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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Nevmitulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Szelep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Nevmitulin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Nevmitulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Szelep!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szelep looks to throw the jab but Nevmitulin is out of range.
Nevmitulin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szelep is looking to clinch but Nevmitulin is avoiding it.
Nevmitulin connects with a solid leg kick.
Szelep misses with an uppercut.
Szelep tries to clinch up but Nevmitulin circles away and keeps his distance.
Szelep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nevmitulin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nevmitulin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szelep's head.
Szelep is staying active underneath Nevmitulin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szelep pushes Nevmitulin off looking to stand but Nevmitulin dives back in and keeps control.
Nevmitulin trying to control from half guard but Szelep is working away.
Nevmitulin stands up from half guard.
Nevmitulin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nevmitulin counters with a left and a right that stings Szelep.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nevmitulin.
Szelep fails with the takedown.
Nevmitulin fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevmitulin misses with the combination.
Nevmitulin fails to land with a series of punches.
Szelep throws a lazy right hand but Nevmitulin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szelep changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nevmitulin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nevmitulin is breathing heavily.
Szelep controlling the position from side mount.
Nevmitulin is trying to control Szelep's posture but Szelep avoids it.
Szelep wants to control but Nevmitulin is keeping him busy.
Nevmitulin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nevmitulin manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szelep seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Szelep is controlling the pace.
Nevmitulin really is a fat lump.
Nevmitulin wants to control but Szelep is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Szelep performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Szelep looks to land a strike but Nevmitulin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Szelep showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevmitulin is trying to keep Szelep in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Szelep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szelep prevents Nevmitulin from getting back to his feet.
Szelep working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevmitulin's head.
Szelep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szelep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevmitulin is keeping the position for now.
Szelep is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Szelep wants to control from the top but Nevmitulin keeps moving.
Nevmitulin being controlled here, momentarily.
Szelep landing some decent shots from guard.
Szelep looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Szelep content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szelep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomasz Szelep will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Szelep wants to clinch.
Nevmitulin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nevmitulin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denis Nevmitulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Szelep or perhaps it was just good defense by Nevmitulin which made him look bad.
Szelep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevmitulin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szelep moves in looking to clinch but Nevmitulin pushes him off.
No luck for Nevmitulin with that takedown attempt.
Szelep shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nevmitulin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Szelep is working Nevmitulin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szelep's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Szelep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szelep's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szelep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevmitulin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szelep is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szelep seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Szelep wants to pass the guard but Nevmitulin is keeping the position.
Nevmitulin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szelep trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevmitulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szelep sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Szelep with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szelep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Szelep is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tomasz Szelep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevmitulin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szelep sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Szelep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nevmitulin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szelep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Szelep is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevmitulin has hold of Szelep's hands but Szelep slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Szelep thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szelep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Szelep slips a nice elbow through Nevmitulin's hands, connecting with Nevmitulin's forehead.
Szelep not doing much here.
Szelep really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nevmitulin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nevmitulin is trying to maintain the position but Szelep is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nevmitulin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Szelep lands a couple of digs.
Szelep is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Szelep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nevmitulin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szelep content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevmitulin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nevmitulin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Szelep showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nevmitulin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Szelep.
Tomasz Szelep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevmitulin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nevmitulin tries to clinch up.
Szelep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nevmitulin as he avoids it easily.
Nevmitulin shoots in and bounces Szelep off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nevmitulin prevents Szelep from getting back to his feet.
Nevmitulin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nevmitulin trying to control but Szelep is working from the bottom.
Nevmitulin prevents Szelep from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevmitulin pushes down on Szelep's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevmitulin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szelep does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szelep pushes Nevmitulin off looking to stand but Nevmitulin dives back in and keeps control.
Szelep is looking to get back to is feet but Nevmitulin passes into side control.
Szelep wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nevmitulin is looking to take a break and control but Szelep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Szelep is pushing Nevmitulin's head away, looking to escape. Nevmitulin manages to hold on to the position though.
Nevmitulin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szelep knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szelep is pushing Nevmitulin's head away, looking to escape. Nevmitulin manages to hold on to the position though.
Szelep tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevmitulin working for the choke.
Szelep staying busy and making it hard for Nevmitulin to control.
Szelep looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nevmitulin tries to get the hooks in deep but Szelep pushed the leg off.
Nevmitulin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Szelep is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Nevmitulin working for a choke but Szelep is defending well.
Szelep prevents Nevmitulin from getting a body triangle.
Denis Nevmitulin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szelep holding both Nevmitulin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szelep is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Nevmitulin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szelep 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Szelep!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Merefedenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sikorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Igor Sikorsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Merefedenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Sikorsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Merefedenko.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sikorsky enables Merefedenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sikorsky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sikorsky controls Merefedenko momentarily but Merefedenko frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merefedenko wants to control from the top but Sikorsky keeps moving.
Merefedenko looking to pass the guard.
Merefedenko is fighting to break Sikorsky's control of his arms but Sikorsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Sikorsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sikorsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merefedenko throws the kick towards the body but Sikorsky avoids it.
Sikorsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Merefedenko counters with a single leg into guard. Sikorsky didn't expect that.
Sikorsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky keeping moving, preventing Merefedenko from controlling successfully.
Sikorsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merefedenko is one step ahead there.
Sikorsky pulls Merefedenko in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sikorsky gets a clinch.
Merefedenko tries to pull guard but Sikorsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Merefedenko drops back down to his feet.
Merefedenko tries a knee to the head but Sikorsky blocks it.
Merefedenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikorsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikorsky lands a body shot.
Merefedenko is breathing heavily.
Sikorsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merefedenko's half guard.
Merefedenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sikorsky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sikorsky's back!
Sikorsky trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sikorsky needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Merefedenko avoiding Sikorsky 's attempts to control his hands.
Sikorsky turns into Merefedenko and is now in his guard.
Sikorsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sikorsky gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sikorsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sikorsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merefedenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sikorsky wants to control from the top but Merefedenko keeps moving.
Merefedenko is trying to keep Sikorsky in close.
Sikorsky gets to his feet. Merefedenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sikorsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merefedenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikorsky. Sikorsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Sikorsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sikorsky wants to control from the top but Merefedenko keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Merefedenko tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Sikorsky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merefedenko closes the distance but Sikorsky moves to the side
and Sikorsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikorsky just leaning against Merefedenko, taking a breather.
Sikorsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Merefedenko.
Merefedenko trying to control the position but instead, Sikorsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merefedenko into the cage.
Sikorsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Sikorsky's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorsky is trying to drag Merefedenko to the mat but Merefedenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Merefedenko tries to circle away but Sikorsky has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sikorsky gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sikorsky tries to clinch but Merefedenko is having none of it.
Merefedenko shoots for a takedown but Sikorsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sikorsky closes the distance and clinches up with Merefedenko, looking for a takedown. Sikorsky pushes Merefedenko against the cage but Merefedenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sikorsky tests Merefedenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merefedenko wants to clinch but Sikorsky slips to the side
and Sikorsky counters with a body kick that stops Merefedenko in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikorsky moves into the clinch.
Sikorsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merefedenko throws a body kick the misses
and Sikorsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Sikorsky working away.
Sikorsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merefedenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merefedenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sikorsky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Merefedenko to see if he's OK.
Sikorsky stands up.
Sikorsky feints a jab promting Merefedenko to slip. Sikorsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Merefedenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Anthony Merefedenko has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merefedenko in his tracks.
Sikorsky forces Merefedenko back against the cage and clinches.
Sikorsky effectively controlling the action here.
Sikorsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikorsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Merefedenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Sikorsky.
Merefedenko leaves Sikorsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sikorsky misses with the combination.
Merefedenko keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merefedenko tries to avoid it but Sikorsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merefedenko to the ground. Merefedenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merefedenko shoots and misses
and Sikorsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Merefedenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sikorsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sikorsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sikorsky working over Merefedenko with some ground and pound. Merefedenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merefedenko is trying to escape back to his feet but Sikorsky uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Merefedenko is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikorsky controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Sikorsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merefedenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sikorsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merefedenko sprawls well initially but Sikorsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sikorsky trying to control from half guard but Merefedenko is working away.
Sikorsky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sikorsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Merefedenko is having none of it.
Merefedenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sikorsky.
Merefedenko gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikorsky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sikorsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sikorsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sikorsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Merefedenko is staying active underneath Sikorsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sikorsky winds up and cracks Merefedenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sikorsky is trying to control. Merefedenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky controlling the action here.
Sikorsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sikorsky wants to free his trapped foot but Merefedenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Igor Sikorsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Sikorsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Merefedenko which made him look bad.
Merefedenko shoots and misses
and Sikorsky counters with a shoot takedown. Merefedenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikorsky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merefedenko, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merefedenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merefedenko is trying to buck Sikorsky off.
Sikorsky decides to stand up, so the ref orders Merefedenko to his feet.
Sikorsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merefedenko's half guard.
Merefedenko wants to improve his position but Sikorsky is controlling well.
Sikorsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merefedenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikorsky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sikorsky breaks from Merefedenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sikorsky has hold of Merefedenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Merefedenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Merefedenko working to try and regain half guard.
Sikorsky tries to control but Merefedenko wriggling away.
Anthony Merefedenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Sikorsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikorsky cracks Merefedenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Sikorsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sikorsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Sikorsky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Loney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Loney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kjnuimpez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kjnuimpez throws a head kick but Loney moves out of range.
Loney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loney wants to free his trapped foot but Kjnuimpez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loney moves into full mount! Kjnuimpez won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loney throws some wild stikes that Kjnuimpez manages to avoid easily.
Loney controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loney misses with a head shot.
Loney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Loney.
Loney has a takedown stuffed.
Loney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kjnuimpez pinned against the cage. Kjnuimpez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Loney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick by Loney misses
and Kjnuimpez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kjnuimpez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Loney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Loney dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loney tries to land a body kick
and Kjnuimpez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kjnuimpez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kjnuimpez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loney tries to land a body kick
and Kjnuimpez counters with a low kick, right behind Loney 's knee.
Loney shoots and misses
and Kjnuimpez counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjnuimpez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loney tries for a takedown but Kjnuimpez circles away easily
and Kjnuimpez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kjnuimpez lands a head kick!
Kjnuimpez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loney. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loney shoots in and gets a takedown into Kjnuimpez's guard.
Loney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kjnuimpez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loney is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Loney just wasn't active enough.
Loney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kjnuimpez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Loney shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Loney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjnuimpez as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kjnuimpez defends it nicely.
Loney wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Loney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kjnuimpez thumps Loney with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjnuimpez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loney closes the distance and clinches up with Kjnuimpez, looking for a takedown. Loney pushes Kjnuimpez against the cage but Kjnuimpez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kjnuimpez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loney somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Loney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjnuimpez lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Loney shoots in but no luck this time.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loney.
Loney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loney shoots for a takedown but Kjnuimpez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kjnuimpez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loney shoots in but no luck this time.
Loney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kjnuimpez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kjnuimpez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loney.
Bill Loney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjnuimpez connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kjnuimpez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loney's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kjnuimpez 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 Vladimir Khabensky 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... Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sayan Muhambetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sayan Muhambetov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchenko gets caught flat footed, as Muhambetov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhambetov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Muhambetov looking for a guillotine here but Kuchenko defends easily.
Muhambetov looking for a guillotine here but Kuchenko defends easily.
Muhambetov working for a triangle but Kuchenko defends it easily.
Kuchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhambetov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuchenko advances position into side control!
Kuchenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Muhambetov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuchenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Muhambetov is defending well.
Muhambetov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kuchenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhambetov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuchenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muhambetov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuchenko but great work by Muhambetov.
Muhambetov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuchenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Muhambetov swings around for an armbar but Kuchenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Muhambetov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhambetov is looking for a triangle but Kuchenko pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhambetov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuchenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Muhambetov.
Kuchenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Muhambetov is looking for a sweep.
Kuchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhambetov keeps working.
Muhambetov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kuchenko tries to clinch up.
Muhambetov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuchenko is trying to defend but Muhambetov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muhambetov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuchenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Muhambetov is trying for a kimura here. Kuchenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Muhambetov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sayan Muhambetov!
Sayan Muhambetov is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Knokimoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Prokopenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Knokimoff had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Igor Knokimoff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Knokimoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Prokopenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopenko tries to clinch
and Knokimoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prokopenko clinches up with Knokimoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Prokopenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knokimoff's defenses.
Prokopenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knokimoff manages to pull guard.
Prokopenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knokimoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokopenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knokimoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prokopenko on the ground.
Knokimoff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prokopenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Knokimoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokopenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prokopenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prokopenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prokopenko with a nice head shot there.
Prokopenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knokimoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knokimoff is breathing heavily.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Prokopenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knokimoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prokopenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prokopenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko with a nice head shot there.
Prokopenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knokimoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prokopenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Knokimoff has wrist control.
Prokopenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko lands a couple of elbows.
Prokopenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prokopenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prokopenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knokimoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prokopenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knokimoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prokopenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prokopenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Prokopenko with a nice head shot there.
Prokopenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knokimoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prokopenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prokopenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prokopenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Knokimoff keeps moving.
Knokimoff has momentary wrist control but Prokopenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Prokopenko distracts Knokimoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prokopenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Prokopenko lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prokopenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prokopenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prokopenko lands a couple of elbows.
Prokopenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Prokopenko cracks Knokimoff with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Prokopenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prokopenko darts in trying to clinch
and Knokimoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prokopenko misses with a double jab
enabling Knokimoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Prokopenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Knokimoff counter with a right hand.
Prokopenko tries to clinch up
and Knokimoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko with a poor takedown
and Knokimoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prokopenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knokimoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igor Knokimoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Prokopenko.
Knokimoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prokopenko to the mat! Prokopenko manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopenko is looking to stand up but Knokimoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Knokimoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knokimoff won't allow Prokopenko to get back to his feet.
Knokimoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Prokopenko is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Prokopenko wants to stand up but Knokimoff is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prokopenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knokimoff counters with a low kick, right behind Prokopenko 's knee.
Knokimoff gets the takedown into side control.
Prokopenko wants to get back to his feet but Knokimoff drags him back down.
Knokimoff tries to move to mount but Prokopenko blocks the move with his legs.
Prokopenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Knokimoff away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Prokopenko darts in trying to clinch
and Knokimoff counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knokimoff looking to stall.
Prokopenko stalling the fight.
Prokopenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Knokimoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knokimoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prokopenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prokopenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Prokopenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Prokopenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prokopenko with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prokopenko is in close to Knokimoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knokimoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prokopenko.
Knokimoff working a defensive guard here.
Prokopenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Prokopenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prokopenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prokopenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Knokimoff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Prokopenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Knokimoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Knokimoff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prokopenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prokopenko tries to clinch
and Knokimoff counters with a low kick, right behind Prokopenko 's knee.
Prokopenko has his takedown stuffed
and Knokimoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prokopenko misses with a takedown
and Knokimoff counters with an inside leg kick.
Prokopenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Prokopenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Knokimoff has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko wants a takedown.
Igor Knokimoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Prokopenko.
Knokimoff prevents Prokopenko from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knokimoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knokimoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knokimoff gets control of Prokopenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knokimoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knokimoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Knokimoff looking for a guillotine here but Prokopenko defends easily.
Prokopenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roman Prokopenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prokopenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knokimoff controls Prokopenko momentarily but Prokopenko frees himself.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Knokimoff keeps moving.
Prokopenko stands up over Knokimoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prokopenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Knokimoff looking for a guillotine here but Prokopenko defends easily.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko postures up and lands a big shot to Knokimoff's brow.
Prokopenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prokopenko stays in close to Knokimoff's body and controls the position.
Prokopenko is in close to Knokimoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko is stalling in the full guard.
Knokimoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prokopenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Knokimoff keeps moving.
Knokimoff working a defensive guard here.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prokopenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Knokimoff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Prokopenko lands a couple of elbows.
Prokopenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prokopenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knokimoff's head.
Prokopenko cracks Knokimoff with a solid left hand.
Knokimoff has momentary wrist control but Prokopenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Knokimoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prokopenko is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Knokimoff has momentary wrist control but Prokopenko slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Prokopenko really dominated that round.
That's time! Knokimoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prokopenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prokopenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knokimoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Knokimoff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knokimoff counters with a single leg into guard. Prokopenko didn't expect that.
Prokopenko wants to stand up but Knokimoff is controlling him.
Knokimoff wants to pass the guard but Prokopenko is keeping the position.
Prokopenko wants to stand and escape but Knokimoff is having none of it.
Knokimoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Prokopenko is looking to stand up but Knokimoff isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prokopenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Knokimoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knokimoff digs a good body shot into Prokopenko's ribs.
Knokimoff connects with an inside leg kick.
Knokimoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prokopenko. That did some damage!
Knokimoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Prokopenko gets through Knokimoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prokopenko lands with a left to the head.
Knokimoff pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knokimoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prokopenko has managed to get both his arms back between Knokimoff's legs - danger averted.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Prokopenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Prokopenko wants to stand but Knokimoff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knokimoff trying to keep a closed guard but Prokopenko is proving a slippery customer.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
Knokimoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prokopenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knokimoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Prokopenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knokimoff 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.
Prokopenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prokopenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Prokopenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knokimoff controls Prokopenko momentarily but Prokopenko frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prokopenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knokimoff has momentary wrist control but Prokopenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Prokopenko working some strikes from top position.
Prokopenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knokimoff working a defensive guard here.
Prokopenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Prokopenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knokimoff's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prokopenko with a nice head shot there.
Knokimoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prokopenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prokopenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prokopenko throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Knokimoff had his way with Roman Prokopenko in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Prokopenko wants to clinch
and Knokimoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prokopenko won't be happy with that.
Prokopenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knokimoff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knokimoff is looking to take a break and control but Prokopenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopenko is pushing Knokimoff's head away, looking to escape. Knokimoff manages to hold on to the position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Prokopenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knokimoff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knokimoff wants to control but Prokopenko is keeping him busy.
Prokopenko is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knokimoff working the ground and pound but Prokopenko is defending the strikes.
Prokopenko is pushing Knokimoff's head away, looking to escape. Knokimoff manages to hold on to the position though.
Knokimoff trying to control the action but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knokimoff is controlling him well.
Knokimoff tries for a kimura but Prokopenko is defending well.
Prokopenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Prokopenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knokimoff counters by clinching up.
Knokimoff decides to pull guard.
Knokimoff keeping moving, preventing Prokopenko from controlling successfully.
Knokimoff is looking for a triangle but Prokopenko pushes his legs off easily.
Prokopenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knokimoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knokimoff working for a triangle but Prokopenko defends it easily.
Prokopenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knokimoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knokimoff wants to stand and escape but Prokopenko is having none of it.
Prokopenko trying to control but Knokimoff is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prokopenko distracts Knokimoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prokopenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prokopenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prokopenko stays in close to Knokimoff's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Knokimoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knokimoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Knokimoff!
Igor Knokimoff is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Radchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Shmelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Radchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Korn - Wake Up Hate . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Radchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Shmelev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmelev tries to move into range but Radchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shmelev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Radchenko counters with a nice body shot.
Shmelev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Radchenko counters with a nice body shot.
Shmelev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Radchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Shmelev.
Andrei Radchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Shmelev.
Shmelev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radchenko throws a right hand that Shmelev ducks under and follows up with a left that Shmelev also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Radchenko.
Shmelev looks gassed!
Radchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radchenko lands a left and a right that send Shmelev crashing to the mat, dazed. Radchenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shmelev is rocked!
Radchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Shmelev is still on wobbly legs! Can Radchenko finish him?
Shmelev ducks right into an uppercut from Radchenko.
Radchenko catches Shmelev napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shmelev to the canvas!
Radchenko stands up from Shmelev's guard - Radchenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Radchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shmelev.
Shmelev seems to have recovered his senses.
Radchenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooh!!! Radchenko has knocked Shmelev down with a huge combo! Radchenko steps away and waves a wobbly Shmelev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Radchenko lands with a right that hurts Shmelev. Shmelev looks to clinch but Radchenko throws a short knee that drops Shmelev. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Andrei Radchenko!
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