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AFC 2 "Russian Roulette" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov has chosen Hungarian Dance Remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marty Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly clinches up against the ropes.
Mcfly pulls Taisumov into guard.
Mcfly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taisumov!
Mcfly wants to take Taisumov's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taisumov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mcfly working for a submission but Taisumov is keeping him at bay.
Mcfly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taisumov wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mcfly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taisumov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taisumov shrugs it off.
Taisumov is trying to stand.
Mcfly fails to move to back control.
Mcfly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcfly looking to finish with strikes here!
Taisumov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mcfly unloads with some shots from mount but Taisumov bucks and avoids them well.
Mcfly throwing strikes here but Taisumov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Mcfly controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taisumov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcfly throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Taisumov because Mcfly loaded up on that one.
Taisumov wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Mcfly 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly controlling the pace for now.
Mcfly punching from mount but Taisumov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mcfly controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcfly looking to control but Taisumov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcfly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcfly trying to control but Taisumov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Mcfly thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Taisumov is trying to stand.
Taisumov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcfly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcfly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taisumov is looking to escape.
Taisumov wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov blocking the ground and pound.
Taisumov trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mcfly 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.
Taisumov throws out a leg kick but Mcfly moves out of range and Taisumov only half commits.
Mcfly fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcfly shoots in looking for a takedown. Taisumov tries to sprawl out of it but Mcfly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Taisumov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taisumov keeps the fight on the outside.
Taisumov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taisumov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly throws a push kick but Taisumov slaps the foot to one side.
Taisumov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Taisumov.
Taisumov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mcfly is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Taisumov tenderised Mcfly's leg. Mcfly is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taisumov. That's going to slow Mcfly down.
Mcfly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taisumov connects with an inside leg kick.
Taisumov scores with a head kick.
Taisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taisumov throws a chopping leg kick but Mcfly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taisumov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcfly.
Mcfly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taisumov's waist but Taisumov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcfly off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mcfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taisumov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcfly swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Mcfly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcfly should have avoided that one.
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taisumov lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcfly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcfly is defended easily by Taisumov.
Taisumov lands a high kick!
A punch lands to the side of Taisumov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcfly moves forwards but Taisumov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcfly 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.
Mcfly tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taisumov. That's going to slow Mcfly down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov lands a two punch combo.
Mcfly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcfly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taisumov tries to avoid it but Mcfly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taisumov to the ground. Taisumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcfly shoots in looking for a takedown. Taisumov tries to sprawl out of it but Mcfly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Taisumov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taisumov.
Mcfly slaps away a takedown attempt from Taisumov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasha Taisumov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taisumov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcfly closes the distance and clinches up with Taisumov, looking for a takedown. Mcfly pushes Taisumov against the ropes but Taisumov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taisumov throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfly moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly tries to clinch but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcfly checks it well.
Taisumov tries a low kick but Mcfly avoids it.
Mcfly moves into range and clinches up with Taisumov.
Mcfly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taisumov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taisumov throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfly moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcfly. Taisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcfly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasha Taisumov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcfly misses with a two punch combination.
Taisumov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcfly's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taisumov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Taisumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taisumov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcfly.
Taisumov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcfly fails with the takedown.
Taisumov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasha Taisumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfly shoots in and drives through. Taisumov sprawls well.
Taisumov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcfly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taisumov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taisumov.
Taisumov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcfly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcfly blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taisumov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Mcfly does no damage.
Taisumov connects with a leg kick. Mcfly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfly moves out of range easily.
Taisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taisumov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taisumov throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfly moves out of range easily.
Taisumov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mcfly has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mcfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taisumov lands with a kick to the temple. Mcfly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcfly misses with a takedown attempt - Taisumov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Mcfly wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcfly. That did some damage!
Taisumov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcfly rushes Taisumov and presses him up against the ropes.
Mcfly ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcfly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taisumov wants to stand but Mcfly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly is trying to keep Taisumov in close.
Mcfly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taisumov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcfly is proving hard to escape from.
Mcfly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taisumov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taisumov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taisumov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcfly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mcfly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcfly has a closed guard, preventing Taisumov from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcfly looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcfly, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov is looking to stand up but Mcfly won't let him.
Mcfly looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcfly, not yet.
Mcfly is trying to control the position but Taisumov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Taisumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taisumov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Taisumov!
Sasha Taisumov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat McGroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector DeLuca is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pat McGroin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hector DeLuca!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGroin looks for a takedown but DeLuca sprawls well.
DeLuca moves out of range of the body kick from McGroin.
DeLuca tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGroin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuca misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuca checks a low kick from McGroin.
McGroin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGroin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuca blocks a head kick by McGroin.
DeLuca doesn't manage to clinch there - McGroin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGroin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGroin looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuca is just out of range.
McGroin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat McGroin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGroin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeLuca but DeLuca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLuca moves into the clinch successfully.
McGroin is trying to push DeLuca away but DeLuca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGroin is trying to break the clinch but DeLuca has him pressed against the ropes.
DeLuca looking to stall.
DeLuca working aggressively here.
DeLuca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca tries a body shot but McGroin blocks it.
DeLuca throws a punch but it's blocked by McGroin.
DeLuca lands a left hand.
McGroin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLuca stops a takedown attempt from McGroin.
McGroin is breathing heavily.
McGroin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeLuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuca wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeLuca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGroin's elbow.
DeLuca wants to break free but McGroin has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGroin is trying to push DeLuca away but DeLuca has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
DeLuca has hold of one of McGroin's legs. McGroin is fighting the takedown attempt but DeLuca gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
DeLuca 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.
DeLuca trying to control but McGroin is working from the bottom.
McGroin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeLuca on the ground.
McGroin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGroin tries to get out of the position.
DeLuca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGroin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGroin has control of DeLuca's left arm, preventing DeLuca from doing any damage.
DeLuca trying to control but McGroin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector DeLuca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGroin tries to clinch up but DeLuca circles away and keeps his distance.
McGroin shoots in and drives through. DeLuca sprawls well.
McGroin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeLuca.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca tries to clinch but McGroin is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGroin tries for a takedown but DeLuca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeLuca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
DeLuca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DeLuca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGroin is looking to clinch.
McGroin fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuca slaps away a takedown attempt from McGroin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGroin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeLuca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeLuca pushes down on McGroin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGroin is not content to let DeLuca control the position.
DeLuca lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGroin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuca works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeLuca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGroin is looking to get to half guard.
McGroin is squirming around, avoiding DeLuca's attempts to control the action.
McGroin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeLuca is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGroin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGroin shrugs it off.
DeLuca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGroin has given up his back here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McGroin is defending well though. DeLuca let's go of the attempt for now.
McGroin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of DeLuca's arms.
Hector DeLuca has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
DeLuca has got one arm under McGroin's chin. This could be trouble... McGroin trying to control the other hand but DeLuca gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McGroin has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector DeLuca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Yazerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Yazerman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Yazerman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yazerman counters by clinching up.
Yazerman breaks the clinch.
Black tries for a takedown but Yazerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yazerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yazerman manages to break the clinch.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Yazerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yazerman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yazerman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black jumps guard but Yazerman turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Yazerman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away.
Yazerman drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yazerman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Yazerman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Yazerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black 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.
Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yazerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black trying to control but Yazerman is working from the bottom.
Yazerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yazerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yazerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yazerman is proving hard to escape from.
Yazerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yazerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yazerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yazerman has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Yazerman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Yazerman looking to control.
Yazerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yazerman is on top in guard.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yazerman is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yazerman is controlling him.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black has his foot on Yazerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yazerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Yazerman stops Black from standing up.
Yazerman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yazerman trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black is pushing Yazerman's head away, looking to escape. Yazerman manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Travis Black has been cut.
Yazerman wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Yazerman keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Yazerman wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Yazerman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yazerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Yazerman sits in half guard.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yazerman scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Black's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yazerman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yazerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Black tries to bench press Yazerman off him but Yazerman keeps the position.
Yazerman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Black down.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Yazerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black tries to kick Yazerman off but Yazerman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black trying to hold on to Yazerman's head to control him but Yazerman postures up.
Yazerman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yazerman drops an elbow to the side of Black's head.
Yazerman stands up out of the half guard.
Black swinging wildly here.
Black punishes Yazerman's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yazerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yazerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yazerman moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Yazerman landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Yazerman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yazerman has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black drops back looking for a leg! Yazerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yazerman manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Yazerman's guard.
Black trying to control but Yazerman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is really struggling to control Yazerman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yazerman is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Yazerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yazerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Yazerman looking to pass the guard.
Yazerman pushing down on Black's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Black trying to control here.
Yazerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yazerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black wants to stand back up but Yazerman manages to pass into side control.
Yazerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Yazerman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Black kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yazerman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Yazerman drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Edward Yazerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Yazerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yazerman is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yazerman connects with a decent elbow.
Black wants to control but Yazerman postures up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yazerman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yazerman stops Black from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Yazerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yazerman is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yazerman tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Yazerman tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black tries to keep at a distance but Yazerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yazerman has him pressed against the ropes.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yazerman misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Yazerman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yazerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yazerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yazerman forces Black back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Yazerman has picked Black up - he's going for a ride! Yazerman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yazerman pulls his head out easily.
Black is trying to stand back up but Yazerman is controlling him
Black has hold of Yazerman's hands but Yazerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Yazerman there.
Yazerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yazerman is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Yazerman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black tries to kick Yazerman off but Yazerman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Yazerman seems content to control.
Yazerman passes to side control.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Edward Yazerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yazerman lands an elbow.
Yazerman is putting a hurting on Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yazerman landing a few strikes.
Yazerman happy to just control the position for now.
Yazerman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Yazerman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yazerman.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Yazerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the ropes.
Yazerman successfully pulls guard.
Yazerman is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black misses with a takedown
and Yazerman moves into the clinch.
Yazerman lands a body shot.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Yazerman.
Yazerman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black jumps guard but Yazerman stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Travis Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yazerman just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black tries to pull guard but Yazerman holds him up against the ropes and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Yazerman.
Yazerman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Black uses from the top position.
Yazerman pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black is posturing up here but Yazerman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Black tries to roll out but it's too tight and Black has to tap! Slick submission there by Yazerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Yazerman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by F**k Food by Tech N9ne. The key to victory for Mike Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Steel!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks the body kick.
Jackson pushes Steel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Jackson has hold of one of Steel's legs. Steel is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steel pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Steel 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.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steel 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.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Steel postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Steel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Steel steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Dank is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iron Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Dank!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dank.
Dank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike misses with a body shot.
Dank misses with a wild combination.
Dank misses with a series of wild punches.
Dank throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike tries to bum rush Dank with a series of wild strikes but Dank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dank stuns Mike with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike 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!
Dank lands a big right hand that sends Mike crashing to the mat! Dank stays standing though and waves Mike back to his feet!
Mike is rocked!
It looks like Iron Mike has been cut.
Mike glances at the clock... BAM! Dank nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mike crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mike is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Dank!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpha Male told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alpha Male!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove moves into the clinch successfully.
Groove tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Groove tries to land knees in the clinch but Male avoids the damage to the body.
Groove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Male.
Male makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Male lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Groove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Groove tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Groove connects with a knee to the head.
Groove with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Male lands with a short shot to the head.
Groove is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Male scores with a nice short uppercut.
Groove misses with a knee to the head.
Male wants the takedown. Groove is fighting it off but Male persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Groove's guard against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Male throws an elbow that misses. Groove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Male's guard. Nice move by Groove!
Male is pulling down on Groove's head to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Male wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alpha Male was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Groove gets tackled into the ropes by Male. Male maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Groove's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Male is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Male works on Groove's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Male.
Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Male gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Male lands a body punch in the clinch.
Male lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Male.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Male lands a body shot in the clinch.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Groove has double underhooks.
Groove keeps control of Male as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Male drops down looking for an ankle pick but Groove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Male gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Groove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Male lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Male manages to pull guard.
Male looking for a sweep. Not yet Male, not yet.
Male is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Male controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall Groove has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Male looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Male moves into range and clinches up with Groove.
Male lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Groove or not.
Male takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Male.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Groove has double underhooks.
Male lands a left hand that snaps the head of Groove backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Male.
Male lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Male wants to break free but Groove has control.
Male scores with a shot to the side of Groove's head.
Male scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Male creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Groove is rocked!
Male lands a left hand.
Oh Groove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Male has Groove pressed against the ropes.
Groove seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Groove misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Male lands a right hand.
Male digs a right hand into Groove's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Groove's gas tank.
Male has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Groove uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groove won't allow Male to sweep him here.
Male has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Groove off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alpha Male seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Male paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Male instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groove looking to throw knees to the head but Male is blocking nicely.
Male lands a hook to the side of the head.
Male successfully pulls guard.
Male wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpha Male dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Groove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Male instigates a clinch.
Male lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Male drags the fight down to the ground.
Male looking to hit a scissor sweep but Groove is one step ahead there.
Male has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Groove off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Male pushes Groove up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Male lands a left hand.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Groove has double underhooks.
Male gets through Groove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Male lands a left hand.
Male pushes Groove back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Male pulls guard effortlessly.
Groove stops Male from standing up.
Male trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Male has Groove pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kendall Groove.
Male lands a body shot.
Male takes the fight into the clinch.
Male lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Groove backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groove looking to throw knees to the head but Male is blocking nicely.
Male lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Male slows down the pace here.
Male lands with a right to the head.
Alpha Male seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Male breaks the clinch.
Male has Groove up against the ropes in a clinch.
Male breaks from the clinch.
Male keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Male moves into range and clinches up with Groove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male lands with a right to the head.
Male lands with a left to the head.
Male lands with a left to the head.
Male effectively controlling the action here.
Groove is trying to break free.
Male lands a nice uppercut.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Groove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Male lands with a light punch inside.
Male effectively controlling the action here.
Male lands with a light punch inside.
Male unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Groove! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Male is unloading with more strikes now! Groove drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpha Male!
An out of breath Alpha Male thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gooderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gooderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger moves out of range as Gooderich strikes.
Schwarzenegger tries to keep at a distance but Gooderich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwarzenegger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Schwarzenegger lands a left hand.
Gooderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gooderich scores with a jab. Schwarzenegger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Gooderich moves out of range.
Gooderich looks to throw the jab but Schwarzenegger is out of range.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Gooderich circles away.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Gooderich circles away.
Gooderich tried to score with a low kick but Schwarzenegger checks it.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzenegger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gooderich.
Gooderich rushes Schwarzenegger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schwarzenegger lands with a light punch inside.
Gooderich has Schwarzenegger pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Schwarzenegger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooderich.
Schwarzenegger connects with a knee to the head.
Schwarzenegger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schwarzenegger tries to throw a body punch but Gooderich avoids it by throwing Schwarzenegger back against the ropes.
Schwarzenegger missing with knees to the body.
Gooderich misses with an elbow over the top.
Schwarzenegger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gooderich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schwarzenegger tries a knee to the head but Gooderich blocks it.
Schwarzenegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwarzenegger presses Gooderich against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schwarzenegger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schwarzenegger looking to throw knees to the head but Gooderich is blocking nicely.
Gooderich is trying to drag Schwarzenegger to the mat but Schwarzenegger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Schwarzenegger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gooderich avoids it.
Schwarzenegger tries a knee to the head but Gooderich blocks it.
Schwarzenegger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gooderich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gooderich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gooderich is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwarzenegger has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich breaks from the clinch.
Gooderich throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzenegger's shoulder, as Schwarzenegger tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Gooderich.
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!
Schwarzenegger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gooderich throws out the jab.
Gooderich misses with a left hand
and Schwarzenegger counters by clinching up.
Gooderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gooderich throws a lazy right hand but Schwarzenegger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gooderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gooderich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzenegger's brow.
Gooderich misses with a knee strike.
Schwarzenegger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schwarzenegger looking to throw knees to the head but Gooderich is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Gooderich.
Schwarzenegger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gooderich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger dodges an elbow strike from Gooderich.
Gooderich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gooderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gooderich moves into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger is trying to maintain a safe position but Gooderich gets an underhook and turns Schwarzenegger into the ropes.
Gooderich is trying to push Schwarzenegger away but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gooderich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schwarzenegger working aggressively here.
Gooderich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gooderich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzenegger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gooderich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gooderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gooderich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gooderich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gooderich lands with an overhand left.
Gooderich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Gooderich stuns Schwarzenegger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schwarzenegger looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger avoids the body shot from Gooderich.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gooderich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gooderich throws out a loose jab but Schwarzenegger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gooderich lands with a nice body punch.
Schwarzenegger moves into the clinch.
Gooderich breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gooderich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gooderich misses the target.
Gooderich connects with the punch.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gooderich.
Gooderich misses with a straight left.
Gooderich clinches up with Schwarzenegger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gooderich breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich dominated that round.
That's time! Gooderich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schwarzenegger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gooderich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gooderich duly obliges.
Grant Gooderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gooderich is trying to push Schwarzenegger away but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gooderich is trying to push Schwarzenegger away but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Schwarzenegger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gooderich tries to break the clinch but Schwarzenegger is controlling the position.
Gooderich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwarzenegger has him pressed against the ropes.
Gooderich manages to break the clinch.
Gooderich throws a jab when Schwarzenegger was well out of range.
Gooderich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwarzenegger gets tackled into the ropes by Gooderich. Gooderich maintains the clinch.
Gooderich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gooderich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gooderich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwarzenegger is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooderich postures up in Schwarzenegger's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzenegger blocks it.
Gooderich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gooderich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzenegger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwarzenegger wants to stand up but Gooderich is controlling him.
Gooderich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gooderich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gooderich throws a strike but Schwarzenegger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich keeping moving, preventing Schwarzenegger from controlling successfully.
Schwarzenegger pushing down on Gooderich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schwarzenegger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwarzenegger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzenegger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gooderich wants to get back to his feet.
Schwarzenegger passes to side control.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position but Gooderich is working away.
Gooderich throws Schwarzenegger to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gooderich.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch there but Gooderich circles away.
Gooderich keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwarzenegger moves out of range as Gooderich strikes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gooderich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Gooderich misses its intended target.
Gooderich clinches up against the ropes.
Gooderich can't get the takedown.
Gooderich working hard to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gooderich is defending well for now.
Gooderich misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gooderich manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzenegger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gooderich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Gooderich misses.
Gooderich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gooderich throws a one two combo.
Gooderich keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch up but Gooderich keeps it at a distance.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gooderich lands with a nice combination. Schwarzenegger backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch but Gooderich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzenegger gets tackled into the ropes by Gooderich. Gooderich maintains the clinch.
Gooderich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gooderich breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzenegger takes one to the side of the head.
Gooderich sizes up Schwarzenegger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch but Gooderich is having none of it.
Schwarzenegger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gooderich misses the target.
Gooderich jabs at Schwarzenegger's body.
Schwarzenegger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzenegger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gooderich.
Schwarzenegger doesn't manage to clinch there - Gooderich circles away.
Gooderich cracks Schwarzenegger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gooderich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schwarzenegger to stand back up!
Schwarzenegger is rocked!
Schwarzenegger moves in looking to clinch but Gooderich pushes him off.
Gooderich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gooderich circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Schwarzenegger.
Gooderich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich fails to land with a series of punches.
Gooderich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schwarzenegger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gooderich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gooderich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwarzenegger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gooderich somewhat.
Schwarzenegger is looking to clinch.
Schwarzenegger doesn't manage to clinch there - Gooderich circles away.
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch up.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gooderich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gooderich has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzenegger in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich tries to break the clinch but Schwarzenegger is controlling the position.
Gooderich wants to take the fight to the mat but Schwarzenegger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schwarzenegger misses with a knee strike.
Gooderich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwarzenegger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gooderich moves into the clinch.
Schwarzenegger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gooderich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Schwarzenegger.
Gooderich working hard to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger blocks an elbow strike from Gooderich.
Gooderich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzenegger's defenses.
Schwarzenegger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gooderich breaks the clinch.
Schwarzenegger moves in looking to clinch but Gooderich pushes him off.
Schwarzenegger rushes Gooderich and presses him up against the ropes.
Schwarzenegger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gooderich's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schwarzenegger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gooderich is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwarzenegger has double underhooks.
Gooderich working hard to break the clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schwarzenegger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gooderich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Schwarzenegger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gooderich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant Gooderich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gooderich is trying to break free.
Schwarzenegger prevents Gooderich from breaking the clinch.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzenegger tries to keep at a distance but Gooderich has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gooderich has had enough of the clinch but Schwarzenegger keeps him there for the moment.
Schwarzenegger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gooderich blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwarzenegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Gooderich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gooderich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gooderich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Brazini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dabrowski has chosen TWO STEPS FROM HELL - Protectors of the Earth as his entrance music. 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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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Brazini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Dabrowski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski lands a jab.
Dabrowski throws a lazy right hand but Brazini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Brazini.
Dabrowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Brazini.
Brazini throws a head kick that misses.
Brazini throws a head kick that misses.
Brazini tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Dabrowski.
It looks like Don Brazini has been cut.
Brazini misses with a head kick.
Brazini could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brazini tries a head kick but it misses.
Dabrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brazini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brazini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dabrowski lands a jab to Brazini's midsection.
Brazini is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Dabrowski has knocked Brazini down with a huge combo! Dabrowski steps away and waves a wobbly Brazini back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dabrowski lands a big right hand that sends Brazini crashing to the mat! Dabrowski stays standing though and waves Brazini back to his feet!
Brazini is rocked!
Brazini get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Brazini stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Dabrowski runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'good fight:)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deckard comes into the arena with Blade Runner blaring out of the sound system. Vladimirov has chosen Avril Lavigne - What the ...?!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Deckard!
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, Fedor Vladimirov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vladimirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladimirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Rick Deckard has been cut.
Vladimirov connects with a body shot that sends Deckard's belly button to the back.
Deckard wants to clinch up but Vladimirov keeps it at a distance.
Deckard clinches up with Vladimirov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Vladimirov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladimirov is trying to maintain a safe position but Deckard gets an underhook and turns Vladimirov into the ropes.
Vladimirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deckard breaks from the clinch.
Deckard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vladimirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deckard scrambles back to his feet.
Vladimirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deckard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vladimirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deckard circles away quickly and effectively.
Deckard is looking to clinch but Vladimirov is avoiding it.
Deckard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vladimirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vladimirov loads up on a big right hand but Deckard slips the punch.
Vladimirov takes a swing at Deckard's ribcage but misses.
Deckard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vladimirov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard swings for the body but Vladimirov moves out of range.
Deckard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Deckard.
Deckard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirov.
Deckard throws a right hand that Vladimirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Vladimirov also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Deckard coming out on top.
Deckard moves into the clinch.
Deckard throws a head punch that misses.
Deckard has Vladimirov pressed against the ropes, preventing Vladimirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deckard tries to break free but Vladimirov pushes him back against the ropes.
Vladimirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rick Deckard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckard has closed the distance and engaged Vladimirov in a clinch.
Deckard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deckard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Deckard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deckard slips a straight right by Vladimirov.
Deckard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladimirov circles away quickly and effectively.
Deckard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vladimirov lands a big right hand that sends Deckard crashing to the mat! Vladimirov stays standing though and waves Deckard back to his feet!
Deckard is rocked!
Deckard lands an overhand right.
Oh Deckard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladimirov looks to throw the jab but Deckard is out of range.
Deckard seems to have got his legs back now.
Deckard throws a right and a left that Vladimirov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Vladimirov misses.
Deckard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deckard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deckard looks to throw the jab but Vladimirov is out of range.
Deckard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vladimirov backs up against the ropes.
Vladimirov scores with a jab to the body.
Deckard is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirov cracks Deckard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Deckard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vladimirov finish him?
Rick Deckard's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Vladimirov.
Deckard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladimirov.
Deckard throws a combination that misses
and Vladimirov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Deckard off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Vladimirov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Deckard was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Vladimirov!
Fedor Vladimirov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Nijem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Edo. G - Like That . Ramsey Nijem has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
185 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramsey Nijem!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Diaz lands.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz leaves Nijem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Nijem shoots in.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Nijem getting side control.
Nijem prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Nijem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nijem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nijem's back!
Diaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nijem escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Diaz is trying to control but Nijem passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijem is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nijem throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nijem misses with the ground and pound.
Nijem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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!
Nijem working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz tries to escape but Nijem is in control.
Nijem just content to control the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Nijem is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nijem is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijem throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nijem controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nijem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nijem is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Nijem looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nijem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nijem is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Nijem from controlling successfully.
Diaz controls Nijem momentarily but Nijem frees himself.
Nijem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ramsey Nijem.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Nijem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Nijem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nijem.
Nijem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nijem tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Nijem landing strikes from the mount.
Nijem lands a big elbow.
Nijem controlling from the full mount.
Nijem trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Nijem isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijem lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nijem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz tries to hold on but Nijem postures up.
Nijem lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz wants to control but Nijem is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nijem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Nijem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Nijem's ribs.
Nijem fails with a takedown attempt.
Nijem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nijem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Nijem slips the punch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Nijem saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nijem eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nijem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nijem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Nijem.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Nijem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Nijem moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Nijem dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijem trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nijem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nijem works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Nijem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Nijem defends easily.
Nijem trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Nijem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nijem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nijem trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nijem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nijem defends well.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nijem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night! All day.'.
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