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TD 32: Davis - Katchenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Buterat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Buterat 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Buterat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Burlaka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buterat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burlaka throws a head kick that misses.
Burlaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burlaka lands with a good body shot.
Buterat shoots for a takedown but Burlaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buterat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burlaka won't be happy with that.
Burlaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buterat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Burlaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burlaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burlaka gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buterat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burlaka wants to get back to full guard.
Burlaka is pressing down on Buterat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buterat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Buterat shoots in but no luck this time.
Buterat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burlaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Burlaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buterat is trying to break the clinch but Burlaka is controlling him.
Buterat stalling in the clinch but Burlaka improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka jumps guard and drags Buterat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burlaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buterat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burlaka looks gassed!
Burlaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buterat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burlaka on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buterat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burlaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burlaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buterat defends well.
Buterat 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Buterat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burlaka is not content to let Buterat control the position.
Buterat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burlaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buterat throwing strikes from guard but Burlaka blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burlaka is trying to control the position but Buterat postures up.
Burlaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buterat is pushing down on Burlaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burlaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Buterat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Buterat gets to his feet. Burlaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Den Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buterat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buterat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buterat.
Buterat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burlaka is not content to let Buterat control the position.
Buterat is thwarting Burlaka's attempts to control the position.
Buterat trying to pass the guard but Burlaka defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buterat controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Buterat dominated that round.
That's time! Buterat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Burlaka.
Burlaka leaves Buterat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buterat slips a straight right by Burlaka.
Buterat wants to clinch.
Buterat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Buterat doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Buterat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vlad Buterat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka moves into the clinch.
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burlaka thumps Buterat with a low kick.
Jab by Burlaka.
Buterat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
No luck for Buterat with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Buterat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Buterat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buterat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burlaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buterat misses with a combination
and Buterat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burlaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Burlaka manages to break the clinch.
Buterat misses with a head kick.
Burlaka thuds his right hand into Buterat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buterat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buterat gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burlaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buterat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buterat taking a breather here.
Buterat wants to control but Burlaka is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buterat is trying to get an arm triangle but Burlaka is defending well.
Burlaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buterat's best efforts.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Burlaka looking to control.
Buterat is pushing down on Burlaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burlaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Buterat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burlaka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burlaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burlaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Burlaka, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buterat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buterat wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving.
Buterat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buterat wanted to stand there but Burlaka had control of the position.
Burlaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buterat forces his way into half guard.
Burlaka wants to improve his position but Buterat is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Buterat is trying to control the action in half guard but Burlaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burlaka is looking for a sweep. Buterat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buterat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burlaka controls his leg.
Burlaka trying to control here.
Buterat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burlaka defending well though.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burlaka wants to sweep here but Buterat controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buterat feints and as Burlaka raises his hands in defense, Buterat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buterat being controlled here momentarily.
Burlaka working for a triangle but Buterat defends it easily.
Burlaka wants to sweep here but Buterat controlling him for the moment.
Buterat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burlaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Burlaka working for a triangle but Buterat defends it easily.
Burlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka trying to control the position.
Burlaka keeping moving, preventing Buterat from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buterat won't allow Burlaka to sweep him here.
Buterat looking to pass the guard.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Buterat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burlaka throws a combination. Buterat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Buterat is out of range.
Buterat is looking to clinch.
Burlaka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buterat throws a sloppy head kick and Burlaka moves out of range easily.
Burlaka lands a nice hook to Buterat's body. Buterat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buterat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Buterat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buterat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burlaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burlaka.
Burlaka working hard to break the clinch.
Burlaka jumps guard.
Buterat won't allow Burlaka to sweep him here.
Buterat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burlaka looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buterat wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Buterat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burlaka moves into the clinch.
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buterat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Buterat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buterat misses with a takedown attempt - Burlaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burlaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Burlaka closes the distance and pushes Buterat back into the cage.
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buterat is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buterat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buterat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buterat's half guard.
Buterat wants to control but Burlaka is keeping busy.
Burlaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burlaka is looking to take a break and control but Buterat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad Buterat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burlaka trying to mount his opponent but Buterat defends it.
Buterat is positioning himself well to prevent Burlaka advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Den Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burlaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Den Burlaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal NineThousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sillva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hal NineThousand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Sillva!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sillva fails with the takedown
and NineThousand counters with a left and a right that stings Sillva.
NineThousand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from NineThousand. Those never looked like landing.
NineThousand misses with a two punch combination.
Sillva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
NineThousand misses with a combination
and Sillva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
NineThousand keeping moving, preventing Sillva from controlling successfully.
Sillva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NineThousand is looking to stand up but Sillva isn't so interested in that idea.
Sillva with a nice head shot there.
Sillva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! NineThousand is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sillva, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NineThousand tries to stand but Sillva is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sillva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead NineThousand passes into side control.
Sillva is trying to get back to half guard.
Sillva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sillva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but NineThousand presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sillva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sillva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sillva is trying to escape the mount.
Sillva looks gassed!
NineThousand is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
NineThousand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sillva counters with a takedown into side control.
NineThousand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sillva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
NineThousand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sillva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sillva is trying to get an arm triangle but NineThousand is defending well.
Sillva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, NineThousand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sillva trying to control the action but NineThousand is working from the bottom.
Sillva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by NineThousand, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Sillva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sillva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NineThousand as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sillva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. NineThousand sprawls well initially but Sillva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sillva lands with a punch from half guard.
Sillva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
NineThousand makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
NineThousand gets caught napping as Sillva dives in and scores a takedown. NineThousand manages to retain guard.
NineThousand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
NineThousand is trying to break free.
Sillva is breathing heavily.
NineThousand tries to break free but Sillva pushes him back against the cage.
Sillva pulls NineThousand into guard.
NineThousand gets to his feet. Sillva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
NineThousand connects with a nice looking jab.
NineThousand jabs Sillva right on the nose. Sillva blinks but takes it well.
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!
NineThousand lands with an uppercut that bounces Sillva off the cage and back into rage.
Hal NineThousand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NineThousand misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sillva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling NineThousand to counter with a crisp jab.
NineThousand misses with a series of wild punches.
NineThousand throws a right and a left that Sillva avoids nicely.
Sillva shoots in looking for a takedown. NineThousand tries to sprawl out of it but Sillva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NineThousand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hal NineThousand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Sillva.
Sillva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
NineThousand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
NineThousand throws a nice looking combination but Sillva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NineThousand feints a jab promting Sillva to slip. NineThousand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sillva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
NineThousand throws a nice looking combination but Sillva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from NineThousand finds it's way through Sillva's defenses.
NineThousand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from NineThousand. Those never looked like landing.
NineThousand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sillva circles away quickly and effectively.
Sillva has a takedown stuffed.
NineThousand scores with a three punch combo!
Sillva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NineThousand counters with a three punch combo that has Sillva backing up. Sillva nods at NineThousand to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NineThousand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
NineThousand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. NineThousand catches Sillva right on the button with a cross.
Sillva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Sillva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NineThousand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
NineThousand cracks Sillva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sillva is rocked!
NineThousand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by NineThousand.
Sillva is still on wobbly legs! Can NineThousand finish him?
NineThousand throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Sillva stumbling backwards into the cage! Sillva bounces back off the cage towards NineThousand, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! NineThousand lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! NineThousand celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hal NineThousand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dr Cox!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox dives in and grabs Jaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaa pushes down on Cox's head and hops out.
Cox rushes Jaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Jaa.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Jaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dr Cox has been cut.
Jaa lands a right hand.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox wants a takedown.
Rony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Cox.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cox looking for a takedown.
Cox looks gassed!
Cox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox looking for a takedown.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
Jaa throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Cox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaa - that will leave a mark!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends Cox tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves Cox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jaa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vovkov!
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, Miguel Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Vovkov moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Vovkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovkov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Vovkov tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Vovkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vovkov also avoids with ease.
Vovkov tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez cracks Vovkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vovkov misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Vovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovkov shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Vovkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Vovkov with a poor takedown
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Vovkov backing up. Vovkov nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovkov misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vovkov is breathing heavily.
Vovkov has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Vovkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Vovkov semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Vovkov! He's out on his feet! Alvarez rushes in and drops Vovkov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medved Volohander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slava Vitruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slava Vitruk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Medved Volohander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Vitruk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitruk throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Volohander to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitruk misses with a combination
and Volohander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volohander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Volohander.
Vitruk gets tackled into the cage by Volohander. Volohander maintains the clinch.
Volohander breaks the clinch.
Vitruk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitruk misses with a hook
and Volohander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vitruk misses with a combination
and Volohander counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volohander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volohander gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volohander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volohander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volohander pushes Vitruk up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitruk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volohander jabs Vitruk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vitruk looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vitruk is trying to break the clinch but Volohander is controlling him.
Vitruk fails to pull guard.
Volohander breaks the clinch.
Slava Vitruk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitruk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volohander moves into the clinch.
Volohander has Vitruk pressed against the cage, preventing Vitruk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volohander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volohander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volohander punishes Vitruk's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volohander moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volohander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volohander!
Volohander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volohander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitruk walks into a straight right hand from Volohander.
Volohander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vitruk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volohander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volohander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volohander cracks Vitruk with a good jab.
Volohander clinches with his opponent.
Volohander prevents Vitruk from breaking the clinch.
Volohander breaks from the clinch.
Vitruk should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Volohander lands a nice hook to Vitruk's body. Vitruk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volohander tests Vitruk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volohander clinches up with Vitruk and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volohander breaks from the clinch.
Vitruk is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Volohander moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medved Volohander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Minister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michail Bugaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Minister!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minister shoots in for a takedown but Bugaev shows good takedown defense.
Minister fails to land the takedown.
Michail Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Minister.
Bugaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minister.
Bugaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minister fails to land the takedown.
Minister seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bugaev shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Minister is backing up but Bugaev catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Minister covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bugaev Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Bugaev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benn Rotthwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Messing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotthwell comes to the cage accompanied by U2 - Bloody sunday. Messing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Jeezy - I Put On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Benn Rotthwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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248 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benn Rotthwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolf Messing!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotthwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Rotthwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Rotthwell.
Rotthwell misses with a few strikes there.
Messing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotthwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Rotthwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messing shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotthwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rotthwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Messing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rotthwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rotthwell tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotthwell keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Messing wants to control but Rotthwell is keeping him busy.
Messing misses with the ground and pound.
Rotthwell is pushing Messing's head away, looking to escape. Messing manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Messing throws an elbow but Rotthwell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Messing trying to control the position but Rotthwell is working away.
Messing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Messing misses with the ground and pound.
Messing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotthwell keeps working.
Messing throws an elbow but Rotthwell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Messing working the ground and pound but Rotthwell is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotthwell is not content to let Messing control the position.
Messing landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Messing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rotthwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rotthwell parries the strikes from Messing easily there. Messing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rotthwell to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Messing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rotthwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Messing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rotthwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Messing works to advance to full mount. Rotthwell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Messing controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messing working Rotthwell over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolf Messing will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Messing dives in and scores a takedown into Rotthwell's guard.
Messing advances position into side control!
Messing misses with the ground and pound.
Messing is looking to take a break and control but Rotthwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Messing tries for a kimura but Rotthwell is defending well.
Messing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Messing seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Messing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rotthwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rotthwell dodges the ground and pound from Messing.
Messing working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Messing seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messing misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Messing looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rotthwell is avoiding damage well.
Messing tries to move to mount but Rotthwell blocks the move with his legs.
Rotthwell is trying to buck Messing off.
The ground and pound from Messing seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rotthwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messing on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rotthwell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Messing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Messing lands some shots froms side control.
Messing 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 Rotthwell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Messing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Messing trying to control the action but Rotthwell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotthwell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Messing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messing trying to control the position but Rotthwell is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Messing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Messing takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rotthwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Messing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rotthwell works Messing's body with a nice hook.
Rotthwell scores with the left hand. Messing knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messing fails to land the takedown.
Rotthwell scores with a shot to the body.
Rotthwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Messing back to the cage. Rotthwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benn Rotthwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotthwell drops Messing with a beautiful combination! Messing stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rotthwell is looking for the KO!
Messing is rocked!
Messing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messing loses concentration momentarily and Rotthwell pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Messing crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rotthwell finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benn Rotthwell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Katchenko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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222 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Phil Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a body shot
and Katchenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Katchenko lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Katchenko lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Katchenko is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Katchenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katchenko walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Katchenko counters with a body kick that stops Davis in his tracks momentarily.
Good leg kick by Katchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Katchenko.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Katchenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katchenko. Katchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Katchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis tries for a takedown but Katchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Katchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis misses with a shot to the body
and Katchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis digs a good body shot into Katchenko's ribs.
Mr Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katchenko momentarily.
Katchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Katchenko counters with a big head kick but Davis shrugs it off.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Katchenko.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katchenko moves away.
Katchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katchenko on the side of the head.
Katchenko throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Katchenko's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katchenko is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko managing to control the position.
Katchenko controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Katchenko.
Katchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis is looking to wear down Katchenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Katchenko.
Andrei Katchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Katchenko moved out of range.
Davis takes a swing at Katchenko's ribcage but misses.
Katchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katchenko moves away.
Katchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Katchenko.
Davis slips a jab from Katchenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Katchenko 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.
Mr Phil Davis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Katchenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Davis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katchenko throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis checks a low kick from Katchenko.
Katchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Katchenko's guard.
Davis trying to control but Katchenko is working from the bottom.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Katchenko keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mr Phil Davis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Katchenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Katchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Phil Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Davis as he checks the leg kick.
Andrei Katchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis shoots in but Katchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis looks for a takedown but Katchenko sprawls well.
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.
Katchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Katchenko sprawls well.
Katchenko throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Andrei Katchenko just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis misses the body punch
and Katchenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Davis jabs Katchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Katchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Davis looks for a takedown but Katchenko sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Katchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katchenko has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Katchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Katchenko has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Katchenko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katchenko but Katchenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Phil Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Katchenko counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katchenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Katchenko counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katchenko misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis misses with a body punch
and Katchenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davis wants to clinch up but Katchenko keeps it at a distance.
Katchenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katchenko. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Katchenko did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Katchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the action but Katchenko is working from the bottom.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katchenko wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Katchenko tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis slips a nice elbow through Katchenko's hands, connecting with Katchenko's forehead.
Davis throwing shots but Katchenko is blocking nicely.
Mr Phil Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Katchenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Katchenko.
Davis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Katchenko regains half guard.
Katchenko has his hands clasped together around Davis's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Mr Phil Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katchenko trying to control but Davis postures up.
Katchenko trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Davis raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Andrei Katchenko has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis working for a guillotine from mount but Katchenko is in no mood to give up.
Katchenko blocking the ground and pound.
Andrei Katchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katchenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Katchenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Phil Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Katchenko!
Andrei Katchenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Posse!. Baduk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke is looking to clinch.
Duke connects with a high kick.
Baduk cracks Duke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duke moves out of range as Baduk strikes.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Baduk shows good takedown defense.
Baduk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baduk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Baduk misses with a body shot.
Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baduk. That did some damage!
Harrison Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Baduk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baduk throws a head kick that misses
and Duke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baduk!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Duke there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Duke unloading with bombs!
Duke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baduk because Duke loaded up on that one.
Duke looking to finish with strikes here!
Duke unloads with some shots from mount but Baduk bucks and avoids them well.
Baduk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duke dominating with strikes here.
Baduk is squirming around, avoiding Duke's attempts to control the action.
Duke thowing shots but they're missing.
Baduk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Duke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baduk blocking the ground and pound.
Duke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baduk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duke throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Duke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Sergei Baduk's cut even more.
Duke with shots to the head and body - Baduk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Duke 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throwing strikes but Baduk bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Baduk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duke.
Duke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duke postures up in Baduk's guard and throws a big left but Baduk blocks it.
Duke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baduk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duke working some strikes from top position.
The cut above Sergei Baduk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duke throwing strikes from guard but Baduk blocks nicely.
Duke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duke landing some decent shots from guard.
Sergei Baduk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Baduk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harrison Duke!
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