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Divine - Nineteen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasya Molotok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Kraljevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasya Molotok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kraljevic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molotok looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Molotok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Molotok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraljevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraljevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molotok.
Molotok looks to land a combination but Kraljevic avoids it well.
Molotok darts in trying to clinch
and Kraljevic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kraljevic throws a head kick but Molotok moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Molotok
and Kraljevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasya Molotok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotok tries to clinch
and Kraljevic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Molotok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraljevic.
Molotok is not content to let Kraljevic control the position.
Kraljevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraljevic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kraljevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molotok moves to clinch but Kraljevic breaks away
and Kraljevic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraljevic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molotok smiles and moves away.
Molotok wants to clinch but Kraljevic slips to the side
and Kraljevic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kraljevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraljevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraljevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molotok tries to avoid it but Kraljevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molotok to the ground. Molotok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraljevic moves in looking to clinch but Molotok pushes him off.
Kraljevic misses with a two punch combination.
Molotok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kraljevic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraljevic tries a knee to the head but Molotok blocks it.
Kraljevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kraljevic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molotok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasya Molotok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Kraljevic.
Kraljevic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraljevic.
Kraljevic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molotok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraljevic.
Kraljevic has Molotok pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Molotok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molotok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraljevic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraljevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotok circles away quickly and effectively.
Molotok throws a head kick that misses
and Kraljevic counters with a one-two to the body.
Kraljevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Molotok avoids the head kick by Kraljevic.
Molotok tries to clinch
and Kraljevic counters with a series of strikes. Molotok will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraljevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraljevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraljevic.
Molotok wants to clinch
and Kraljevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molotok won't be happy with that.
Kraljevic is working Molotok over with some ground and pound from side control.
Molotok is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kraljevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Molotok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kraljevic wants to stand but Molotok is controlling his arm.
Kraljevic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molotok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Molotok is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kraljevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kraljevic lands some shots froms side control.
Molotok pushes Kraljevic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kraljevic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Molotok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraljevic on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraljevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraljevic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Molotok clinches up against the ropes.
Molotok connects with a knee to the head.
Molotok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kraljevic's elbow.
Kraljevic is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molotok lands an elbow inside.
Kraljevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Molotok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Molotok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molotok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotok looks to clinch
and Kraljevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Molotok looks to clinch
and Kraljevic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraljevic.
Molotok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kraljevic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kraljevic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molotok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Kraljevic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Molotok tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraljevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molotok tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kraljevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Molotok tries to clinch up
and Kraljevic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Molotok!
Kraljevic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Molotok tries to buck Kraljevic off but he can't manage it.
Molotok is squirming around, avoiding Kraljevic's attempts to control the action.
Kraljevic looking to finish Molotok with some ground and pound. This is bad for Molotok!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraljevic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Molotok is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Kraljevic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Molotok is trying to stand.
Kraljevic thowing shots but they're missing.
Kraljevic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kraljevic with good strikes from the mount here!
Molotok is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Molotok wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kraljevic.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraljevic raining down hammerfists from mount.
You get the feeling that Molotok really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraljevic with a couple of short strikes.
Molotok is trying to stand up.
Kraljevic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kraljevic lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Kraljevic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kraljevic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
You get the feeling that Molotok really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kraljevic working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kraljevic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Molotok squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraljevic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Molotok is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kraljevic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Molotok?
Kraljevic is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Molotok is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Kraljevic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferret Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappling Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grappling Best is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good elbows
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferret Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grappling Best!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best wants to clinch but Rocha slips to the side
and Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Best throws out a leg kick but Rocha moves out of range and Best only half commits.
Best gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Best has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Best thinking.
Best wants to clinch
and Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rocha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Best shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferret Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferret Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Best.
Best tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocha swivels and escapes.
Rocha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rocha slaps away a takedown attempt from Best, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Best gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha stuns Best with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Best takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocha lands a head shot.
Best shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocha pinned against the cage. Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best takes a kick to the side of the head.
Best looks to clinch
and Rocha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Best wants to clinch but Rocha slips to the side
and Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
Best shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocha sprawls well. Rocha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to clinch
and Rocha counters with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Best.
Best wants to clinch but Rocha slips to the side
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Best is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rocha is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Best.
Best misses with a takedown attempt - Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Rocha lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferret Rocha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rocha throws a head kick that half lands.
Best shoots in looking for a takedown. Rocha tries to sprawl out of it but Best keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rocha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grappling Best is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocha.
Best takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocha avoids it really well and circles away.
Best wants to clinch
and Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Best fails with the takedown
and Rocha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferret Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Best.
Best on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grappling Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha cracks Best with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocha punishes Best's body with a nice straight punch.
Best is breathing heavily.
Best tries to clinch
and Rocha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocha lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a shot to the body.
Rocha scores with a nice right hand.
Rocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Best takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Best at a distance.
Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Best might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rocha has got the better of the exchanges.
Best fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Best shoots and misses
and Rocha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rocha thuds a left hand into Best's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters with a head kick. That will keep Best thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rocha thuds his shin into the meat of Best's side.
Best has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rocha.
Rocha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Best closes the distance but Rocha moves to the side
and Rocha counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Best shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferret Rocha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Best has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Best takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Best closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rocha counters with a nice body shot.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha cracks a nice hook into Best's ribs.
Best shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense.
Rocha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Best's head.
Best darts in trying to clinch
and Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Rocha lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Best.
Ferret Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Best.
Rocha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocha scores with a shot to the body.
Rocha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Best shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best misses with a body punch
letting Rocha counter with a right hand.
Best tries to clinch up
and Rocha counters with a head kick. That will keep Best thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Best has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha digs a good hook to Best's body.
Best fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Best crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rocha - the referee stops the clock and Best gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rocha. Best manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha tests Best's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grappling Best has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Best takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Best has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rocha.
Rocha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Best's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferret Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocha 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ferret Rocha!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ferret Rocha!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ferret Rocha!
Ferret Rocha wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rankinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvis Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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142 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Rankinstein!
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, Melvis Maximus !
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rankinstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rankinstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rankinstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rankinstein misses with a double jab
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rankinstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maximus scrambles back to his feet.
Maximus takes a swing at Rankinstein's ribcage but misses.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus delivers a nice body kick.
Rankinstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Rankinstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus doesn't seem bothered though.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rankinstein manages to avoid it.
Rankinstein avoids the head kick by Maximus .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rankinstein throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Rankinstein misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Rankinstein.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rankinstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rankinstein lands a jab to the nose.
Rankinstein ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus .
Rankinstein misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus counters with a head kick.
Rankinstein swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rankinstein misses with a body punch
and Maximus counters with a flying knee that drops Rankinstein! Maximus dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvis Maximus !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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225 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osbourne landing knees to the body.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
It looks like Vladimir Putin has been cut.
Putin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osbourne smiles and moves away.
Osbourne jabs at Putin's body.
Osbourne instigates a clinch.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osbourne crunches a lovely knee into Putin's ribcage.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne with a knee to the head.
Osbourne just leaning against Putin, taking a breather.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Osbourne connects with a knee to the head.
Osbourne scores a nice knee to the body.
Osbourne holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osbourne obliges.
Osbourne working Putin over with knees to the body.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne working Putin over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Osbourne.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osbourne obliges.
Osbourne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osbourne scores with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to score a body lock takedown but Osbourne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne scores with a knee to the head.
Osbourne controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Putin working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Osbourne.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Osbourne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Osbourne to work.
Osbourne lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin tries for a takedown but Osbourne manages to get underhooks.
Putin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osbourne just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Putin wants a takedown.
Osbourne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Putin up against the ropes.
Putin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osbourne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Osbourne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putin.
Osbourne lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Osbourne.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Putin fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osbourne obliges.
Osbourne crunches a lovely knee into Putin's ribcage.
Osbourne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Osbourne continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Osbourne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osbourne clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Osbourne landing knees to the body.
Osbourne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osbourne obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osbourne leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Putin wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Osbourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Osbourne clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osbourne has him pressed against the ropes.
Osbourne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Osbourne.
Putin is working for takedown but Osbourne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putin wants a takedown.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Osbourne lands a knee to the body.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Osbourne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Osbourne controlling the action here for a moment.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osbourne lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Osbourne.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Osbourne.
A knee to the head by Osbourne.
A knee to the head by Osbourne.
Osbourne with a knee to the head.
Osbourne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Osbourne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne misses with a head kick.
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osbourne counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osbourne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osbourne obliges.
Putin tries to score a body lock takedown but Osbourne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osbourne stalling in the clinch.
Osbourne crunches a lovely knee into Putin's ribcage.
Putin letting Osbourne take a breather here.
Osbourne lands a nice knee to the body.
Osbourne scores a nice knee to the body.
Osbourne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Osbourne prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osbourne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Osbourne stalling in the clinch.
Putin tries to break free but Osbourne pushes him back against the ropes.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Osbourne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Osbourne scores a nice knee to the body.
Osbourne is pushing Putin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Osbourne scores with a knee to the head.
Osbourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin is working for takedown but Osbourne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osbourne has Putin pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donald Osbourne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Osbourne has double underhooks.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Osbourne prevents the takedown attempt.
Osbourne working Putin over with knees to the body.
Osbourne holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Osbourne.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Osbourne.
Osbourne receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osbourne tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osbourne gets underhooks to prevent Putin's takedown attempt.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osbourne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Osbourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Osbourne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin tries for a takedown but Osbourne circles away easily
and Osbourne counters with a nice kick to the body.
Osbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osbourne instigates a clinch.
Osbourne lands a knee to the head.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osbourne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Osbourne effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Osbourne's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Osbourne lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Osbourne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Osbourne landing knees to the head.
Putin is trying to push Osbourne away but Osbourne has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Osbourne keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osbourne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Osbourne holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Putin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osbourne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osbourne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donald Osbourne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne with a knee to the head.
Putin wants a takedown.
Osbourne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin jumps guard but Osbourne stands there with Putin around his waist. Putin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Osbourne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putin's face.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osbourne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Osbourne moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin has Osbourne pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Osbourne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Putin can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Putin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Osbourne prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osbourne scores with a knee to the head.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osbourne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Osbourne slows down the pace here.
Putin is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Osbourne.
Osbourne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Osbourne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimir Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osbourne is pressed up against the ropes. Putin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Osbourne down to the mat. Osbourne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osbourne clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Putin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Osbourne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Osbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osbourne 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Donald Osbourne!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Donald Osbourne!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Donald Osbourne!
Donald Osbourne wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanya Bokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carsten Brian Kassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carsten Brian Kassler has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vanya Bokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carsten Brian Kassler!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kassler counters with a straight right hand.
Bokov tries for a takedown but Kassler circles away easily
and Kassler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bokov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kassler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanya Bokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassler 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.
Bokov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kassler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kassler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kassler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bokov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carsten Brian Kassler.
Kassler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kassler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kassler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kassler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kassler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bokov wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kassler in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carsten Brian Kassler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kassler shoots in and bounces Bokov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kassler controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kassler looking to pass the guard.
Bokov being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carsten Brian Kassler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kassler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bokov was covering up waiting for the punch and Kassler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carsten Brian Kassler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bokov shoots and misses
and Kassler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kassler.
Kassler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carsten Brian Kassler.
Kassler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kassler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kassler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bokov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kassler.
Kassler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kassler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kassler slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bokov defending well though.
Kassler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carsten Brian Kassler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kassler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kassler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bokov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Carsten Brian Kassler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kassler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kassler not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carsten Brian Kassler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bokov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kassler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsten Brian Kassler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kassler misses with the combination.
Kassler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kassler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kassler lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kassler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanya Bokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassler 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.
Kassler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassler passes Bokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kassler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Kassler seems content to control.
Let's hope that Kassler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carsten Brian Kassler.
Kassler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bokov!
Kassler lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carsten Brian Kassler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kassler 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Carsten Brian Kassler!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Carsten Brian Kassler!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Carsten Brian Kassler!
Carsten Brian Kassler wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrance Grayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BeeJay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Grayson circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Penn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Penn wants to clinch
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
Penn misses with a body shot
and Grayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Grayson.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Penn prevents a body shot from Grayson.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grayson.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
A short left from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penn as Grayson tries to tie him up.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grayson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson looking to slow down the pace here.
Grayson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Grayson fails to land.
Grayson is stalling here.
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn avoiding damage.
Penn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BeeJay Penn.
Penn tries to clinch there but Grayson circles away.
A left lands for Grayson.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Grayson's defenses.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Grayson tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graysons head.
Grayson is looking to control Penn's arms but Penn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grayson has his back to the ropes.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn avoiding damage.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Grayson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grayson is trying to break free.
Grayson working aggressively here.
Grayson misses with a punch to the body.
Penn pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Grayson gets an underhook and turns Penn into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Grayson is trying to stall.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grayson's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grayson is keeping busy.
Penn works on Grayson's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn looking to stall.
Penn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by BeeJay Penn.
Grayson lands with a nice body punch.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BeeJay Penn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn wants to clinch
and Grayson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Grayson with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Grayson.
Grayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn misses the body punch
and Grayson counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.
BeeJay Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Grayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn looks to clinch
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn moves forwards but Grayson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grayson thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Grayson counters with a nice body shot.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson scores with a jab to the head.
Grayson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
BeeJay Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Penn tries to clinch but Grayson is having none of it.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Grayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terrance Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grayson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
A cross from Grayson lands.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Grayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
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!
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Grayson counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.
Grayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Grayson connects with the punch.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
A cross from Grayson lands.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Grayson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Grayson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Grayson.
Penn wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side
enabling Grayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayson lands the left hand.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Grayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grayson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side
and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grayson jabs at Penn's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Grayson. Beautiful body shot.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grayson scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grayson throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Grayson lands with a good body shot.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the ropes and back into rage.
Penn wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Grayson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grayson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn tries to clinch but Grayson moves away
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayson misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Grayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grayson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn darts in trying to clinch
and Grayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grayson scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn closes the distance and pushes Grayson back into the ropes.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grayson's efforts to push away.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Grayson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Grayson.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn leaning against his opponent.
Grayson looking to slow down the pace here.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Penn misses with the head strike.
A short left from Penn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penn as Grayson tries to tie him up.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Grayson looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Grayson is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Grayson is trying to maintain a safe position but Penn gets an underhook and turns Grayson into the ropes.
Grayson is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grayson can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Grayson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn'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.
Penn keeps control of Grayson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn works on Grayson's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Grayson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn working aggressively here.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grayson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grayson is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grayson tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the ropes.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penn is trying to stall.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grayson trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grayson into the ropes.
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Grayson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Penn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Penn digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Penn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Penn tries to stall but Grayson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grayson stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grayson as Penn tries to tie him up.
Penn pushes Grayson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Penn.
Grayson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn stalling the fight.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Grayson improves position.
Grayson is trying to break free.
Penn pushes Grayson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn is struggling to control the position.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grayson tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the ropes.
Penn has Grayson pushed against the ropes.
Grayson tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
Grayson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Grayson.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
BeeJay Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grayson wants to break free but Penn has control.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BeeJay Penn dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Penn tries to clinch but Grayson moves away
and Grayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson misses with a looping left.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Grayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grayson clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Grayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Grayson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grayson doesn't seem phased though.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Grayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Grayson ducks down to avoid it.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grayson looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn misses with a combination
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson scores with a three punch combo!
Penn lands a jab to Grayson's midsection.
Penn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Grayson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayson lands a right hook to the body.
Grayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a straight right.
Grayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Grayson lands a head shot.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn throws a series of punches but Grayson avoids them all with ease.
Grayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grayson lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grayson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to clinch
and Grayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Penn tries to clinch up
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Grayson finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Penn clinches up against the ropes.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grayson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Penn tries to stall but Grayson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Grayson is trying to break free.
BeeJay Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn has Grayson pressed against the ropes, preventing Grayson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Penn keeps control of Grayson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Grayson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grayson manages to break the clinch.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grayson counters with a left and a right that stings Penn.
Terrance Grayson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grayson works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Grayson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grayson 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Terrance Grayson!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Terrance Grayson!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Terrance Grayson!
Terrance Grayson wins by unanimous decision!
Terrance Grayson is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zork Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikifor's entrance music is Enae Volare Mezzo. A fine choice. Nemesis has chosen Zork Nemesis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Nikifor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zork Nemesis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikifor counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Zork Nemesis has been cut.
Nikifor swings widly with a right hand
and Nemesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nemesis swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nikifor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikifor misses the body punch
and Nemesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemesis throws a combination that misses
and Nikifor counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemesis walks into a left hand.
Nikifor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nemesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemesis lands a body shot.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor misses with a combination
and Nemesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nemesis throws a nice looking combination but Nikifor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikifor is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Nemesis. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nemesis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nikifor counters with a left to the body.
Nikifor dodges the punch combination from Nemesis.
Nemesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikifor counters with a one-two to the body.
Nikifor misses with a combination
and Nemesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor throws a combination that misses
and Nikifor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nemesis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikifor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nemesis counters with a one-two to the body.
Nikifor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nemesis counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nikifor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zork Nemesis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nemesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikifor has time to react.
Nemesis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikifor falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nemesis counter with a right hand.
Nemesis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemesis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikifor on the side of the head.
Nikifor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nemesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikifor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemesis throws a combination that misses
and Nikifor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Nikifor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nemesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maksim Nikifor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nemesis misses with the combination.
Nemesis scores with a nice right hand.
Maksim Nikifor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor misses with a hook
and Nemesis counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nemesis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nikifor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemesis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nemesis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nikifor counters with a two punch combo.
Nikifor misses with a double jab
and Nemesis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikifor thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nemesis duly obliges.
Nemesis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikifor counters with a left and a right that stings Nemesis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikifor misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemesis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikifor thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikifor avoids the body shot from Nemesis.
Nemesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikifor counters with a crisp one two that drops Nemesis! Nikifor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nemesis to his feet! Nemesis is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nikifor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zork Nemesis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nemesis lands with a good body shot.
Nemesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nemesis connects with a looping right hand.
Nikifor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nemesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikifor misses with a combination
and Nemesis counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemesis with a nice cross.
Nemesis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikifor counters with a left and a right that stings Nemesis.
Nikifor misses with a combination
letting Nemesis counter with a right hand.
Nemesis misses with a shot to the body
and Nikifor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a three punch combo that has Nikifor backing up. Nikifor nods at Nemesis to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nemesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemesis misses with a wild combination.
Nemesis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikifor counters with a straight right hand.
Nemesis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikifor circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikifor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemesis.
Nemesis tries to bum rush Nikifor with a series of wild strikes but Nikifor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikifor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nikifor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nemesis counters with a three punch combo that has Nikifor backing up. Nikifor nods at Nemesis to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikifor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nemesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Nemesis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a one-two to the body.
Nemesis stuns Nikifor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nikifor swings widly with a right hand
and Nemesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zork Nemesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikifor 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Maksim Nikifor!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Maksim Nikifor!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Maksim Nikifor!
Maksim Nikifor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between White Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield has chosen Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop lands a head kick!
It looks like Isiah Mansfield has been cut.
Mansfield misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Mansfield.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mansfield, right into the meat.
Mansfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Bishop counters with a head kick. That will keep Mansfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mansfield misses with a double jab
and Bishop counters with a left and a right that stings Mansfield.
Mansfield fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mansfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
White Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Mansfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop feints a jab promting Mansfield to slip. Bishop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mansfield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mansfield fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mansfield looks gassed!
Mansfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mansfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mansfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop digs a good hook to Mansfield's body.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mansfield will feel that in the morning.
Isiah Mansfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a head kick but Mansfield moves out of range.
A head kick from Bishop lands but Mansfield takes it in his stride.
Mansfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop lands a high kick!
Mansfield fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Mansfield tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Mansfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mansfield is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That has opened up Isiah Mansfield's cut even more.
Mansfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mansfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mansfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mansfield.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mansfield tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
White Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Mansfield with an uppercut!
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a jab to Mansfield's midsection.
Bishop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mansfield's head.
The cut above Isiah Mansfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mansfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mansfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Mansfield tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Mansfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mansfield in his tracks.
Mansfield moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mansfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mansfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Mansfield in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop throws a head kick that Mansfield semi-blocks.
Isiah Mansfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mansfield in his tracks.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop digs a good hook to Mansfield's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Mansfield tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Mansfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isiah Mansfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). White Bishop!
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