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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Sychev (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
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, Fjodor Sychev!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story closes the distance and clinches.
Story pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Story 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Story is on top in guard.
Sychev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sychev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Story has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sychev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Story controls the pace.
Story missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Story lands a couple of elbows.
Story postures up in Sychev's guard and throws a big left but Sychev blocks it.
Story is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Story connects with a couple of short punches.
Sychev punching from the bottom - just letting Story know he's still in a fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sychev is keeping the position for now.
Story won't allow Sychev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sychev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Story with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story connects with a couple of short punches.
Sychev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Story defends well.
Story working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sychev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story is working Sychev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sychev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Story working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Story wants to control from the top but Sychev keeps moving.
Story with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Story lands a couple of elbows.
Story lands a couple of elbows.
Story throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sychev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sychev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Story throwing strikes from guard but Sychev blocks nicely.
Story lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Story advances position into side control!
Story is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sychev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Story wants to control but Sychev is keeping him busy.
Story lands some shots froms side control.
Sychev struggling a bit here.
Sychev tries to bench press Story off him but Story keeps the position.
Sychev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sychev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sychev is rocked!
Story scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sychev is still in real trouble! Can Story finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sychev is not content to let Story control the position.
Story landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sychev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Story in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sychev looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Story turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Story!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amalric Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I.. Fitzgerald has chosen Sinergy - Spit on your grave as his entrance music. Isiah Mansfield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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137 lbs
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148 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amalric Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald leaves Mansfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mansfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Amalric Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mansfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Mansfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mansfield looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fitzgerald is defending well. Mansfield quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fitzgerald has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mansfield celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Mansfield!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Transylvania. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Jam!
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, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jam is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Jam circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
Bob Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
Jam throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Jam misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jam which made him look bad.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jam misses with a double jab.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Jam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jam.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing.
Jam looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jam does no damage.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Jam has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Jam looking to control but Volkov passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov is pressing down on Jam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jam is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jam wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nik Volkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jam gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Jam manages to retain guard.
Jam can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away.
Volkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jam!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov working for a submission but Jam is keeping him at bay.
Volkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Volkov trying to control but Jam is having none of it.
Volkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Volkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jam throwing hammer fists to the chest of Volkov. What's that going to do exactly?
Jam is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov controlling from mount.
Jam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Volkov tries to control but Jam wriggling away.
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!
Volkov working for a guillotine from mount but Jam is in no mood to give up.
Volkov tries to control but Jam wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jam hang on?
Volkov tries to control but Jam wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Jam throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Jam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jam tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam misses with a double jab.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Jam swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a two punch combo.
Bob Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
Jam tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jam sprawls well. Jam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jam tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Jam does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Jam.
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jam is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkov is keen to just control but Jam is a slippery customer.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volkov 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jam wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Jam's brow.
Jam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Volkov!
Jam throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jam avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Jam thowing shots but they're missing.
Jam lands a big shot there that rocks Volkov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to hold on but Jam postures up.
Volkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jam.
Jam with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jam looking to finish with strikes here!
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jam throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jam looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
A combination from Jam does no damage.
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jam's head.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Jam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nik Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jam uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jam swivels and escapes.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jam leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jam. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Jam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Jam misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jam misses with a double jab.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Bob Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Jam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jam's waist but Jam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Jam misses with the combination.
Jam throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jam enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jam wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam wriggles free and stands up.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jam circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
A punch combination from Jam misses.
Horrible takedown by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jam which made him look bad.
Jam misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jam misses with a double jab
and Volkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jam's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov stands and throws Jam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nik Volkov.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Volkov!
After the fight, Nik Volkov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiden Stefansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Hurt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raiden Stefansson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurt.
Stefansson has managed to clinch.
Stefansson has Hurt pressed against the cage, preventing Hurt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stefansson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hurt's face.
Hurt can't get the takedown.
Stefansson pulls Hurt into guard.
Stefansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurt throws a strike but Stefansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stefansson pushes down on Hurt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurt is trying to get back to full guard.
Stefansson controlling the action here.
Stefansson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt tries to roll over but Stefansson keeps him under control.
Stefansson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raiden Stefansson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hurt tries to clinch up.
Stefansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Raiden Stefansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefansson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stefansson slams his shin into Hurt's torso.
Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
Stefansson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hurt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefansson counters with an inside leg kick.
Stefansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefansson blocks a head kick by Hurt.
Stefansson cracks the inside of Hurt's front leg.
A head kick from Stefansson lands but Hurt takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefansson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurt is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hurt tries for a takedown but Stefansson circles away easily
and Stefansson counters with a body kick.
Stefansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hurt avoids the head kick by Stefansson.
Stefansson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stefansson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurt.
Stefansson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hurt's head.
Stefansson blocks a head kick by Hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefansson throws a head kick but Hurt moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Stefansson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stefansson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hurt tries to clinch but Stefansson moves out of range.
Stefansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurt throws a series of punches but Stefansson moves out of range.
Hurt throws a hook but Stefansson avoids it easily.
Stefansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raiden Stefansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stefansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurt, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stefansson - the referee stops the clock and Hurt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stefansson. Hurt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefansson.
Hurt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hurt misses with a wild combination.
Hurt misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefansson counters with a solid body kick.
Hurt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stefansson. That one must have hurt.
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!
Stefansson connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefansson.
Big Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefansson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefansson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson closes the distance and clinches.
Stefansson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stefansson landing knees to the head.
Stefansson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stefansson.
Stefansson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefansson lands an elbow inside.
Stefansson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hurt's face.
Stefansson lands a knee to the head.
Hurt tries to pull guard but Stefansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stefansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hurt can't fight it off and eventually Stefansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hurt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stefansson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Stefansson.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stefansson in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Stefansson 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raiden Stefansson.
Hurt moves into the clinch.
Stefansson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here as Stefansson stalls from top 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.
Raiden Stefansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hurt moves out of range of the body kick.
Stefansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hurt looks to clinch
and Stefansson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hurt really felt that one!
Big Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stefansson.
Hurt shoots in and drives through. Stefansson sprawls well.
Hurt gets tackled into the cage by Stefansson. Stefansson maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hurt tries to pull guard but Stefansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurt drops back down to his feet.
Stefansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefansson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefansson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hurt misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefansson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hurt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stefansson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stefansson lands a damaging elbow.
Stefansson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stefansson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stefansson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefansson wriggles free and stands up.
Stefansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson lands a front kick.
Stefansson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hurt's head.
Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefansson manages to avoid it.
Hurt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefansson lands a nice looking body kick.
Stefansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurt's calf.
Stefansson scores with a spinning back kick!
Stefansson scores with a head kick. Hurt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefansson.
Stefansson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefansson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hurt is rocked!
Stefansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Hurt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurt seems to have got his legs back now.
Stefansson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hurt closes the distance but Stefansson moves to the side
and Stefansson counters with a head kick that drops Hurt - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefansson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefansson is thwarting Hurt's attempts to control the position.
Big Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefansson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raiden Stefansson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick from Stefansson lands but Hurt takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiden Stefansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefansson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Stefansson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Stelios Xenos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodolfo Gusman's chin.
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24
194 lbs
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191 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenos pushes Gusman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gusman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gusman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gusman fails to land.
Gusman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gusman blocking some punches.
Gusman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Gusman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xenos gets full guard.
Gusman stopping the sweep attempt from Xenos.
Xenos is trying to control the position but Gusman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Gusman tries to pass.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Xenos keeps moving.
Gusman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stelios Xenos just wasn't active enough.
Xenos throws a chopping leg kick but Gusman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xenos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusman moves away.
Gusman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xenos to the mat! Xenos manages to get full guard.
Gusman is looking to work some ground and pound but Xenos has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman looking to pass the guard.
Xenos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gusman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xenos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xenos 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.
Xenos is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stelios Xenos.
Gusman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gusman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenos is keeping the position for now.
Xenos looking to control.
Xenos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusman is one step ahead there.
Xenos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gusman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is pushing down on Gusman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gusman is fighting to maintain full guard but Xenos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xenos stops Gusman from getting back to his feet.
Gusman is staying active underneath Xenos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gusman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenos.
Gusman is trying to stand back up but Xenos is controlling him
Xenos is looking for a kimura but Gusman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xenos to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusman wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenos content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodolfo Gusman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gusman misses with a low kick as Xenos jumps back.
Xenos tries to score with a low kick but Gusman moves his leg out of the way.
Xenos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gusman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenos manages to avoid it.
Xenos clobbers Gusman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gusman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Xenos blocks the leg kick.
Xenos blocks a leg kick.
Gusman checks the leg kick.
Xenos walks into a stiff left hand from Gusman.
Gusman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xenos circles away.
Gusman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xenos throws a hook to the side of Gusman's head but Gusman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusman misses with a shot to the body
and Xenos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gusman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman scores with a nice head shot.
Gusman checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Gusman coming out on top.
Gusman throws a chopping leg kick but Xenos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gusman throws a lazy uppercut
and Xenos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xenos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gusman throws a hook to the side of Xenos's head but Xenos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xenos blocks a low kick nicely.
Gusman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusman throws a leg kick that misses.
Gusman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xenos throws a lazy right hand but Gusman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusman has picked Xenos up - he's going for a ride! Gusman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles 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!
Gusman wants to advance to full mount but Xenos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Xenos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gusman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos looking to pass the guard.
Xenos trying to control but Gusman is working from the bottom.
Xenos won't allow Gusman to get back to his feet.
Gusman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Xenos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xenos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is stalling in the full guard.
Rodolfo Gusman has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Stelios Xenos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Xenos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusman has a takedown stuffed.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Xenos lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Gusman.
Gusman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gusman misses with a kick to the body.
Gusman throws a hook but Xenos avoids it easily.
Gusman looks to land a left hand but Xenos moved out of range nicely.
Xenos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusman manages to avoid it.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xenos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xenos blocks a jab.
Gusman checks a low kick from Xenos.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos pushes Gusman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusman blocking some punches.
Gusman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xenos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xenos blocking some punches.
Gusman throws a head punch that misses.
Xenos stops a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Xenos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusman tries a body shot but Xenos blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Gusman goes for a takedown attempt but Xenos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xenos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelios Xenos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Xenos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Rodolfo Gusman has been cut.
Gusman throws a leg kick but Xenos checks it.
Gusman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xenos's head backwards.
Xenos misses with a body kick.
Gusman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xenos's waist but Xenos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gusman off to one side.
Gusman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gusman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenos.
Xenos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gusman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusman shoots in for a double leg but Xenos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xenos is looking to score with low kicks.
Xenos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusman.
Gusman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xenos lands a leg kick that knocks Gusman off balance momentarily.
Gusman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xenos scoring well with a low kick there.
Xenos lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos closes the distance and clinches.
Xenos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gusman is trying to trip Xenos. He has hold of a leg but Xenos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gusman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Xenos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gusman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gusman manages to get himself to full guard.
Xenos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xenos is controlling him.
Xenos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xenos looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusman is looking to stand up but Xenos isn't so interested in that idea.
Gusman keeping moving, preventing Xenos from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gusman kicks Xenos off and gets to his feet.
Xenos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xenos.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch but Xenos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gusman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gusman.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xenos.
An inside leg kick lands from Xenos.
Xenos scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Xenos.
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!
Xenos throws a leg kick which misses Gusman's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusman tries to avoid it.
Xenos throws a push kick but Gusman slaps the foot to one side.
Xenos throws a body kick that misses.
Xenos thumps Gusman with a low kick.
Xenos gets a clinch.
Xenos slows down the pace here.
Xenos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos slowing the pace effectively.
Xenos lands an elbow inside.
Gusman looking for a takedown.
Xenos has Gusman pushed against the cage.
Xenos gets underhooks to prevent Gusman's takedown attempt.
Xenos stops a takedown attempt from Gusman.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xenos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xenos tries to work over Gusman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xenos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xenos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stelios Xenos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xenos 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelios Xenos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alikai Drustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
188 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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27
188 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alikai Drustav!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drustav tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drustav doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drustav misses with a wild combination.
Drustav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henry.
Leon Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikai Drustav.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drustav is keeping the position for now.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drustav is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Drustav has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry needs to keep his hands up - Drustav had a free shot at his head there.
Henry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drustav shoots and misses
so Henry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drustav is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry 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.
Drustav keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Drustav is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry prevents Drustav from getting back to his feet.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drustav is keeping the position for now.
Drustav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Drustav has momentary wrist control but Henry slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry is working Drustav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is in close to Drustav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drustav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Drustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drustav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drustav looking for a sweep. Not yet Drustav, not yet.
Henry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drustav's head.
Henry is working Drustav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drustav wants to stand and escape but Henry is having none of it.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav pushes Henry off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Drustav. Those never looked like landing.
Drustav dives in and grabs Henry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes down on Drustav's head and hops out.
A big left from Henry misses.
Drustav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drustav looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drustav.
Drustav looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drustav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Drustav should have avoided that one.
Henry dodges the punch combination from Drustav.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry tests Drustav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drustav fails with the takedown
and Henry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry lands with a nice combination. Drustav backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henry checks a leg kick.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drustav.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Henry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drustav closes the distance and clinches up with Henry, looking for a takedown. Drustav pushes Henry against the cage but Henry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drustav tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry stuffs the takedown.
Drustav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drustav tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drustav's guard.
Leon Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikai Drustav.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Drustav has wrist control.
Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drustav keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Drustav is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Drustav blocks nicely.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry with a nice head shot there.
Drustav 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.
Drustav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry throws and elbow that misses. Drustav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henry's guard. Nice move by Drustav!
Drustav is fighting to break Henry's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Drustav won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Drustav trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drustav lands a couple of digs.
Drustav passes Henry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drustav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drustav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Leon Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Drustav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drustav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henry is not content to let Drustav control the position.
Drustav is pressing down on Henry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henry is holding on for now.
Drustav throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drustav wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drustav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drustav is breathing heavily.
Drustav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Drustav looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Drustav ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Drustav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henry swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Drustav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drustav shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drustav's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alikai Drustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry misses with a series of wild punches.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drustav manages to avoid it.
Drustav misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drustav.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Drustav missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Henry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drustav walks into a straight right hand from Henry.
Henry blocks a head kick by Drustav.
Drustav scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Drustav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry is fending him off so far but Drustav persists. Nope, Henry circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry gets a double leg takedown into Drustav's guard.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Drustav has wrist control.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drustav looking to control.
Henry distracts Drustav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry passes Drustav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drustav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry drops an elbow to the side of Drustav's head.
Henry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henry moves into full mount! Drustav won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Drustav really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Drustav is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Drustav that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henry with the ground and pound from mount.
Henry cracks Drustav with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Drustav is in a horrible position here. Henry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drustav can't escape the position.
Henry is landing with some decent strikes but Drustav is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drustav is rocked!
Henry lands with some strikes.
Drustav is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
Henry lands a big elbow.
Henry postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Drustav badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Henry around the waist but Henry pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Henry is the winner by TKO! Henry jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Henry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Nakamura (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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200 lbs
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daisuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses with a straight left.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Wizard's head but Wizard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wizard manages to avoid it.
Wizard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wizard cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wizard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Wizard slips a jab from Nakamura.
Wizard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Wizard.
Wizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wizard moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Blood Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wizard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wizard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Wizard moves out of range of the strikes.
Wizard looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
Wizard rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wizard misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wizard.
Wizard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wizard smiles and moves away.
Wizard lands an overhand right.
Wizard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura defending well as Wizard loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Wizard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Wizard moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wizard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Wizard ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Wizard slips the punch.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Wizard defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wizard. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Wizard cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Wizard looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Wizard defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wizard slips a jab from Nakamura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wizard just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands with a straight right. Wizard didn't see that one coming.
Wizard clinches with his opponent.
Wizard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wizard.
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blood Wizard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nakamura.
Wizard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wizard fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Wizard holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Wizard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wizard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wizard.
A short right from Wizard on the inside.
A short left from Wizard.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Wizard.
Wizard pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wizard lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
It looks like Daisuke Nakamura has been cut.
Wizard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Wizard.
Wizard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wizard.
A body shot lands from Wizard.
Wizard lands a shot to the body.
Wizard lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wizard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakamura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Wizard.
Wizard manages to break the clinch.
Wizard scores with a jab.
Wizard closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Wizard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nakamura regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wizard controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wizard controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wizard landing some decent shots from guard.
Wizard advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blood Wizard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Nakamura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wizard misses with a body punch
and Nakamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wizard thinking.
Wizard misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wizard.
Wizard misses with a hook.
Wizard clinches up with Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage.
Wizard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wizard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wizard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wizard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura has his foot on Wizard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wizard works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamura has his foot on Wizard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wizard works his way back into a safe position though.
Wizard chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Wizard stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wizard 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.
Wizard is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wizard trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Wizard cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura is rocked!
Wizard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Wizard finish him?
Wizard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wizard defends well.
Wizard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wizard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nakamura screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wizard! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blood Wizard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Das Spiel Ist Aust. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua forces Lipsky back against the cage and clinches.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lipsky prevents it.
Lipsky with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua tightens his grip and picks Lipsky up, before dumping him to the ground. Lipsky manages to land in guard.
Rua thows a big elbow that misses.
Lipsky is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lipsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lipsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rua stops Lipsky from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua stands up over Lipsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruais looking to pass into half guard but Lipsky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lipsky is in guard.
Lipsky won't allow Rua to get back to his feet.
Rua is pulling down on Lipsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Lipsky, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Lipsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lipsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Rua shoots in but Lipsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Lipsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
Matt Lipsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lipsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Lipsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky wants to clinch.
Lipsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Lipsky tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lipsky lands a head kick!
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lipsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lipsky. That's going to slow Rua down.
Lipsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lipsky is looking to clinch.
Lipsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Rua dives in and grabs Lipsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lipsky pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.
Rua darts in and clinches Lipsky up against the cage.
Lipsky blocks a body shot from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants a takedown.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Lipsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lipsky prevents it.
Lipsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua looks gassed!
Lipsky pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Lipsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lipsky lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
That has opened up Mauricio Rua's cut even more.
Lipsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Lipsky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lipsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Lipsky misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lipsky.
Lipsky crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Lipsky scores with a knee to the head.
Lipsky landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lipsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lipsky blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua throws a hook but Lipsky blocks it.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipsky.
Lipsky tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lipsky can pounce on him.
Lipsky avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua pushes Lipsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Lipsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lipsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rua tries to work over Lipsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lipsky.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Lipsky.
Rua is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lipsky.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lipsky throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Mauricio Rua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauricio Rua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Lipsky!
Matt Lipsky really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Con Dumas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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215 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumas digs a good hook to Abobo's body.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Dumas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abobo swivels and escapes.
Dumas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abobo defends it nicely.
Tank Abobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Dumas.
Dumas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dumas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abobo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abobo.
Dumas looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abobo advances position into side control!
Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dumas can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumas, who protects the arm well.
Abobo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dumas is looking to regain half guard here but Abobo keeps moving and retains side control.
Abobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abobo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abobo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dumas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
Dumas trying to hold on to Abobo's head to control him but Abobo postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abobo postures up.
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 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 advances position into side control!
Abobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abobo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abobo tries for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumas is defending well.
Abobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dumas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dumas manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abobo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abobo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Abobo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dumas tries a low kick but Abobo avoids it.
Abobo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dumas moves into full guard.
Tank Abobo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abobo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dumas keeping full guard, as Abobo tries to pass.
That's one minute 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.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dumas can't keep his opponent in guard - Abobo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abobo seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dumas actively working from the bottom here.
Dumas wants to control but Abobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abobo wants to free his trapped foot but Dumas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dumas tries to roll over but Abobo keeps him under control.
Abobo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumas is looking to control Abobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumas avoid being mounted?
Dumas is trying to get back to full guard.
Abobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumas sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dumas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dumas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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 controlling Abobo's posture.
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.
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 doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
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 is looking for a triangle but Abobo pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abobo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abobo advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abobo working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abobo tries for a kimura but Dumas is defending well.
Dumas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abobo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Tank Abobo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Abobo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dumas on his heels. He'll look to pass Dumas's guard now, I'm sure.
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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abobo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abobo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dumas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abobo defends it easily.
Abobo passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumas sees it coming and defends easily.
Abobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dumas defends it well.
Dumas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Abobo. Oh but Dumas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Abobo goes limp - he's gone! Dumas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Con Dumas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Con Dumas waved his t-shirt featuring PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 6 and Laundering 90% )'s logo in front of the cameras.
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