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Heavyweight Clash - Rd 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas comes to the cage accompanied by i stand alone. Fights has chosen Rudies all Around 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, I Fights!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
Fights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
Leonidas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Fights's ribs.
Fights looks gassed!
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
Fights looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fights thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely.
Fights has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fights is looking for a kimura here.
Leonidas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fights circles away quickly and effectively.
Fights scores with a takedown into Leonidas's guard.
Fights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonidas wants to stand up but Fights is controlling him.
Fights is pushing down on Leonidas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leonidas is fighting to maintain full guard but Fights has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leonidas wants to get back to his feet.
Fights is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fights thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fights stops Leonidas from getting back to his feet.
Fights wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonidas keeps working.
Leonidas is defending against the submission attempts here by Fights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights thows a huge punch but Leonidas dodges it nicely.
Leonidas is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Fights with a series of wild strikes but Fights uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like I Fights has been cut.
Leonidas throws a left that rocks Fights and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leonidas dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fights regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas controlling the position.
Leonidas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fights on the ground.
Fights gets back to half guard.
Leonidas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas content just to control the position here.
Fights is looking to get to half guard.
Leonidas controlling his opponent.
Fights is looking to improve his position but Leonidas isn't that keen on the idea.
Leonidas controlling his opponent.
Leonidas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fights is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. King Leonidas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Fights.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonidas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Fights sprawling to the canvas. Leonidas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Fights hang on?
That has opened up I Fights's cut even more.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonidas in particular looking to stall.
Leonidas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fights!
Leonidas controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fights sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leonidas in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Fights's cut.
That's time! Leonidas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fights closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas, looking for a takedown. Fights pushes Leonidas against the cage but Leonidas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Fights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonidas steps into range and cracks Fights with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fights flops backwards and Leonidas dives into his guard looking to finish!
The cut above I Fights's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Fights keeps moving.
Leonidas is really struggling to control Fights but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leonidas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonidas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leonidas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fights pushes Leonidas off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas, looking for a takedown. Fights pushes Leonidas against the cage but Leonidas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fights is breathing heavily.
Fights closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas, looking for a takedown. Fights pushes Leonidas against the cage but Leonidas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Fights.
A punch combination from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws a lazy right hand but Fights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonidas scores with a shot to the body.
Leonidas throws a left that rocks Fights and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leonidas dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fights regain composure!
I Fights's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at I Fights's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Leonidas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Chad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Jukkalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bleeding Through - Death Anxiety. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ted Chad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Risto Jukkalainen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukkalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ted Chad has been cut.
Jukkalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Chad misses with an elbow strike.
Jukkalainen tightens his grip and picks Chad up, before dumping him to the ground. Chad manages to land in guard.
Chad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukkalainen passes into half guard.
Jukkalainen lands strikes from half guard.
Jukkalainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jukkalainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Chad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jukkalainen seems to be working for a kimura but Chad defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Jukkalainen there.
Jukkalainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jukkalainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukkalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jukkalainen.
Chad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukkalainen lands strikes from half guard.
Jukkalainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jukkalainen lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukkalainen is looking to take a break and control but Chad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jukkalainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jukkalainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jukkalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chad keeps working.
Jukkalainen stops Chad from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad is defending against the submission attempts here by Jukkalainen.
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. Jukkalainen connects with a nice short shot to Chad's temple.
Jukkalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jukkalainen.
Jukkalainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chad sees it coming and defends easily.
Jukkalainen trying to control from half guard but Chad is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jukkalainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jukkalainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jukkalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jukkalainen.
Chad is looking to control Jukkalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chad avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Jukkalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Chad's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jukkalainen tries to clinch up but Chad circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukkalainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jukkalainen trying to control from half guard but Chad is working away.
Jukkalainen working over Chad with some ground and pound. Chad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chad is looking to escape.
Jukkalainen controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chad is staying active underneath Jukkalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Risto Jukkalainen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jukkalainen has Chad up against the cage in a clinch.
Chad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jukkalainen just leaning against Chad, taking a breather.
Jukkalainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jukkalainen.
Jukkalainen decides to pull guard.
Chad postures up.
Jukkalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chad manages to get himself to full guard.
Jukkalainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Chad is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukkalainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chad looking for a sweep. Not yet Chad, not yet.
Jukkalainen advances to half guard.
Jukkalainen lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukkalainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chad sees it coming and defends easily.
Jukkalainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad wants to get back to his feet.
Jukkalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jukkalainen.
Jukkalainen blocks the strikes from Chad.
Jukkalainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chad sees it coming and defends easily.
Jukkalainen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jukkalainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Chad is looking to improve his position.
Jukkalainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chad sees it coming and defends easily.
Chad wants to improve his position but Jukkalainen is controlling well.
Chad is defending against the submission attempts here by Jukkalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Jukkalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Chad'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. And we move into the final round!
No luck for Jukkalainen with that takedown attempt.
Chad misses with a wild body shot.
Jukkalainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chad as he jumps to the side.
Jukkalainen moves into the clinch.
Chad tries to stall but Jukkalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jukkalainen manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukkalainen has his foot on Chad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chad works his way back into a safe position though.
Jukkalainen controls Chad momentarily but Chad frees himself.
Jukkalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukkalainen has an active guard here but Chad has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukkalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chad wants to take a breather but Jukkalainen is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jukkalainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jukkalainen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Chad throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jukkalainen's body to avoid the submission. Jukkalainen has instead reached around Chad's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jukkalainen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Risto Jukkalainen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen it's a fightT as his entrance music. Andrei Arlovski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pedro Sanchez's chin.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Sanchez!
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, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Arlovski dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Arlovski's head and hops out.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Arlovski's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arlovski looks gassed!
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!
Sanchez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arlovski has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arlovski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That has opened up Andrei Arlovski's cut even more.
Arlovski has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Arlovski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez 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.
The cut above Andrei Arlovski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Arlovski's hands, connecting with Arlovski's forehead.
Sanchez 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.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arlovski working to try and regain half guard.
Arlovski taking shots to the head.
Andrei Arlovski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrei Arlovski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pedro Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen I Lie I Cheat I Steal! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerrero.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero misses with a wild body shot.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Guerrero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Eddie Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerrero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason not doing much here.
Guerrero is trying to stand.
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mo Mason just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Mason shoots in.
Guerrero misses the jab.
Guerrero cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Eddie Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Guerrero misses.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guerrero's waist but Guerrero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mo Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Guerrero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Guerrero misses.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mason manages to pass to side control.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Guerrero is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Guerrero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason prevents Guerrero from standing back up.
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason thows a huge punch but Guerrero dodges it nicely.
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.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guerrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason is taking a breather. Guerrero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mason is trying to control. Guerrero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mo Mason just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A big left from Guerrero misses.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero stuffs the takedown.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerrero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Mo Mason has been cut.
Mason digs a good body shot into Guerrero's ribs.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Guerrero misses with a hook.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Guerrero.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guerrero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guerrero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerrero misses the target.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the cage. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Guerrero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason looks to land a combination but Guerrero avoids it well.
Eddie Guerrero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Guerrero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to take a breather but Guerrero is having none of it.
Mason stops Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Mason is working for an americana but Guerrero has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mason was thinking about the submission.
Guerrero wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Mason trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Guerrero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gynther Gail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Alex Karelin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gynther Gail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin connects with a crisp jab.
Gail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Gail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karelin is thwarting Gail's attempts to control the position.
Gail is looking to get back to full guard here but Karelin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gail avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karelin.
Gail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gail keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gail regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Gail from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gail is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Gail is having none of it.
Gail is holding on to half guard well.
Gail is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karelin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karelin's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gail misses with punches from the back.
Gail punches the canvas rather than the man.
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Gail lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gail wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Gail is really struggling to control Karelin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karelin manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Karelin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Gail controlling him for the moment.
Gail tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gail.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gail swinging wilding here.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Gail sprawls well.
Gynther Gail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gail shoots and misses
and Karelin counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Gail misses
and Karelin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karelin misses with a hook to the body
and Gail counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gail.
Gail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gail throws a big shot that misses.
Gail thuds a left hand into Karelin's body.
Gail misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Karelin to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gail misses the target.
Karelin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karelin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Gail counters with a stiff right hand.
Gail misses the shot to the body.
Karelin moves out of range of the strikes.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin slips a straight right by Gail.
A slow jab from Gail misses its intended target.
Gail is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karelin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gail misses with a body punch
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gail's head.
Gail makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gail.
Gail wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gail is on top in guard.
Gail loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gail throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karelin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gail trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gail trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gail trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Gail tries to pass.
Gail missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gail misses with a looping right.
Gail gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karelin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gail wants to stall.
Karelin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gail tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karelin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karelin.
Gail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gail tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karelin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gail tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gail breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Gail.
Gail misses with a hook. Karelin ducked under it nicely.
Gail comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karelin tries to clinch up.
Gail works over Karelin's head and body with a nice combination.
Karelin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gail fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Gail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gail.
Gail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Gail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin clinches up with Gail and pushes him back against the cage.
Gail being controlled against the cage.
Karelin lands with a left to the head.
Gail tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karelin smiles and moves away.
Gail just misses with a punch to the body.
Gail swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karelin counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karelin throws out the jab.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
Gail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Gail misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gail manages to avoid it.
Gail stalks Karelin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karelin's face. Karelin staggers backwards, shaken.
Gail throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gail looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gail swats away the attempt to clinch by Karelin.
Gail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Gail lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gail defends it nicely.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gail.
Karelin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gail tries to keep at a distance but Karelin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karelin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gail tries to pull guard but Karelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Gail drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gynther Gail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin pushes Gail back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karelin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Gail's head.
Gail jumps guard but Karelin stands there with Gail around his waist. Gail gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin is stalling here.
Good body shot from Karelin.
Karelin prevents Gail from breaking the clinch.
Karelin presses Gail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karelin digs a right hand underneath Gail's ribcage. Gail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karelin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karelin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karelin in particular looking to stall.
Karelin is thwarting Gail's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gail is trying to control but Karelin passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin controlling the position.
Gynther Gail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gail is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gail's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gail struggling a bit here.
Karelin throws an elbow but Gail slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karelin trying to control the action but Gail is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karelin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Karelin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristow Zedski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike comes into a darkened arena with his song building. nothing whatsoever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Iron Mike has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristow Zedski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iron Mike!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mike's waist but Mike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zedski off to one side.
Mike takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zedski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mike tries to clinch up but Zedski circles away and keeps his distance.
Zedski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mike avoids it really well and circles away.
Zedski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zedski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristow Zedski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zedski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mike.
Zedski throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zedski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mike on the side of the head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Zedski! Mike is backing up but he can't get away as Zedski lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mike and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kristow Zedski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LePeck Monsonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Avent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Avent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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266 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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235 lbs
7 - 4 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, LePeck Monsonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Avent!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Monsonde.
Avent instigates a clinch.
Avent jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monsonde walks away with a smile on his face. Avent gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Monsonde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsonde throws a right and a left that Avent avoids nicely.
Monsonde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avent looks gassed!
Monsonde lands with a big right hook that stumbles Avent - he's out on his feet here! Monsonde follows up with another monster hook that separates Avent from consciousness! Avent falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Monsonde stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). LePeck Monsonde!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hardrock Hallelujah by Lordi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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277 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Turo Vatanen has been cut.
Johnstone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vatanen. Vatanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone throws a series of punches but Vatanen moves out of range.
Johnstone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vatanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vatanen wants to control from the top but Johnstone keeps moving.
Johnstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vatanen defends it easily.
Vatanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnstone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vatanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Vatanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone stands up and waves to Vatanen to follow him.
Johnstone misses with an uppercut. Vatanen saw that one coming.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Johnstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnstone is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone gets back to full guard.
Vatanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vatanen drops back looking for a leg! Johnstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnstone manages to kick Vatanen off! Vatanen jumps back into Johnstone's guard.
Johnstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnstone is trying to control the position but Vatanen postures up.
Vatanen trying to control but Johnstone is working from the bottom.
Vatanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vatanen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnstone misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone scores with a hook.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatanen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnstone looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnstone moves into full guard.
Vatanen lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen preventing the sweep.
Vatanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnstone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnstone trying to control but Vatanen is having none of it.
Johnstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatanen is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatanen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone is pressing down on Vatanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vatanen is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a looping right.
A big left from Johnstone misses.
Johnstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range.
Vatanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen scores with a takedown into Johnstone's guard.
Johnstone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vatanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vatanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vatanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vatanen has managed to get both his arms back between Johnstone's legs - danger averted.
Vatanen trying to control but Johnstone is working from the bottom.
Vatanen throws a strike but Johnstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vatanen has his foot on Johnstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Vatanen is trying to keep Johnstone in close.
Johnstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vatanen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone advances position into side control!
Vatanen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnstone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vatanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnstone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vatanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vatanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vatanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnstone.
Vatanen tries to get to full guard but Johnstone has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone moves into full mount! Vatanen won't be happy about that!
Johnstone get's back to his feet.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Johnstone looks to land a right hand but Vatanen moved out of range.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone throws the left hand but Vatanen avoids the punch easily.
Johnstone missing with a left hand there. Vatanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Vatanen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vatanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnstone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vatanen's guard! Nice work there by Johnstone!
Johnstone wants to control from the top but Vatanen keeps moving.
Vatanen has momentary wrist control but Johnstone slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnstone wants to get up but he can't break Vatanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vatanen is looking to sweep but instead, Johnstone has passed into half guard.
Johnstone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vatanen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turo Vatanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
That's time! Johnstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatanen manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Johnstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatanen shoots in but Johnstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a jab to the body.
Vatanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Johnstone misses.
Vatanen tries to move into range but Johnstone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnstone.
Johnstone thuds his right hand into Vatanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That has opened up Turo Vatanen's cut even more.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnstone swinging wilding here.
Johnstone lands a jab to Vatanen's midsection.
A lazy left from Johnstone finds it's target.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Johnstone has cracked Vatanen with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Johnstone lands another huge swinging hook and Vatanen tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Vatanen, before Johnstone can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's entrance music is Pride Fc Theme Song. A fine choice. Spencer has chosen Banana Joe Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Fedor Emelianenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fedor Emelianenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bud Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Bud Spencer has been cut.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Bud Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spencer is looking to land body kicks.
Spencer cracks Emelianenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
A shot to the body from Emelianenko misses
and Spencer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spencer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spencer won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Spencer stops Emelianenko from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spencer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Spencer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelianenko as he avoids it easily.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to clinch up.
Spencer rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Spencer misses with a body punch
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spencer thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Emelianenko defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Spencer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Emelianenko!
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bud Spencer'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.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Spencer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spencer, as that shot connected.
Spencer tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Emelianenko. That snapped Spencer's head back.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Spencer tries to clinch up.
Spencer cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spencer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Spencer has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Spencer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spencer instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Emelianenko pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spencer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer lands with a cross.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fedor Emelianenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bud Spencer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.
Spencer shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Spencer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Spencer.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spencer counters with a left and a right that stings Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Spencer forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko lands with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer tries to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
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.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Emelianenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spencer lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Spencer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bud Spencer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Spencer tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Spencer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spencer slips a jab from Emelianenko.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Spencer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Spencer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Emelianenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
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