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GFC 37 - On the Road PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shit Bix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Woitek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shit Bix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shit Bix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Woitek!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woitek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woitek looks to land a combination. Bix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bix doesn't manage to clinch there - Woitek circles away.
Bix tries to clinch up but Woitek circles away and keeps his distance.
Bix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woitek.
Woitek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bix eats them both and turns towards Woitek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Woitek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woitek works Bix's body with a nice hook.
Woitek lands with a nice combination. Bix backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woitek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woitek swats away the attempt to clinch by Bix.
Woitek misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woitek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woitek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woitek.
Janusz Woitek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woitek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woitek scores with a one two! Bix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bix misses with a left hand
and Woitek counters with a nice uppercut.
Bix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Woitek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woitek moves out of range of the body kick.
Woitek is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bix on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woitek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bix eats them both and turns towards Woitek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bix is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woitek leaves Bix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Bix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Woitek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woitek lands with a nice combination. Bix backs away looking to recover.
Woitek connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bix to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Woitek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Janusz Woitek!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Roufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Roufus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palavra looking to score a takedown here. Roufus is defending well but Palavra drives through and ends up in Roufus's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roufus controlling the position.
Palavra tries to free his leg and advance position but Roufus is retaining full guard.
Roufus keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Duke Roufus.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palavra.
Palavra tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roufus's legs.
Roufus can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roufus is not content to let Palavra control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roufus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra working away.
Palavra misses with the ground and pound.
Roufus struggling a bit here.
Palavra is putting a hurting on Roufus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Roufus is not content to let Palavra control the position.
Palavra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Palavra wants to control but Roufus is keeping him busy.
Roufus tries to bench press Palavra off him but Palavra keeps the position.
Palavra cracks Roufus with a big elbow.
Roufus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Palavra off and has taken his back!
Roufus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Palavra trying to control the hands but Roufus won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roufus has his opponent's back but Palavra is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Roufus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roufus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palavra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roufus.
Palavra drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roufus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palavra postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra being controlled here momentarily.
Roufus wants to sweep but no luck.
Palavra wants to pass the guard but Roufus is keeping the position.
Palavra chips away with some ground and pound.
Roufus keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Roufus keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
Palavra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palavra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Palavra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roufus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roufus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra is trying to control. Roufus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palavra thows a huge punch but Roufus dodges it nicely.
Roufus has hold of Palavra's hands but Palavra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palavra is pressing down on Roufus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roufus is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roufus pushes Palavra off looking to stand but Palavra dives back in and keeps control.
Roufus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roufus is keeping the position for now.
Palavra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roufus dives on top into guard.
Palavra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roufus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palavra is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palavra wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palavra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roufus did well to prevent Palavra getting side control.
Roufus gets back to full guard.
Roufus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palavra's guard.
Palavra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Palavra wants to sweep here but Roufus controlling him for the moment.
Roufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roufus trying to control but Palavra is working from the bottom.
Palavra pulls Roufus in close to his closed guard and prevents Roufus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roufus tries to free his leg and advance position but Palavra is retaining full guard.
Palavra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roufus trying to move into half guard but instead Palavra has managed to sweep!
Roufus controls Palavra momentarily but Palavra frees himself.
Palavra trying to control but Roufus is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Palavra.
Roufus tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roufus sneaks back into half guard.
Palavra is trying to control. Roufus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palavra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roufus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palavra.
Roufus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Palavra wants to work for an arm triangle but Roufus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palavra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roufus!
Roufus is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palavra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking to control but Roufus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palavra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roufus hang on?
Palavra cracks Roufus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roufus is working to get back to half guard.
Palavra tries to control but Roufus wriggling away.
Roufus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palavra landing strikes from the mount.
Palavra looking to control but Roufus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palavra prevents Roufus from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra lands with some strikes.
Roufus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palavra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roufus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palavra avoids the attempt from Roufus to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palavra raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roufus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roufus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Palavra is landing with some decent strikes but Roufus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palavra tries to control but Roufus wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roufus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Palavra.
Palavra throws some wild stikes that Roufus manages to avoid easily.
Palavra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijo Palavra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Palavra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roufus's half guard.
Roufus tries to roll over but Palavra keeps him under control.
Palavra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roufus is trying to control but can't.
Palavra wants to work for an arm triangle but Roufus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palavra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roufus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Palavra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roufus is controlling Palavra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roufus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra pushes down on Roufus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roufus trying to hold on to Palavra's head to control him but Palavra postures up.
Roufus wants to improve his position but Palavra is controlling well.
Roufus moves into full guard.
Roufus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palavra defends well.
Roufus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roufus seems keen to control Palavra's posture.
Palavra trying to control but Roufus is working from the bottom.
Palavra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roufus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roufus is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palavra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roufus is on top in guard.
Roufus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palavra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roufus throws a strike but Palavra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roufus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palavra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palavra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roufus trying to control the position.
Roufus wants to sweep here but Palavra controlling him for the moment.
Roufus has Palavra pulled in close to control his posture.
Roufus has momentary wrist control but Palavra slips an elbow through the middle.
Roufus is trying to keep Palavra in close.
Palavra works over Roufus with some ground and pound from guard.
Palavra wants to pass the guard but Roufus is keeping the position.
Roufus wants to sweep but no luck.
Palavra tries to free his leg and advance position but Roufus is retaining full guard.
Palavra connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra stopping the sweep attempt from Roufus.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Roufus keeps moving.
Palavra forces his way into half guard.
Palavra wants to work for an arm triangle but Roufus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roufus works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palavra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roufus has control of Palavra's left arm, preventing Palavra from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palavra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marijo Palavra.
Well Palavra 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 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marijo Palavra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrall comes into the arena with Pantera's Domination blaring out of the sound system. Scott Ferrall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Bravo's chin.
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184 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferrall.
Scott Ferrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ferrall.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrall's shoulder, as Ferrall tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bravo tries to bum rush Ferrall with a series of wild strikes but Ferrall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Ferrall.
Ferrall misses with a combination
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferrall throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Ferrall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferrall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bravo lands an overhand right.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravo but Bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Ferrall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bravo sprawls well. Bravo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrall gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrall.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Ferrall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Ferrall saw that one coming.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bravo counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ferrall is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Bravo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Mangan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quaid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Mangan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quaid tries to move into range but Mangan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangan at a distance.
Mangan misses with an uppercut.
Mangan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Mangan.
Mangan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quaid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangan throws a body punch but Quaid moves out of range.
Mangan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quaid.
Mangan misses with a shot to the body
and Quaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quaid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangan on the side of the head.
Mangan is rocked!
Mangan misses with a shot to the body
and Quaid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mangan is still on wobbly legs! Can Quaid finish him?
Mangan looks gassed!
Quaid scores with a body shot.
Quaid grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mangan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Quaid cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Douglas Quaid!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kastriot Skenderbeu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenderbeu comes into the arena with Back In Black blaring out of the sound system. Hoost has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. Ernesto Hoost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kastriot Skenderbeu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost misses with a combination
and Skenderbeu counters with a left and a right that stings Hoost.
Hoost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoost wants to clinch.
Hoost misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Hoost is predictable there
and Skenderbeu counters with a straight right hand.
Hoost tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skenderbeu is able to avoid easily.
Hoost tries to clinch there but Skenderbeu circles away.
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Skenderbeu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skenderbeu slips a jab and a cross from Hoost.
Hoost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skenderbeu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Skenderbeu is avoiding it.
Hoost tries to bum rush Skenderbeu with a series of wild strikes but Skenderbeu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ernesto Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost has Skenderbeu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kastriot Skenderbeu has been cut.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skenderbeu blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skenderbeu blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks it.
Hoost lands an elbow inside.
Hoost tries to land knees in the clinch but Skenderbeu avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Skenderbeu is blocking nicely.
Hoost looks gassed!
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skenderbeu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoost misses with a knee strike.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skenderbeu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoost has double underhooks.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skenderbeu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skenderbeu is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenderbeu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skenderbeu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoost closes the distance but Skenderbeu moves to the side
and Skenderbeu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoost fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenderbeu moves away.
Hoost wants to clinch up but Skenderbeu keeps it at a distance.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Skenderbeu.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Skenderbeu is avoiding it.
Skenderbeu avoids the head kick by Hoost.
Hoost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skenderbeu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skenderbeu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Hoost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoost clinches up against the cage.
Hoost trying to land knees to the body.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skenderbeu is defending well for now.
Skenderbeu is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks with his arms.
Hoost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skenderbeu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skenderbeu is trying to push Hoost away but Hoost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skenderbeu tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Skenderbeu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoost tries to land knees in the clinch but Skenderbeu avoids the damage to the body.
Skenderbeu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Skenderbeu is blocking nicely.
Skenderbeu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skenderbeu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Hoost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kastriot Skenderbeu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoost misses with a looping left.
Skenderbeu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoost.
Skenderbeu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoost throws a series of punches but Skenderbeu moves out of range.
Hoost doesn't manage to clinch there - Skenderbeu circles away.
Hoost is looking to slow Skenderbeu down with leg kicks.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Skenderbeu is avoiding it.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Skenderbeu.
Hoost doesn't manage to clinch there - Skenderbeu circles away.
A combination from Hoost does no damage.
Hoost throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skenderbeu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoost is breathing heavily.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch but Skenderbeu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skenderbeu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skenderbeu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoost rushes Skenderbeu and presses him up against the cage.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoost misses with a knee strike.
Skenderbeu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoost looks to land a combination but Skenderbeu avoids it well.
Hoost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skenderbeu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skenderbeu checks a low kick from Hoost.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch but Skenderbeu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoost looks to land a combination but Skenderbeu avoids it well.
Hoost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Skenderbeu.
Hoost moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skenderbeu blocks it with crossed arms.
Skenderbeu is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
Skenderbeu avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skenderbeu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skenderbeu dodges the punch combination from Hoost.
Hoost is looking to chop away at Skenderbeu's legs.
Skenderbeu lands a head kick!
Skenderbeu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skenderbeu is out of range and Hoost settles back down.
Hoost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skenderbeu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skenderbeu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hoost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skenderbeu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenderbeu tries a head kick but it misses.
Skenderbeu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoost moves in looking to clinch but Skenderbeu pushes him off.
Hoost tries to clinch but Skenderbeu moves out of range.
Skenderbeu gets tackled into the cage by Hoost. Hoost maintains the clinch.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost looking to throw knees to the head but Skenderbeu is blocking nicely.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skenderbeu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernesto Hoost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kastriot Skenderbeu'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skenderbeu blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Hoost drives through and clinches with Skenderbeu against the cage.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Skenderbeu managing to block the knees to the body from Hoost.
Skenderbeu has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skenderbeu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hoost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoost lands a knee to the head.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skenderbeu is trying to break free.
Skenderbeu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skenderbeu slips a jab and a cross from Hoost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoost misses.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu misses with a two punch combination.
Skenderbeu looks to land a combination but Hoost avoids it well.
Hoost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skenderbeu tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Skenderbeu avoids the elbow strike from Hoost, against the cage.
Ernesto Hoost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoost prevents Skenderbeu from breaking the clinch.
Hoost keeps control of Skenderbeu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoost throws an elbow that misses.
Ernesto Hoost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Skenderbeu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks with his arms.
Hoost misses with a knee to the head.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the head but Skenderbeu blocks with his arms.
Skenderbeu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kastriot Skenderbeu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Skenderbeu.
Kastriot Skenderbeu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skenderbeu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoost misses with the combination.
Skenderbeu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoost misses with a wild body shot.
Hoost moves into the clinch.
Skenderbeu tries to break free but Hoost pushes him back against the cage.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skenderbeu avoids it.
Skenderbeu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skenderbeu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
Skenderbeu has had enough of the clinch but Hoost keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hoost connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skenderbeu's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenderbeu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoost won't allow it.
Kastriot Skenderbeu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skenderbeu is trying to break the clinch but Hoost is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Hoost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoost 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Hoost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Grey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
179 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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28
176 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bang!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grey as he jumps to the side.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Grey sprawls well.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Derrick Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grey.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey is fighting to break Bang's control of his arms but Bang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Grey which made him look bad.
Grey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grey showed some decent athleticism there.
Bang is looking to control Grey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?
Grey is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bang keeping hold of Grey's head, controlling as best he can.
Bang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Grey leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grey throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang is looking to escape.
Grey wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.
Grey prevents Bang from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away.
Bang is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
Grey trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Grey stops Bang from standing up.
Bang working for a triangle but Grey defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Grey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Bang shoots in.
Bang with a poor takedown
and Grey counters with a leg kick.
Grey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Bang shoots in.
Derrick Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
Horrible takedown by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Grey which made him look bad.
Ali Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey throws a strike aimed at the side of Bang's head but Bang avoids it well.
Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Bang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grey controls the pace.
Bang is working an open guard so Grey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Bang.
Bang looking to score a takedown here. Grey is defending well but Bang drives through and ends up in Grey's guard.
Bang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ali Bang was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grey's waist but Grey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Grey.
Grey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bang is avoiding damage well.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Bang keeping his opponent close.
Bang is trying to control Grey's posture but Grey avoids it.
Grey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.
Bang is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ali Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grey is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Grey circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grey tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
Bang wants to improve his position but Grey is controlling well.
Grey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bang gets back to full guard.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey is trying to keep Bang in close.
Bang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang digs a good hook to Grey's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Grey sprawls well.
Derrick Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Bang.
Grey leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bang shoots and misses
and Grey counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grey lands in his opponent's guard.
Grey wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grey is one step ahead there.
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Bang has wrist control.
Grey wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grey postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Bang controls Grey momentarily but Grey frees himself.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ali Bang.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ali Bang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich zu Lichtenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). zu Lichtenberg has chosen the devils right hand as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
197 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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21
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heinrich zu Lichtenberg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zu Lichtenberg throws a series of punches but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Neprostoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but zu Lichtenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
zu Lichtenberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Neprostoy. That one must have hurt.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up but Neprostoy circles away and keeps his distance.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from zu Lichtenberg. No joy for Neprostoy on that attempt.
Heinrich zu Lichtenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Neprostoy.
Horrible takedown by Neprostoy or perhaps it was just good defense by zu Lichtenberg which made him look bad.
zu Lichtenberg moves out of range of the body kick from Neprostoy.
Neprostoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neprostoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around zu Lichtenberg's waist but zu Lichtenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neprostoy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zu Lichtenberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neprostoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neprostoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neprostoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Neprostoy. Those never looked like landing.
zu Lichtenberg wants to clinch but Neprostoy slips to the side
and Neprostoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zu Lichtenberg defends it well.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zu Lichtenberg defends it well.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neprostoy to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Neprostoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for zu Lichtenberg!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neprostoy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now zu Lichtenberg is on top in guard.
Neprostoy pulls zu Lichtenberg in close to prevent any damage.
zu Lichtenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy pushes zu Lichtenberg off and gets back to his feet.
zu Lichtenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neprostoy on the side of the head.
Neprostoy looks to land a body kick but zu Lichtenberg moved away.
zu Lichtenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neprostoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy is working for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neprostoy wants to free his trapped foot but zu Lichtenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
zu Lichtenberg is staying active underneath Neprostoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neprostoy to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parnisha Neprostoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
zu Lichtenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg misses with a body kick.
Neprostoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
zu Lichtenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neprostoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. zu Lichtenberg eats them both and turns towards Neprostoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parnisha Neprostoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neprostoy is defended easily by zu Lichtenberg.
Neprostoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? zu Lichtenberg is fending him off so far but Neprostoy persists. Nope, zu Lichtenberg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parnisha Neprostoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with zu Lichtenberg but zu Lichtenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
zu Lichtenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Neprostoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as zu Lichtenberg sprawls well. zu Lichtenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neprostoy gets slowly back to his feet.
zu Lichtenberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Neprostoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Neprostoy is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neprostoy.
zu Lichtenberg throws a head kick but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Neprostoy shoots for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neprostoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neprostoy dives in and scores a takedown into zu Lichtenberg's guard.
Neprostoy trying to control the position from guard on top but zu Lichtenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neprostoy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! zu Lichtenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neprostoy, into his guard.
Neprostoy has a closed guard, preventing zu Lichtenberg from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy has zu Lichtenberg pulled in close to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Parnisha Neprostoy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
zu Lichtenberg dodges the punch combination from Neprostoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch.
Neprostoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neprostoy closes the distance and clinches up with zu Lichtenberg, looking for a takedown. Neprostoy pushes zu Lichtenberg against the cage but zu Lichtenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parnisha Neprostoy is winning the standup battle so far.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
Neprostoy shoots for a takedown but zu Lichtenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
zu Lichtenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up.
Neprostoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy moves out of range.
zu Lichtenberg is looking to clinch but Neprostoy is avoiding it.
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch but Neprostoy is having none of it.
zu Lichtenberg gets caught napping as Neprostoy dives in and scores a takedown. zu Lichtenberg manages to retain guard.
Neprostoy trying to control the position from guard on top but zu Lichtenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy stays in close to zu Lichtenberg's body and controls the position.
Neprostoy stops zu Lichtenberg from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neprostoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! zu Lichtenberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. zu Lichtenberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from zu Lichtenberg!
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!
Neprostoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parnisha Neprostoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
zu Lichtenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Neprostoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neprostoy misses with a body kick.
Neprostoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
zu Lichtenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and zu Lichtenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Neprostoy drives through with a takedown into zu Lichtenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neprostoy advances position into side control!
Neprostoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neprostoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by zu Lichtenberg, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neprostoy laying and praying for a moment but zu Lichtenberg takes advantage and regains half guard.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neprostoy not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy is trying to work for a kimura but zu Lichtenberg is defending well.
Neprostoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but zu Lichtenberg keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zu Lichtenberg defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neprostoy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. zu Lichtenberg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Parnisha Neprostoy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Boladao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kardanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boladao comes to the cage accompanied by Boladão de Amor. Kardanov has chosen Riders on the storm as his entrance music. Rodrigo Boladao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Boladao!
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, Anton Kardanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardanov scores with a hook to the body. Boladao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kardanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boladao manages to avoid it.
Kardanov misses with a body shot.
Kardanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boladao.
Kardanov shoots in and bounces Boladao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kardanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kardanov wants to stand but Boladao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boladao is looking for a triangle but Kardanov pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kardanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boladao is proving hard to escape from.
Kardanov gets to his feet. Boladao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boladao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kardanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kardanov controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boladao sprawls well initially but Kardanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kardanov decides to return to a standing position.
Kardanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boladao misses with a takedown
and Kardanov counters with a single leg into guard. Boladao didn't expect that.
Kardanov is working Boladao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kardanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boladao, up you get!
Kardanov throws a left and a right that both miss
so Boladao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kardanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kardanov is wriggling around but Boladao manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardanov is pressing down on Boladao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kardanov pulls Boladao in close to prevent any damage.
Kardanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kardanov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kardanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boladao misses with a takedown attempt
and Kardanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boladao's guard now.
Kardanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boladao can't keep his opponent in guard - Kardanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kardanov in particular looking to stall.
Boladao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kardanov pulls his head out easily.
Kardanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardanov decides to stand and escape the position.
Kardanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kardanov controlling the action here.
Kardanov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boladao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kardanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boladao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kardanov counters with a three punch combo that has Boladao backing up. Boladao nods at Kardanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kardanov throws a jab when Boladao was well out of range.
Boladao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kardanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardanov misses with a straight left.
Kardanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boladao rather than just go for the knockout.
Kardanov throws a series of punches but Boladao moves out of range.
Anton Kardanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boladao avoids the body shot from Kardanov.
Kardanov throws a looping overhand right but Boladao ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Boladao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kardanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boladao's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Boladao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boladao working for a triangle but Kardanov defends it easily.
Kardanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boladao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kardanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kardanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kardanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardanov stays in close to Boladao's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boladao dives on top into guard.
Kardanov wants to get back to his feet but Boladao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kardanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kardanov throws a body punch but Boladao moves out of range.
Boladao has his takedown stuffed
and Kardanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kardanov wanted to stand there but Boladao had control of the position.
Boladao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kardanov controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anton Kardanov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boladao with a poor takedown
and Kardanov counters with a shoot takedown. Boladao fights it but they end up in guard.
Kardanov is working Boladao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kardanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Kardanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kardanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anton Kardanov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kardanov scores with a shot to the body.
Boladao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kardanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boladao thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Boladao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boladao moves away.
Kardanov shoots in and bounces Boladao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kardanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anton Kardanov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kardanov misses with a hook to the body
and Boladao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kardanov's guard.
Kardanov trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kardanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boladao stops Kardanov from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kardanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kardanov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kardanov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Whitelaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Whitelaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Whitelaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Riley!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley blocks a leg kick.
Whitelaw throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Duke Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitelaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Joey Whitelaw has been cut.
Riley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitelaw. Whitelaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Riley moves out of range as Whitelaw strikes.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitelaw on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitelaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whitelaw blocks a jab.
Whitelaw slips a jab from Riley.
Whitelaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Whitelaw defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
Riley throws a shot from downtown. Whitelaw moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Whitelaw.
Whitelaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Riley misses with an uppercut
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Whitelaw's shoulder, as Whitelaw tries to avoid the shot.
Riley throws a right hand that Whitelaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitelaw also avoids with ease.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitelaw.
Whitelaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Riley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Riley looks gassed!
Riley throws a right hand that misses
and Whitelaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitelaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitelaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Duke Riley has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitelaw blocks a jab.
Whitelaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitelaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitelaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitelaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
A solid body kick from Whitelaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitelaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whitelaw connects with a crisp jab.
Whitelaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitelaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riley in his tracks.
Whitelaw cracks Riley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Riley falls backwards against the cage. Whitelaw follows up with more strikes that drop Riley to his knees. Whitelaw keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Riley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Whitelaw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mink Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Still Standing. Theban has chosen Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alcaeus Theban!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theban lands a right hook to the body.
Dre shoots in looking for a takedown. Theban tries to sprawl out of it but Dre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Theban throws a body kick that misses.
Theban misses with a combination
letting Dre counter with a right hand.
Dre tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Theban.
Theban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Theban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Theban misses with a wild body shot.
Dre looks to throw the jab but Theban is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theban jabs Dre right on the nose. Dre blinks but takes it well.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban scores with a hook.
Dre wants to clinch.
Dre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Theban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dre doesn't seem phased though.
Dre tries to clinch but Theban moves away
and Theban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dre is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dre.
Dre is looking to clinch but Theban is avoiding it.
Theban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theban feints and then cracks Dre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dre down.
Nice straight punches there by Theban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Theban.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Theban moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Dre! Theban continues to tee off on Dre, landing with a left and a right! Theban connects with a right hand that leaves Dre sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Theban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alcaeus Theban!
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
60% |
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