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IFL 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Henderson (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
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson scores with a jab.
It looks like Nad Henderson has been cut.
Henderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson looks gassed!
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henderson eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Henderson throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
It looks like Alexander Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Henderson misses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson. Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson counters with a head kick.
Anderson tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson motions for Anderson to come forward. Henderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nad Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Anderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into rage.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
Anderson lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Henderson catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nad Henderson really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Anderson throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexander Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nad Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson checks a low kick from Henderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nad Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nad Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zurab Mameledinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Nikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Mameledinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Nikki!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikki slaps away a takedown attempt from Mameledinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mameledinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mameledinov!
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.
Nikki working for a guillotine from mount but Mameledinov is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mameledinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mameledinov shrugs it off.
Mameledinov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mameledinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mameledinov wants to control but Nikki is having none of it.
Mameledinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mameledinov turns into him and now he's in Nikki's guard.
Mameledinov lands a couple of elbows.
Nikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikki looking for a guillotine here but Mameledinov defends easily.
Mameledinov stands up over Nikki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mameledinov chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mameledinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikki has wrist control.
Nikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mameledinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mameledinov stands up over Nikki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mameledinov defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mameledinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mameledinov lands a couple of elbows.
Mameledinov gets to his feet and stands over Nikki, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nikki felt that one! Mameledinov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nikki from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Mameledinov!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Chrumanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dangerously (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chrumanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ...When Gjallarhorn Will Sound. Ryan Dangerously will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Chrumanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Dangerously!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrumanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dangerously, pushing him back against the cage.
Dangerously looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dangerously has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chrumanov lands a damaging elbow.
Chrumanov breaks the clinch.
Donk. Chrumanov catches Dangerously right on the button with a cross.
Chrumanov feints with a jab and clips Dangerously right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Dangerously is sent crashing into the canvas and Chrumanov leaps in for the kill! Dangerously tries to get to his feet but Chrumanov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Dangerously is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Chrumanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongo Mongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Jenkins !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mongo lands a lovely overhand right.
Mongo closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mongo.
Mongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Mongo.
Mongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mongo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mongo lands a right hand.
Jenkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mongo walks away with a smile on his face. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mongo. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Mongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mongo pushes down on Jenkins 's head and hops out.
Jenkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mongo. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mongo lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Mongo avoids the punch easily.
Mongo drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Mongo lands an elbow inside.
Mongo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mongo Mongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Jenkins .
Jenkins jumps guard but Mongo stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mongo effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Mongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mongo scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mongo stalling.
Mongo digs a right hand into Jenkins 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins 's gas tank.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Mongo taking a breather.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mongo stalling the fight.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Mongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Mongo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Mongo lands a nice uppercut.
Mongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mongo lands a left hand.
Mongo gets through Jenkins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mongo.
Mongo lands an uppercut.
Jenkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mongo walks away with a smile on his face. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands a brutal head kick. Jenkins looks out on his feet and Mongo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mongo Mongo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berra Blomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Meshkov (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berra Blomberg!
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, Yuri Meshkov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blomberg takes a swing at Meshkov's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blomberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Meshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Blomberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meshkov is looking to clinch.
Blomberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blomberg tries to clinch there but Meshkov circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blomberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blomberg sprawls well. Blomberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Blomberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Meshkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blomberg counters with a three punch combo that has Meshkov backing up. Meshkov nods at Blomberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Blomberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg leaves Meshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meshkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blomberg.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blomberg as he jumps to the side.
Meshkov looks for a takedown but Blomberg sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg has managed to clinch.
Meshkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meshkov takes a shot to the head.
Meshkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blomberg misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blomberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meshkov's brow.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg scores with a knee to the head.
Meshkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Blomberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blomberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meshkov is trying to drag Blomberg to the mat but Blomberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blomberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meshkov.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov can't get the takedown.
Blomberg is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blomberg down to the mat. Blomberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Blomberg misses its intended target.
Meshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blomberg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meshkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg has closed the distance and engaged Meshkov in a clinch.
Meshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blomberg prevents it.
Blomberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meshkov up against the cage.
Blomberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Meshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Blomberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blomberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blomberg misses.
Blomberg fails to land with a series of punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blomberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blomberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Blomberg tries to clinch but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Meshkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Blomberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meshkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown but Blomberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Blomberg misses.
Meshkov misses with a takedown
and Blomberg counters with a two punch combo.
Meshkov wants to clinch up but Blomberg keeps it at a distance.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg gets underhooks to prevent Meshkov's takedown attempt.
Blomberg is pressed up against the cage. Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blomberg down to the mat. Blomberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Blomberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meshkov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blomberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Meshkov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blomberg.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blomberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Blomberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov working the strikes but Blomberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blomberg is looking to control Meshkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blomberg avoid being mounted?
Blomberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Meshkov looking to sit in guard and control but Blomberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blomberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg wants to control from the top but Meshkov keeps moving.
Blomberg won't allow Meshkov to sweep him here.
Blomberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Meshkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Meshkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blomberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Meshkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blomberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Meshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blomberg throwing strikes but missing.
Blomberg wants to control from the top but Meshkov keeps moving.
Meshkov has Blomberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Blomberg trying to control but Meshkov is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blomberg throws the left hand but Meshkov avoids the punch easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meshkov.
Blomberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meshkov.
Meshkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berra Blomberg is winning the standup battle so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meshkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blomberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blomberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Meshkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blomberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meshkov checks a leg kick.
Blomberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meshkov tries to clinch up
and Blomberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blomberg clinches up against the cage.
Blomberg stalling.
Blomberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blomberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meshkov up against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blomberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blomberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Meshkov is breathing heavily.
Blomberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blomberg sizes up Meshkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meshkov has his takedown stuffed
and Blomberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Meshkov is working for takedown but Blomberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blomberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov dodges an elbow strike from Blomberg.
Blomberg'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.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Berra Blomberg.
Blomberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blomberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
No luck for Meshkov with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Meshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blomberg looks to land a combination but Meshkov avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed right hand from Blomberg misses the target.
Blomberg throws a body punch but Meshkov moves out of range.
Blomberg tries to clinch up.
Meshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blomberg as he jumps to the side.
Blomberg misses with a two punch combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meshkov is defended easily by Blomberg.
Blomberg pushes Meshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blomberg connects with a knee to the head.
Meshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blomberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meshkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Meshkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Meshkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blomberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blomberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blomberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blomberg throws the kick towards the body but Meshkov avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Blomberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meshkov blocks the elbow strike.
Blomberg landing knees to the head.
Blomberg has a couple of punches blocked by Meshkov.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov stalling against the cage.
Blomberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blomberg misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Blomberg.
Meshkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Blomberg.
Blomberg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meshkov blocks the elbow strike.
Blomberg stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg clearly takes that round.
That's time! Blomberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meshkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blomberg is fending him off so far but Meshkov persists. Nope, Blomberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Blomberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blomberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Meshkov. Meshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meshkov eats them both and turns towards Blomberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blomberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meshkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meshkov moves out of range as Blomberg strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meshkov blocks a head kick by Blomberg.
Meshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Meshkov tries to clinch up but Blomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Blomberg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Meshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blomberg misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blomberg!
Blomberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blomberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov shoots in and drives through. Blomberg sprawls well.
Meshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blomberg.
A swing and a miss from Blomberg.
Meshkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blomberg circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blomberg's half guard.
Meshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Meshkov wants to control but Blomberg is keeping him busy.
Blomberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blomberg.
Blomberg managing to control the position.
Meshkov preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blomberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blomberg trying to control the position.
Blomberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meshkov can do to turn this around?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blomberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Blomberg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Blomberg.
Meshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blomberg's waist but Blomberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meshkov off to one side.
Meshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blomberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meshkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berra Blomberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blomberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blomberg throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Meshkov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berra Blomberg had his way with Yuri Meshkov in 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. This is the final round!
Meshkov moves out of range of the body kick from Blomberg.
Blomberg swings for the body but Meshkov moves out of range.
Meshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Blomberg sprawls well. He's pushed Meshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blomberg's waist but Blomberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meshkov off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov tries to clinch up but Blomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Blomberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Meshkov dodges an elbow strike from Blomberg.
A head punch on the inside from Blomberg fails to land.
Meshkov blocks an elbow strike.
Blomberg keeps control of Meshkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meshkov tries to break the clinch but Blomberg is controlling the position.
Blomberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg stops a takedown attempt from Meshkov.
Berra Blomberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Meshkov.
Meshkov taking a breather.
Blomberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meshkov takes a shot to the head.
Meshkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blomberg smiles and moves away.
Meshkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg throws the left hand but Meshkov avoids the punch easily.
Berra Blomberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meshkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blomberg working a defensive guard here.
Meshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berra Blomberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meshkov trying to control but Blomberg is working from the bottom.
Blomberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meshkov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blomberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Meshkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blomberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meshkov is avoiding damage well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Meshkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meshkov wants to control but Blomberg postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meshkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blomberg trying to control the position but Meshkov is working away.
Meshkov is looking for a sweep.
Blomberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Meshkov tries to bench press Blomberg off him but Blomberg keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Meshkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blomberg cracks Meshkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Meshkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meshkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blomberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Blomberg unloads with some shots from mount but Meshkov bucks and avoids them well.
Blomberg with a couple of short strikes.
Meshkov tries to lock up and control but Blomberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blomberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomberg tries to control but Meshkov wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Meshkov because Blomberg loaded up on that one.
Blomberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blomberg working for a submission but Meshkov is keeping him at bay.
Meshkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Meshkov is squirming around, avoiding Blomberg's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meshkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blomberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blomberg thowing shots but they're missing.
Meshkov is bucking up trying to escape but Blomberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blomberg tries to control but Meshkov wriggling away.
Meshkov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blomberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Meshkov covers up.
Blomberg controlling well, preventing Meshkov from escaping the position.
Blomberg is persistently looking for the submission but Meshkov is defending it well.
Berra Blomberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meshkov controlling Blomberg 's hands.
Blomberg 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.
Blomberg tightening his grip on Meshkov, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blomberg controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berra Blomberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blomberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berra Blomberg!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Thai!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thai.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown
and Thai counters with a body kick that stops Kawajiri in his tracks momentarily.
Kawajiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kawajiri is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Thai slams his shin into Kawajiri's torso.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawajiri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thai.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai, right into the meat.
Thai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
Mike Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Kawajiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawajiri tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Kawajiri down.
Kawajiri 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.
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kawajiri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That kick from Thai tenderised Kawajiri's leg. Kawajiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawajiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Thai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Thai.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
Thai cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai connects with a high kick.
Kawajiri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kawajiri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thai throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Thai connects with a high kick.
Kawajiri is rocked!
Thai feints and then cracks Kawajiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawajiri down.
Oh Kawajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawajiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Kawajiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown
and Thai counters with a low kick, right behind Kawajiri 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Kawajiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawajiri shoots and misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kawajiri. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thai lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kawajiri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thai.
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kawajiri's head.
Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown
and Thai counters with a low kick, right behind Kawajiri 's knee.
Thai scoring well with a low kick there.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawajiri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Thai throws a front kick that sends Kawajiri stumbling back into the cage.
Thai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kawajiri's head.
Renato Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai lands a head kick. Kawajiri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Kawajiri tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Kawajiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thai lands a brutal head kick. Kawajiri looks out on his feet and Thai throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mike Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Del Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Pedalny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Del Mundo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salvador Del Mundo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Pedalny!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedalny stuffs the takedown.
Del Mundo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedalny is trying to push Del Mundo away but Del Mundo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Mundo gets underhooks to prevent Pedalny's takedown attempt.
Del Mundo is trying to push Pedalny away but Pedalny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Mundo wants to break free but Pedalny has control.
Pedalny goes for a takedown attempt but Del Mundo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedalny throws a right and a left that Del Mundo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedalny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Mundo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pedalny's guard.
Salvador Del Mundo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kon Pedalny.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pedalny is pulling down on Del Mundo's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Mundo, at least for the moment.
Pedalny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Mundo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo keeping moving, preventing Pedalny from controlling successfully.
Pedalny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedalny wants to control from the top but Del Mundo keeps moving.
Del Mundo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Mundo tries to get out of the position.
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!
Pedalny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny preventing the sweep.
Pedalny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedalny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedalny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Del Mundo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedalny passes Del Mundo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pedalny passes to full mount!
Pedalny looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Del Mundo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pedalny postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedalny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Del Mundo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pedalny stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo tries to clinch
and Pedalny counters with a shoot takedown. Del Mundo fights it but they end up in guard.
Pedalny wants to control from the top but Del Mundo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedalny's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pedalny trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Mundo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedalny preventing the sweep.
Del Mundo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pedalny on the ground.
Kon Pedalny has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pedalny shoots in for a takedown but Del Mundo shows good takedown defense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Mundo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedalny tries for a takedown but Del Mundo manages to get underhooks.
Pedalny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Del Mundo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Del Mundo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedalny circles away.
Del Mundo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Mundo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's eight 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.
Pedalny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Mundo lands a big head kick that sends Pedalny tumbling to the mat! Del Mundo takes a step backwards and waves Pedalny back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pedalny is rocked!
It looks like Kon Pedalny has been cut.
Pedalny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Del Mundo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Mundo as he jumps to the side.
Del Mundo tries to close the distance and clinch but Pedalny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedalny circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Salvador Del Mundo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kon Pedalny's cut.
That's time! Del Mundo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedalny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Mundo swivels and escapes.
Del Mundo throws a head kick but Pedalny moves out of range.
Pedalny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Mundo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Mundo manages to break the clinch.
Kon Pedalny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedalny has his takedown stuffed
and Del Mundo counters with a single leg into guard. Pedalny didn't expect that.
Salvador Del Mundo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kon Pedalny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mundo tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedalny is retaining full guard.
Pedalny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Mundo tries to stand but Pedalny is controlling from the bottom.
Pedalny uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo is looking to clinch.
Pedalny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Del Mundo tries to clinch up but Pedalny circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Del Mundo tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pedalny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Mundo defends it nicely.
Pedalny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny shoots and misses
and Del Mundo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pedalny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Mundo!
Del Mundo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pedalny.
Pedalny throws some wild stikes that Del Mundo manages to avoid easily.
Pedalny trying to control but Del Mundo is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pedalny content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedalny looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pedalny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pedalny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pedalny punching from mount but Del Mundo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pedalny is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Del Mundo is surviving well by controlling Pedalny's body position as best he can.
Del Mundo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pedalny locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Del Mundo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kon Pedalny! Kon Pedalny retains his heavyweight title!
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