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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manong Jujutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fierro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Punkrocker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonnie Fierro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manong Jujutsu! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Fierro counters with a nice uppercut. Fierro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick by Jujutsu misses and Fierro counters with a stiff right hand. Manong Jujutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Fierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jujutsu throws a lazy head kick and Fierro counters with a one-two to the body. A head kick by Jujutsu misses and Fierro counters with a series of strikes. Jujutsu will be more careful next time no doubt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fierro Rushes Jujutsu and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jujutsu is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fierro Piles on the pressure and Jujutsu crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnie Fierro! A victorious Jonnie Fierro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wallase (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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195 cm
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260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
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275 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toni Soprano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Wallase! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallase wants to clinch. Wallase forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches. Wallase trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wallase.
It looks like Toni Soprano has been cut. Wallase jumps guard and drags Soprano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Wallase pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Toni Soprano. Wallase closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice elbow from Wallase. Wallase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but Wallase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Soprano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallase doesn't manage to clinch there - Soprano circles away.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Wallase moves out of range. Wallase drives through and clinches with Soprano against the cage.
Wallase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Soprano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Wallase is controlling him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toni Soprano's cut is getting worse. 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! Nice elbow from Wallase. Wallase stalling against the cage.
Wallase lands an elbow inside that Soprano shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallase has Soprano pressed against the cage. He pushes Soprano back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Wallase throws a beautiful elbow that sends Soprano crashing to the floor! Wallase piles on the pressure with more strikes! Soprano is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Wallase!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kram Zetroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kram Zetroc looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kram Zetroc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Daddy! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daddy throws a head kick that misses and Zetroc counters with a big head kick but Daddy shrugs it off. Daddy leaves Zetroc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Daddy scores with a four punch combination! Daddy misses the jab. Daddy fails with a takedown attempt. Daddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zetroc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daddy somewhat. Daddy tries for a takedown but Zetroc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kram Zetroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Daddy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daddy looks to land a combination but Zetroc avoids it well. Daddy shoots in and bounces Zetroc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Daddy preventing the sweep. Zetroc is breathing heavily. Daddy trying to control but Zetroc is working from the bottom. Daddy lands a couple of elbows. Daddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Daddy trying to control but Zetroc is working from the bottom. Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Daddy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Zetroc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daddy throws a head kick that Zetroc semi-blocks.
Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown but Zetroc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daddy dives in and grabs Zetroc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zetroc pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out. Daddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Daddy thows a body shot but no joy. Daddy gets a clinch. Zetroc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daddy dives in and grabs Zetroc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zetroc pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out. Daddy leaves Zetroc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zetroc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zetroc fails with a takedown attempt. Zetroc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy dives in and grabs Zetroc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zetroc pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zetroc with a lazy takedown attempt and Daddy counters with a nice body shot. Daddy throws a head kick that misses. Zetroc misses with a takedown attempt - Daddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Daddy dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daddy works Zetroc's body with a nice hook. Zetroc tries to clinch there but Daddy circles away.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Zetroc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Daddy misses with a body kick. Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zetroc fails to land the takedown. Zetroc tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance. Zetroc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zetroc shoots in and bounces Daddy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zetroc stops Daddy from standing up. Zetroc trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zetroc throws a big right hand that misses. Zetroc prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet. Zetroc wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daddy wants to stand and escape but Zetroc is having none of it. Daddy pushes Zetroc off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zetroc walks into a jab. Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Zetroc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daddy throws a nice looking combination but Zetroc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mac Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zetroc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daddy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zetroc. Zetroc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daddy avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kram Zetroc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daddy misses with a head kick.
Daddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kram Zetroc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mac Daddy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zetroc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A head kick by Daddy misses and Zetroc counters with a head kick. Daddy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetroc. Daddy lands a head kick. Zetroc smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A combination from Zetroc does no damage. Daddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zetroc defends it nicely. Zetroc shoots in and drives through. Daddy sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Zetroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zetroc pinned against the cage. Zetroc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Daddy shoots in but no luck this time. Zetroc fails with a takedown attempt. Daddy lands a two punch combo.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Zetroc shows good takedown defense. Kram Zetroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Daddy. Zetroc tries to bum rush Daddy with a series of wild strikes but Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A combination from Daddy does no damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zetroc stuffs the takedown attempt from Daddy. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet. Daddy feints a jab promting Zetroc to slip. Daddy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zetroc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Zetroc scores with a three punch combo!
Zetroc has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Daddy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zetroc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zetroc tries a head kick but it misses.
Zetroc slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zetroc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Daddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zetroc sprawls well. Zetroc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet. Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetroc. Zetroc scores with a head kick. Daddy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Daddy scores with a takedown into Zetroc's guard. Daddy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zetroc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daddy, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zetroc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mac Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far. Daddy has his feet on Zetroc's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Daddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zetroc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy. Zetroc shoots in for a double leg but Daddy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zetroc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daddy as he jumps to the side. Daddy fails with the takedown and Zetroc counters with a big head kick but Daddy shrugs it off. Daddy keeps the fight on the outside. Daddy moves into the clinch. Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Daddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetroc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kram Zetroc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mac Daddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daddy is looking to stand up but Zetroc isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mac Daddy. Well Daddy 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Daddy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Valiente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 cm
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245 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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239 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Austin! 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, Julio Valiente! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Austin cracks Valiente with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Julio Valiente has been cut. Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin throws a combination. Valiente tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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! Valiente moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off. Valiente is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Austin drops Valiente with a nice combination! Austin dives into Valiente's guard, looking to finish!
Valiente is rocked! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Austin's corner is telling him to maintain position. Valiente is still in real trouble! Can Austin finish him? Austin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Valiente's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delon's entrance music is Prayer Of The Refugee. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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260 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Delon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Delon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivanov did well to prevent Delon getting side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard. Delon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Delon misses with a head shot. Ivanov uses the momentum to regain guard. Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delon 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. Delon trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom. Ivanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Delon sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ivanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delon at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov has momentary wrist control but Delon slips an elbow through the middle. Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delon is aware though and is defending well. Delon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head. Delon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard. Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Delon from controlling successfully. Delon throwing strikes but missing. Ivanov working for a triangle but Delon defends it easily.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Delon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Delon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Delon distracts Ivanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Delon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Ivanov has his foot on Delon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delon works his way back into a safe position though. Ivanov working for a triangle but Delon defends it easily.
Delon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delon has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted. Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Delon throws a big right hand that misses. Ivanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delon has picked Ivanov up and slammed him! Ivanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Delon manages to pass to side control! Delon lands a nice forearm strike. Delon prevents Ivanov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Delon is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ivanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! A lull in the action here as Delon stalls from top position. Delon working the body and head with strikes. Delon looks up at the clock and then as Ivanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Delon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Delon advances nicely into full mount. Delon with good strikes from the mount here! Ivanov regains half guard. Ivanov looking for submissions off his back. Delon wants to take a breather but Ivanov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Delon working over Ivanov with some ground and pound. Ivanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. 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! Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Delon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ivanov kicks Delon off and gets back to his feet. Ivanov lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Alen Delon has been cut. Ivanov misses the shot to the body. Delon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Delon wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy. Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ivanov is trying to stand.
Delon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ivanov looking for submissions off his back. Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delon pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alen Delon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Delon stuffs the takedown. Ivanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cj Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Delon gets a takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Delon there. Delon stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
Delon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Delon is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Delon working the head and body with strikes. Delon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delon in particular looking to stall. Delon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanov looking for submissions off his back. Delon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Alen Delon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ivanov is staying active underneath Delon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Delon scoring with strikes to the body and head. Delon controlling the action here. Ivanov wants to get back to full guard. Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Delon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working. Ivanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Delon scores with a couple of nice shots. Ivanov is refusing to be controlled, as Delon sits in half guard. Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delon lands strikes from half guard. Delon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ivanov is not content to let Delon control the position. Ivanov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Delon pushes past his half guard into mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ivanov tries to hold on but Delon pushes him away. Delon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Delon working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ivanov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Delon is landing with some decent strikes but Ivanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Ivanov is in a horrible position here. Delon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ivanov is rocked! Delon connects with a bit shot that sees Ivanov covering up! More strikes from Delon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Delon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Delon! Alen Delon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingo Pavlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pavlik circles away from the clinch attempt and Pavlik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Zdorovenniy is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zdorovenniy wants to control the action here but instead Pavlik manages to pass to full mount! Pavlik is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Zdorovenniy moves forwards but Pavlik connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zdorovenniy tries to clinch there but Pavlik circles away.
Zdorovenniy is looking to clinch. Zdorovenniy fails in his attempt to clinch. Pavlik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zdorovenniy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pavlik gets a clinch. Zdorovenniy prevents Pavlik from breaking the clinch. Pavlik can't break the clinch.
Zdorovenniy can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlik controls the action.
Zdorovenniy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pavlik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdorovenniy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Pavlik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pavlik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zdorovenniy smiles and moves away.
Zdorovenniy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zdorovenniy throws a nice looking combination but Pavlik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pavlik feints a jab promting Zdorovenniy to slip. Pavlik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zdorovenniy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Zdorovenniy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlik swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zdorovenniy wants to clinch up but Pavlik keeps it at a distance. 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! Zdorovenniy tries to clinch but Pavlik moves away and Pavlik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Pavlik successfully pulls guard.
Zdorovenniy wants to stand but Pavlik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pavlik kicks Zdorovenniy off and gets to his feet. Zdorovenniy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlik swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zdorovenniy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pavlik.
It looks like Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy has been cut. Zdorovenniy is breathing heavily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlik is defended easily by Zdorovenniy. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingo Pavlik. Zdorovenniy darts in trying to clinch and Pavlik counters with a nice body shot. Pavlik looks for a takedown but Zdorovenniy sprawls well. Zdorovenniy tries to sprawl but Pavlik drives through with a takedown into half guard. Pavlik decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Pavlik scores with a one two! Zdorovenniy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pavlik looking to score a takedown here. Zdorovenniy is defending well but Pavlik drives through and ends up in Zdorovenniy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pavlik stands up from guard. Let's bang! Pavlik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zdorovenniy gets tackled into the cage by Pavlik. Pavlik maintains the clinch. Pavlik dodges an elbow strike from Zdorovenniy.
Pavlik tries to break free but Zdorovenniy pushes him back against the cage. Pavlik jumps guard but Zdorovenniy stands there with Pavlik around his waist. Pavlik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pavlik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zdorovenniy just stands there and leans against the cage. Zdorovenniy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pavlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Zdorovenniy sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pavlik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Pavlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zdorovenniy momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pavlik throws a one two combo.
Pavlik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pavlik closes the distance and clinches up with Zdorovenniy, looking for a takedown. Pavlik pushes Zdorovenniy against the cage but Zdorovenniy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pavlik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zdorovenniy's sensitive parts. Pavlik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zdorovenniy on the side of the head. Pavlik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pavlik showed some decent athleticism there. Zdorovenniy tries to kick Pavlik off in order to stand up. Pavlik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Pavlik stands up and beckons Zdorovenniy to his feet. Pavlik misses with a body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zdorovenniy tries to clinch up but Pavlik circles away and keeps his distance. Pavlik moves into range and clinches up with Zdorovenniy. Pavlik breaks the clinch.
Zdorovenniy tries to clinch up but Pavlik circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Pavlik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zdorovenniy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zdorovenniy tries to clinch up. Pavlik throws a nice looking combination but Zdorovenniy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pavlik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zdorovenniy is fending him off so far but Pavlik persists. Nope, Zdorovenniy circles away and we're back to standing. Pavlik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fight stays on the outside here - Zdorovenniy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zdorovenniy looks to clinch and Pavlik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pavlik looks to land a combination. Zdorovenniy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Pavlik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pavlik clinches with his opponent.
Pavlik jumps into guard, dragging Zdorovenniy to the mat.
Pavlik pushes Zdorovenniy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zdorovenniy gets tackled into the cage by Pavlik. Pavlik maintains the clinch. Zdorovenniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pavlik pulls guard. Pavlik kicks Zdorovenniy off and gets to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pavlik lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pavlik takes the fight into the clinch. Zdorovenniy tries a knee to the head but Pavlik blocks it.
Pavlik successfully pulls guard.
Pavlik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pavlik fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pavlik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Pavlik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pavlik avoiding damage as Zdorovenniy throws knees to the body.
Zdorovenniy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zdorovenniy is defending well against a takedown attempt. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingo Pavlik. Pavlik is trying to force a seperation but Zdorovenniy has the dominant position. Zdorovenniy throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pavlik blocks an elbow strike. Zdorovenniy lands a left hand.
Pavlik is trying to force a seperation but Zdorovenniy has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zdorovenniy. Pavlik tries to circle away but Zdorovenniy has him pinned against the cage. Pavlik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zdorovenniy prevents Pavlik from breaking the clinch. Pavlik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlik blocking some punches.
Zdorovenniy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pavlik decides to pull guard. Ingo Pavlik has got the better of the ground game so far. Pavlik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pavlik shoots in and drives through. Zdorovenniy sprawls well. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pavlik circles away from the clinch attempt letting Pavlik counter with a right hand. Pavlik swats away the attempt to clinch by Zdorovenniy. Pavlik closes the distance and clinches. Zdorovenniy misses with an elbow strike.
Pavlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zdorovenniy misses with a hook
and Pavlik counters with a right hand to the body. Zdorovenniy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pavlik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. 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! Zdorovenniy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pavlik scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pavlik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlik decides to stand back up. Pavlik steps back and let's Zdorovenniy get back to his feet. Zdorovenniy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pavlik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zdorovenniy pushes off an throws an elbow but Pavlik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zdorovenniy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pavlik's efforts to push away. Zdorovenniy misses with a knee to the head. Pavlik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pavlik jumps into guard, dragging Zdorovenniy to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Pavlik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pavlik scores to the head and body with a nice combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Pavlik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pavlik fails to land the takedown. Zdorovenniy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The fight moves into the clinch position. Zdorovenniy throws a head punch that misses. Pavlik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zdorovenniy is trying to keep an underhook but Pavlik manages to get the takedown into half guard. Pavlik escapes and gets back to his feet. Zdorovenniy instigates a clinch. Zdorovenniy tries a body shot but Pavlik blocks it.
Zdorovenniy is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pavlik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zdorovenniy has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A short right from Zdorovenniy on the inside. Pavlik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zdorovenniy is defending well. Pavlik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zdorovenniy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zdorovenniy scores with a shoulder strike. Pavlik jumps guard.
Pavlik has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zdorovenniy tries to stand but Pavlik is controlling from the bottom. Pavlik kicks Zdorovenniy off and gets to his feet. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pavlik shoots in looking for a takedown. Zdorovenniy tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zdorovenniy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingo Pavlik. Pavlik looks for a takedown but Zdorovenniy sprawls well. Zdorovenniy clinches up against the cage. Zdorovenniy can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlik controls the action.
Zdorovenniy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pavlik is defending well for now. Pavlik prevents a body shot from Zdorovenniy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zdorovenniy tries to land a knee to the head but Pavlik blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zdorovenniy. Pavlik wants to get back to striking at distance but Zdorovenniy won't allow it.
Zdorovenniy misses with an elbow strike.
Zdorovenniy looking to slow down the pace here. Pavlik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zdorovenniy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlik. Zdorovenniy lands a nice elbow. Pavlik wants to get back to striking at distance but Zdorovenniy won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pavlik wants a takedown but no success here.
Zdorovenniy misses with a short punch on the inside. Zdorovenniy misses with a short punch on the inside. Ingo Pavlik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Zdorovenniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlik. Pavlik gets control of Zdorovenniy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pavlik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pavlik wriggles free and stands up. Pavlik throws a one two combo.
Pavlik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zdorovenniy is out of range. Pavlik has closed the distance and engaged Zdorovenniy in a clinch.
Pavlik managing to block the knees to the body from Zdorovenniy.
Zdorovenniy tries to land a knee to the head but Pavlik blocks with his arms.
Pavlik manages to break the clinch.
Pavlik throws a leg kick but Zdorovenniy sees it coming and moves out of range. Pavlik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zdorovenniy misses with a few strikes there.
Pavlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zdorovenniy as he jumps to the side. Ingo Pavlik seems to be getting the better of the standup. A right-left combo lands from Pavlik. Zdorovenniy tries to clinch there but Pavlik circles away.
Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pavlik lands with a nice combination. Zdorovenniy backs away looking to recover. Zdorovenniy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pavlik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zdorovenniy tries to clinch up. Pavlik looks to land a combination. Zdorovenniy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Zdorovenniy lands with a good body shot. Zdorovenniy is looking to clinch. Pavlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Zdorovenniy sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zdorovenniy digs a good hook to Pavlik's body.
Pavlik tries to land a front kick but Zdorovenniy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Pavlik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zdorovenniy avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zdorovenniy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Pavlik moves into the clinch. Zdorovenniy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pavlik is looking to take this one to the mat. Yaaaazb Zdorovenniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ingo Pavlik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Zdorovenniy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavlik.
And that's the end of the fight! Ingo Pavlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pavlik 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingo Pavlik! During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Pavlik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akhmad ShugaR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ShugaR has chosen Dagestan as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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186 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Welsh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akhmad ShugaR! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Welsh scores with a punch to the head. Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ShugaR moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Welsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ShugaR was well out of range. Poor timing from Welsh. Nice takedown defense from Welsh. No joy for ShugaR on that attempt. ShugaR tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault. ShugaR throws a series of punches but Welsh moves out of range. ShugaR shoots for a double leg takedown but Welsh sprawls well. He's pushed ShugaR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice takedown defense from Welsh. No joy for ShugaR on that attempt. Michael Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akhmad ShugaR. ShugaR looks for a takedown but Welsh sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Welsh. Those never looked like landing. ShugaR slaps away a takedown attempt from Welsh, before circling back to the center of the mat. A bone on bone clash there as Welsh blocks the leg kick.
ShugaR catches Welsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Welsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Welsh ducks under a wild hook from ShugaR. Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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! Welsh closes the distance and lands a one-two. ShugaR loads up on a big right hand but Welsh slips the punch. ShugaR shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Welsh's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. ShugaR controls the pace of the fight for a moment. ShugaR trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom. Welsh wants to stand and escape but ShugaR is having none of it. Welsh being controlled here, momentarily.
Akhmad ShugaR has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. ShugaR jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Welsh misses. Welsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows ShugaR to score an easy takedown into full guard. Welsh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and ShugaR dives into side control.
Welsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ShugaR has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! ShugaR controlling the position. Welsh wants to get back to his feet but ShugaR drags him back down. ShugaR moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Welsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ShugaR has just dragged him back down to the mat. ShugaR staying calm. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. ShugaR landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ShugaR moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. ShugaR's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR was stalling too much, according to the referee. ShugaR ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welsh moves away. Welsh has a takedown stuffed. Welsh shoots for a double leg takedown but ShugaR sprawls well. He's pushed Welsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Welsh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ShugaR is trying to get back to half guard. ShugaR sneaks back into half guard. ShugaR trying to hold on to Welsh's head to control him but Welsh postures up.
Welsh tries to stand but can't do so whilst ShugaR controls his leg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Welsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Welsh is thwarting ShugaR's attempts to control the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Welsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. ShugaR lands a jab to the head.
ShugaR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmad ShugaR dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ShugaR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Welsh looks for a takedown but ShugaR sprawls well. Welsh takes a swing at ShugaR's ribcage but misses. Welsh moves out of range of the body kick from ShugaR.
A punch combination from Welsh misses. ShugaR swings away with a leg kick that misses. ShugaR scores a takedown into full mount! ShugaR controlling the position easily from mount. Let's hope that ShugaR 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. ShugaR landing strikes, looking to finish! Welsh tries to buck ShugaR off but he can't manage it. ShugaR tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akhmad ShugaR. Welsh just misses with a punch to the body.
ShugaR misses with a takedown attempt - Welsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Welsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck ShugaR on the side of the head. Nice sprawl there from Welsh as ShugaR shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ShugaR misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welsh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Welsh!
ShugaR keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. ShugaR steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Welsh. ShugaR dips down and scores with a jab to the body. 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! ShugaR throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Welsh was covering up waiting for the punch and ShugaR finishes the takedown easily into guard. Welsh wants to stand up but ShugaR is controlling him. ShugaR working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welsh's head. Welsh is wriggling around but ShugaR manages to pass to half guard.
ShugaR controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ShugaR tries to pass to full mount but Welsh defends it. Welsh has one foot on ShugaR's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. A shot to the liver by ShugaR. Beautiful body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ShugaR swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Welsh. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for ShugaR with that takedown attempt. ShugaR tests Welsh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Welsh checks a leg kick. Welsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ShugaR. ShugaR lands a leg kick that knocks Welsh off balance momentarily. ShugaR gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Welsh. Excellent takedown into side control there by ShugaR.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Welsh is letting ShugaR control him for a moment. Welsh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, ShugaR asserts his dominance and retains side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! ShugaR remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akhmad ShugaR was stalling too much, according to the referee. Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmad ShugaR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
ShugaR uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Welsh throws a hook to the side of ShugaR's head but ShugaR sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. ShugaR takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
ShugaR gets the takedown into side control. ShugaR moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Akhmad ShugaR has got the better of the ground game so far. Welsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The referee asks ShugaR politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. ShugaR prefers to stall for the moment though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Welsh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but ShugaR is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. ShugaR taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Akhmad ShugaR hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from ShugaR. ShugaR drops Welsh with a huge uppercut! Welsh drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. ShugaR is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmad ShugaR! A relieved looking Akhmad ShugaR thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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