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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodka comes to the cage accompanied by Alcohol. Vlad Vodka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vodka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Slobovic misses.
Slobovic takes a swing at Vodka's ribcage but misses.
Slobovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Vodka tries to sprawl out of it but Slobovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vodka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slobovic misses with a few strikes there.
Slobovic with a poor takedown
and Vodka counters with a takedown into side control.
Vodka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slobovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slobovic is looking for a sweep. Vodka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slobovic wants to get back to his feet.
Vodka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobovic is trying to maintain the position but Vodka is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vodka is keen to just control but Slobovic is a slippery customer.
Vodka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slobovic trying to control here.
Slobovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vodka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vodka's back!
Slobovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Vodka is controlling his hands well.
Slobovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Vodka is controlling his hands well.
Vodka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Slobovic gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slobovic somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vodka is trying to get back to his feet but Slobovic has full control of the position and if anything, Vodka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Slobovic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Slobovic misses with punches from the back.
Vodka holding both Slobovic 's hands and preventing any damage.
Even with his hooks in, Slobovic manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Slobovic is cranking Vodka's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Vodka! He's tightened the choke and Vodka is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Slobovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandrovich Fyodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Last Emperor. Poddubny has chosen Champion Of The Champions as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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230 lbs
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277 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandrovich Fyodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Poddubny!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fyodor scores with a one two! Poddubny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fyodor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poddubny throws a sloppy body shot
and Fyodor counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fyodor lands a lovely overhand right.
Fyodor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poddubny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poddubny lands in his opponent's guard.
Poddubny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poddubny won't allow Fyodor to get back to his feet.
Poddubny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fyodor keeping full guard, as Poddubny tries to pass.
Fyodor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodor keeping moving, preventing Poddubny from controlling successfully.
Fyodor keeping full guard, as Poddubny tries to pass.
Fyodor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poddubny wants to control from the top but Fyodor keeps moving.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Poddubny manages to pass to side control.
Poddubny controlling the pace.
Poddubny stops Fyodor from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny controlling the pace.
Poddubny thows a huge punch but Fyodor dodges it nicely.
Fyodor trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poddubny tries to clinch but Fyodor is having none of it.
Poddubny clinches with his opponent.
Fyodor landing knees to the head.
Poddubny stalling in the clinch.
Poddubny trying to land knees to the body.
Fyodor letting Poddubny take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poddubny wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor being controlled against the cage.
Fyodor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fyodor.
Poddubny is trying to trip Fyodor. He has hold of a leg but Fyodor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Poddubny persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Poddubny won't allow Fyodor to get back to his feet.
Poddubny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poddubny trying to control the position from guard on top but Fyodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poddubny is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan Poddubny has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Poddubny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fyodor's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poddubny won't allow Fyodor to get back to his feet.
Fyodor keeping full guard, as Poddubny tries to pass.
Fyodor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poddubny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Alexandrovich Fyodor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fyodor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poddubny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fyodor circles away.
Poddubny gets a takedown into half guard.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet.
Fyodor is trying to get back to full guard.
Poddubny is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poddubny stops Fyodor from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny controlling the pace.
Fyodor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poddubny is taking a breather. Fyodor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ivan Poddubny has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Poddubny takes the fight into the clinch.
Fyodor tries to break free but Poddubny pushes him back against the cage.
Poddubny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fyodor fails to land.
Fyodor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poddubny's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Poddubny manages to end up in side control.
Poddubny trying to control the action but Fyodor is working from the bottom.
Poddubny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fyodor, who protects the arm well.
Poddubny cracks Fyodor with a big right hand but Fyodor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poddubny tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fyodor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Poddubny wants to control but Fyodor is keeping him busy.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet.
Poddubny working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny is looking to take a break and control but Fyodor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fyodor being controlled for a moment.
Poddubny working the body and head with strikes.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet but Poddubny drags him back down.
Fyodor struggling a bit here.
Poddubny controlling the position.
Let's hope that Poddubny has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fyodor wants to get back to his feet.
Fyodor being controlled for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fyodor is trying to get back to his feet.
Ivan Poddubny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poddubny is working to tighten is grip on Fyodor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fyodor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Poddubny is really squeezing tight and eventually Fyodor passes out! Poddubny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Poddubny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Muhomorov (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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281 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Muhomorov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhomorov lands an overhand right.
It looks like Felix Voskresensky has been cut.
Muhomorov misses with the combination.
Muhomorov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voskresensky backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muhomorov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Muhomorov enables Voskresensky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Muhomorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Voskresensky prevents Muhomorov from getting back to his feet.
Muhomorov keeping moving, preventing Voskresensky from controlling successfully.
Voskresensky throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muhomorov is on top in guard.
Voskresensky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Voskresensky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhomorov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhomorov stopping the sweep attempt from Voskresensky.
Voskresensky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muhomorov controls the pace.
Voskresensky keeping moving, preventing Muhomorov from controlling successfully.
Voskresensky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muhomorov's guard.
Voskresensky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhomorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muhomorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voskresensky looking to pass the guard.
Muhomorov is trying to keep Voskresensky in close.
Muhomorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voskresensky trying to control but Muhomorov is working from the bottom.
Voskresensky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhomorov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Voskresensky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhomorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voskresensky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muhomorov keeping moving, preventing Voskresensky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muhomorov being controlled here, momentarily.
Muhomorov pulls Voskresensky in close to prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Muhomorov does no damage.
Voskresensky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voskresensky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voskresensky shoots in looking for a takedown. Muhomorov tries to sprawl out of it but Voskresensky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muhomorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhomorov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voskresensky circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhomorov has Voskresensky up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhomorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Voskresensky has double underhooks.
Muhomorov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voskresensky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhomorov swings for the body but Voskresensky moves out of range.
Muhomorov jabs Voskresensky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muhomorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Voskresensky's head.
Felix Voskresensky's cut is getting worse.
Voskresensky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhomorov, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Muhomorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Voskresensky has a couple of punches blocked by Muhomorov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voskresensky is working Muhomorov over against the cage.
Muhomorov looks gassed!
Voskresensky has clasped his hands together around Muhomorov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Voskresensky tries for a kimura but Muhomorov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artem Muhomorov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Voskresensky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muhomorov misses the shot to the body.
Voskresensky throws a leg kick but Muhomorov moved away.
Muhomorov clinches up with Voskresensky and pushes him back against the cage.
Muhomorov blocks a body shot from Voskresensky.
Muhomorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voskresensky is keeping busy.
Voskresensky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhomorov.
Voskresensky jumps into guard, dragging Muhomorov to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voskresensky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhomorov defends well.
Voskresensky has a closed guard, preventing Muhomorov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voskresensky is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Muhomorov has his hands clasped together but Voskresensky extends an breaks Muhomorov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Voskresensky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Voskresensky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eko misses with a double jab
and Freeman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Freeman controlling from the top position.
Eko keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eko dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman has control of Eko's left arm, preventing Eko from doing any damage.
Eko wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Eko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eko has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
Freeman seems keen to control Eko's posture.
Eko trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Eko sprawls well.
Eko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a single leg into guard. Eko didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eko keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Freeman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman trying to control but Eko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gordon Freeman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Eko.
Some wild striking there from Eko.
Eko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Eko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eko looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freeman wants to control but Eko is keeping him busy.
Freeman stalling away here and it's allowed Eko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eko scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Eko.
Eko falls off balance throwing a combination
so Freeman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Freeman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eko is breathing heavily.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gordon Freeman.
Eko throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Eko misses with a double jab.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Eko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freeman circles away quickly and effectively.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Eko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eko but Eko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freeman.
Eko tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eko throws a combination that misses
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eko won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Freeman wants to control for a moment but Eko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Freeman slows the pace down in half guard.
Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Eko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman trying to control the action but Eko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eko looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eko throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Eko tries a head kick but it misses.
Eko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt - Eko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eko.
Gordon Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eko.
Eko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Freeman.
Horrible takedown by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Eko which made him look bad.
Eko swings widly with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a takedown into side control.
Eko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman trying to control the action but Eko is working from the bottom.
Freeman tries for a kimura but Eko is defending well.
Freeman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Eko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freeman's guard! Nice work there by Eko!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freeman is proving hard to escape from.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Eko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eko wants to stand but Freeman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Freeman pulls Eko in close to his closed guard and prevents Eko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Gordon Freeman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eko.
Mr Eko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko throws a combination that misses
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mr Eko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman prevents Eko from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eko is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Eko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Freeman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Blood Wizard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Blood Wizard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
202 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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31
209 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wizard.
Wizard throws a series of punches but Hartman avoids them all with ease.
Hartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Wizard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wizard misses with a straight right.
Hartman throws a right hand that Wizard ducks under and follows up with a left that Wizard also avoids with ease.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Wizard moves out of range.
Wizard misses with a low kick.
Hartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wizard takes a swing at Hartman's ribcage but misses.
Wizard misses with a looping left.
Hartman staying out of range there.
Hartman lands with a good body shot.
Blood Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Wizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman throws a low kick but Wizard moves out of range easily.
Wizard lands a jab to Hartman's midsection.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Hartman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wizard avoids it really well and circles away.
Wizard wants to clinch.
Hartman lands with a good body shot.
Hartman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wizard swings for the body but Hartman moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wizard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wizard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Wizard moves out of range.
Wizard lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hartman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wizard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartman.
Wizard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Wizard connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Hartman off the cage and back into range.
Wizard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartman is able to avoid easily.
Wizard scores with the left hand. Hartman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartman avoids the body shot from Wizard.
Hartman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wizard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wizard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wizard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wizard circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wizard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hartman throws an elbow that misses.
Hartman wants to break free but Wizard has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wizard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wizard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hartman tries to work over Wizard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartman can't break the clinch.
Wizard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wizard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wizard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wizard is trying to break free.
Hartman prevents a body shot from Wizard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartman.
Wizard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartman is defending well for now.
Wizard tries a body shot but Hartman blocks it.
Wizard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartman.
Wizard pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wizard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wizard throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wizard can't get the takedown.
Wizard throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hartman blocking some punches.
Wizard misses with an elbow over the top.
Wizard misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Blood Wizard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartman fails to land with a series of punches.
Wizard avoids the head kick by Hartman.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Hartman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wizard.
Wizard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wizard throws a nice looking combination but Hartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wizard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wizard tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wizard to the ground. Wizard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teddy Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wizard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wizard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Wizard.
Wizard takes a swing at Hartman's ribcage but misses.
Wizard misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard scores with a jab.
Hartman moves away from the strike by Wizard.
Hartman misses with a wild combination.
Hartman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hartman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hartman moves out of range as Wizard strikes.
Wizard throws a nice head kick!
Wizard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hartman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teddy Hartman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartman moves away from the strike by Wizard.
Wizard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartman manages to avoid it.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hartman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartman lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Blood Wizard has been cut.
Hartman misses with a wild combination.
Hartman staying out of range there.
Wizard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartman jabs at Wizard's body.
Wizard slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wizard throws a front kick aimed at Hartman's knee but Hartman avoids it well.
Blood Wizard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wizard lands an overhand right.
Wizard misses with an uppercut.
Hartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wizard thows a body shot but no joy.
Wizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Wizard loads up on a big right hand but Hartman slips the punch.
Wizard throws an overhand right that lands on Hartman's shoulder, as Hartman tries to avoid the shot.
Wizard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wizard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wizard scores with a nice strike.
Wizard feints and then cracks Hartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartman down.
Wizard misses with an uppercut. Hartman saw that one coming.
Wizard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wizard throws a body punch but Hartman moves out of range.
Hartman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartman scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard throws a leg kick
and Hartman counters with a left and a right that stings Wizard.
Wizard is rocked!
Hartman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wizard rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard looks to clinch
and Hartman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Wizard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wizard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartman circles away.
Hartman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wizard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Hartman misses.
Wizard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hartman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wizard misses with a lunging right hand
and Hartman counters with a one-two to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wizard.
Hartman ducks under a wild hook from Wizard.
Wizard misses with an uppercut
enabling Hartman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wizard.
Wizard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartman under the eye.
Wizard tries to clinch but Hartman is having none of it.
No joy there for Hartman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Hartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blood Wizard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hartman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hartman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wizard.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartman slips a jab from Wizard.
Hartman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartman counters with a one-two to the body.
Wizard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hartman on the side of the head.
Hartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wizard throws a leg kick but Hartman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wizard wants to clinch up but Hartman keeps it at a distance.
Wizard tries to clinch there but Hartman circles away.
Wizard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hartman to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooh!!! Hartman has knocked Wizard down with a huge combo! Hartman steps away and waves a wobbly Wizard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hartman misses.
Wizard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Wizard out cold! Wizard corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Hartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulli comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
221 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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27
212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julli Pulli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Pulli on that attempt.
Rua moves away from the strike by Pulli.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Pulli misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Rua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulli's head.
Pulli just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Pulli. Pulli gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulli lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulli's head.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pulli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pulli is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rua prevents Pulli from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pulli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua loads up with a big shot that hurts Pulli! He's pulled Rua in close but Rua has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pulli survive? More strikes from Rua and Pulli is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauricio Rua!
A less than humble Mauricio Rua misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
215 lbs
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26
210 lbs
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Brawler
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas looks for a takedown but Abobo sprawls well.
Abobo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dumas was covering up waiting for the punch and Abobo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abobo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dumas's guard.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.
Dumas is looking to improve his position.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.
Dumas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abobo seems to be working for a kimura but Dumas defends the submission attempt.
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abobo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abobo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dumas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abobo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abobo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abobo 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.
Dumas looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas has his foot on Abobo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abobo works his way back into a safe position though.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas looking for a guillotine here but Abobo defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abobo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.
Abobo 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.
Abobo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abobo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abobo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping busy.
Dumas is pressing down on Abobo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abobo 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.
Abobo looks gassed!
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dumas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abobo defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumas working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumas is looking for a triangle but Abobo pushes his legs off easily.
Abobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Con Dumas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abobo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.
Abobo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dumas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abobo has managed to get both his arms back between Dumas's legs - danger averted.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.
Abobo 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.
Abobo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dumas is retaining full guard.
Abobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas controls Abobo momentarily but Abobo frees himself.
Abobo wants to pass the guard but Dumas is keeping the position.
Abobo is pushing down on Dumas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dumas is fighting to maintain full guard but Abobo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dumas is looking to improve his position.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dumas is trying to control but can't.
Dumas looking for submissions off his back.
Con Dumas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but Dumas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abobo to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumas is trying to control but can't.
Dumas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abobo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dumas is just riding it out for now. Abobo eventually gives up the hold.
Abobo is breathing heavily.
Abobo is looking for a kimura here.
Dumas is looking to control Abobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumas avoid being mounted?
Dumas works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dumas has his foot on Abobo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abobo works his way back into a safe position though.
Abobo 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.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.
Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.
Dumas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abobo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abobo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas looking for a guillotine here but Abobo defends easily.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dumas is trying to control the position but Abobo postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dumas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abobo drops back looking for a leg! Dumas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dumas manages to kick Abobo off! Abobo jumps back into Dumas's guard.
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 Con Dumas will probably get the nod.
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!
Abobo looking to score a takedown here. Dumas is defending well but Abobo drives through and ends up in Dumas's guard.
Abobo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abobo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dumas actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo moves into full mount! Dumas won't be happy about that!
Abobo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Abobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abobo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dumas turns into him and now he's in Abobo's guard.
Dumas wants to control from the top but Abobo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas throwing strikes but missing.
Abobo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dumas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dumas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abobo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abobo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dumas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dumas looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo keeping moving, preventing Dumas from controlling successfully.
Abobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumas is pushing down on Abobo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abobo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dumas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dumas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dumas wants to take a breather but Abobo is having none of it.
Dumas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dumas pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is looking for a kimura here.
Abobo actively working from the bottom here.
Abobo manages to get to full guard.
Dumas trying to control the position from guard on top but Abobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumas looking to pass the guard.
Abobo has an active guard here but Dumas has managed to pass into half guard.
Dumas is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping him busy.
Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dumas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abobo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dumas.
Abobo is in trouble now - Dumas has advanced to mount!
Dumas is landing with some decent strikes but Abobo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo is looking to improve his position but Dumas isn't that keen on the idea.
Tank Abobo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Con Dumas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dumas, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Con Dumas!
Con Dumas gave a mention to PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 6 and Laundering 90% ) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by Tough as Steel by Wolfsbane. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Speed counters with a series of strikes. Cole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Speed's head back.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Speed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Speed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hank Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Speed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Speed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Speed.
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed can't break the clinch.
Speed wants to break free but Cole has control.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Speed is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole slows down the pace here.
Cole keeps control of Speed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
Speed is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole keeps control of Speed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Cole has Speed pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed lands a head shot.
Speed scores with a hook.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
Speed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Speed.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Speed misses with a double jab.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole darts in and clinches Speed up against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole wants to clinch.
Speed throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speed.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Speed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
It looks like Hank Cole has been cut.
Jab from Speed.
Speed scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Speed circles away.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole avoids the body shot from Speed.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Speed to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Speed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Speed. Those never looked like landing.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speed.
Speed throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cole's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Speed dives in looking to finish as Cole flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Speed's strikes! Speed is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cole's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cole was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Speed!
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