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EPF 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune Tsuki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuki clinches with his opponent.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Tsuki has him pressed against the cage.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuki's elbow.
Tsuki keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsuki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stone uses from the top position.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone keeping full guard, as Tsuki tries to pass.
Tsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuki has wrist control.
Tsuki has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone prevents Tsuki from improving his position.
Stone throwing shots but Tsuki is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Tsuki is working away.
Tsuki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuki trying to control but Stone postures up.
Tsuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tsuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone controlling the pace.
Stone 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.
Tsuki taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Tsuki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuki is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stone stands and throws Tsuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsuki looks gassed!
Stone wants to control but Tsuki is keeping him busy.
Tsuki wants to get back to his feet but Stone is dominant here and he's now got Tsuki's back!
Tsuki breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Stone 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.
Tsuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone gets full guard.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsuki's guard.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuki defending well though.
Stone wants to control but Tsuki is keeping him busy.
Tsuki tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Tsuki is working away.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuki is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Tsuki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuki is looking to get back to full guard here but Stone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tsuki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone is pressing down on Tsuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuki is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone pushes Tsuki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuki counters by clinching up.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki looking for a takedown.
Stone looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone tries to break free but Tsuki pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuki missing with knees to the body.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Tsuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuki, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Tsuki against the cage but Tsuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuki's half guard.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuki defending well though.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fred Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is nestled in close to Tsuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tsuki!
Stone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuki is looking to escape.
Stone unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tsuki is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tsuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tsuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone cracks Tsuki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Stone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Stone.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuki is just out of range.
Stone throws a series of punches but Tsuki avoids them all with ease.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a right and a left that Tsuki avoids nicely.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuki.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone throws a combination. Tsuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone has Tsuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone tries for a takedown but Tsuki manages to get underhooks.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki wants a takedown.
Tsuki successfully pulls guard.
Tsuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Tsuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stone is working for a kimura here but Tsuki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stone's guard.
Tsuki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tsuki has Stone in his guard.
Stone is working Tsuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Tsuki is keeping the position.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone distracts Tsuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Tsuki wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Stone passes into half guard.
Tsuki taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Tsuki defending well.
Tsuki has hold of Stone's hands but Stone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuki keeps working.
Stone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuki trying to control from the bottom.
Stone working Tsuki over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stone winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuki is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Still in half guard, Stone seems content to control.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuki trying to control but Stone postures up.
Tsuki is not content to let Stone control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Giel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Giel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Giel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Giel has wrist control.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Palmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giel's head.
Palmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer works over Giel with some ground and pound from guard.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giel's head.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Palmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palmer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Giel is breathing heavily.
Palmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giel's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palmer throwing shots but Giel is blocking nicely.
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Giel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer uses his free foot to push down on Giel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giel.
Palmer landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Mark Giel has been cut.
Palmer with good strikes from the mount here!
Palmer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Palmer is landing with some decent strikes but Giel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Giel is in a horrible position here. Palmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palmer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Palmer.
Palmer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Palmer lands a heavy elbow.
Palmer with shots to the head and body - Giel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mark Giel's cut is getting worse.
Palmer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Giel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Giel and Palmer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Giel some visible discomfort.
Giel taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Giel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giel tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giel to the ground. Giel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giel throws a combination. Palmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Palmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Palmer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Arnold Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Palmer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mark Giel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Giel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnold Palmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ded Morozzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ded Morozzz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ded Morozzz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ded Morozzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Duck!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morozzz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morozzz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Duck tries to land a front kick but Morozzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donald Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozzz shoots in for a double leg but Duck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morozzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morozzz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duck circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ded Morozzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duck rushes Morozzz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duck gets underhooks to prevent Morozzz's takedown attempt.
Duck stops a takedown attempt from Morozzz.
Duck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duck looking to stall.
Duck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morozzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morozzz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozzz scores a takedown into full mount!
Morozzz content just to control the position here.
Duck regains half guard.
Duck has his hands clasped together around Morozzz's back. He's all about the action.
Duck is pressing down on Morozzz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morozzz is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck has his feet on Morozzz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Duck misses with a head kick.
Duck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duck thuds his shin into the meat of Morozzz's side.
Morozzz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duck can pounce on him.
Duck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morozzz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duck!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morozzz tries to control but Duck wriggling away.
Duck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Duck regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duck.
Duck seems keen to control Morozzz's posture.
Duck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Duck looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck get's back to his feet.
Morozzz misses with a wild body shot.
Morozzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morozzz shoots in but Duck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duck dodges the punch combination from Morozzz.
Morozzz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duck did well to prevent Morozzz getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duck keeping moving, preventing Morozzz from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morozzz wants to pass the guard but Duck is keeping the position.
Morozzz is looking to work some ground and pound but Duck has wrist control.
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 Ded Morozzz will probably get the nod.
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.
Duck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morozzz.
Duck wants to clinch
and Morozzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morozzz tries to clinch up.
Morozzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duck as he jumps to the side.
Duck is looking to land body kicks.
Duck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duck moves into range and clinches up with Morozzz.
Stalling in the clinch from Duck.
Good body shot from Duck.
Duck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morozzz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ded Morozzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozzz has Duck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morozzz letting Duck take a breather here.
Morozzz goes for a takedown attempt but Duck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Duck connects with a leg kick. Morozzz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Duck.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Duck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duck works on Morozzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Duck tries to work over Morozzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morozzz takes a shot to the head.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Duck lands a left hand.
Morozzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duck gets underhooks to prevent Morozzz's takedown attempt.
Duck tries to work over Morozzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duck lands a body shot.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Morozzz takes a shot to the head.
Duck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Duck.
Duck trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duck stalling in the clinch but Morozzz improves position.
Morozzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Duck as the two fighters clinch.
Morozzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Duck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morozzz managing to block the knees to the body from Duck.
Duck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morozzz is defending well for now.
Duck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duck gets underhooks to prevent Morozzz's takedown attempt.
Duck is leaning against Morozzz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duck.
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!
Morozzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duck tries to throw a body punch but Morozzz avoids it by throwing Duck back against the cage.
Duck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duck throws an elbow but misses.
Duck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morozzz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duck prevents it.
Morozzz being controlled against the cage.
Duck pushes off an throws an elbow but Morozzz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morozzz's elbow.
Duck gets underhooks to prevent Morozzz's takedown attempt.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
Morozzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morozzz moves in looking to clinch but Duck pushes him off.
Duck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duck has managed to clinch.
Morozzz tries for a takedown but Duck manages to get underhooks.
Donald Duck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morozzzs head.
Duck lands a nice shot to the body.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Duck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duck lands a hook that snaps the head of Morozzz backwards.
Duck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morozzz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duck can't find room to land a body shot as Morozzz controls the action.
Duck misses with a knee to the head.
Duck is working Morozzz over against the cage.
Duck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morozzz backwards.
Duck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
Duck stalling in the clinch but Morozzz improves position.
Duck scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Duck.
Duck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morozzz looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duck cracks Morozzz with a nice body shot.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Duck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duck closes the distance and clinches.
Duck misses with a punch to the body.
Morozzz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morozzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Duck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duck prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ded Morozzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duck is looking to control Morozzz's arms but Morozzz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duck has his back to the cage.
Morozzz prevents a body shot from Duck.
A short left from Duck.
Duck tries to throw a body punch but Morozzz avoids it by throwing Duck back against the cage.
Morozzz is trying to drag Duck to the mat but Duck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morozzz prevents a body shot from Duck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morozzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duck lands a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozzz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morozzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duck throws a shot from downtown. Morozzz moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duck.
Duck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duck throws a front kick that sends Morozzz stumbling back into the cage.
Duck sizes up Morozzz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duck delivers a nice body kick.
Duck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morozzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duck as he jumps to the side.
Duck moves into the clinch.
Duck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Duck.
Morozzz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duck lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck has Morozzz up against the cage in a clinch.
Duck lands a body shot.
Duck tries to work over Morozzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morozzz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morozzz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duck prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Duck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morozzz backwards.
It looks like Ded Morozzz has been cut.
Duck presses Morozzz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duck keeps control of Morozzz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morozzz blocks a body shot from Duck.
Duck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morozzz managing to block the knees to the body from Duck.
Duck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck leaning against his opponent.
Duck trying to control the position but instead, Morozzz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duck into the cage.
Morozzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
Duck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morozzz avoids it.
Morozzz prevents a body shot from Duck.
Duck trying to land knees to the body.
Duck misses with a punch to the body.
Morozzz blocks an uppercut.
Morozzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duck smiles and moves away.
Duck tries to clinch
and Morozzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morozzz has closed the distance and engaged Duck in a clinch.
Morozzz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
Duck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duck digs a right hand into Morozzz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morozzz's gas tank.
Morozzz prevents a body shot from Duck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Duck.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Duck prevents the takedown attempt.
Duck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morozzz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Duck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morozzz.
Duck missing with knees to the body.
Duck stops a takedown attempt from Morozzz.
Duck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morozzz's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Duck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck tries a body shot but Morozzz blocks it.
Morozzz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Duck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morozzz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duck 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Duck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorik Vartanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorik Vartanov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskaks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paskaks's corner calls for a 1-2. Paskaks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartanov swings widly with a right hand
and Vartanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jorik Vartanov has been cut.
Vartanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paskaks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vartanov won't be happy with that.
Paskaks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskaks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanov keeps working.
Paskaks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paskaks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paskaks 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskaks tries to score with some ground and pound. Vartanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vartanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vartanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Paskaks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vartanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks has his takedown stuffed
and Vartanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paskaks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paskaks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vartanov!
Vartanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paskaks is landing with some decent strikes but Vartanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vartanov taking shots to the head.
Paskaks trying to control but Vartanov is having none of it.
Paskaks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vartanov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanov controlling from the top position.
Vartanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vartanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vartanov thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov content to stall in guard here.
Paskaks trying to control the position.
Vartanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vartanov won't allow Paskaks to sweep him here.
Jorik Vartanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vartanov darts in trying to clinch
letting Paskaks counter with a right hand.
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.
Paskaks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paskaks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vartanov counters with a shoot takedown. Paskaks fights it but they end up in guard.
Paskaks is breathing heavily.
Vartanov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vartanov with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartanov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lumpiot Paskaks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vartanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paskaks quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanov controlling the action here.
Paskaks actively working from the bottom here.
Paskaks is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vartanov is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks is trying to control but can't.
Paskaks gets full guard.
Paskaks striking off his back but it's not causing Vartanov any problems.
Vartanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vartanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paskaks 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.
Vartanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paskaks is trying to control the position but Vartanov postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorik Vartanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vartanov misses with a leg kick
and Paskaks counters with a big head kick but Vartanov shrugs it off.
Vartanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paskaks trying to hold on to Vartanov's head to control him but Vartanov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vartanov is working for an americana but Paskaks has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vartanov was thinking about the submission.
Vartanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Vartanov drops back looking for a leg! Paskaks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paskaks manages to kick Vartanov off! Vartanov jumps back into Paskaks's guard.
Paskaks working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Vartanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorik Vartanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paskaks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vartanov counters with a single leg into guard. Paskaks didn't expect that.
Vartanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paskaks looking to control.
Paskaks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paskaks wants to take a breather but Vartanov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vartanov is looking for a sweep. Paskaks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorik Vartanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vartanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Paskaks from advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vartanov throws a lazy head kick
and Paskaks counters with a straight right hand.
Paskaks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paskaks misses with a takedown attempt
and Vartanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vartanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vartanov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorik Vartanov.
Vartanov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskaks jabs Vartanov right on the nose. Vartanov blinks but takes it well.
Vartanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paskaks is trying to defend but Vartanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vartanov trying to control the pace.
Paskaks is trying to stand back up but Vartanov is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vartanov controlling the action here.
Vartanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vartanov trying to mount his opponent but Paskaks defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorik Vartanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vartanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorik Vartanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shalbek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zvon Stakanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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237 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Shalbek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanov clinches up with Shalbek and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalbek.
Shalbek throws a head punch that misses.
Stakanov blocking some punches.
Shalbek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stakanov is defending well for now.
Shalbek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shalbek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stakanov backwards.
Shalbek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalbek throws a head punch that misses.
Shalbek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalbek missing with knees to the body.
Shalbek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shalbek can't find room to land a body shot as Stakanov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Stakanov as the two fighters clinch.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shalbek is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shalbek backwards.
It looks like Vladimir Shalbek has been cut.
Nice body punch from Stakanov - that landed with a thud.
Stakanov is leaning against Shalbek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov lands a left hand.
Stakanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stakanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
Stakanov works on Shalbek's body with a couple of short punches.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalbek.
Stakanov is leaning against Shalbek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stakanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Shalbek.
Stakanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalbek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shalbek backwards.
Stakanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stakanov lands a body punch.
Stakanov gets through Shalbek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalbek controls his hands.
Shalbek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stakanov misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stakanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stakanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalbek backwards.
Shalbek keeps control of Stakanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Stakanov on the inside.
Shalbek is rocked!
Shalbek blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shalbek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stakanov's efforts to push away.
Shalbek blocks a body shot from Stakanov.
Shalbek misses with some punches.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov presses Shalbek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalbek's elbow.
Shalbek misses with the head strike.
Stakanov is working Shalbek over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stakanov.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov breaks the clinch.
Stakanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Shalbek's head.
Stakanov clinches up against the cage.
Stakanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shalbek has him pressed against the cage.
Stakanov managing to block the knees to the body from Shalbek.
Stakanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stakanov scores with a shot to the side of Shalbek's head.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov is working Shalbek over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stakanov.
Stakanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stakanov is trying to force a seperation but Shalbek has the dominant position.
Stakanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalbek or not.
Stakanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shalbek should have avoided that one.
Stakanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stakanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stakanov misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Stakanov scores with a four punch combination!
Vladimir Shalbek's cut is getting worse.
Stakanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stakanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Shalbek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stakanov throws an overhand right that has Shalbek reeling! Stakanov follows up with more punches and Shalbek is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zvon Stakanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Machin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Machin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a body shot
and Machin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Machin or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins which made him look bad.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machin counters with a stiff right hand.
Machin fails to land the takedown.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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!
Machin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Machin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Machin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machin tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins misses with a hook
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Machin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machin walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Machin wants to clinch.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Machin to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lands a jab to the nose.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Collins misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Collins swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Machin counters with a one-two to the body.
Machin shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Machin dominated that 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.
Collins misses with a hook
and Machin counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Machin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin drags the fight down to the ground.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins stands and steps away. Machin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Machin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machin.
Machin has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Steve Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Machin moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is trying to push Collins away but Collins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Collins stalls.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Machin.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Machin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machin.
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.
A hook to the body from Collins.
Machin jumps guard but Collins stands there with Machin around his waist. Machin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machin has him pressed against the cage.
Machin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Machin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
enabling Machin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Machin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machin.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Lee Machin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Machin counters by moving into the clinch.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Machin tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Machin counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Machin shoots and misses
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Machin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machin moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machin slips under a jab.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machin moves into the clinch.
A short right from Machin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Machin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machin is trying to push Collins away but Collins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Collins to work.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Machin has double underhooks.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
A head kick by Collins misses
and Machin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machin.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Machin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Collins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Machin tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machin.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Machin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machin throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Machin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machin.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Collins.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Machin counter with a right hand.
Machin is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins lands a head kick!
Collins stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Machin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Collins's guard now.
Machin trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machin is looking to escape.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Collins maintains control.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Collins maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Machin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machin 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Machin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Egor Khorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egor Khorov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Khorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khorov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Khorov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khorov is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.
Khorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Khorov won't allow it.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Khorov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khorov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khorov tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khorov's waist but Khorov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Khorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Mike Hawk has been cut.
Hawk tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawk looks gassed!
Khorov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Khorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khorov, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khorov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khorov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khorov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khorov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khorov delivers a nice body kick.
Khorov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khorov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Khorov scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khorov.
Khorov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands a front kick.
Khorov throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khorov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khorov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khorov.
Khorov scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves to clinch but Khorov breaks away
and Khorov counters with a nice leg kick.
Egor Khorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Khorov as he connects with a hook.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khorov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crunch! Khorov slams his shin into Hawk's torso.
Khorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khorov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khorov lands a front kick.
Khorov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Khorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khorov.
Egor Khorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khorov lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khorov delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Khorov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hawk.
Khorov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Khorov. No joy for Hawk on that attempt.
Khorov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawk's calf.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khorov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Khorov.
Khorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Khorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khorov throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khorov lands a nice looking body kick.
Khorov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Khorov.
Khorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Khorov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khorov throws a good cross that connects.
Mike Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk throws a one two combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Khorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khorov lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khorov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses.
Khorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khorov swivels and escapes.
Khorov scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Khorov.
Khorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khorov is trying to stand back up but Hawk is controlling him
Khorov is trying to escape back to his feet but Hawk uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Khorov is pushing Hawk's head away, looking to escape. Hawk manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khorov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Khorov.
Khorov stands up and beckons Hawk to his feet.
Khorov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khorov lands a jab to the head.
Khorov is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
That kick from Khorov tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khorov. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Khorov throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawk.
Khorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Khorov.
Khorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into rage.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khorov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Khorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Khorov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khorov.
Horrible takedown by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Khorov which made him look bad.
Khorov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Khorov.
Khorov scores with a head kick.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Khorov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk takes a kick to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khorov!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Khorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khorov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khorov - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khorov. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khorov lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khorov, right into the meat.
Khorov lands a head shot.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Egor Khorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hawk.
Khorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khorov jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Khorov misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a single leg into guard. Khorov didn't expect that.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khorov wriggles free and stands up.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Khorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
Khorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egor Khorov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khorov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands with an overhand left.
Khorov scores with a leg kick.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khorov fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Khorov.
Khorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mike Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Khorov.
Khorov connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khorov swivels and escapes.
Khorov lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khorov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khorov lands a head kick. Hawk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khorov.
Khorov tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khorov.
Khorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khorov lands with an overhand left.
Khorov scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Khorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khorov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Khorov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Mailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibesi Aymeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibesi Aymeric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
209 lbs
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216 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Mailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gibesi Aymeric!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mailov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mailov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mailov leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mailov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Aymeric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mailov working aggressively here.
Mailov just leaning against Aymeric, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Mailov.
Aymeric pushes Mailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mailov misses with a punch to the body.
Mailov blocks an uppercut.
Mailov has Aymeric pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aymeric blocks a body shot from Mailov.
Mailov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aymeric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Mailov.
Aymeric clinches up with Mailov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mailov lands a body punch.
Mailov is struggling to control the position.
Mailov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aymeric backwards.
Mailov is leaning against Aymeric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mailov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mailov - that landed with a thud.
Aymeric tries to throw a body punch but Mailov avoids it by throwing Aymeric back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aymeric fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mailov gets through Aymeric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mailov on the inside.
Mailov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mailov.
Mailov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mailov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aymeric tries to throw a body punch but Mailov avoids it by throwing Aymeric back against the cage.
Aymeric lands an uppercut.
Mailov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mailov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aymeric fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mailov tries to stall but Aymeric uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Mailov.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Mailov.
Aymeric clinches up with Mailov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mailov presses Aymeric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mailov looking to slow down the pace here.
Mailov blocks a body shot from Aymeric.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aymeric.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mailov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mailov wants to stall.
Mailov misses with a punch to the body.
Mailov blocks an uppercut.
Aymeric blocking some punches.
Mailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mailov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aymeric is keeping busy.
Aymeric digs a right hand into Mailov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mailov's gas tank.
Mailov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aymeric blocks a body shot from Mailov.
Mailov gets through Aymeric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mailov can't find room to land a body shot as Aymeric controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Mailov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aymeric clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mailov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Mailov.
Nice body punch from Aymeric - that landed with a thud.
Mailov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mailov working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mailov.
Mailov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mailov.
Mailov stalling against the cage.
Mailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Mailov.
Aymeric tries to work over Mailov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mailov tries a body shot but Aymeric blocks it.
Mailov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aymeric is breathing heavily.
Mailov is struggling to control the position.
Mailov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Mailov.
Aymeric prevents a body shot from Mailov.
Mailov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mailov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mailov is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mailov.
Mailov stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Mailov.
Aymeric moves into range and clinches up with Mailov.
Mailov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aymeric blocks a body shot from Mailov.
Mailov presses Aymeric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aymeric.
Mailov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aymeric being controlled against the cage.
Mailov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aymeric.
Mailov misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Mailov to work.
Mailov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mailov lands a body punch.
Mailov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Mailov.
Mailov lands a body punch.
Mailov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mailov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mailov scores with a shot to the side of Aymeric's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mailov presses Aymeric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mailov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aymeric backwards.
Mailov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mailov pushes Aymeric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mailov is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mailov.
Mailov lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mailov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mailov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Mailov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mailov cracks the inside of Aymeric's front leg.
Aymeric rushes Mailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aymeric blocks an uppercut.
Aymeric blocks an uppercut.
Mailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aymeric's elbow.
Aymeric takes a shot to the head.
Come on Mailov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mailov tries to work over Aymeric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Gibesi Aymeric has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Mailov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Mailov.
Aymeric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mailov.
Mailov is looking to control Aymeric's arms but Aymeric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mailov has his back to the cage.
Maxim Mailov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mailov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mailov works on Aymeric's body with a couple of short punches.
Mailov presses Aymeric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aymeric fails to land.
Mailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aymeric can do to turn this around?
Mailov can't find room to land a body shot as Aymeric controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mailov.
Mailov effectively controlling the action here.
Mailov pushes Aymeric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mailov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mailov blocks an uppercut.
Mailov is leaning against Aymeric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aymeric prevents a body shot from Mailov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mailov misses with a punch to the body.
Mailov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aymeric or not.
A body shot lands from Mailov.
Mailov pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailov lands a hook that snaps the head of Aymeric backwards.
Aymeric scores with a shot to the side of Mailov's head.
Mailov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Mailov.
Mailov stalling against the cage.
Mailov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mailov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mailov lands with a light punch inside.
Mailov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mailov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Mailov.
Aymeric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aymeric pushes Mailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mailov is working Aymeric over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mailov.
Nice body punch from Mailov.
Mailov has Aymeric pushed against the cage.
Gibesi Aymeric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Mailov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Mailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mailov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Mailov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Rompevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Sullivan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rompevsky!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Rompevsky checks it
and Rompevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sullivan misses
letting Rompevsky counter with a right hand.
Rompevsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mikhail Rompevsky has been cut.
Rompevsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rompevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rompevsky trying to remain calm as Sullivan controls from the top position.
Rompevsky tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan controlling from side mount.
Sullivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan decides to stand back up.
Sullivan misses with a leg kick
and Rompevsky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rompevsky throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rompevsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sullivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mikhail Rompevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan throws a hook but Rompevsky avoids it easily.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Rompevsky counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rompevsky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rompevsky counters with a head kick.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Rompevsky counters with a nice leg kick.
Rompevsky thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and Rompevsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sullivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rompevsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Rompevsky's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rompevsky finds it's target.
Rompevsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rompevsky lands a jab to the nose.
Rompevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Rompevsky.
Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rompevsky!
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rompevsky on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rompevsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan landing strikes from the mount and Rompevsky is in trouble!
Rompevsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Sullivan has a good base and remains in mount.
Sullivan lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.
Sullivan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rompevsky hang on?
Rompevsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan wants to control the pace but Rompevsky is squirming around nicely.
Rompevsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rompevsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rompevsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rompevsky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rompevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Rompevsky wants to get back to his feet.
Rompevsky wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan content to control rather than advance.
Rompevsky with the active half guard here but Sullivan passes nicely into side control.
Rompevsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Sullivan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sullivan taking a breather here.
Rompevsky is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan cracks Rompevsky with a big right hand but Rompevsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sullivan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Rompevsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Rompevsky checks it
and Rompevsky counters with a good, hard body kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rompevsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Rompevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rompevsky lands a high kick!
Sullivan gets a takedown into half guard.
Rompevsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rompevsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Rompevsky is keeping the position.
Rompevsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rompevsky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikhail Rompevsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rompevsky swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Rompevsky tries to clinch there but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Rompevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rompevsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rompevsky is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Rompevsky avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Rompevsky counters with a left and a right that stings Sullivan.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rompevsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sullivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rompevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rompevsky is looking for a sweep.
Rompevsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rompevsky trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Sullivan wants to free his trapped foot but Rompevsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rompevsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikhail Rompevsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rompevsky lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan misses with a hook
letting Rompevsky counter with a right hand.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rompevsky counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Rompevsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rompevsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan lands with a cross.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rompevsky.
Sullivan lands a head shot.
Sullivan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rompevsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhail Rompevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Sullivan misses
and Rompevsky counters with a nice body kick.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick
and Rompevsky counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Rompevsky'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rompevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Rompevsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rompevsky lands a head kick. Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sammy Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rompevsky throws a combination. Sullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Rompevsky counters with a good, hard body kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
Sullivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rompevsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Rompevsky is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rompevsky wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rompevsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between Rompevsky's legs - danger averted.
Rompevsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rompevsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rompevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rompevsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rompevsky with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rompevsky working for a submission but Sullivan is keeping him at bay.
Rompevsky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mikhail Rompevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sullivan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sullivan and Rompevsky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Sullivan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rompevsky is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan dodges the ground and pound from Rompevsky.
Rompevsky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rompevsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sullivan's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rompevsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sullivan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rompevsky is controlling him well.
Sullivan prevents Rompevsky from moving into mount.
Rompevsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sullivan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rompevsky but great work by Sullivan.
Rompevsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rompevsky looking for a sweep but Sullivan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rompevsky is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rompevsky throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sullivan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rompevsky can't escape the position.
Rompevsky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rompevsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rompevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rompevsky tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sullivan controlling the pace for now.
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Rompevsky to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sammy Sullivan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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 Konstantin Vasilenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durandin comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKLCQvQohGI. Vasilenko has chosen Каже Обойма - & as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Vasilenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilenko throws a sloppy head kick and Durandin moves out of range easily.
Vasilenko misses with a double jab
and Durandin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durandin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasilenko misses with a hook. Durandin ducked under it nicely.
Vasilenko throws a combination that misses
and Durandin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasilenko throws a combination that misses
and Durandin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasilenko misses with a double jab.
Vasilenko throws a nice looking combination but Durandin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Vasilenko slams his shin into Durandin's torso.
Vasilenko misses with a double jab
letting Durandin counter with a right hand.
Vasilenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durandin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durandin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durandin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilenko is trying to control the position but Durandin postures up.
Vasilenko keeping full guard, as Durandin tries to pass.
Durandin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durandin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durandin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasilenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Durandin, into his guard.
Vasilenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durandin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durandin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasilenko.
Durandin pushes a forearm under Vasilenko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vasilenko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Durandin!
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