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EPF 31 - Open Weight Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drizzle Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumpiot Paskaks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lumpiot Paskaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drizzle Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skeet counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lumpiot Paskaks has been cut.
Skeet throws an off balance right hand
and Paskaks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skeet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paskaks is working away from the top position though.
Skeet wants to get back to full guard.
Skeet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paskaks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paskaks thows a huge punch but Skeet dodges it nicely.
Paskaks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paskaks is trying to control. Skeet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Paskaks.
Skeet keeping hold of Paskaks's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks prevents Skeet from standing back up.
Skeet is kicking away at Paskaks from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Paskaks grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Skeet trying to push Paskaks off... Skeet taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Lumpiot Paskaks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Rubaylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitri Yschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Rubaylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demitri Yschenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Yschenko with that takedown attempt.
Demitri Yschenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubaylo swinging wildly here.
Yschenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rubaylo is trying to defend but Yschenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yschenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubaylo is looking to escape.
Yschenko trying to control the action but Rubaylo is working from the bottom.
Yschenko stops Rubaylo from getting back to his feet.
Yschenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubaylo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yschenko is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demitri Yschenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yschenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Yschenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yschenko tries to clinch
and Rubaylo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Yschenko
and Rubaylo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yschenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yschenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rubaylo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivan Rubaylo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitri Yschenko.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yschenko.
Yschenko misses with a combination
and Rubaylo counters with a three punch combo that has Yschenko backing up. Yschenko nods at Rubaylo to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Yschenko with that takedown attempt.
Yschenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubaylo.
Rubaylo misses with a combination
and Yschenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Rubaylo is looking to get back to his feet here but Yschenko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rubaylo's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rubaylo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Yschenko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Yschenko missing with strikes from the back.
Yschenko doesn't have the hooks in and Rubaylo manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubaylo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yschenko's guard.
Rubaylo is breathing heavily.
Yschenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yschenko fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubaylo misses with a combination
and Yschenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Rubaylo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yschenko tries for a kimura but Rubaylo is defending well.
Yschenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Yschenko dominated that round.
That's time! Rubaylo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yschenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Yschenko misses with a takedown attempt - Rubaylo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yschenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yschenko goes for a takedown attempt but Rubaylo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubaylo throws a nice looking combination but Yschenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rubaylo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Yschenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yschenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rubaylo struggling a bit here.
Rubaylo is looking to reverse the position.
Yschenko prevents Rubaylo from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yschenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rubaylo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yschenko taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yschenko fails with the takedown.
Ivan Rubaylo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitri Yschenko.
Yschenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubaylo breaks the clinch.
Rubaylo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yschenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yschenko decides to stand up.
Yschenko is looking to clinch.
Yschenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubaylo swivels and escapes.
Yschenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rubaylo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yschenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rubaylo avoids it really well and circles away.
Yschenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yschenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yschenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubaylo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubaylo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Yschenko's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demitri Yschenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Xuepeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Karamazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamazin has chosen Low Rider as his entrance music. The key to victory for Zhang Xuepeng has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhang Xuepeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xuepeng was covering up waiting for the punch and Karamazin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karamazin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karamazin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Karamazin moves into full mount!
Xuepeng really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karamazin prevents Xuepeng from getting the reversal.
Karamazin content just to control the position here.
Karamazin unloads with some shots from mount but Xuepeng bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazin has isolated one of Xuepeng's arms. Xuepeng looking to fight him off but Karamazin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Karamazin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilja Vashuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibesi Aymeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vashuta comes to the cage accompanied by Грот - Рубежи. Gibesi Aymeric has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ilja Vashuta's chin.
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201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilja Vashuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gibesi Aymeric!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vashuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aymeric circles away.
Aymeric misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vashuta.
Vashuta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aymeric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilja Vashuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vashuta is defended easily by Aymeric.
A punch combination from Aymeric misses.
Vashuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Aymeric sprawls well. He's pushed Vashuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vashuta tries for a takedown but Aymeric circles away easily
and Aymeric counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Vashuta to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Aymeric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gibesi Aymeric!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joern Otto Bondesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rompevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joern Otto Bondesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rompevsky!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rompevsky clinches up against the cage.
Rompevsky tries to pull guard but Bondesen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rompevsky drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Rompevsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bondesen tries to work over Rompevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bondesen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rompevsky blocks a body shot from Bondesen.
Bondesen missing with knees to the body.
Rompevsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rompevsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bondesen tries to work over Rompevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bondesen tries to stall but Rompevsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rompevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rompevsky closes the distance and pushes Bondesen back into the cage.
Rompevsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bondesen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rompevsky controls his hands.
Bondesen tightens his grip and picks Rompevsky up, before dumping him to the ground. Rompevsky manages to land in guard.
Bondesen wants to stand but Rompevsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rompevsky trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondesen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rompevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Rompevsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bondesen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bondesen counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhail Rompevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rompevsky throws a one two combo.
Rompevsky tries to clinch but Bondesen moves away
and Bondesen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rompevsky gets in close and tags Bondesen with a short punch that almost sends Bondesen to the mat! Oh Bondesen is in big trouble! He turns his back on Rompevsky, trying to create some distance but Rompevsky rushes him, striking wildly and Bondesen goes down! The referee tackles Rompevsky into the cage to end the fight! Rompevsky is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Rompevsky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Durandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gaziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durandin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLCQvQohGI. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Durandin!
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, Adam Gaziev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaziev gets caught flat footed, as Durandin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durandin stopping the sweep attempt from Gaziev.
Durandin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaziev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durandin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Durandin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durandin 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.
Durandin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durandin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durandin pushes down on Gaziev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Durandin is controlling the pace.
Durandin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaziev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durandin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin not doing much here.
Durandin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durandin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Durandin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durandin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Durandin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durandin decides to stand and escape the position.
Durandin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaziev seems a little lost for a moment, as Durandin dominates the positioning.
Durandin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durandin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durandin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaziev is trying to escape and Durandin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaziev is forced to tap! Nice work there by Durandin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Durandin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Sullivan blocks an uppercut.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
A lazy left from Sullivan finds it's target.
Barnes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan cracks Barnes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barnes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sullivan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barnes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Vasilenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zveroboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Каже Обойма - &. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Vasilenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Zveroboy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilenko misses with a double jab
and Zveroboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Vasilenko. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zveroboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasilenko counters with a series of strikes. Zveroboy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zveroboy with a poor takedown
and Vasilenko counters with a three punch combo that has Zveroboy backing up. Zveroboy nods at Vasilenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasilenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilenko misses with an uppercut
and Zveroboy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vasilenko!
Vasilenko doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zveroboy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vasilenko is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vasilenko flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Zveroboy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vasilenko and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Zveroboy slips an arm under Vasilenko chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Zveroboy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Zveroboy is squeezing on Vasilenko like an anaconda would it's prey. Vasilenko fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Zveroboy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Garcia Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia Jr comes into the arena with The Duck Song Billy Mays Remix blaring out of the sound system. Moore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Bobby Moore is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses the body punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr scores with a push kick.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Bobby Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia Jr, as that shot connected.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Moore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a big head kick but Moore shrugs it off.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia Jr!
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Moore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a body kick.
Moore looks gassed!
Garcia Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia Jr scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Garcia Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Garcia Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garcia Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Garcia Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia Jr punishes Moore's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia Jr, right into the meat.
Garcia Jr keeps Moore at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Garcia Jr jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore misses with a combination
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia Jr is looking to wear down Moore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a leg kick.
Garcia Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia Jr lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia Jr lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia Jr thumps Moore with a low kick.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Moore misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Garcia Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garcia Jr. Moore shrugs it off though.
Garcia Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia Jr throws a nice head kick!
Sergio Garcia Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Garcia Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick.
Garcia Jr thows a body kick. Moore tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a hook.
Garcia Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a one two! Garcia Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia Jr lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by Moore.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick.
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore misses with a combination
enabling Garcia Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia Jr jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that Moore semi-blocks.
Garcia Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Garcia Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Garcia Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Moore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Garcia Jr throws a front kick that sends Moore stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcia Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moore will feel that in the morning.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr dominated that second round.
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.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia Jr. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore throws a body punch but Garcia Jr moves out of range.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moore misses with a combination
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moore's knee momentarily.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Moore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick.
Garcia Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore misses with a combination
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia Jr can pounce on him.
Garcia Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garcia Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a solid body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia Jr - the referee stops the clock and Moore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia Jr. Moore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
Moore misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia Jr - that will leave a mark!
Garcia Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia Jr.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia Jr lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a big head kick but Moore shrugs it off.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Moore misses with a body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia Jr scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Garcia Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Moore shrugs it off.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia Jr misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Jr connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia Jr.
That kick from Garcia Jr tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia Jr connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Garcia Jr lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Jr scores with a leg kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia Jr throws a series of strikes that have Moore backpedaling.
Garcia Jr throws a shot to the body.
Garcia Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garcia Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia Jr.
Moore misses the body punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia Jr.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Moore blocks a head kick by Garcia Jr.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Garcia Jr cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Garcia Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Garcia Jr connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia Jr had his way with Bobby Moore in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia Jr lands with a good body shot.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moore's knee momentarily.
Moore misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Moore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moore misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia Jr motions for Moore to come forward. Garcia Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garcia Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore misses with a combination
and Garcia Jr counters with a leg kick.
Garcia Jr scores with a leg kick.
Moore misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia Jr scores with a head kick.
Moore misses with a hook
and Garcia Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia Jr counters with a left to the body.
Garcia Jr throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcia Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia Jr. Garcia Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore blocks a head kick by Garcia Jr.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia Jr!
Moore misses with a double jab
and Garcia Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia Jr digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Garcia Jr connects with a high kick.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Garcia Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia Jr, right into the meat.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia Jr cracks the inside of Moore's front leg.
Garcia Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moore takes a step back to recover.
Garcia Jr pushes Moore away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia Jr, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia Jr.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Garcia Jr connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Garcia Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Garcia Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:40
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:40
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Garcia Jr!
Sergio Garcia Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benito Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Joker & The Thief as his entrance music. Jon Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benito Mussolini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Mussolini.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mussolini pinned against the cage. Mussolini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mussolini throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mussolini lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Mussolini. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mussolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mussolini thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mussolini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mussolini thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mussolini doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mussolini misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Mussolini lands with a right to the head.
Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Jackson thumps Mussolini with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Mussolini shakes it off.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mussolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mussolini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mussolini scores with a hook.
Mussolini ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mussolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Mussolini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mussolini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Mussolini ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mussolini misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mussolini misses with a body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mussolini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mussolini moves away.
Mussolini shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Mussolini works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Mussolini checks it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mussolini moves out of range.
A cross from Mussolini lands.
Mussolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Mussolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mussolini.
Mussolini shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mussolini does it's job there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mussolini enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mussolini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson looks gassed!
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mussolini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has Mussolini pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Mussolini landing some decent shots from guard.
Mussolini preventing the sweep.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mussolini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mussolini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson controlling Mussolini's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mussolini lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Mussolini.
Mussolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mussolini feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Mussolini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mussolini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Mussolini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Mussolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mussolini connects with a body shot.
Mussolini connects with a single shot there.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mussolini misses with a left hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mussolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mussolini.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mussolini misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mussolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini avoids it really well and circles away.
Mussolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Mussolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Mussolini avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Mussolini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mussolini lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Mussolini didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mussolini misses with a head kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mussolini's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mussolini duly obliges.
Mussolini connects with a jab.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mussolini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Mussolini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
A shot to the liver by Mussolini. Beautiful body shot.
Mussolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Benito Mussolini is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini connects with a looping right hand.
Mussolini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mussolini throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini avoids it really well and circles away.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mussolini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mussolini thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Mussolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mussolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mussolini winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mussolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to control but Mussolini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mussolini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Mussolini is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Mussolini trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mussolini is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson has hold of Mussolini's hands but Mussolini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mussolini trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mussolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mussolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mussolini pinned against the cage. Mussolini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mussolini throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Mussolini counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mussolini throws a shot to the body.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Mussolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mussolini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mussolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mussolini working away.
Mussolini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Mussolini in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mussolini misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to bench press Mussolini off him but Mussolini keeps the position.
Mussolini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Mussolini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mussolini.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mussolini - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mussolini. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mussolini avoids the body shot from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mussolini.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mussolini's waist but Mussolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Mussolini throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses.
Mussolini is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mussolini misses with the combination.
Mussolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini stalling.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mussolini avoids it.
Mussolini can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson letting Mussolini take a breather here.
Mussolini tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mussolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Mussolini won't allow it.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
Mussolini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mussolini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mussolini digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Mussolini digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Mussolini working aggressively here.
Mussolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mussolini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mussolini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mussolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Mussolini lands with a light punch inside.
Mussolini misses with a knee to the head.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mussolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has Mussolini pressed against the cage, preventing Mussolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mussolini misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson keeps control of Mussolini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mussolini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mussolini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Mussolini's leg. Mussolini is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mussolini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Mussolini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mussolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mussolini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Mussolini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mussolini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mussolini takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Mussolini gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Mussolini.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Mussolini won't let him.
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mussolini is working hard here to advance position.
Mussolini can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mussolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mussolini wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mussolini there!
Mussolini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Mussolini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mussolini to the mat! Mussolini manages to get full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mussolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to stand but Mussolini is controlling from the bottom.
Mussolini 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.
Mussolini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mussolini tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is pushing down on Mussolini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mussolini is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mussolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Mussolini lands a jab to the head.
Mussolini jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Mussolini is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mussolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mussolini stalling.
Mussolini trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mussolini lands a nice short elbow.
Mussolini is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Mussolini is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Mussolini from controlling successfully.
Mussolini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mussolini thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson seems keen to control Mussolini's posture.
Mussolini stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mussolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mussolini's guard.
Jackson won't allow Mussolini to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mussolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mussolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mussolini.
Mussolini wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Mussolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mussolini preventing the sweep.
Mussolini stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mussolini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mussolini is proving a slippery customer.
Mussolini is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mussolini lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mussolini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Mussolini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mussolini throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Mussolini lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Mussolini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Mussolini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mussolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mussolini.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mussolini.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mussolini tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benito Mussolini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is staying active underneath Mussolini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mussolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mussolini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Mussolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Mussolini sits in half guard.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
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.
Jackson is looking to control Mussolini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mussolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mussolini moved away.
Mussolini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Mussolini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mussolini tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mussolini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mussolini.
Mussolini scores with a nice strike.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Mussolini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Mussolini avoids it easily.
Mussolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mussolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mussolini scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mussolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mussolini.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mussolini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini misses with a hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mussolini scores with a jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mussolini as he jumps to the side.
Mussolini lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mussolini throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mussolini wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Mussolini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mussolini is very close to passing his half guard.
Mussolini trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Mussolini is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mussolini content to control rather than advance.
Benito Mussolini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benito Mussolini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Mussolini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mussolini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Mussolini!
Benito Mussolini retains his welterweight title!
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