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ICON Round 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Mycock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Orozco Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orozco Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aint No Sunshine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat Mycock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salvador Orozco Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orozco Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Mycock in a clinch.
Orozco Hernandez gets control of Mycock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orozco Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orozco Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mycock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orozco Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orozco Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Mycock pushes his legs off easily.
Mycock is posturing up here but Orozco Hernandez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mycock tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mycock has to tap! Slick submission there by Orozco Hernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvador Orozco Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dr Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicer has chosen Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Rolf Spicer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dr Jones's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dr Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolf Spicer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Spicer persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Spicer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spicer dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Spicer's head and hops out.
Spicer closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Spicer pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dr Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Spicer.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dr Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spicer is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch up but Spicer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spicer slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Spicer lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Dr Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones gets a clinch.
Spicer tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Spicer looks gassed!
Spicer missing with knees to the body.
Spicer being controlled against the cage.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Spicer tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones trying to control the position.
Spicer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spicer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Spicer postures up.
Spicer is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spicer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spicer's guard now.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Spicer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Spicer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Spicer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spicer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Spicer thows a big elbow that misses.
Spicer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spicer's brow.
Spicer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer misses with a knee strike.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spicer uses from the top position.
Spicer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spicer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spicer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spicer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spicer throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Spicer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Spicer throws a big right hand that misses.
Spicer works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Spicer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spicer's waist but Spicer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spicer avoids the head kick by Jones.
Spicer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Spicer lands a jab-cross combination.
Spicer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spicer working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Spicer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spicer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spicer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to control Spicer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Spicer throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
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 Dr Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dr Jones'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.
Spicer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Spicer pushes his legs off easily.
Spicer stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spicer!
Spicer is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Spicer is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spicer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spicer is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones punching from mount but Spicer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Spicer tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spicer turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Spicer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spicer stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones shoots and misses
and Spicer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spicer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Spicer counters with a two punch combo.
Spicer throws a head kick that misses.
Spicer closes the distance and clinches.
Spicer looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spicer controlling the action here for a moment.
Spicer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Spicer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spicer connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Spicer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spicer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spicer looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Dr Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Spicer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer gets the takedown into side control.
Spicer throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spicer controlling the pace.
Spicer thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Spicer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones kicks Spicer off and gets back to his feet.
Spicer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf Spicer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Spicer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spicer gets a takedown into half guard.
Spicer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spicer.
Jones wants to control but Spicer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Spicer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dr Jones'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. This is the final round!
Spicer misses with a series of wild punches.
Spicer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Spicer with that takedown attempt.
Spicer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones closes the distance and pushes Spicer back into the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spicer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spicer.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spicer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones pushes Spicer up against the cage in a clinch.
Spicer fails to pull guard.
Jones has Spicer pressed against the cage.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dr Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spicer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spicer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Spicer's back. He's all about the action.
Spicer winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Spicer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spicer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spicer lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Spicer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Spicer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spicer is working for an americana but Jones has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Spicer was thinking about the submission.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicer wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer thows a big elbow that misses.
Spicer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spicer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spicer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Spicer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Spicer misses.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spicer is avoiding it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spicer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
Spicer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spicer.
Spicer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spicer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spicer looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Yemelyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yemelyanenko comes to the cage accompanied by Oy, to ne vecher. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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262 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Yemelyanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yemelyanenko misses with the combination.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yemelyanenko misses the target.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones darts in and clinches Yemelyanenko up against the cage.
Yemelyanenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yemelyanenko tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Yemelyanenko shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Yemelyanenko throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Yemelyanenko scores with a body shot.
Yemelyanenko throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Yemelyanenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yemelyanenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Yemelyanenko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fyodor Yemelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yemelyanenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Yemelyanenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Yemelyanenko is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yemelyanenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yemelyanenko is breathing heavily.
Jones has one foot on Yemelyanenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yemelyanenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to trip Yemelyanenko. He has hold of a leg but Yemelyanenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Yemelyanenko has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yemelyanenko wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yemelyanenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yemelyanenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yemelyanenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones controlling from mount.
Yemelyanenko working to try and regain half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yemelyanenko is looking to escape.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yemelyanenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yemelyanenko.
Yemelyanenko looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yemelyanenko is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones has his feet on Yemelyanenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yemelyanenko motions for Jones to come forward. Yemelyanenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yemelyanenko throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Yemelyanenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yemelyanenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Yemelyanenko wants to break free but Jones has control.
Yemelyanenko missing with knees to the body.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yemelyanenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones keeps control of the position as Yemelyanenko tries to break free.
Jones is looking to control Yemelyanenko but Yemelyanenko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets his hands free as Yemelyanenko looks to control.
Jones controls the position.
Jones controlling well, preventing Yemelyanenko from escaping the position.
Yemelyanenko is working hard here to advance position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jones. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yemelyanenko tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yemelyanenko trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Yemelyanenko tries to escape the position.
Yemelyanenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones keeps control of the position as Yemelyanenko tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Yemelyanenko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yemelyanenko turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Yemelyanenko stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Yemelyanenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yemelyanenko won't be happy with that.
Yemelyanenko is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Yemelyanenko is in bad spot here.
Yemelyanenko trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Yemelyanenko breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yemelyanenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yemelyanenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones won't allow Yemelyanenko to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yemelyanenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Yemelyanenko is predictable there
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yemelyanenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Yemelyanenko to the mat.
Yemelyanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yemelyanenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Yemelyanenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Marcus Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yemelyanenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yemelyanenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yemelyanenko trying to strike off his back.
Jones trying to control but Yemelyanenko is working from the bottom.
Jones stands up out of Yemelyanenko's guard for a moment - Yemelyanenko manages to land a nice upkick.
Yemelyanenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yemelyanenko controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yemelyanenko scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yemelyanenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yemelyanenko lands a heavy elbow.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Yemelyanenko postures up.
Yemelyanenko lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yemelyanenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yemelyanenko trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Yemelyanenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Yemelyanenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yemelyanenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yemelyanenko with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yemelyanenko trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Yemelyanenko landing shots from mount.
Yemelyanenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones tries to hold on but Yemelyanenko postures up.
Yemelyanenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
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.
Yemelyanenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Yemelyanenko goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Yemelyanenko is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Marcus Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yemelyanenko wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Fyodor Yemelyanenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fyodor Yemelyanenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Sky is the limit. Jackson Hawk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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23
212 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawk lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Hawk's back. He's all about the action.
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawk stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Hawk darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawk walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk clinches.
Hawk stalls.
Hawk lands a damaging elbow.
Hawk is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawk can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson stands and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to work for an americana but Hawk has managed to regain full guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson stops Hawk from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Hawk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Hawk throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hawk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawk.
Hawk landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawk stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hawk strikes from his own guard.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawk landing knees to the body.
Hawk scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawk landing knees to the head.
Hawk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Hawk throws a nice head kick!
Hawk tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Hawk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hawk tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hawk looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawk is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to escape.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawk is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Anderson prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawk closes the distance but Anderson moves to the side
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Hawk fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stays in close to Hawk's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Hawk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawk wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson controlling Hawk's posture.
Hawk tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Hawk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawk wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hawk's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Mike Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawk 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Hawk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Squires (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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26
173 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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24
176 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milo Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brent Squires!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Squires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squires darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Phillips prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Squires.
Milo Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Squires.
Phillips leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phillips gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Squires has Phillips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squires. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips throws a nice inside leg kick.
Squires tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Squires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Squires can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.
Squires utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Squires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips 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.
Phillips scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Phillips throwing strikes but missing.
Phillips landing some decent shots from guard.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Squires has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phillips chips away with some ground and pound.
Squires avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips postures up in Squires's guard and throws a big left but Squires blocks it.
Squires preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phillips cracks Squires with a right hand to the side of the head.
Squires tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squires fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Squires moved out of range.
Squires misses with a wild combination.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips throws a hook but Squires avoids it easily.
Squires throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Squires is just out of range.
Squires fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squires tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phillips misses with a hook. Squires ducked under it nicely.
Brent Squires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Squires doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Squires lands a head shot.
Squires tries to clinch up.
Phillips throws a hook but Squires avoids it easily.
Squires tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips swings for the body but Squires moves out of range.
Squires is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Squires wants to clinch.
Phillips throws a jab when Squires was well out of range.
Squires fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squires tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Squires tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Squires fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Squires.
Squires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips.
Squires is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Squires is looking to clinch.
Squires tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Squires is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squires moves away.
Squires shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Squires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squires avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips scores with a nice strike.
Squires moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Squires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips.
Squires doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Squires drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Phillips working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Squires really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips thows a big elbow that misses.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips stands and throws Squires's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips scoring with punches from side control.
Squires is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Squires avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
Phillips looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Phillips's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Phillips in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phillips scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phillips tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Phillips working the ground and pound but Squires is defending the strikes.
Phillips misses with the ground and pound.
Squires is trying to improve his position.
Phillips in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Phillips are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phillips is chipping away with strikes.
Phillips misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phillips scoring with punches and elbows.
Phillips fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Phillips seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Phillips throws a strike aimed at the side of Squires's head but Squires avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Phillips are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Phillips landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Squires managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Squires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.
Squires wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Squires forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Squires using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips is trying to maintain a safe position but Squires gets an underhook and turns Phillips into the cage.
Squires works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Phillips has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Squires should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Phillips has tightened it up now! Squires 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 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milo Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Armpit Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armpit Stain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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21
130 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Armpit Stain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Stain circles away.
Stain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jag but Jag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stain keeps the fight on the outside.
Stain blocks a head kick by Jag.
Stain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jag wants to clinch up but Stain keeps it at a distance.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag pushes Stain up against the cage in a clinch.
Stain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armpit Stain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag looking to stall.
Jag gets underhooks to prevent Stain's takedown attempt.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stain tries to score a body lock takedown but Jag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Stain on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jag tries to clinch there but Stain circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stain is defended easily by Jag.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Stain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jag is trying to defend but Stain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Stain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stain stops Jag from getting back to his feet.
Jag is not content to let Stain control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jag is trying to stand back up but Stain is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jag is trying to stand up here but Stain is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stain working the head and body with strikes.
Stain slips a nice elbow through Jag's hands, connecting with Jag's forehead.
Stain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stain 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.
Stain stops Jag from getting back to his feet.
Jag looks gassed!
Stain trying to control from half guard but Jag is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag pushes Stain off looking to stand but Stain dives back in and keeps control.
Stain working the head and body with strikes.
Stain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Stain connects with a nice short shot to Jag's temple.
Stain slips a nice elbow through Jag's hands, connecting with Jag's forehead.
Stain wants to take a breather but Jag is having none of it.
Jag is trying to stand up here but Stain is controlling him well.
Stain drops an elbow to the side of Jag's head.
Stain winds up and cracks Jag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stain working Jag over with strikes.
Stain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stain winds up and cracks Jag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jag is looking to escape.
Jag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stain winds up and cracks Jag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armpit Stain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag throws a hook but Stain avoids it easily.
Stain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stain off to one side.
Stain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jag tries to clinch there but Stain circles away.
Stain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jag being controlled for a moment.
Stain cracks Jag with a big elbow.
Stain lands a few punches from side control.
Stain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jag seems a little lost for a moment, as Stain dominates the positioning.
Stain scoring with punches from side control.
Stain trying to control the action but Jag is working from the bottom.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jag to see if he's OK.
Stain landing strikes.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Jag is breathing heavily.
Stain lands an elbow.
Stain is putting a hurting on Jag here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stain looks up at the clock and then as Jag takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stain looks up at the clock and then as Jag takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stain controlling from side mount.
Stain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jag to see if he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stain working the body and head with strikes.
Jag taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stain working the ground and pound.
Stain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stain working the ground and pound.
Stain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stain slows the pace down.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Jag takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jag to see if he's OK.
Stain grinds an elbow into Jag's temple.
Stain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stain cracks Jag with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jag trying to remain calm as Stain controls from the top position.
Jag wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jag is trying to escape the position but Stain is controlling the position.
Stain trying to control the position but Jag is working away.
Jag taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jag on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stain advances to full mount.
Jag is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Stain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jag?
Jag wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stain working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armpit Stain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stain with the ground and pound from mount.
Stain working the ground and pound effectively.
Stain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jag is looking to escape.
Stain lands a nice shot to the head.
Stain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Jag that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Stain.
Jag is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jag is still in real trouble! Can Stain finish him?
Stain looking to finish Jag with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jag!
Stain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stain looking to control but Jag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armpit Stain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jag tries to clinch but Stain moves out of range.
Jag seems to have recovered his senses.
Stain fails to land the takedown.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Stain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armpit Stain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jag wants to clinch up but Stain keeps it at a distance.
Stain fails with the takedown.
Jag clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stain is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armpit Stain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stain letting Jag take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag throws a head kick that half lands.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Stain shoots in but Jag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag is looking to clinch.
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.
Stain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jag as he avoids it easily.
Stain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jag but Jag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stain shoots for a takedown but Jag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stain shoots in for a takedown but Jag shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jag moves into range and clinches up with Stain.
Jag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stain fails to pull guard.
Stain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Stain avoids the damage to the body.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Stain has Jag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jag tumbling to the mat - Stain dives into Jag's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stain stops Jag from standing up.
Stain stands up over Jag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jag wants to get back to his feet but Stain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stain cracks Jag with a solid left hand.
Stain lands a couple of digs.
Jag wants to stand and escape but Stain is having none of it.
Jag keeping moving, preventing Stain from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag tries to clinch there but Stain circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Stain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stain trying to control the position but Jag is working away.
Stain cracks Jag with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jag!
Stain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stain lands a big shot there that rocks Jag but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stain lands a nice shot to the head.
Stain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Stain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jag is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stain landing shots from mount.
Jaromir Jag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armpit Stain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armpit Stain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stain, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armpit Stain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Niekonieczny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Janusz Niekonieczny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a series of punches but Niekonieczny moves out of range.
Niekonieczny looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Head tries to bum rush Niekonieczny with a series of wild strikes but Niekonieczny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Head misses with a hook. Niekonieczny ducked under it nicely.
Niekonieczny closes the distance and clinches.
Niekonieczny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Head wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niekonieczny has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Niekonieczny to work.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but Niekonieczny won't allow it.
Head working hard to break the clinch.
Niekonieczny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.
Niekonieczny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head can't break the clinch.
Head wants to break free but Niekonieczny has control.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Niekonieczny has him pressed against the cage.
Niekonieczny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Niekonieczny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niekonieczny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niekonieczny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Donk. Head catches Niekonieczny right on the button with a cross.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niekonieczny gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niekonieczny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Niekonieczny manages to end up in side control.
Head is trying to escape the position but Niekonieczny is controlling the position.
Niekonieczny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Niekonieczny tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny taking a breather here.
Niekonieczny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niekonieczny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny has hold of Head's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Head seems comfortable defending it but Niekonieczny has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Head is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Head is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Niekonieczny couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janusz Niekonieczny!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait 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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Westside!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westside changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muilu tries to avoid it but Westside manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muilu to the ground. Muilu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muilu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westside shoots in for a takedown but Muilu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muilu has closed the distance and engaged Westside in a clinch.
Westside is trying to break the clinch but Muilu has him pressed against the cage.
Westside is trying to force a seperation but Muilu has the dominant position.
Westside drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Westside.
A nice left hand lands by Muilu.
A short body shot lands from Muilu as the two fighters clinch.
Westside has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Muilu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Muilu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Westside on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Muilu is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Westside.
Muilu wants to get back to his feet.
Westside is striking from the back but Muilu escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Westside not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westside throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Muilu throws a right hand that Westside ducks under and follows up with a left that Westside also avoids with ease.
Westside wants to clinch
and Muilu counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Westside tries for a takedown but Muilu circles away easily
and Muilu counters with a straight right hand.
Westside tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muilu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muilu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muilu controlling the action here for a moment.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Westside's ribcage. Westside let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu breaks the clinch.
Westside shoots and misses
and Muilu counters with a two punch combo.
Westside looks gassed!
Muilu looks to land a combination. Westside sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muilu looks to land a combination but Westside avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muilu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muilu.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Westside's ribcage. Westside let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu lands a body shot.
Muilu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muilu manages to break the clinch.
Westside tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Muilu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muilu rushes Westside and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Westside tries to clinch
and Muilu counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu scores with a three punch combo!
Muilu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muilu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Muilu looks to land a combination but Westside avoids it well.
Muilu fails to land with a series of punches.
Warren Westside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westside wants to clinch but Muilu slips to the side
and Muilu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muilu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Muilu - that landed with a thud.
Muilu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muilu throws a nice looking combination but Westside bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urpo Muilu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westside showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muilu.
Westside gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muilu counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westside takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Westside tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muilu counters by clinching up.
Muilu breaks the clinch.
Westside misses with a takedown
and Muilu counters by clinching up.
Westside is looking to break free of the clinch but Muilu has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Muilu.
Westside tries to score a body lock takedown but Muilu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
Muilu scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
A body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westside can't break the clinch.
Muilu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muilu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westside is breathing heavily.
Muilu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westside moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muilu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muilu lands with a short shot to the head.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Muilu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westside clinches but Muilu breaks the clinch
and Muilu counters by moving into the clinch.
Westside's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
A body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muilu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu lands with a short shot to the head.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Westside misses with a takedown
and Muilu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Westside.
Muilu lands a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Muilu.
Westside ducks right into an uppercut from Muilu.
Muilu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westside moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westside darts in trying to clinch
and Muilu counters with a three punch combo that has Westside backing up. Westside nods at Muilu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu clinches up against the cage.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westside.
Muilu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muilu instigates a clinch.
Muilu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muilu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muilu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westside with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muilu moves into the clinch.
Muilu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Muilu - that landed with a thud.
Muilu breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Muilu.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
Muilu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westside or not.
Muilu lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu pushes Westside back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muilu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Muilu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muilu closes the distance and clinches.
Muilu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muilu.
Muilu is working Westside over against the cage.
Muilu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muilu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westside can do to turn this around?
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Westside's ribcage. Westside let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muilu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu is working Westside over against the cage.
Muilu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Muilu.
Muilu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muilu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muilu scores with a shot to the side of Westside's head.
Muilu gets through Westside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Muilu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muilu lands a body punch.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Muilu works over Westside's head and body with a nice combination.
Westside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muilu moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muilu cracks Westside with a nice body shot.
Muilu breaks the clinch.
Muilu rushes Westside and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muilu darts in and clinches Westside up against the cage.
Muilu scores with a hook to the body.
Muilu digs a right hand into Westside's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westside's gas tank.
Muilu is working Westside over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Muilu.
Muilu stalls.
Muilu lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu pushes Westside back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muilu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Westside up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu lands a body punch.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Westside's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Muilu as the two fighters clinch.
Muilu lands a body punch.
Muilu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westside backwards.
Muilu lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muilu.
Muilu has Westside pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu breaks the clinch.
Muilu throws a series of punches but Westside moves out of range.
Muilu lands a two punch combo.
Muilu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urpo Muilu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside clinches but Muilu breaks the clinch
and Muilu counters with a three punch combo that has Westside backing up. Westside nods at Muilu to acknowledge the strikes.
Muilu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muilu moves into range and clinches up with Westside.
Muilu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muilu lands a two punch combo.
Muilu throws a right hand that Westside ducks under and follows up with a left that Westside also avoids with ease.
Westside clinches but Muilu breaks the clinch
and Muilu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Muilu on the inside.
Muilu slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Muilu.
Westside tries to break the clinch but Muilu is controlling the position.
Muilu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westside closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muilu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warren Westside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urpo Muilu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westside being controlled against the cage.
Muilu manages to break the clinch.
Muilu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muilu moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urpo Muilu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muilu, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Muilu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Jee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuisku comes to the cage accompanied by Levoton. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antti Tuisku!
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, Toni Jee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuisku drops his hands momentarily and Jee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tuisku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jee as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuisku.
Tuisku is chipping away with strikes.
Tuisku is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tuisku gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tuisku lets go of the hold and Jee can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antti Tuisku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's entrance music is Hot 'n cold. A fine choice. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Fredriksson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fredriksson checks it well.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipovic scores with the left hand. Fredriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Filipovic throws a series of strikes that have Fredriksson backpedaling.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Filipovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Fredriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but missing.
Filipovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Filipovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filipovic is working for a kimura but Fredriksson is defending it quite comfortably.
Filipovic wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Filipovic prevents Fredriksson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filipovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Filipovic is thwarting Fredriksson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the leg kick from Filipovic.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
Filipovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Filipovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fredriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filipovic walks away with a smile on his face. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic 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.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
Filipovic throws a wild body kick that Fredriksson sees coming a mile off.
Filipovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Filipovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredriksson on the side of the head.
Filipovic misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Filipovic lands but Fredriksson takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Filipovic.
Fredriksson is rocked!
Filipovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh Fredriksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredriksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.
Filipovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filipovic looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Filipovic.
Filipovic working the clinch nicely. Fredriksson is working for position but Filipovic cracks him with a big knee to the head! Fredriksson crumples up against the cage and Filipovic lands two more shots before the ref can save Fredriksson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kirill Filipovic!
Kirill Filipovic is the new welterweight champion!
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