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TD 34: Raduchenko - Skiter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kopylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Neujd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kopylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigmund Neujd!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kopylov as Neujd shoots in.
Kopylov lands a big head kick that sends Neujd tumbling to the mat! Kopylov takes a step backwards and waves Neujd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sigmund Neujd has been cut.
Kopylov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neujd.
Neujd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kopylov throws out the jab.
Kopylov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neujd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kopylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neujd won't allow Kopylov to get back to his feet.
Neujd looking to sit in guard and control but Kopylov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Neujd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopylov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov wants to stand but Neujd is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Kopylov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kopylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kopylov misses with a kick to the body.
Neujd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neujd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopylov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neujd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neujd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neujd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neujd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neujd throws a strike but Kopylov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kopylov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neujd on the ground.
Neujd wants to stand up but Kopylov is controlling him.
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!
Neujd has his feet on Kopylov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neujd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Kopylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigmund Neujd.
Neujd scores a takedown into full mount!
Neujd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kopylov is bucking up trying to escape but Neujd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kopylov tries to buck Neujd off but he can't manage it.
Neujd landing shots from mount.
Kopylov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Neujd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neujd punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Poor strikes thrown by Neujd there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Neujd unloading with bombs!
Kopylov is rocked!
Neujd controlling his opponent.
Oh Kopylov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neujd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kopylov seems to have got his legs back now.
Neujd lands a big shot there that rocks Kopylov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kopylov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Neujd lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kopylov is trying to stand up.
Neujd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kopylov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Neujd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigmund Neujd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kopylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Neujd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopylov looks to land a right hand but Neujd moved out of range.
Kopylov misses with a right hand
and Neujd counters with a shoot takedown. Kopylov fights it but they end up in guard.
Neujd throwing strikes but missing.
Neujd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopylov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Neujd controls the pace.
Kopylov kicks Neujd off and gets to his feet.
Neujd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kopylov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kopylov's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neujd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neujd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neujd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neujd wants to control from the top but Kopylov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neujd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neujd works over Kopylov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kopylov wants to stand and escape but Neujd is having none of it.
Neujd is in close to Kopylov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kopylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neujd looking to pass the guard.
Neujd lands a couple of digs.
Neujd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopylov has momentary wrist control but Neujd slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neujd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neujd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kopylov, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopylov throws a head kick that misses.
Kopylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neujd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kopylov's guard.
Neujd throwing strikes from guard but Kopylov blocks nicely.
Neujd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neujd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kopylov wants to get back to his feet but Neujd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kopylov being controlled here, momentarily.
Neujd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neujd is in close to Kopylov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neujd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neujd throws a strike but Kopylov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Neujd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Neujd shoots in looking for a takedown. Kopylov tries to sprawl out of it but Neujd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kopylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neujd fails to land the takedown.
Vladimir Kopylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigmund Neujd.
Nice defenses there by Neujd.
Nice defenses there by Neujd.
Kopylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kopylov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neujd.
Kopylov looks to land a combination but Neujd avoids it well.
Kopylov loads up on a big right hand but Neujd slips the punch.
Vladimir Kopylov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Neujd with that takedown attempt.
Kopylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neujd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kopylov throws a series of punches but Neujd avoids them all with ease.
Kopylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Neujd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sigmund Neujd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kopylov throws a head kick that misses.
Kopylov swinging wildly here.
Kopylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neujd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kopylov throws a sloppy head kick and Neujd moves out of range easily.
Kopylov gets tackled into the cage by Neujd. Neujd maintains the clinch.
Neujd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kopylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neujd.
Neujd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kopylov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neujd.
Neujd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopylov's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kopylov is refusing to be controlled, as Neujd sits in half guard.
Kopylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neujd lands strikes from half guard.
Neujd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopylov is not content to let Neujd control the position.
Ground and pound from Neujd.
Neujd trying to pass the guard but Kopylov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neujd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neujd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neujd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neujd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopylov is trying to stand back up but Neujd is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neujd lands with a punch from half guard.
Neujd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sigmund Neujd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neujd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neujd stops Kopylov from getting back to his feet.
Neujd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kopylov sees it coming and defends easily.
Neujd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neujd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopylov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neujd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neujd working Kopylov over with strikes.
Neujd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopylov defending well though.
Neujd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Neujd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neujd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neujd working Kopylov over with strikes.
Neujd is nestled in close to Kopylov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kopylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neujd.
Neujd stops Kopylov from getting back to his feet.
Kopylov taking some punishment here, with Neujd in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neujd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kopylov's head.
Neujd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neujd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neujd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neujd thows a huge punch but Kopylov dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neujd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neujd is looking to take a break and control but Kopylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neujd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopylov defending well though.
Neujd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neujd thows a huge punch but Kopylov dodges it nicely.
Neujd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopylov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neujd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neujd decides to stand up.
Vladimir Kopylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kopylov looks to land a combination but Neujd avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigmund Neujd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neujd 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigmund Neujd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin misses with a few strikes there.
Stalin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalin misses with a body shot.
Statham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalin takes a step back to recover.
Stalin throws the left hand but Statham avoids the punch easily.
Statham lands a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stalin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Statham - the referee stops the clock and Stalin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Statham. Stalin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stalin looks gassed!
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!
Statham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Statham is looking to slow Stalin down with leg kicks.
Statham throws a head kick that Stalin semi-blocks.
It looks like Vlad Stalin has been cut.
Statham pushes Stalin away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Statham, right into the meat.
Statham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stalin.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Statham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalin misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Statham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Statham scores with a head kick. Stalin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Statham, right into the meat.
Jason Statham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin misses with a double jab
and Statham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Statham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Statham tries to bum rush Stalin with a series of wild strikes but Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Statham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stalin takes a step back to recover.
Stalin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Statham lands a head kick!
Statham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Statham lands a head kick. Stalin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Statham feints and then cracks Stalin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalin down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Statham lands a head kick that stumbles Stalin and the fighters go to the mat.
Stalin is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Statham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Statham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stalin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalin is keeping the position for now.
Statham drops back looking for a leg! Stalin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalin manages to kick Statham off! Statham jumps back into Stalin's guard.
Statham drops back looking for a leg! Stalin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalin manages to kick Statham off! Statham jumps back into Stalin's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Stalin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Statham.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jason Statham is winning the standup battle so far.
Statham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalin.
Statham throws a head kick that Stalin semi-blocks.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Statham. Stalin shrugs it off though.
Stalin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalin blocks a jab.
Statham lands with a nice body kick.
Statham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
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!
Statham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Statham.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham cracks the inside of Stalin's front leg.
Stalin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stalin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Statham.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Statham. Stalin shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Stalin moves out of range easily.
Statham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Statham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stalin's head.
Stalin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Statham.
Statham lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stalin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Statham. That one must have hurt.
Statham lands a high kick!
Statham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Statham.
Statham cracks Stalin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vlad Stalin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Statham.
Statham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Statham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Statham thuds his shin into the meat of Stalin's side.
Statham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Statham delivers a nice body kick.
Statham scores with a leg kick.
Statham lands a head kick. Stalin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Statham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalin can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Statham throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Statham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stalin will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Statham - that will leave a mark!
Stalin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Statham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stalin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Statham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Stalin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stalin. That did some damage!
Statham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stalin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Statham.
Statham lands a head kick. Stalin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick lands from Statham that sends Stalin to the canvas. Stalin tries to scramble back to his feet but Statham brings him back down into side control.
Stalin is still in real trouble! Can Statham finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Statham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stalin seems to have recovered his senses.
Statham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stalin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Statham tries for a kimura but Stalin is defending well.
Statham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Statham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stalin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stalin tries to escape but Statham is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stalin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stalin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Statham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stalin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Statham swings around for an armbar but Stalin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Statham's guard.
Statham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stalin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Statham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Statham is trying to keep Stalin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jason Statham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Statham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stalin postures up.
Statham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stalin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Statham looking for a sweep. Not yet Statham, not yet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Statham here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Jason Statham wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stalin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Statham!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Statham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Statham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Statham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masatacu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama comes to the cage accompanied by Masutatsu Oyama 10 DAN. The key to victory for Masatacu Oyama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masatacu Oyama!
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, Alexandr Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nevsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Oyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oyama connects with a leg kick. Nevsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nevsky looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oyama. Nevsky shrugs it off though.
Masatacu Oyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nevsky.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Good leg kick by Oyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oyama is looking to slow Nevsky down with leg kicks.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Nevsky moves out of range of the body kick from Oyama.
Oyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alexandr Nevsky has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nevsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Oyama throws a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Oyama.
Nevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Oyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Oyama looks to land a body kick but Nevsky moved away.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Oyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.
Nevsky avoids the head kick by Oyama.
Nevsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevsky looks for a takedown but Oyama sprawls well.
Masatacu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nevsky.
Nice sprawl there from Oyama as Nevsky shoots in.
Oyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nevsky's head.
Nevsky moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oyama throws a head kick but Nevsky moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masatacu Oyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Nevsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Both fighters circling a little - Oyama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nevsky will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Oyama.
Oyama misses with a kick to the body.
Oyama misses with a body kick.
Good work by Nevsky as he checks the leg kick.
Oyama tried to score with a low kick but Nevsky checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oyama but Oyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Oyama lands a high kick!
Oyama misses with a head kick.
Oyama looks to land a body kick but Nevsky moved away.
Nevsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oyama lands a head kick!
Nevsky is rocked!
Nevsky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oyama.
Oyama slaps away a takedown attempt from Nevsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nevsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Oyama finish him?
Oyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nevsky somewhat.
Masatacu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nevsky.
Nevsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oyama circles away.
Oyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oyama looks for the body kick but Nevsky saw that one coming.
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!
Nevsky misses with a head kick.
Oyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Oyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Oyama throws a sloppy head kick and Nevsky moves out of range easily.
Nevsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Oyama.
Nevsky fails with the takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nevsky might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oyama has got the better of the exchanges.
Nevsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama throws a head kick but Nevsky moves out of range.
Oyama tried to score with a low kick but Nevsky checks it.
Oyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevsky can do to turn this around?
Nevsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard.
Nevsky trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Nevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevsky drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nevsky seems to have locked his on tight now - Oyama screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nevsky, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexandr Nevsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Wotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Emelianov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianov has chosen Аркона - Call of Battle as his entrance music. Roman Emelianov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Wotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Emelianov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianov clinches with his opponent.
Emelianov lands an elbow just above Wotton 's eye.
Emelianov misses with some punches.
Emelianov wants a takedown.
Wotton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wotton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wotton tries to circle away but Emelianov has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianov prevents Wotton from breaking the clinch.
Wotton is trying to force a seperation but Emelianov has the dominant position.
Wotton blocks an elbow strike.
Emelianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wotton.
Emelianov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wotton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Emelianov.
Emelianov crunches a lovely knee into Wotton's ribcage.
Emelianov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wotton blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianov working aggressively here.
Emelianov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wotton avoids it.
Wotton is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianov has double underhooks.
Emelianov tries to land a knee to the head but Wotton blocks with his arms.
Wotton tries to break the clinch but Emelianov is controlling the position.
Emelianov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wotton is pressed up against the cage. Emelianov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wotton down to the mat. Wotton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emelianov pushes Wotton away with a front kick.
Emelianov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianov effectively controlling the action here.
Wotton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry Wotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Emelianov.
Emelianov looking to throw knees to the head but Wotton is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Emelianov manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wotton wants to get back to his feet.
Wotton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Emelianov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Emelianov is taking a breather. Wotton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianov content to control rather than advance.
Roman Emelianov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wotton scores with a jab. Emelianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianov looking to throw knees to the head but Wotton is blocking nicely.
Emelianov has Wotton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Emelianov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wotton tumbling to the mat - Emelianov dives into Wotton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wotton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Emelianov wants to hit a switch here but Wotton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianov there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wotton lands a jab-cross combination.
Wotton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wotton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wotton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wotton cracks Emelianov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wotton lands a two punch combo.
Emelianov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianov instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wotton working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wotton.
Emelianov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wotton up against the cage.
Emelianov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wotton up against the cage.
Emelianov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wotton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wotton's efforts to push away.
Emelianov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emelianov trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianov lands a good knee to the midsection. Wotton won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianov scores with a knee to the head.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wotton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianov leaning against his opponent.
Wotton managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianov.
Emelianov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wotton is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianov sits in half guard.
Emelianov prevents Wotton from standing back up.
Emelianov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Emelianov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wotton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wotton misses with a head kick.
Wotton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianov closes the distance and clinches.
Roman Emelianov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Emelianov lands a nice elbow.
Emelianov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wotton's face.
Emelianov taking a breather.
Emelianov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wotton's efforts to push away.
Wotton tries to break the clinch but Emelianov is controlling the position.
Wotton wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is trying to break the clinch but Emelianov is controlling him.
Wotton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianov slows down the pace here.
Emelianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wotton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton can't break the clinch.
Wotton letting Emelianov take a breather here.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Emelianov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Emelianov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wotton to score with a decent uppercut.
Wotton misses with a few strikes there.
Wotton misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Wotton as Emelianov shoots in.
Emelianov moves in looking to clinch but Wotton pushes him off.
Wotton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianov misses with a takedown attempt - Wotton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henry Wotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wotton throws a right hand that Emelianov ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianov also avoids with ease.
A combination from Wotton does no damage.
Wotton throws a nice looking combination but Emelianov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianov wants to clinch.
Emelianov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wotton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry Wotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wotton circles away.
Emelianov moves in looking to clinch but Wotton pushes him off.
Wotton misses with a few strikes there.
Wotton lands with a nice combination. Emelianov backs away looking to recover.
Emelianov moves into range and clinches up with Wotton.
Wotton is trying to break free.
Wotton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianov has Wotton pushed against the cage.
Emelianov misses with a knee strike.
Emelianov tries a knee to the head but Wotton blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianov tries a knee to the head but Wotton blocks it.
Emelianov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wotton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wotton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianov looking to throw knees to the head but Wotton is blocking nicely.
Wotton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianov.
Henry Wotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Emelianov.
Emelianov taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Wotton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wotton wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianov won't allow it.
Wotton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton avoiding damage as Emelianov throws knees to the body.
Emelianov taking a breather.
Wotton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wotton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianov.
Emelianov stalls.
Emelianov breaks from the clinch.
Roman Emelianov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wotton throws a one two combo.
Wotton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wotton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry Wotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wotton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianov closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wotton blocks it with crossed arms.
Wotton is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianov has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wotton blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianov misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Emelianov.
I've got Emelianov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Emelianov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodderick Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rodderick Austin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
245 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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26
240 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodderick Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Couture looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Couture crumples to the floor! Austin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodderick Austin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geeorges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gribov's choice of entrance music: "Machete" - Theme Song . Sergey Gribov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geeorges StPierre!
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, Sergey Gribov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
StPierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
StPierre misses with a straight right.
Geeorges StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from StPierre.
A swing and a miss from Gribov.
Gribov shoots in for a double leg but StPierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gribov misses with a takedown attempt - StPierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
StPierre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gribov throws a body punch but StPierre moves out of range.
A left and a right from StPierre both land. Nice combination.
StPierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gribov moves away from the strike by StPierre.
StPierre scores with a nice head shot.
Gribov moves out of range as StPierre strikes.
A jab from StPierre misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Gribov counters with a nice double leg into side control. StPierre won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gribov controls the position.
StPierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but StPierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
StPierre is pushing Gribov's head away, looking to escape. Gribov manages to hold on to the position though.
Gribov is trying to get an arm triangle but StPierre is defending 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!
StPierre wants to get back to his feet.
Gribov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
StPierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre is breathing heavily.
Gribov trying to control the position but StPierre is working away.
StPierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gribov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but StPierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but StPierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gribov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. StPierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gribov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. StPierre looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gribov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. StPierre is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gribov lets go of the hold and StPierre can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Gribov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem for a Dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Russian Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
245 lbs
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25
245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Russian Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Koslov is just out of range.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boy won't be happy with that.
Boy bucks up and tries to throw Koslov off but instead Koslov has got his back!
Koslov working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy rolls, trying to escape but Koslov keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boy is trying to break free.
Koslov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Koslov misses with a punch to the head.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov working for the choke.
Boy holding both Koslov 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koslov missing with punches from the back.
Boy trying to control the hands but Koslov breaks the grip.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Koslov looking to break Boy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Koslov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Koslov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Koslov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Koslov is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boy's body.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Igor Koslov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boy tries to clinch but Koslov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Koslov. Koslov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boy looks to land a combination. Koslov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Koslov counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koslov moves nicely into side control.
Koslov is staying tight to Boy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koslov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koslov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russian Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russian Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Koslov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy closes the distance and pushes Koslov back into the cage.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Koslov has him pressed against the cage.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Koslov blocks an elbow strike.
Boy pushes Koslov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koslov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russian Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
Boy is struggling to control the position.
Boy prevents the takedown attempt.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koslov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boy up against the cage.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koslov looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Koslov shoots in.
Boy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koslov's head.
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koslov prevents a body shot from Boy.
Koslov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koslov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koslov.
Boy closes the distance and pushes Koslov back into the cage.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Koslov backwards.
Koslov tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov dodges an elbow strike from Boy.
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!
Koslov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Boy 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!
Koslov swinging wildly here.
Koslov misses the jab.
Boy throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koslov closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koslov trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov won't allow Boy to get back to his feet.
Boy controls Koslov momentarily but Koslov frees himself.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Koslov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koslov stands and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Igor Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koslov is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy wants to control but Koslov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koslov is controlling him well.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Koslov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
Boy cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Boy.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Koslov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koslov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koslov advances position into side control!
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy is trying to escape the position but Koslov is controlling the position.
Boy pushes Koslov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koslov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Koslov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koslov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Gabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Gabel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oleg Dragov's chin.
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22
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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25
214 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Gabel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gabel tenderised Dragov's leg. Dragov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gabel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gabel lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gabel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Dragov does no damage.
Gabel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragov blocks a head kick by Gabel.
Gabel lands a nice shot that snaps Dragov's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov throws a hook but Gabel blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Dragov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragov throws a lazy right hand but Gabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabel misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dragov misses.
Gabel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov moves away from the strike by Gabel.
Gabel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Gabel.
Gabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragov tries to bum rush Gabel with a series of wild strikes but Gabel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gabel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabel tries to clinch up.
Gabel rushes Dragov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gabel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabel throws a shot from downtown. Dragov moves away and avoids it.
Gabel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragov momentarily.
Gabel slips a straight right by Dragov.
Gabel moves to clinch but Dragov breaks away
letting Dragov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabel tries to clinch but Dragov moves away
enabling Dragov to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Gabel misses.
Dragov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gabel is looking to clinch but Dragov is avoiding it.
Gabel misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabel defending well as Dragov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Gabel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dragov throws a lazy right hand but Gabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gabel misses with a straight right.
Gabel swinging wildly here.
Gabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabel cracks the inside of Dragov's front leg.
Gabel wants to clinch up but Dragov keeps it at a distance.
Tom Gabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabel blocks a jab.
Dragov throws a right and a left that Gabel avoids nicely.
Dragov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gabel circles away.
The fighters circling - Gabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Dragov.
Gabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragov ducks right into an uppercut from Gabel.
Gabel misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabel tests Dragov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tom Gabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabel.
Dragov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gabel.
Gabel swings widly with a right hand
and Dragov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Gabel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragov looks to throw the jab but Gabel is out of range.
Gabel wants to clinch
and Dragov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabel throws a right hand that misses
and Dragov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabel moves in looking to clinch but Dragov pushes him off.
Dragov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov moves out of range as Gabel strikes.
Gabel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gabel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragov.
Dragov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragov moves out of range as Gabel strikes.
Gabel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Gabel 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!
Dragov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragov ducks under a wild hook from Gabel.
Gabel throws a shot from downtown. Dragov moves away and avoids it.
Gabel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragov.
Dragov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gabel tries to clinch but Dragov is having none of it.
Dragov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragov circles away.
Dragov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragov throws a series of punches but Gabel avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Dragov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabel looks to land a combination but Dragov avoids it well.
Dragov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gabel.
Dragov moves out of range as Gabel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabel scores with a nice head shot.
Dragov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragov throws a hook to the side of Gabel's head but Gabel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabel misses the shot to the body.
Gabel wants to clinch up but Dragov keeps it at a distance.
Gabel walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dragov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gabel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragov takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gabel.
Gabel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gabel takes one on the button.
Tom Gabel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gabel is just out of range.
Gabel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragov if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Gabel finds it's target.
Oleg Dragov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gabel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gabel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gabel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragov manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Gabel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gabel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Gabel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yevgeni Raduchenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
187 lbs
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27
197 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Skiter blocks the low kick.
Raduchenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skiter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raduchenko slips a jab and a cross from Skiter.
Skiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raduchenko.
Crunch! Raduchenko slams his shin into Skiter's torso.
Skiter stuffs the takedown attempt from Raduchenko. Raduchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Raduchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Raduchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Raduchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raduchenko. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raduchenko throws a right and a left that Skiter avoids nicely.
Skiter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Raduchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raduchenko throws a front kick aimed at Skiter's knee but Skiter avoids it well.
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.
Raduchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raduchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skiter throws a right hand that Raduchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Raduchenko also avoids with ease.
Raduchenko cracks the inside of Skiter's front leg.
Nice jab there from Skiter.
Skiter cracks a nice hook into Raduchenko's ribs.
Raduchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Skiter is just out of range.
Raduchenko shoots in but Skiter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Skiter does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raduchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Skiter circles away.
Raduchenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raduchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Skiter is just out of range.
Raduchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skiter as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skiter. No joy for Raduchenko on that attempt.
Skiter stuns Raduchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko misses with a hook to the body
and Skiter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skiter.
Raduchenko can't get the takedown.
Skiter tries to break free but Raduchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Skiter is trying to push Raduchenko away but Raduchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skiter breaks the clinch.
Raduchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skiter moves away.
Raduchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skiter is able to avoid easily.
Skiter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skiter wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raduchenko misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Skiter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skiter misses with a straight right.
Raduchenko is looking to wear down Skiter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raduchenko throws a lazy head kick
and Skiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Raduchenko throws a nice head kick!
Raduchenko lands a head kick!
Raduchenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skiter circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Skiter. That snapped Raduchenko's head back.
Skiter checks a low kick from Raduchenko.
Skiter misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko slips under a jab.
Skiter scores with a decent looking hook.
Raduchenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raduchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raduchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raduchenko walks into a stiff left hand from Skiter.
Raduchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raduchenko throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raduchenko misses with a body shot.
Rodrick Skiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skiter throws a combination that misses
and Raduchenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick as Skiter jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raduchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Raduchenko lands with an overhand left.
Raduchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yevgeni Raduchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raduchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Skiter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skiter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raduchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skiter misses with a double jab.
Raduchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Raduchenko misses with a leg kick
and Skiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skiter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeni Raduchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raduchenko moves away.
Raduchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raduchenko misses with an uppercut. Skiter saw that one coming.
Raduchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Skiter 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!
Skiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skiter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skiter throws an off balance right hand
and Raduchenko counters with a solid body kick.
Skiter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skiter throws a body punch but Raduchenko moves out of range.
Skiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raduchenko.
Skiter lands with an overhand left.
Raduchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skiter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Raduchenko.
Skiter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raduchenko throws a hook to the side of Skiter's head but Skiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raduchenko gets a double leg takedown into Skiter's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raduchenko has gone for a leg lock! Skiter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raduchenko's guard.
Raduchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skiter tries to stand but Raduchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Skiter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skiter defends it easily.
Raduchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skiter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raduchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skiter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raduchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raduchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skiter has managed to get both his arms back between Raduchenko's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter wants to get up but he can't break Raduchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raduchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skiter tries to stand but Raduchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Raduchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skiter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skiter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raduchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raduchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yevgeni Raduchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skiter is looking to stand up but Raduchenko won't let him.
Raduchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Skiter is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skiter wants to stand but Raduchenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raduchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skiter defends it easily.
Skiter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raduchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skiter has managed to get both his arms back between Raduchenko's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skiter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raduchenko, up you get!
Skiter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raduchenko's hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raduchenko misses with a low kick as Skiter jumps back.
Raduchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko clearly takes 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.
Raduchenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skiter wants to clinch.
Skiter throws a body punch but Raduchenko moves out of range.
Raduchenko thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raduchenko throws a shot to the body.
Raduchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skiter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raduchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skiter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raduchenko is in Skiter's guard.
Raduchenko prevents Skiter from getting back to his feet.
Raduchenko drops back looking for a leg! Skiter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skiter manages to kick Raduchenko off! Raduchenko jumps back into Skiter's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raduchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raduchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Skiter is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiter wants to stand up but Raduchenko is controlling him.
Raduchenko postures up in Skiter's guard and throws a big left but Skiter blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raduchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raduchenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skiter's guard.
Raduchenko stops Skiter from getting back to his feet.
Raduchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Skiter defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raduchenko moves into full mount! Skiter won't be happy about that!
Raduchenko wants to control the pace but Skiter is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko lands a big shot there that rocks Skiter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Raduchenko punching from mount but Skiter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raduchenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Raduchenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skiter is looking to escape.
Raduchenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Skiter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Raduchenko landing strikes from the mount and Skiter is in trouble!
Raduchenko has hold of Skiter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skiter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko 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.
Raduchenko working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Skiter turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Raduchenko off and cradles Skiter's limp body as Raduchenko celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yevgeni Raduchenko!
Yevgeni Raduchenko is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Dobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lloyd Dobbler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hui or perhaps it was just good defense by Dobbler which made him look bad.
Dobbler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hui fails with a takedown attempt.
Dobbler throws a hook but Hui blocks it.
Hui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dobbler counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hui.
Dobbler throws the kick towards the body but Hui avoids it.
Hui shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dobbler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hui tries to keep at a distance but Dobbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dobbler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hui tries to pull guard but Dobbler won't allow it.
Dobbler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dobbler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hui's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobbler darts in and clinches Hui up against the cage.
Dobbler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dobbler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dobbler lands a shoulder strike.
Dobbler breaks from the clinch.
Dobbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hui.
Hui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobbler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dobbler as he jumps to the side.
Hui tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobbler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dobbler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dobbler scores with a nice right hand.
Dobbler darts in and clinches Hui up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui jumps guard but Dobbler stands there with Hui around his waist. Hui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hui tries to work over Dobbler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobbler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hui fails with the takedown
and Dobbler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dobbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hui.
Dobbler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lloyd Dobbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dobbler.
A combination from Dobbler does no damage.
Dobbler thows a body shot but no joy.
Hui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobbler counters with a nice body shot.
Hui wants to clinch.
Dobbler thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hui tries to clinch up but Dobbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Hui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dobbler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hui is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hui throws a right hand that Dobbler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobbler also avoids with ease.
Dobbler throws the kick towards the body but Hui avoids it.
Dobbler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hui should have avoided that one.
Dobbler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dobbler lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hui.
Dobbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hui is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hui doesn't seem bothered though.
Hui is breathing heavily.
Dobbler misses with a body shot.
Hui tries to keep at a distance but Dobbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dobbler lands a nice uppercut.
Dobbler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huis head.
Dobbler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hui backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hui. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hui fails to pull guard.
Hui fails to pull guard.
Dobbler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobbler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dobbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hui moves away.
Dobbler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dobbler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hui has his takedown stuffed
letting Dobbler counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Dobbler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hui takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hui is rocked!
Lloyd Dobbler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobbler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hui shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dobbler sprawls well. Dobbler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hui gets slowly back to his feet.
Hui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobbler counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hui shoots in but Dobbler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobbler closes the distance and pushes Hui back into the cage.
Dobbler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobbler lands a high kick!
Dobbler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobbler lands a lovely overhand right.
Dobbler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Hui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hui get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hui stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dobbler runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lloyd Dobbler!
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