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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakie Noir (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakie Noir!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots in for a double leg but Noir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morozov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morozov's waist but Morozov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Morozov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morozov gets a double leg takedown into Noir's guard.
Morozov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morozov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morozov landing some decent shots from guard.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morozov chips away with some ground and pound.
Noir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
Morozov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noir's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noir taking some punishment here, with Morozov in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morozov lands a nice short elbow.
Morozov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morozov is nestled in close to Noir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morozov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morozov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morozov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morozov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Morozov there.
Morozov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control here.
Noir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Morozov working Noir over with strikes.
Morozov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morozov is nestled in close to Noir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morozov lands a nice short elbow.
Morozov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov stops Noir from getting back to his feet.
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
Morozov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morozov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morozov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morozov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morozov works over Noir with some ground and pound from guard.
Noir is looking to stand up but Morozov isn't so interested in that idea.
Morozov drops back looking for a leg! Noir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noir manages to kick Morozov off! Morozov jumps back into Noir's guard.
Morozov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morozov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov distracts Noir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morozov won't allow Noir to sweep him here.
Noir keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morozov shoots in and drives through. Noir sprawls well.
Morozov misses with a takedown attempt - Noir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noir is defended easily by Morozov.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown. Noir tries to sprawl out of it but Morozov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenya Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morozov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noir fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morozov is defended easily by Noir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noir tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Noir darts in and clinches Morozov up against the cage.
Noir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noir gets control of Morozov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morozov thows a big elbow that misses.
Noir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morozov prevents Noir from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov chips away with some ground and pound.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Noir is retaining full guard.
Morozov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Noir has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Morozov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morozov 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.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noir is working Morozov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
Morozov has his foot on Noir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noir works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov striking off his back but it's not causing Noir any problems.
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Noir pushes his legs off easily.
Noir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.
Noir landing some decent shots from guard.
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morozov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noir tries to sprawl but Morozov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morozov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov working the head and body with strikes.
Noir is trying to control but can't.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morozov.
Noir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morozov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noir's head.
Nice strikes from Morozov there.
Noir is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Morozov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morozov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noir is looking to improve his position.
Morozov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir is looking to escape.
Noir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morozov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morozov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noir trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Morozov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morozov throwing strikes but missing.
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morozov defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Noir is looking to sweep but instead, Morozov has passed into half guard.
Morozov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morozov winds up and cracks Noir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morozov decides to stand up.
Morozov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noir fails with the takedown.
Morozov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noir sprawls well. Noir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir tries to clinch up.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morozov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhenya Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noir leaves Morozov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenya Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noir shoots for a takedown but Morozov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morozov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noir pinned against the cage. Noir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morozov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhenya Morozov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morozov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhenya Morozov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fierro comes to the cage accompanied by Punkrocker. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonnie Fierro!
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, John Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but Fierro shows good takedown defense.
Fierro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Fierro.
Fierro lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Fierro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggins.
Fierro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Fierro. Those never looked like landing.
Fierro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fierro misses with a combination
and Wiggins counters with a head kick. That will keep Fierro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wiggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fierro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wiggins tries for a takedown but Fierro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fierro looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonnie Fierro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wiggins.
Fierro misses with a few strikes there.
Fierro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Fierro catches Wiggins right on the button with a cross.
Fierro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiggins looks gassed!
Fierro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fierro connects with a crisp jab.
Fierro scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiggins should have avoided that one.
Wiggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fierro slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fierro is fending him off so far but Wiggins persists. Nope, Fierro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggins.
Wiggins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fierro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fierro lands a head shot.
Fierro is pawing at Wiggins, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wiggins's nose. Wiggins is badly hurt! Fierro pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wiggins tries desperately to hold on but Fierro is relentless in his assault! As Wiggins receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Fierro away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnie Fierro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Salaas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delon comes to the cage accompanied by Prayer Of The Refugee. Phoenix Salaas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Delon!
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, Phoenix Salaas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delon drives through with a takedown into Salaas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Delon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delon stands and throws Salaas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Delon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salaas is avoiding damage well.
Delon works to advance to full mount. Salaas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Delon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Delon with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salaas is looking to escape.
Delon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salaas looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon looking to control but Salaas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delon lands with some strikes.
Delon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Delon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Delon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salaas is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Delon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salaas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Delon.
Delon with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salaas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Delon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Delon lands a heavy elbow.
Salaas is rocked!
Delon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Salaas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Delon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misha Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Strauss (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Strauss moves out of range.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strauss circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strauss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strauss landing with the ground and pound.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strauss postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Strauss passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strauss.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.
Strauss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strauss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strauss connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
Tyson trying to control but Strauss postures up.
Strauss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tyson to get to his feet.
Tyson stuns Strauss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Misha Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strauss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Strauss shoots in.
Strauss scores a takedown into full mount!
Strauss looks gassed!
Tyson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strauss.
Strauss punching from mount but Tyson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Strauss thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson wants to hold on but Strauss pushes him away.
Strauss with the ground and pound from mount.
Strauss with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johan Strauss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
No luck for Strauss with that takedown attempt.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Strauss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Strauss's head back.
Strauss looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Strauss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyson's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Strauss is breathing heavily.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Misha Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strauss there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Strauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Strauss off the cage and back into rage.
Strauss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
Strauss moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Tyson jabs Strauss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a one two! Strauss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Strauss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strauss tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tyson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strauss checks it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Strauss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Strauss persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Misha Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Strauss saw that one coming.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson scores with a jab. Strauss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson scores with a one two! Strauss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jabs at Strauss's body.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Strauss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strauss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyson cracks Strauss with an open hand slap.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Strauss moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Strauss's ribs.
Misha Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strauss's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Misha Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strauss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Strauss. Strauss gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson cracks Strauss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Tyson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyson cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson connects with a right hand. Strauss shakes it off.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strauss.
Strauss looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Strauss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strauss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson feints a jab promting Strauss to slip. Tyson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strauss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Johan Strauss has been cut.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Strauss shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Strauss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strauss is able to avoid easily.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strauss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Misha Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson lands a jab to Strauss's midsection.
Tyson clobbers Strauss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyson connects with a right hand. Strauss shakes it off.
Strauss slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Strauss with that takedown attempt.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strauss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Strauss shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strauss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Strauss's body. Strauss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson catches Strauss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strauss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Strauss persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Strauss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strauss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strauss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strauss. Strauss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strauss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strauss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strauss on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Matinheimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo Matinheimo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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26
184 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paavo Matinheimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Oven!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matinheimo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Oven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matinheimo to the mat! Matinheimo manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oven throwing strikes from guard but Matinheimo blocks nicely.
Oven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oven looking to pass the guard.
Oven is looking to work some ground and pound but Matinheimo has wrist control.
Matinheimo can't keep his opponent in guard - Oven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oven is just content to waste time from the top position. Matinheimo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Oven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven is looking to advance position but Matinheimo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Oven is desperately trying to improve his position but Matinheimo has a good base and remains in mount.
Matinheimo looking to ground and pound but Oven is blocking nicely.
Oven flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Oven just holding on.
Oven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oven manages to get to full guard.
Oven 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.
Oven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matinheimo's guard.
Oven trying to control but Matinheimo is working from the bottom.
Oven throwing strikes but missing.
Oven pushes down on Matinheimo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matinheimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oven is looking to advance position but Matinheimo won't allow it.
Matinheimo is refusing to be controlled, as Oven sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oven lands a nice short elbow.
Oven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matinheimo defending well though.
Matinheimo has hold of Oven's hands but Oven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oven working over Matinheimo with some ground and pound. Matinheimo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oven is keen to just control but Matinheimo is a slippery customer.
Oven drops an elbow to the side of Matinheimo's head.
Oven tries to pass to full mount but Matinheimo defends it.
Oven is looking to take a break and control but Matinheimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oven might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matinheimo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matinheimo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Oven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Oven.
Oven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! Oven has knocked Matinheimo down with a huge combo! Oven steps away and waves a wobbly Matinheimo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Matinheimo is rocked!
Oven lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Matinheimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crack! Oven connects with the perfect overhand right and Matinheimo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Oven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Oven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Pigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloane has chosen Beautiful as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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224 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juice Pigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloane tries a head kick but it misses.
Pigg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloane's waist but Sloane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pigg off to one side.
Kurt Sloane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pigg.
Sloane moves into the clinch.
Pigg misses with an elbow over the top.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pigg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sloane defends it nicely.
Pigg motions for Sloane to come forward. Pigg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juice Pigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pigg walks into a stiff left hand from Sloane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pigg closes the distance and clinches.
Sloane tries to land a knee to the head but Pigg blocks with his arms.
Sloane lands a body punch.
Pigg is breathing heavily.
Sloane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pigg is trying to maintain a safe position but Sloane gets an underhook and turns Pigg into the cage.
Sloane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigg misses with a knee to the head.
Pigg looking to throw knees to the head but Sloane is blocking nicely.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloane takes the fight into the clinch.
Sloane lands a knee to the head.
Sloane lands with a left to the head.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloane lands a big head kick that sends Pigg tumbling to the mat! Sloane takes a step backwards and waves Pigg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pigg is rocked!
It looks like Juice Pigg 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!
Pigg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pigg somewhat.
Oh Pigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Pigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sloane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sloane scores with a knee to the head.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloane clinches up with Pigg and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloane scores with a shoulder strike.
Sloane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloane gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Sloane.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pigg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sloane manages to break the clinch.
Sloane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sloane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pigg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloane lands a big head kick that sends Pigg tumbling to the mat! Sloane takes a step backwards and waves Pigg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sloane walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pigg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sloane swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pigg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Sloane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Hick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob Hick!
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, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Putin lands with a right hand.
It looks like Billy Bob Hick has been cut.
Putin throws a good cross that connects.
Hick tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Hick dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Hick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hick slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Hick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Putin tries to stall but Hick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hick manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Putin looking to sit in guard and control but Hick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putin has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Putin has Hick in his guard.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin 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.
Hick postures up.
Hick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin is trying to control the position but Hick postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hick trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Putin.
Putin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hick blocks a leg kick.
Putin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Putin misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a looping left.
Vladimir Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin punishes Hick's body with a nice straight punch.
Hick pushes Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hick jumps into guard, dragging Putin to the mat.
Hick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hick is trying to keep Putin in close.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hick looking for subs off his back but Putin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Putin trying to control from Hick's half guard. Hick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin is sitting in close to Hick's body. Hick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Putin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Putin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Bob Hick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lena Ranetok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gosha Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lena Ranetok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lena Ranetok!
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, Gosha Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranetok takes one on the button.
It looks like Lena Ranetok has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Abramov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abramov.
Abramov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ranetok was well out of range. Poor timing from Abramov.
Abramov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abramov, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abramov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abramov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ranetok decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abramov tries to roll over but Ranetok keeps him under control.
Abramov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ranetok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abramov looking for subs from the bottom but Ranetok mounts him!
Abramov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov tries to hold on but Ranetok pushes him away.
Ranetok is looking to stand but Ranetok has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Abramov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ranetok is breathing heavily.
Abramov wants to hold on but Ranetok pushes him away.
Abramov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abramov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ranetok doesn't manage to clinch there - Abramov circles away.
Ranetok moves out of range of the body kick.
Ranetok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov sends Ranetok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Abramov is motioning to the referee to let Ranetok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ranetok is rocked!
Lena Ranetok's cut is getting worse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abramov. That's going to slow Ranetok down.
Oh Ranetok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abramov dances in with a quick combination. Ranetok is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Abramov snaps Ranetok's head back. Ranetok stumbles backwards against the cage. Abramov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ranetok's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ranetok just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gosha Abramov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Frans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frans comes to the cage accompanied by I dont wanna wait. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davide Frans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Howard !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howard closes the distance and clinches up with Frans, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes Frans against the cage but Frans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Howard looks for a takedown but Frans sprawls well.
Davide Frans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Howard .
Frans circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frans forces Howard back against the cage and clinches.
Frans pulls Howard into guard.
Frans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Frans.
Howard trying to control but Frans is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Frans 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frans keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard throwing strikes from guard but Frans blocks nicely.
Frans keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Frans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Howard blocks a head kick by Frans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard shoots in but Frans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frans clinches.
Frans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Frans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Frans shoots in.
Howard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frans defends it nicely.
Howard fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frans throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to clinch.
Frans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frans is breathing heavily.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frans pinned against the cage. Frans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard 's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frans off to one side.
Howard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frans. That one must have hurt.
Howard throws a series of punches but Frans moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frans.
Dwight Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Frans is trying to stand up here but Howard is controlling him well.
Howard trying to control the action but Frans is working from the bottom.
Howard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Frans to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwight Howard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howard somewhat.
Howard gets caught napping as Frans dives in and scores a takedown. Howard manages to retain guard.
Frans wants to stand but Howard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frans trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Howard wants to stand but Frans is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frans stopping the sweep attempt from Howard .
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Howard is tightening it up a little... Frans has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Frans reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Frans taps out! nice BJJ there by Howard !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dwight Howard !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Pavlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
269 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pavlik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Pavlik stalling against the cage.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pavlik smiles and moves away.
Ingo Pavlik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Ivanov.
Pavlik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavlik misses with an elbow strike.
Ivanov gets control of Pavlik's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pavlik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlik has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov has his foot on Pavlik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlik works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov pushes a forearm under Pavlik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pavlik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cj Ivanov!
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