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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tapisht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Islam Magomedgadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapisht's entrance music is Evanescence: Bring Me To Life. A fine choice. Vlad Tapisht has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tapisht! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Magomedgadzhiev! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magomedgadzhiev misses with a head kick.
Magomedgadzhiev has his takedown stuffed so Tapisht counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Tapisht throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tapisht is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedgadzhiev has wrist control. Magomedgadzhiev can't keep his opponent in guard - Tapisht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Tapisht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tapisht working the head and body with strikes. Magomedgadzhiev looking for submissions off his back. Nice strikes from Tapisht there.
Magomedgadzhiev is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tapisht seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedgadzhiev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vlad Tapisht!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duck Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Szyszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duck Duck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duck Duck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Szyszkowski! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danga de danga de dang - Szyszkowski scores with a four punch combination! Duck misses with a takedown attempt and Szyszkowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duck circles away quickly and effectively. Szyszkowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Duck avoids the head kick by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duck is able to avoid easily. Duck doesn't succeed with the takedown and Szyszkowski counters with a two punch combo. Crunch! Szyszkowski slams his shin into Duck's torso. Duck tries to clinch but fails miserably and Szyszkowski counters with a leg kick. Szyszkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Szyszkowski throws the kick towards the body but Duck avoids it. Duck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Duck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duck Duck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duck jumps guard but Szyszkowski stands there with Duck around his waist. Duck gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szyszkowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szyszkowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Szyszkowski throws a combination. Duck tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Szyszkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szyszkowski cracks the inside of Duck's front leg. Szyszkowski throws a nice inside leg kick. Szyszkowski delivers a nice body kick. Duck is breathing heavily. Duck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Szyszkowski to counter with a crisp jab. A jab lands there for Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski throws out a powerful jab. Szyszkowski misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski throws a nice looking combination but Duck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Szyszkowski throws a series of punches but Duck moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Szyszkowski.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Duck. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Szyszkowski scores with a one two! Duck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duck misses with a takedown attempt and Szyszkowski counters with a nice uppercut. Szyszkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Szyszkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Szyszkowski looks to land a combination. Duck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Artur Szyszkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slapping leg kick lands for Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski scores with a leg kick.
Duck walks into a left hand. Duck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szyszkowski. That one must have hurt. Szyszkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lands with a straight right. Duck didn't see that one coming. Szyszkowski lands with a nice body punch. Szyszkowski lands a head shot. Sloppy strikes from Szyszkowski. Those never looked like landing. A thudding body kick lands there by Szyszkowski!
Szyszkowski is looking to slow Duck down with leg kicks. Szyszkowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szyszkowski lands with a nice combination. Duck backs away looking to recover. Szyszkowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Szyszkowski lands with a good body shot. Szyszkowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duck. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szyszkowski pushes Duck away with a front kick. Szyszkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski looks to land a combination but Duck avoids it well. Artur Szyszkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Szyszkowski thumps Duck with a low kick. Szyszkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Szyszkowski lands a head shot. Szyszkowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duck. Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duck circles away quickly and effectively. Szyszkowski lands an overhand right. Duck tries for a takedown but Szyszkowski circles away easily and Szyszkowski counters with a slapping leg kick. Duck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szyszkowski. That one must have hurt. A nice combination there by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski throws a combination. Duck tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A slapping leg kick lands for Szyszkowski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szyszkowski.
Duck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Szyszkowski misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Szyszkowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duck tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Szyszkowski counters with a series of strikes. Duck will be more careful next time no doubt. Szyszkowski with a hook. Duck fails with the takedown and Szyszkowski counters with a right hand to the body. Duck Duck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Szyszkowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szyszkowski duly obliges. Szyszkowski scores with a three punch combo!
Szyszkowski throws a leg kick which misses Duck's front leg but catches the back leg as Duck tries to avoid it. Szyszkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Szyszkowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Duck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Szyszkowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duck's calf. Duck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. This has been an exciting period of action! Szyszkowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szyszkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szyszkowski stalks Duck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duck's face. Duck staggers backwards, shaken. Artur Szyszkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Szyszkowski scores with a four punch combination! Szyszkowski lands a leg kick that knocks Duck off balance momentarily. Szyszkowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Szyszkowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Szyszkowski is working the combinations to good effect here. Duck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Szyszkowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Szyszkowski. That snapped Duck's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szyszkowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szyszkowski lands with a slapping head kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szyszkowski. Left hook, right uppercut from Szyszkowski. Duck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lands a two punch combo.
Szyszkowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duck on the side of the head. Szyszkowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Szyszkowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szyszkowski duly obliges. Szyszkowski misses with a body kick. Szyszkowski throws a quick inside leg kick. Szyszkowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szyszkowski duly obliges. Szyszkowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Szyszkowski swinging wildly here.
Szyszkowski throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szyszkowski, right into the meat.
Szyszkowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Duck takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lunges at Duck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duck's hand. Duck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Szyszkowski misses with a double jab.
Duck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Szyszkowski misses with the combination.
Szyszkowski scores with a three punch combo!
A nice combination there by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski throws a head kick that misses. Szyszkowski looks to land a combination. Duck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Szyszkowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Szyszkowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Duck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szyszkowski. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szyszkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Duck Duck has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Duck with a series of wild strikes but Duck uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Szyszkowski jabs Duck to the body, keeping him at a distance. A right-left combo lands from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duck back to the cage. Szyszkowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Szyszkowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Szyszkowski duly obliges. Szyszkowski looks to land a combination. Duck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Duck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Szyszkowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Duck's head. Szyszkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Szyszkowski thuds a left hand into Duck's body. Szyszkowski lands with a nice combination. Duck backs away looking to recover. Szyszkowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duck. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Szyszkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Szyszkowski lands with a kick to the temple. Duck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Szyszkowski sizes up Duck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Duck Duck's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Szyszkowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duck slips a jab and a cross from Szyszkowski.
A good leg kick by Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski misses with the combination.
Duck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Szyszkowski lands with a straight right. Duck didn't see that one coming. Duck misses with a takedown and Szyszkowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Szyszkowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Szyszkowski lands the left hand. Szyszkowski connects with a body shot that sends Duck's belly button to the back. Duck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Szyszkowski. Those never looked like landing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szyszkowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duck with a poor takedown and Szyszkowski counters with a big head kick but Duck shrugs it off. Szyszkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szyszkowski scores with a jab to the body. Duck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An inside leg kick lands from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duck at a distance.
Szyszkowski stalks Duck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duck's face. Duck staggers backwards, shaken. Szyszkowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duck backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Szyszkowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duck back to the cage. Szyszkowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Duck blocks a head kick by Szyszkowski.
Duck shoots and misses and Szyszkowski counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duck Duck. That's going to take a lot out of him. Szyszkowski lands with a nice body punch. Szyszkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Szyszkowski throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski lands with an overhand left. Szyszkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duck. A nice combination there by Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Szyszkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duck circles away quickly and effectively. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szyszkowski!
Szyszkowski misses with a double jab
and Duck counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Szyszkowski! Szyszkowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szyszkowski can do anything to dispel that myth. Szyszkowski kicks Duck off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szyszkowski. Duck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szyszkowski can pounce on him.
Szyszkowski connects with a body shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Szyszkowski.
Duck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Duck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szyszkowski. Szyszkowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Szyszkowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duck if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Szyszkowski does no damage. Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Duck with a series of wild strikes but Duck uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Duck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Duck with a poor takedown and Szyszkowski counters with a slapping leg kick. Szyszkowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duck if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski connects with a single shot there. Szyszkowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Szyszkowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Duck dodges the punch combination from Szyszkowski.
Szyszkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szyszkowski. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szyszkowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szyszkowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Szyszkowski. Danga de danga de dang - Szyszkowski scores with a four punch combination! Szyszkowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Szyszkowski throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Szyszkowski. Duck Duck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Szyszkowski tries to bum rush Duck with a series of wild strikes but Duck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Szyszkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Szyszkowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Szyszkowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Korke Kinka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zadoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Zadoff was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korke Kinka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Zadoff! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zadoff throws a head kick but Kinka moves out of range.
A head kick from Zadoff lands but Kinka takes it in his stride. Zadoff throws a sloppy head kick and Kinka moves out of range easily. Zadoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kinka. Kinka blocks a head kick by Zadoff.
Zadoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zadoff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kinka drives through with a takedown into Zadoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Zadoff is pulling down on Kinka's head. It's preventing any offense from Kinka, at least for the moment. Kinka trying to control but Zadoff is working from the bottom. Kinka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kinka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kinka wants to control from the top but Zadoff keeps moving. Kinka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zadoff is keeping the position for now. Kinka has gone for a leg lock! Zadoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kinka's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kinka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zadoff defends well. Zadoff stopping the sweep attempt from Kinka. Kinka is looking for a triangle but Zadoff pushes his legs off easily.
Zadoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zadoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Zadoff trying to control but Kinka is working from the bottom. Zadoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zadoff has managed to get both his arms back between Kinka's legs - danger averted. Zadoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kinka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kinka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zadoff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kinka is proving hard to escape from. Zadoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zadoff has managed to get both his arms back between Kinka's legs - danger averted. Zadoff gets to his feet. Kinka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kinka fails with a takedown attempt. Kinka is breathing heavily. A nice inside leg kick there by Zadoff. That's going to slow Kinka down. Zadoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kinka. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zadoff connects with a single shot there. Kinka scores a takedown into full mount! Zadoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zadoff wants to control but Kinka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zadoff tries to reverse the position but Kinka maintains control. Zadoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kinka. Kinka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zadoff manages to avoid the submission attempt. Zadoff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kinka has just dragged him back down to the mat. Kinka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zadoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Zadoff is trying to buck Kinka off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kinka is trying to get an arm triangle but Zadoff is defending well. Zadoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Zadoff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kinka is controlling him well. Kinka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zadoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kinka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zadoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Zadoff tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Zadoff will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zadoff throws a sloppy head kick and Kinka moves out of range easily. Zadoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zadoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Zadoff leaves Kinka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zadoff scores with a head kick. Kinka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Zadoff misses with a wild combination.
Zadoff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kinka fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korke Kinka. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kinka looks for a takedown but Zadoff sprawls well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Zadoff lands a big head kick that sends Kinka tumbling to the mat! Zadoff takes a step backwards and waves Kinka back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zadoff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kinka will feel that in the morning. Zadoff lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zadoff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Kinka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zadoff scores with a three punch combo!
Kinka is rocked! Zadoff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Kinka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kinka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zadoff's guard. Kinka seems to have got his legs back now. Zadoff trying to control the position.
Kinka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zadoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zadoff has escaped and now he's on top! Zadoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zadoff has managed to get both his arms back between Kinka's legs - danger averted. Kinka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kinka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zadoff is aware though and is defending well. Kinka keeping moving, preventing Zadoff from controlling successfully. Zadoff drops back looking for a leg! Kinka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinka manages to kick Zadoff off! Zadoff jumps back into Kinka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kinka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zadoff wants to stand but Kinka is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zadoff gets to his feet. Kinka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kinka is defended easily by Zadoff. Kinka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kinka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zadoff as he jumps to the side. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kinka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zadoff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kinka dives in and grabs Zadoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zadoff pushes down on Kinka's head and hops out. Kinka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Zadoff throws a nice head kick!
Korke Kinka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zadoff scores with a jab to the body. Zadoff throws a head kick that misses. Kinka shoots in and drives through. Zadoff sprawls well. Kinka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zadoff. Zadoff thows a body kick. Kinka tries to catch it but that hurt him. A solid leg kick lands there for Zadoff.
Pablo Zadoff seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zadoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kinka. Zadoff connects with a high kick. Zadoff misses with a head kick.
Kinka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zadoff feints a jab promting Kinka to slip. Zadoff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kinka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kinka shoots in looking for a takedown but Zadoff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kinka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zadoff misses with the combination.
Kinka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Zadoff wants to get back to full guard. Kinka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinka is working for a kimura but Zadoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Zadoff wants to get back to full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zadoff is trying to stand up here but Kinka is controlling him well. Kinka trying to control the action but Zadoff is working from the bottom. Zadoff trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Zadoff 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!
Kinka closes the distance and clinches up with Zadoff, looking for a takedown. Kinka pushes Zadoff against the cage but Zadoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zadoff lands a front kick. Kinka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kinka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Zadoff trying to control here.
Zadoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kinka being controlled here momentarily. Kinka trying to control the position from guard on top but Zadoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zadoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kinka 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zadoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kinka! Kinka regains half guard. Zadoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kinka is just riding it out for now. Zadoff eventually gives up the hold. Kinka moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zadoff is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kinka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zadoff is looking to defend but Kinka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zadoff! Kinka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zadoff taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Korke Kinka!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Sychev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW comes to the cage accompanied by Warning!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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132 lbs
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144 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW! 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, Fjodor Sychev! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sychev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sychev wants to clinch and Tornado CPW counters with a nice uppercut. Sychev tries to clinch but Tornado CPW moves away and Tornado CPW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sychev. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tornado CPW misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sychev.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sychev misses with a takedown attempt and Tornado CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sychev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Tornado CPW lands a glancing blow to the side of Sychev's head. Sychev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sychev has his takedown stuffed and Tornado CPW counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Sychev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tornado CPW fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sychev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sychev swings and misses with a shot to the body and Tornado CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sychev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tornado CPW makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Sychev with a lazy takedown attempt and Tornado CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sychev darts in trying to clinch and Tornado CPW counters with a series of strikes. Sychev will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sychev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tornado CPW swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sychev. Sychev throws a leg kick and Tornado CPW counters with a nice uppercut.
Sychev is rocked! Sychev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tornado CPW counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sychev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tornado CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sychev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tornado CPW finish him? Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sychev throws a head kick that misses. Sychev seems to have recovered his senses. Sychev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tornado CPW counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tornado CPW works over Sychev's head and body with a nice combination. Tornado CPW lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tornado CPW looks to land a right hand but Sychev moved out of range. Sychev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Tornado CPW does no damage. Sychev falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tornado CPW counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sychev misses the body punch and Tornado CPW counters with a straight right hand. Sychev misses with a double jab
and Tornado CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sychev tries to clinch and Tornado CPW counters with a right hand to the body. Tornado CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sychev has his takedown stuffed and Tornado CPW counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sychev thinking. Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sychev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sychev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sychev misses with a takedown attempt and Tornado CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Sychev. Tornado CPW throws a right and a left that both miss. Tornado CPW misses with a hook. Sychev ducked under it nicely. Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far. A momentary lapse in concentration from Tornado CPW enables Sychev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tornado CPW manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sychev prevents Tornado CPW from getting back to his feet. Sychev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sychev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sychev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sychev wants to control from the top but Tornado CPW keeps moving. Tornado CPW is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sychev is controlling him. Tornado CPW keeping moving, preventing Sychev from controlling successfully. Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sychev throwing strikes but missing. Sychev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tornado CPW looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tornado CPW looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tornado CPW! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sychev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tornado CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fjodor Sychev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Tornado CPW. Sychev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tornado CPW counters with a series of strikes. Sychev will be more careful next time no doubt. Sychev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tornado CPW. Sychev fails with the takedown and Tornado CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sychev misses with a double jab
and Tornado CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A shot to the body from Sychev misses and Tornado CPW counters with a nice body shot. Tornado CPW connects with a single shot there.
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. Sychev misses the body punch and Tornado CPW counters with a stiff right hand. Sychev fails with a takedown attempt. Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Sychev. Sychev misses with a kick to the body and Tornado CPW counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fjodor Sychev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tornado CPW works Sychev's body with a nice hook. Tornado CPW punishes Sychev's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the body from Sychev misses and Tornado CPW counters with a straight right hand. Tornado CPW scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sychev doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tornado CPW counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sychev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good shot there by Tornado CPW.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sychev misses with a takedown and Tornado CPW counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sychev misses with a combination
and Tornado CPW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tornado CPW, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goldman's choice of entrance music: Gamma Ray - Blood Religion . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Herrick Goldman enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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22
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Chance! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chance throws an off balance right hand
and Goldman counters with a one-two to the body. Chance with a lazy takedown attempt and Goldman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chance's guard. Chance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldman is one step ahead there. Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldman defends it easily. Goldman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldman defends it easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goldman scoring with some ground and pound. Goldman with a nice head shot there. Goldman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Chance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chance has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goldman doesn't defend quickly enough and Chance has managed to lock this one up! Can Goldman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chance on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). No Chance!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osobo Opasen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Langhi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osobo Opasen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Langhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Opasen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Langhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Opasen manages to avoid it. Opasen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Opasen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Langhi, who protects the arm well. Opasen trying to control the position but Langhi is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Opasen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Opasen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Langhi, who protects the arm well. Opasen working away. Opasen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Opasen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Langhi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Opasen is working for a kimura but Langhi is defending it quite comfortably.
Opasen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Langhi has managed to free his arm - good work. Langhi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opasen pulls his head out easily. Opasen is trying to control the action in half guard but Langhi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Opasen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langhi sees it coming and defends easily. Langhi trying to control from the bottom.
Opasen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Opasen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Langhi gets full guard. Langhi is trying to keep Opasen in close.
Opasen has gone for a leg lock! Langhi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Opasen's guard. Opasen looking for a guillotine here but Langhi defends easily.
Opasen working for a triangle but Langhi defends it easily.
Opasen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Opasen has his foot on Langhi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langhi works his way back into a safe position though. Opasen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Opasen keeping moving, preventing Langhi from controlling successfully. Langhi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Opasen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Langhi trying to control but Opasen is working from the bottom. Opasen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Langhi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Langhi wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Opasen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langhi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Opasen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Langhi wants to control from the top but Opasen keeps moving. Opasen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Langhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Opasen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Opasen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Langhi is aware though and is defending well. Langhi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Opasen is looking for a triangle but Langhi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osobo Opasen dominated that round. That's time! Opasen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Langhi enables Opasen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Langhi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Langhi looking to control.
Opasen passes Langhi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Opasen is looking for a kimura but Langhi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Opasen to get the leverage. Opasen is looking for a kimura but Langhi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Opasen to get the leverage. Opasen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Opasen wants to work for an arm triangle but Langhi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Opasen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Langhi defend it? Opasen steps over the head and cranks it - Langhi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Opasen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osobo Opasen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Haskil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Haskil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dam! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Haskil! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haskil moves in looking to clinch but Dam pushes him off. A low kick from Dam is predictable there letting Haskil counter with a right hand. Dam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haskil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Dam in his tracks for a moment. Haskil stops a takedown attempt from Dam.
Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Van Dam has been cut. Haskil gets underhooks to prevent Dam's takedown attempt.
Dam misses with a hook from the clinch. Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Dam dodges an elbow strike from Haskil.
Dam tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskil shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dam can't get the takedown.
Haskil prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Haskil to work.
Dam is trying to drag Haskil to the mat but Haskil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Haskil lands an elbow inside. Haskil is pushing Dam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Haskil lands a damaging elbow. Haskil taking a breather. Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Haskil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haskil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskil stalling.
Haskil has Dam pressed against the cage, preventing Dam from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice glancing elbow lands by Haskil. Dam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haskil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Haskil. Haskil leaning his opponent against the cage. Dam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haskil prevents it.
Dam has clasped his hands together around Haskil's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dam throws a strike aimed at the side of Haskil's head but Haskil avoids it well. Dam throwing strikes but Haskil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Haskil tries to advance to mount but can't. Haskil in side control, just content to control the action for now. Dam struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haskil controlling the position from side mount. Dam struggling a bit here. Dam is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haskil gets to mount! Dam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Dam is working to get back to half guard.
Dam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dam trying to control the action but Haskil just sinks the hooks in. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Haskil doesn't have the hooks in and Dam manages to turn into his guard.
Dam postures up in Haskil's guard and throws a big left but Haskil blocks it. Haskil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dam tries to roll over but Haskil keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dam is looking to escape. Dam is trying to control but Haskil passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dam tries to get back to half guard but can't. Haskil decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dam to his feet. Eddie Haskil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haskil counters with a nice uppercut. Dam throws a right hand that misses
and Haskil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haskil. Dam tries for a takedown but Haskil manages to get underhooks.
Haskil lands a damaging elbow. Haskil lands an elbow just above Dam 's eye. Dam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haskil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dam swats away the attempt to clinch by Haskil. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Haskil dominated that round. The cut man is working on Van Dam's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haskil is looking to clinch. Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dam shoots in for a takedown but Haskil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dam misses the body punch and Haskil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dam wants a takedown.
Dam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haskil gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dam. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dam tries for a takedown but Haskil manages to get underhooks.
Haskil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dam's defenses. Haskil leaning against his opponent.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Dam 's eye. Haskil lands an elbow just above Dam 's eye. Dam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haskil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Haskil stalling in the clinch but Dam improves position. Haskil gets underhooks to prevent Dam's takedown attempt.
Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Dam in his tracks for a moment. Haskil lands an elbow inside that Dam shrugs off. Haskil lands an elbow inside. Haskil gets underhooks to prevent Dam's takedown attempt.
Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Dam in his tracks for a moment. Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Haskil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskil stalling in the clinch.
Dam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haskil pulls him back up using the underhooks. A bit of stalling here from Haskil.
The crowd are getting on Haskil's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Haskil receives a warning from the referee for stalling. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eddie Haskil. Dam throws a sloppy body shot
and Haskil counters by clinching up. Nice elbow from Haskil. Haskil lands an elbow inside that Dam shrugs off. Dam is working for takedown but Haskil is calmly controlling the position for now. Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Dam in his tracks for a moment. Dam can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Haskil.
Haskil lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Haskil lands a nice elbow. Dam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haskil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Haskil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Haskil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dam's defenses. Haskil lands a damaging elbow. Haskil lands a damaging elbow.
Dam is rocked! Dam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haskil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Oh Dam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haskil lands a damaging elbow. Dam takes an elbow to the temple. Haskil lands a nice elbow. Haskil lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Haskil lands an elbow that stopped Dam in his tracks for a moment. Haskil creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dam! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Haskil.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Haskil! Eddie Haskil retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juga Zmaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmaj comes to the cage accompanied by zgazi jajare. van Bommel has chosen Metallica-Battery as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juga Zmaj! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark van Bommel! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zmaj slips a straight right by van Bommel. Zmaj ducks right into an uppercut from van Bommel. van Bommel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zmaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but van Bommel paws at him with a jab and circles away. van Bommel misses the jab. Zmaj throws a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. van Bommel throws an overhand right that lands on Zmaj's shoulder, as Zmaj tries to avoid the shot. van Bommel loads up on a big right hand but Zmaj slips the punch. Zmaj tries to clinch but van Bommel moves away and van Bommel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. van Bommel checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Zmaj. A telegraphed right hand from van Bommel misses the target. Zmaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from van Bommel. Zmaj tries to clinch but van Bommel moves away and van Bommel counters with a nice uppercut. Zmaj slips under a jab. van Bommel thows a body shot but no joy. A lazy left from van Bommel finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. van Bommel with a jab. Zmaj wants to clinch. van Bommel tries to keep at a distance but Zmaj has taken the fight into the clinch. van Bommel avoiding damage as Zmaj throws knees to the body.
Zmaj tries to pull guard but van Bommel holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmaj drops back down to his feet.
Zmaj being controlled against the cage. van Bommel is trying to break the clinch but Zmaj has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as van Bommel walks away with a smile on his face. Zmaj gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Zmaj tries to clinch there but van Bommel circles away.
van Bommel misses with a hook
and Zmaj counters with a nice low kick that buckles van Bommel's knee momentarily. van Bommel misses the jab. van Bommel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zmaj was covering up waiting for the punch and van Bommel finishes the takedown easily into guard. van Bommel tries to free his leg and advance position but Zmaj is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as van Bommel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. van Bommel trying to control but Zmaj is working from the bottom. Zmaj seems keen to control van Bommel's posture. van Bommel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zmaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. van Bommel is trying to stand back up but Zmaj is controlling him
Zmaj is looking to take a break and control but van Bommel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark van Bommel dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
van Bommel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zmaj counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in van Bommel's guard now. Zmaj throwing strikes from guard but van Bommel blocks nicely. Zmaj wants to control from the top but van Bommel keeps moving. Zmaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. van Bommel is keeping the position for now. Zmaj wants to control from the top but van Bommel keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zmaj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zmaj working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zmaj wants to pass the guard but van Bommel is keeping the position. van Bommel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zmaj. Zmaj postures up in van Bommel's guard and throws a big left but van Bommel blocks it. Zmaj tries to free his leg and advance position but van Bommel is retaining full guard. Zmaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. van Bommel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zmaj off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. van Bommel throws a good cross that connects.
Zmaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. van Bommel doesn't seem bothered though. An inside leg kick from Zmaj misses. Zmaj clinches up with van Bommel and pushes him back against the cage. van Bommel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zmaj is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj missing with knees to the body.
van Bommel working hard to break the clinch. Zmaj misses with a knee strike.
Zmaj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
van Bommel is looking to break free of the clinch but Zmaj has double underhooks. van Bommel is trying to push Zmaj away but Zmaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zmaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from van Bommel.
Zmaj jumps guard but van Bommel stands there with Zmaj around his waist. Zmaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
van Bommel breaks from the clinch.
van Bommel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zmaj momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zmaj ducks right into an uppercut from van Bommel. van Bommel ducks down and throws a hook to the body. van Bommel dives in and scores a takedown into Zmaj's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. van Bommel slips nicely into half guard. Zmaj trying to control from the bottom.
van Bommel drops an elbow to the side of Zmaj's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zmaj is trying to get back to full guard. van Bommel thows a huge punch but Zmaj dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark van Bommel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zmaj misses with a low kick.
van Bommel misses with a double jab.
Zmaj thows a body shot but no joy. van Bommel misses with a straight right. van Bommel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. van Bommel takes a swing at Zmaj's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zmaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zmaj ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
That's one minute gone in the round. van Bommel circles away from the clinch attempt and van Bommel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zmaj's guard now. Zmaj keeping moving, preventing van Bommel from controlling successfully. van Bommel distracts Zmaj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. van Bommel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zmaj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Zmaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but van Bommel is one step ahead there. Zmaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in van Bommel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zmaj is working van Bommel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Zmaj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Zmaj throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zmaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zmaj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Zmaj wants to control from the top but van Bommel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zmaj distracts van Bommel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zmaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zmaj postures up in van Bommel's guard and throws a big left but van Bommel blocks it. Zmaj with a flurry of punches that miss. Zmaj won't allow van Bommel to get back to his feet. Zmaj trying to control but van Bommel is working from the bottom. Zmaj throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Zmaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zmaj looking to pass the guard. Zmaj is looking to work some ground and pound but van Bommel has wrist control. Mark van Bommel has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zmaj postures up in van Bommel's guard and throws a big left but van Bommel blocks it. Zmaj tries to free his leg and advance position but van Bommel is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark van Bommel really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zmaj ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel. Zmaj moves in looking to clinch but van Bommel pushes him off. Zmaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch. van Bommel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Zmaj scoring well with a low kick there.
Zmaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but van Bommel paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zmaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zmaj tries to clinch up but van Bommel circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. van Bommel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark van Bommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zmaj 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. Zmaj prevents van Bommel from getting back to his feet. Zmaj trying to control the position from guard on top but van Bommel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. van Bommel pushes Zmaj off and scrambles back to his feet.
van Bommel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zmaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Zmaj. The fight stays on the outside here - Zmaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zmaj takes a swing at van Bommel's ribcage but misses. Zmaj blocks a jab. Zmaj avoids the body shot from van Bommel.
Zmaj slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. van Bommel dips to his left and cracks Zmaj with an uppercut! van Bommel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zmaj doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut lands for van Bommel. That snapped Zmaj's head back.
van Bommel throws a hook to the side of Zmaj's head but Zmaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zmaj tries to clinch but van Bommel moves out of range. van Bommel misses with a hook. Zmaj ducked under it nicely. Juga Zmaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zmaj shoots in and gets a takedown into van Bommel's guard. van Bommel wants to get back to his feet but Zmaj is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zmaj throwing strikes from guard but van Bommel blocks nicely. Zmaj stands up over van Bommel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Zmaj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! van Bommel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zmaj, into his guard. van Bommel with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Juga Zmaj will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
van Bommel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zmaj manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. van Bommel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zmaj is keeping the position for now. van Bommel working some strikes from top position. van Bommel looking to improve position, pressing down on Zmaj's thigh with his hand. Zmaj seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is van Bommel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! van Bommel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Zmaj picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juga Zmaj! Juga Zmaj is the new welterweight champion!
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