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leopold throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leopold throws an elbow but misses.
Hirvonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leopold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvonen's defenses.
Hirvonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leopold smiles and moves away.
Hirvonen scores with a takedown into Leopold's guard.
Leopold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen trying to control but Leopold is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hirvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hirvonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leopold darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hirvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Hirvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kot Leopold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leopold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a lazy right hand but Leopold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leopold on the side of the head.
Leopold has closed the distance and engaged Hirvonen in a clinch.
Leopold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hirvonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leopold just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hirvonen's brow.
Hirvonen pulls guard.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leopold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hirvonen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leopold is looking to defend but Hirvonen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leopold! Hirvonen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leopold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pentti Hirvonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Tupac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Young Tupac!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupac on the side of the head.
It looks like Young Tupac has been cut.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner misses with a straight left.
Tupac fails to land the takedown.
Stan Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Tupac.
Winner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupac shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Tupac shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Tupac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupac looks gassed!
Winner misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Winner as he connects with a hook.
Winner lands a left and a right that send Tupac crashing to the mat, dazed. Winner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tupac is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winner steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tupac is out on his feet! Winner sets himself and nearly takes Tupac's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stan Winner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kalishevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Lomanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomanov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kalishevski!
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, Fjodor Lomanov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lomanov.
Lomanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalishevski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lomanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lomanov tries to bum rush Kalishevski with a series of wild strikes but Kalishevski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalishevski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalishevski moves away from the strike by Lomanov.
Lomanov motions for Kalishevski to come forward. Lomanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lomanov misses the target.
Kalishevski moves out of range of the leg kick from Lomanov.
Kalishevski throws a head kick that Lomanov semi-blocks.
Lomanov throws a push kick but Kalishevski slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Lomanov misses.
Lomanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalishevski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kalishevski wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomanov throws the left hand but Kalishevski avoids the punch easily.
Lomanov throws a lazy body kick
and Kalishevski counters with a flying knee that drops Lomanov!
Kalishevski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kalishevski! Lomanov is out on his feet! Kalishevski rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lomanov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lomanov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kalishevski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannerheim comes to the cage accompanied by Touch Of Red. Gusi has chosen Marsirala Kralja Petra Garda as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasa Gusi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mannerheim misses.
Mannerheim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mannerheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mannerheim scores with a punch to the head.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Mannerheim moves in looking to clinch but Gusi pushes him off.
Mannerheim clinches up with Gusi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gusi looking for a takedown.
Mannerheim tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusi avoids the damage to the body.
Gusi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mannerheim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gusi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mannerheim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mannerheim lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Mannerheim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mannerheim is leaning against Gusi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mannerheim tries to land knees in the clinch but Gusi avoids the damage to the body.
Mannerheim misses with a knee to the head.
Gusi goes for a takedown attempt but Mannerheim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Mannerheim throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim is looking to land body kicks.
Mannerheim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mannerheim tries to clinch there but Gusi circles away.
Gusi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gusi does no damage.
Mannerheim throws a head kick but Gusi moves out of range.
Gusi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mannerheim.
Gusi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mannerheim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gusi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses.
Mannerheim misses with a head kick.
Mannerheim tries to close the distance and clinch but Gusi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mannerheim misses with a head kick.
Mannerheim doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusi circles away.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusi has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannerheim lands with a kick to the temple. Gusi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gusi ducks under a wild hook from Mannerheim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim throws a leg kick which misses Gusi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusi tries to avoid it.
Gusi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gusi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gusi looks gassed!
Gusi punching from mount but Mannerheim doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gusi looking to ground and pound but Mannerheim is blocking nicely.
Mannerheim is looking to improve his position but Gusi isn't that keen on the idea.
Gusi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mannerheim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gusi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mannerheim has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gusi's lack of action.
Mannerheim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself.
Gusi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mannerheim has wrist control.
Gusi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mannerheim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mannerheim has escaped and now he's on top!
Gusi being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannerheim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses.
Mannerheim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mannerheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusi off the cage and back into rage.
That has opened up Sasa Gusi's cut even more.
Mannerheim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannerheim tries to clinch up
and Gusi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gusi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mannerheim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mannerheim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gusi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannerheim darts in trying to clinch
and Gusi counters with a single leg into guard. Mannerheim didn't expect that.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
Gusi stopping the sweep attempt from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gusi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mannerheim pulls Gusi in close to prevent any damage.
Gusi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mannerheim keeping full guard, as Gusi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mannerheim is on top in guard.
Gusi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mannerheim uses it to pass to side control.
Mannerheim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gusi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mannerheim lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mannerheim tries a head kick but it misses.
Gusi staying out of range there.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gusi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mannerheim won't be happy with that.
Gusi is chipping away with strikes.
Mannerheim tries to bench press Gusi off him but Gusi keeps the position.
Gusi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mannerheim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim tries to hold on but Gusi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannerheim is looking to improve his position but Gusi isn't that keen on the idea.
Gusi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mannerheim hang on?
Gusi landing punches.
Gusi throws some wild stikes that Mannerheim manages to avoid easily.
Gusi looking to ground and pound but Mannerheim is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannerheim wants to hold on but Gusi pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mannerheim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mannerheim wants to control but Gusi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mannerheim throws a head kick that misses
and Gusi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mannerheim!
Mannerheim doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Gusi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mannerheim has worked his arm free - good work by Mannerheim!
Gusi tries to score with some ground and pound. Mannerheim controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mannerheim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gusi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mannerheim struggling a bit here.
Gusi is trying to ground and pound but Mannerheim uses the momentary lack of control by Gusi to regain half guard.
Gusi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mannerheim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gusi on the ground.
Gusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi is pressing down on Mannerheim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mannerheim is holding on for now.
Mannerheim controlling the position for now.
Gusi is keen to just control but Mannerheim is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mannerheim wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Gusi 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.
Mannerheim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gusi is working away from the top position though.
Mannerheim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gusi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mannerheim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusi.
Gusi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi is looking for a kimura here.
Mannerheim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gusi with the ground and pound but Mannerheim uses the opportunity to regain guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gusi tries to clinch but Mannerheim moves out of range.
Mannerheim tries to clinch but Gusi moves away
and Gusi moves into the clinch.
Sasa Gusi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mannerheim stops a takedown attempt from Gusi.
Mannerheim digs a right hand into Gusi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gusi's gas tank.
Mannerheim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gusi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mannerheim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Mannerheim.
A hook to the body from Mannerheim.
Mannerheim avoiding damage.
Mannerheim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gusi's face.
Gusi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mannerheim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mannerheim obliges.
Mannerheim landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gusi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mannerheim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mannerheim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gusi blocks it with crossed arms.
Gusi takes an elbow to the temple.
Mannerheim gets underhooks to prevent Gusi's takedown attempt.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mannerheim obliges.
Mannerheim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gusi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mannerheim will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusi up against the cage.
Mannerheim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mannerheim, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svern Ferrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horse Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mania has chosen Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar '98 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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215 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svern Ferrus!
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, Horse Mania!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mania stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrus. Ferrus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferrus slips a straight right by Mania.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mania - that will leave a mark!
Mania throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrus.
Ferrus throws a good cross that connects.
Ferrus closes the distance and pushes Mania back into the cage.
Mania lands an elbow inside that Ferrus shrugs off.
Mania lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Svern Ferrus has been cut.
Mania lands a damaging elbow.
Ferrus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferrus looking to stall.
Mania scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Mania.
Mania displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrus up against the cage.
Mania creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferrus's defenses.
Mania with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrus letting Mania take a breather here.
Mania lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrus backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrus blocks an elbow strike from Mania.
Still in the clinch, Mania scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mania scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mania as Ferrus tries to tie him up.
Mania avoiding damage.
Ferrus wants to stall.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mania lands an uppercut.
Ferrus taking a breather.
Mania misses with an elbow strike.
Mania misses with an elbow over the top.
Mania lands a nice elbow.
Mania scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mania lands a knee to the body.
Ferrus is breathing heavily.
Mania stalling.
Ferrus avoiding damage as Mania throws knees to the body.
Mania blocking some punches.
Ferrus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mania.
Mania lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mania lands with a short shot to the head.
Mania will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferrus up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws an elbow but it misses.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mania throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Mania.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mania with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferrus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mania lands an elbow that stopped Ferrus in his tracks for a moment.
Mania gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferrus is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mania.
Mania avoiding damage.
Mania makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mania looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferrus misses with an elbow strike.
Ferrus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mania blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferrus pushes Mania back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mania lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mania working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrus avoids the elbow strike from Mania, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mania obliges.
Ferrus throws a head punch that misses.
Mania lands a damaging elbow.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mania pushes Ferrus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mania looking to throw knees to the head but Ferrus is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mania.
Ferrus blocks an elbow strike.
Ferrus looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mania.
A short uppercut from Mania.
Mania taking a breather.
Mania continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mania connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferrus's face.
Ferrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mania just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svern Ferrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mania avoids the elbow strike from Ferrus, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mania just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrus's brow.
Ferrus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferrus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mania pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mania with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferrus is struggling to control the position.
Ferrus looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mania - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ferrus.
Ferrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mania's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mania just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferrus's brow.
Mania managing to block the knees to the body from Ferrus.
A bit of stalling here from Mania.
Mania misses with an elbow strike.
Mania lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mania prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferrus avoids a wild elbow strike from Mania.
Mania unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mania lands a nice uppercut.
Mania scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Mania.
Mania lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horse Mania dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svern Ferrus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mania lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mania throws a quick inside leg kick.
Svern Ferrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrus avoids a kick to the body.
Ferrus blocks a jab.
Ferrus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferrus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mania dives on top into guard.
Mania stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ferrus avoids the body shot from Mania.
Ferrus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mania sprawls well. Mania wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferrus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferrus looks to throw the jab but Mania is out of range.
Mania scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Mania.
Mania throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferrus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mania does it's job there.
Ferrus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mania can pounce on him.
Ferrus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mania fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Mania.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrus circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrus shoots in looking for a takedown. Mania tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mania manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrus misses with a wild combination.
Mania misses with an uppercut.
Ferrus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svern Ferrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrus blocks the body kick.
Ferrus throws a lazy right hand but Mania sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mania slips under a jab from Ferrus.
Ferrus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mania.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mania avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferrus shoots in but Mania avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferrus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mania slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrus misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrus takes one to the side of the head.
Mania defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrus.
Ferrus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mania digs a good body shot into Ferrus's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrus just misses with a punch to the body.
Mania sizes up Ferrus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferrus throws a shot from downtown. Mania moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Ferrus with that takedown attempt.
Mania throws a series of punches but Ferrus avoids them all with ease.
Mania closes the distance and pushes Ferrus back into the cage.
Mania with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mania holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mania's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ferrus tries to land a knee to the head but Mania blocks with his arms.
Horse Mania seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrus taking a breather.
Mania comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mania misses with an elbow strike.
Mania has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mania gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mania lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horse Mania showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svern Ferrus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferrus throws a one two combo.
Ferrus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mania counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ferrus misses with a leg kick
and Mania connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mania throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svern Ferrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mania.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrus.
Mania throws a low kick, looking for Ferrus's leg but Ferrus calmly moves out of range.
Ferrus checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Ferrus misses.
Ferrus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mania avoids it really well and circles away.
Mania avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mania lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferrus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrus walks into a jab.
Mania avoids the body shot from Ferrus.
Ferrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferrus tries to clinch
and Ferrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferrus slips a straight right by Mania.
Ferrus tries to land a front kick but Mania steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferrus misses with a low kick as Mania jumps back.
Ferrus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Mania.
A combination from Ferrus does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Mania.
Mania thuds his shin into the meat of Ferrus's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horse Mania seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mania scores with a kick to the body.
Mania throws a jab when Ferrus was well out of range.
Mania misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrus misses the target.
Ferrus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mania counters with a two punch combo.
Mania connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Mania.
Ferrus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mania to score with a decent uppercut.
Mania with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mania works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mania misses with a wild combination.
Svern Ferrus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mania misses with a looping right.
Mania scores with a shot to the body.
Ferrus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mania looks to land a left hand but Ferrus moved out of range nicely.
Mania swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ferrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Mania lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferrus misses with a straight left.
Ferrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mania.
Horse Mania is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mania moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Ferrus is predictable there
and Mania counters with a low kick, right behind Ferrus 's knee.
Ferrus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mania.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mania.
Mania lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferrus's head.
Mania jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Mania lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrus doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mania throws a hook but Ferrus blocks it.
Mania is looking to slow Ferrus down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Mania.
Horse Mania is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Mania there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mania connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mania moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mania. That's going to slow Ferrus down.
Mania lands with a shot to the body.
Mania keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horse Mania comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mania winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horse Mania!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nikifor's choice of entrance music: Enae Volare Mezzo. Jing Ya Xu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jing Ya Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikifor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikifor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ya Xu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jing Ya Xu has been cut.
Ya Xu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nikifor tries to avoid it but Ya Xu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nikifor to the ground. Nikifor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikifor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ya Xu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikifor.
Nikifor lands a hook that stumbles Ya Xu back into the cage. Nikifor follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ya Xu to the canvas! Nikifor pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ya Xu has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maksim Nikifor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes to the cage accompanied by 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Baaf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baaf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baaf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baaf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baaf throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Baaf is out of range.
Miller wants to clinch up but Baaf keeps it at a distance.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Baaf back into the cage.
Baaf breaks from the clinch.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Baaf back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baaf finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Baaf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Baaf slips a jab from Miller.
Marcus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Baaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baaf throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
Baaf looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller forces Baaf back against the cage and clinches.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Baaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Baaf.
Baaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a hook but Baaf blocks it.
Miller misses with the combination.
Baaf feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the head kick by Baaf.
Baaf is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baaf lands a slapping body shot.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baaf takes one to the chin there.
Baaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller tests Baaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller throws a lazy body kick
and Baaf counters with a body kick.
A head kick from Baaf lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Miller avoids the head kick by Baaf.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Baaf stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baaf. That's going to slow Miller down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baaf - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baaf. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Baaf.
A good leg kick by Baaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Baaf.
Baaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baaf, right into the meat.
Baaf thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baaf. That's going to slow Miller down.
Baaf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller is rocked!
Baaf cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Baaf finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Baaf.
Baaf throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Miller crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allowin Baaf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghazala Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Krakow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
159 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ghazala Hussein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Krakow!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hussein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krakow.
Krakow moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Some wild striking there from Hussein.
Horrible takedown by Hussein or perhaps it was just good defense by Krakow which made him look bad.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakow scores with a sloppy right hand. Hussein should have avoided that one.
Ghazala Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Krakow takes one on the button.
Krakow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krakow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Krakow's ribs.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakow.
Hussein throws a body punch but Krakow moves out of range.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Krakow is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Krakow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hussein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krakow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krakow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krakow throws a strike but Hussein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krakow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussein.
Krakow keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Hussein advances to half guard.
Krakow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krakow trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Krakow is defending well.
Krakow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krakow trying to hold on to Hussein's head to control him but Hussein postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hussein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krakow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hussein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krakow shoots and misses
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krakow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krakow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein swings for the body but Krakow moves out of range.
A jab from Hussein does it's job there.
Krakow ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Krakow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein stuns Krakow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Krakow staying out of range there.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Krakow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krakow.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Krakow moves away and avoids it.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Krakow with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussein digs a good body shot into Krakow's ribs.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body. Krakow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussein moves out of range as Krakow strikes.
Hussein throws a hook to the side of Krakow's head but Krakow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Krakow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein throws a jab when Krakow was well out of range.
Krakow tries to land a front kick but Hussein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krakow misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Krakow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakow.
Krakow misses with a takedown
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakow fails with the takedown
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghazala Hussein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Krakow.
Hussein stuffs the takedown attempt from Krakow. Krakow gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Hussein cracks Krakow with an open hand slap.
Krakow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hussein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakow manages to avoid it.
Hussein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krakow's head.
Krakow walks into a straight right hand from Hussein.
Hussein stuns Krakow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krakow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghazala Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Krakow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hussein blocks the strikes from Krakow.
Krakow wants to get back to his feet.
Hussein trying to control the position but Krakow is working away.
Hussein scores with punches from side control.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakow keeps working.
Krakow wants to control but Hussein postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hussein throws a hook to the side of Krakow's head but Krakow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Krakow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hussein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Krakow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krakow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.
Krakow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Krakow keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Hussein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krakow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazala Hussein dominated that second round.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krakow moves forwards but Hussein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hussein throws a body punch but Krakow moves out of range.
Hussein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakow circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakow moves away.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Krakow avoids them all with ease.
Krakow scores with a hook.
Hussein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Krakow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hussein works Krakow's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hussein.
Krakow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krakow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Krakow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakow is just out of range.
Hussein throws a series of strikes that have Krakow backpedaling.
Krakow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Krakow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krakow looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Krakow.
Krakow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussein as he jumps to the side.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
Hussein scores with a shot to the body.
Hussein throws a series of strikes that have Krakow backpedaling.
Hussein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hussein throws a hook but Krakow avoids it easily.
Krakow scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussein throws the left hand but Krakow avoids the punch easily.
Krakow moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Krakow ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Krakow looks to land a body kick but Hussein moved away.
A jab from Hussein misses.
Krakow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakow moves away.
Hussein lands with a straight right. Krakow didn't see that one coming.
Hussein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Krakow's body.
Krakow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Krakow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Krakow trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein trying to strike off his back.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Krakow is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Krakow should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hussein has tightened it up now! Krakow should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ghazala Hussein!
Ghazala Hussein retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls comes to the cage accompanied by The Notorious B.I.G. - Somebody 's Gotta Die. Tolonen has chosen Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
287 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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24
321 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolonen throws a jab when Smalls was well out of range.
Smalls misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolonen, as that shot connected.
Smalls works Tolonen's body with a nice hook.
Tolonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tolonen looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalls.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smalls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls steps into range and cracks Tolonen with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tolonen flops backwards and Smalls dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tolonen is rocked!
It looks like Iiro Tolonen has been cut.
Smalls stands up over Tolonen, holding on to his feet. Smalls throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Tolonen is out cold! Smalls lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Biggie Smalls!
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