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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Tevreden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tevreden has chosen Whiplash as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erik Tevreden!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tevreden.
Tevreden moves out of range of the body kick from Statham.
Statham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tevreden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Statham.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick
and Tevreden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tevreden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tevreden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tevreden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tevreden, right into the meat.
Statham throws a head kick that misses.
Statham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Statham. Those never looked like landing.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick
and Tevreden counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is looking to land body kicks.
Tevreden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Statham.
Statham blocks a head kick by Tevreden.
Tevreden lands a head kick!
Statham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tevreden throws a head kick but Statham moves out of range.
Tevreden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tevreden tries to score with a low kick but Statham moves his leg out of the way.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tevreden throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Statham.
Statham looks to throw the jab but Tevreden is out of range.
Tevreden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Statham.
Statham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tevreden.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tevreden. Statham shrugs it off though.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Statham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tevreden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tevreden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tevreden keeps Statham at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tevreden.
Tevreden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham 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.
Statham wants to clinch up but Tevreden keeps it at a distance.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Statham is predictable there
and Tevreden counters with a head kick.
Statham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tevreden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Statham lands a nice shot that snaps Tevreden's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Statham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Statham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tevreden's head.
Tevreden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tevreden tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Statham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tevreden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tevreden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Statham throws a head kick but Tevreden moves out of range.
Statham checks the leg kick.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tevreden blocks a head kick by Statham.
Tevreden throws a sloppy head kick and Statham moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Statham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tevreden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tevreden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Statham wants to clinch up but Tevreden keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tevreden checks a leg kick.
Tevreden throws a head kick that misses.
Tevreden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Statham can pounce on him.
Tevreden tries a low kick but Statham avoids it.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Statham misses with a low kick.
Tevreden throws a sloppy head kick and Statham moves out of range easily.
Tevreden tries a head kick but it misses.
Tevreden slips a jab and a cross from Statham.
Statham blocks a leg kick.
Statham throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Tevreden.
Statham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Statham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Statham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tevreden was well out of range. Poor timing from Statham.
Statham is looking to clinch but Tevreden is avoiding it.
Statham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Statham throws a head kick that misses
and Tevreden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tevreden is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tevreden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Statham's head.
Statham throws a body punch but Tevreden moves out of range.
Tevreden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tevreden cracks the inside of Statham's front leg.
Tevreden looks for the body kick but Statham saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Statham.
Statham wants to slow Tevreden down by chopping away at his legs.
Statham misses with a head kick.
Statham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tevreden throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tevreden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Statham is able to avoid easily.
Tevreden is looking to slow Statham down with leg kicks.
Statham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tevreden.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Tevreden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tevreden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Erik Tevreden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tevreden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Statham's calf.
Some wild striking there from Statham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham tries to bum rush Tevreden with a series of wild strikes but Tevreden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tevreden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tevreden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tevreden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tevreden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tevreden.
Tevreden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Statham's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statham blocks a head kick by Tevreden.
A head kick misses from Tevreden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Tevreden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Statham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick by Statham misses
and Tevreden counters with a head kick.
Tevreden tries to land a leg kick but Statham saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tevreden.
Tevreden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Statham throws a hook to the side of Tevreden's head but Tevreden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tevreden misses with a head kick.
Tevreden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tevreden.
Tevreden moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tevreden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Statham takes a swing at Tevreden's ribcage but misses.
Tevreden dodges the punch combination from Statham.
Tevreden throws a leg kick which misses Statham's front leg but catches the back leg as Statham tries to avoid it.
Tevreden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jason Statham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tevreden.
Statham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tevreden can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Tevreden.
Tevreden throws a head kick but Statham moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham blocks a low kick nicely.
Tevreden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tevreden.
Tevreden misses with a leg kick.
Statham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Statham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tevreden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Statham misses with a body kick.
Tevreden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Statham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tevreden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Statham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tevreden. Tevreden obviously looking to wear him down.
Tevreden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tevreden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Statham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tevreden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Statham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tevreden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tevreden.
Tevreden avoids the head kick by Statham.
Good work by Tevreden as he checks the leg kick.
Statham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Statham avoids the head kick by Tevreden.
Tevreden throws a head kick but Statham moves out of range.
Erik Tevreden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tevreden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Statham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tevreden.
Tevreden lands a leg kick that knocks Statham off balance momentarily.
Statham throws a sloppy head kick and Tevreden moves out of range easily.
Jason Statham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tevreden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tevreden moves out of range as Statham throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tevreden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Statham is looking to clinch but Tevreden is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Tevreden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tevreden 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Tevreden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bekjan Askaraliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askaraliev comes to the cage accompanied by Yerbolat- Men Kazakhpyn. Daniel Greene will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bekjan Askaraliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Greene!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Greene creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Askaraliev tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Askaraliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Greene wants to clinch.
Bekjan Askaraliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askaraliev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Askaraliev moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greene.
Askaraliev is breathing heavily.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Askaraliev closes the distance and clinches up with Greene, looking for a takedown. Askaraliev pushes Greene against the cage but Greene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bekjan Askaraliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askaraliev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Askaraliev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askaraliev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greene tries to buck Askaraliev off but Askaraliev is having none of it.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Askaraliev drags him back down.
Askaraliev is putting a hurting on Greene here, landing some big shots from side control.
Askaraliev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Askaraliev tries for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askaraliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Askaraliev working the ground and pound but Greene is defending the strikes.
Greene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askaraliev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askaraliev lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Askaraliev keeps moving and retains side control.
Askaraliev 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.
Askaraliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askaraliev tries for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Askaraliev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Greene is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bekjan Askaraliev!
Bekjan Askaraliev made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What does not destroy me, makes me stronger'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dotson comes to the cage accompanied by Motor Mouth. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Dotson!
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, Palito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dan Dotson has been cut.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dotson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dotson staying out of range there.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Dotson counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Dotson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dotson avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dotson.
Dotson gets a clinch.
Gomez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dotson has him pressed against the cage.
Dotson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dotson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dotson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gomez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gomez!
Dotson landing shots from mount.
Dotson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dotson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gomez has his hands clasped together but Dotson breaks the hold and Gomez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dotson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Dotson!
Dan Dotson made sure to mention his sponsor, Balco Boys - Hilo in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Volnaya Borba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Kalinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Kalinin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Magomed Volnaya Borba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Kalinin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volnaya Borba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalinin!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Volnaya Borba goes for an armbar but Kalinin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalinin.
Kalinin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalinin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volnaya Borba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volnaya Borba is trying to control Kalinin's posture but Kalinin avoids it.
Volnaya Borba is looking for a sweep.
Volnaya Borba really is a fat lump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalinin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Volnaya Borba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kalinin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Volnaya Borba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kalinin lets go of the hold and Volnaya Borba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Kalinin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Banana Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Po Pola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Banana Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Po Pola!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pola swinging wildly here.
Pola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pola fails to land with a series of punches.
Pola moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Pola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pola gets tackled into the cage by Man. Man maintains the clinch.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pola misses with a few strikes there.
Pola lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man throws out a leg kick but Pola moves out of range and Man only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pola blocks a low kick nicely.
Pola throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Pola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Pola throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Pola. Those never looked like landing.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Pola.
Pola throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Pola tries to clinch up.
Pola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Pola blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pola as he checks the leg kick.
Pola checks a low kick from Man.
Pola has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Pola throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Pola blocks a head kick by Man.
Pola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pola fails to land with a series of punches.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Pola's leg but Pola calmly moves out of range.
Pola misses with a double jab.
Man tries to clinch up
and Pola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Pola blocks with his arms.
Pola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man keeps control of Pola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Pola misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pola misses.
Man is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pola.
A left and a right from Pola both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pola misses with the combination.
Man has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pola as the two fighters clinch.
Man manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Po Pola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pola checks a leg kick.
Pola misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
No joy there for Pola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man throws a head kick that Pola semi-blocks.
Banana Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pola, pushing him back against the cage.
Pola prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pola.
Pola misses with the head strike.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Pola blocks with his arms.
Pola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pola.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pola misses with a few strikes there.
Pola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Pola is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Man.
Pola tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pola jabs at Man's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pola misses with a wild combination.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pola moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Pola wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Pola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Pola doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Pola doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Pola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Pola saw it coming and moves away.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pola misses with a double jab.
Man misses with a low kick.
Pola throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pola tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man scores with a head kick. Pola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Po Pola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pola!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pola swinging wildly here.
Pola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Po Pola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pola's sensitive parts.
Pola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pola misses with a two punch combination.
Man clinches up against the cage.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pola up against the cage.
Pola has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pola avoids the head kick by Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. Pola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Pola scores with a four punch combination!
Man throws a low kick, looking for Pola's leg but Pola calmly moves out of range.
Pola works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Pola blocks a leg kick.
Pola misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses with a body kick.
Po Pola 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.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Pola moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Pola. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pola checks a leg kick.
Pola is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pola clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Pola throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Pola scores with a one two! Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pola as he connects with a hook.
Man misses with a body kick.
Pola tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Pola takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Banana Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pola.
Pola connects with a body shot.
Man has Pola up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pola keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Man is trying to break free.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pola checks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pola throws a head punch that misses.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Po Pola.
I've got Pola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Po Pola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Klichko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Requiem for a Dream. Vitaliy Klichko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Klichko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klichko scores with a shot to the body.
Koslov misses with a two punch combination.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koslov tries to bum rush Klichko with a series of wild strikes but Klichko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koslov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Klichko.
Klichko misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Klichko.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense.
Klichko misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klichko.
Koslov closes the distance and clinches up with Klichko, looking for a takedown. Koslov pushes Klichko against the cage but Klichko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Klichko tests Koslov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense.
Klichko connects with a body shot that sends Koslov's belly button to the back.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klichko takes a swing at Koslov's ribcage but misses.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Koslov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Koslov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichko tries to escape but Koslov is in control.
Koslov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Klichko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koslov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klichko working hard to break the clinch.
Klichko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koslov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klichko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klichko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koslov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klichko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klichko circles away.
Koslov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov shoots for a double leg takedown but Klichko sprawls well. He's pushed Koslov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koslov fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klichko throws a combination that misses
and Koslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koslov.
Koslov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klichko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klichko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov misses with a wild combination.
Klichko 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitaliy Klichko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koslov clinches up with Klichko and pushes him back against the cage.
Koslov goes for a takedown attempt but Klichko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Koslov avoids them all with ease.
Klichko throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Koslov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klichko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koslov.
Vitaliy Klichko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klichko leaves Koslov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichko swinging wildly here.
Koslov fails to land the takedown.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown but Klichko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koslov moves to clinch but Klichko breaks away
and Klichko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Klichko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Koslov or perhaps it was just good defense by Klichko which made him look bad.
Klichko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koslov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klichko works over Koslov's head and body with a nice combination.
Koslov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klichko defends it nicely.
Klichko looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koslov wants to control but Klichko is keeping him busy.
Klichko wants to get back to his feet.
Klichko 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.
Koslov trying to control the action but Klichko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koslov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Klichko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Koslov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Klichko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koslov controlling the position from side mount.
Koslov works to advance to full mount. Klichko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Igor Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klichko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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!
Koslov landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Koslov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Koslov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klichko tries to avoid it but Koslov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klichko to the ground. Klichko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klichko throws a right and a left that Koslov avoids nicely.
Klichko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klichko shoots in but no luck this time.
Klichko throws a series of punches but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov misses with a combination
and Klichko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klichko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koslov.
Koslov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klichko as he avoids it easily.
Klichko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Vitaliy Klichko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Koslov.
No joy there for Klichko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klichko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Klichko is looking to wear down Koslov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koslov throws a nice looking combination but Klichko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koslov.
Klichko lands with a nice combination. Koslov backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichko misses with a series of wild punches.
Koslov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klichko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koslov in his tracks.
Klichko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koslov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klichko avoids it really well and circles away.
Klichko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vitaliy Klichko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Klichko. Beautiful body shot.
Klichko lands with an overhand left.
Koslov closes the distance but Klichko moves to the side
and Klichko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koslov thinking.
Klichko misses with a right hand
and Koslov counters with a three punch combo that has Klichko backing up. Klichko nods at Koslov to acknowledge the strikes.
Klichko throws a nice looking combination but Koslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichko keeps the fight on the outside.
Klichko stuffs the takedown.
Klichko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klichko wants it to stay on the feet.
Koslov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klichko is fending him off so far but Koslov persists. Nope, Klichko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Klichko. That snapped Koslov's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klichko looks to land a combination but Koslov avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klichko misses with a double jab
and Koslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klichko!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Klichko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klichko 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Klichko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Besik Shamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Primus: John the Fisherman. Besik Shamba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Besik Shamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf shoots in and gets a takedown into Shamba's guard.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamba is keeping the position for now.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
Wolf content to stall in guard here.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamba has wrist control.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf works over Shamba with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Wolf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johnny Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamba moves away.
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Shamba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamba leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamba blocks the leg kick.
Wolf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shamba!
Wolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wolf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Besik Shamba has been cut.
Wolf with shots to the head and body - Shamba looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wolf looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wolf.
Besik Shamba's cut is getting worse.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolf cracks Shamba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wolf is landing with some decent strikes but Shamba is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeez, Besik Shamba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Besik Shamba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Wolf!
Johnny Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazza Ozcop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yster Best could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mazza Ozcop's chin.
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21
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yster Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazza Ozcop!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozcop moves out of range as Best throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ozcop. No joy for Best on that attempt.
Ozcop forces Best back against the cage and clinches.
Best tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ozcop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ozcop.
It looks like Yster Best has been cut.
Ozcop lands an uppercut.
Ozcop dips a shoulder and cracks Best with a mighty uppercut! Best falls back against the cage and Ozcop unloads with a barrage of strikes! Best is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ozcop screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mazza Ozcop!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Keep it going louder!. Crocop has chosen Scars of life - Water in my hands as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
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235 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirco Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke moves into the clinch.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crocop backwards.
Crocop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duke.
Duke pushes off an throws an elbow but Crocop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crocop takes an elbow to the temple.
Crocop working hard to break the clinch.
Duke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Crocop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duke.
Duke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crocop looks gassed!
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crocop's defenses.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crocop tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Crocop takes an elbow to the temple.
Crocop is trying to stall.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke crunches a lovely knee into Crocop's ribcage.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Crocop looking to throw knees to the head but Duke is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duke obliges.
Duke lands a knee to the head.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke scores with a knee to the head.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
Duke keeps control of Crocop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke tightens his grip and picks Crocop up, before dumping him to the ground. Crocop manages to land in guard.
Duke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crocop's head.
Duke passes Crocop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crocop has hold of Duke's hands but Duke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crocop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duke.
Duke working over Crocop with some ground and pound. Crocop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duke working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duke lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duke slips a nice elbow through Crocop's hands, connecting with Crocop's forehead.
Crocop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duke seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crocop can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crocop tries to kick Duke off but Duke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crocop!
Crocop is in a horrible position here. Duke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Duke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crocop is trying to stand.
Duke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duke raining down shots from the mount!
Duke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duke with shots to the head and body - Crocop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Duke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crocop hang on?
Duke lands a heavy elbow.
Duke lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke won't let Crocop get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Duke landing punches.
Duke breaks from Crocop's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke with the ground and pound from mount.
Duke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crocop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crocop defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duke.
Duke landing strikes from the mount.
Duke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duke 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.
Crocop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Duke lands a heavy elbow.
Crocop is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Duke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crocop is rocked!
Duke working the ground and pound effectively.
Crocop is still in real trouble! Can Duke finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke landing strikes from the mount.
Duke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crocop wants to try and get back to his feet.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Duke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Duke dominated that round.
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.
Crocop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crocop stuffs the takedown attempt from Duke. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.
Crocop scores with a head kick. Duke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Duke has managed to clinch.
Crocop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?
Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirco Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crocop swinging wildly here.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crocop avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke scores with a head kick.
Duke dives in and grabs Crocop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes down on Duke's head and hops out.
Duke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crocop counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Duke lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Crocop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crocop takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Duke misses
and Crocop counters with a right hand to the body.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Crocop counters with a head kick.
Crocop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duke is looking to clinch.
Crocop avoids the head kick by Duke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duke.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily.
Harrison Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke tries to bum rush Crocop with a series of wild strikes but Crocop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and Crocop makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duke really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duke delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Duke tenderised Crocop's leg. Crocop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crocop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocop tries to escape but Duke is in control.
Duke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crocop some visible discomfort.
Duke working the head with strikes.
Crocop is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Duke 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!
Duke landing a few strikes.
Duke in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Duke dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Crocop moves out of range of the leg kick from Duke.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Crocop moves out of range easily.
Crocop misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duke.
Duke misses with a low kick as Crocop jumps back.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Crocop throws a head kick but Duke moves out of range.
Duke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crocop.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
and Crocop counters with a series of strikes. Duke will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws the left hand but Crocop avoids the punch easily.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crocop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duke lands with a nice body punch.
Duke pushes Crocop up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Duke - that landed with a thud.
Harrison Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crocop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Crocop shrugs off.
Crocop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crocop's efforts to push away.
Duke using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Duke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mirco Crocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Crocop's head.
Duke avoiding damage as Crocop throws knees to the body.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crocop's defenses.
Duke lands a nice elbow.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of Crocop's head.
Crocop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Duke.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crocop's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Crocop working aggressively here.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Crocop shrugs off.
Crocop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Duke.
Crocop takes an elbow to the temple.
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crocop's defenses.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crocop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crocop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke lands an elbow inside that Crocop shrugs off.
Duke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crocop's face.
Duke presses Crocop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke stalling.
Duke lands an elbow just above Crocop 's eye.
Duke lands an elbow inside.
Duke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crocop stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocop tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crocop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duke blocks a body shot from Crocop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Crocop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Crocop in his tracks for a moment.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocop backwards.
Duke lands an elbow just above Crocop 's eye.
Duke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duke connects with a knee to the head.
Duke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crocop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duke blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crocop landing knees to the head.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocop backwards.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duke 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Duke!
A pretty intense looking Harrison Duke took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misha Botsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Nevsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Misha Botsman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky dives in and grabs Botsman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Botsman pushes down on Nevsky's head and hops out.
Botsman misses with a straight right.
Nevsky shoots for a takedown but Botsman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Botsman tests Nevsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Botsman throws an off balance right hand
and Nevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botsman thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Botsman stuffs the takedown attempt from Nevsky. Nevsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Misha Botsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Botsman misses with a left hand
and Nevsky counters with a single leg into guard. Botsman didn't expect that.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky won't allow Botsman to get back to his feet.
Nevsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Botsman has wrist control.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Botsman is keeping the position for now.
Botsman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky postures up in Botsman's guard and throws a big left but Botsman blocks it.
Nevsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nevsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Botsman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Botsman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Botsman is breathing heavily.
Nevsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Botsman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Botsman tries to get out of the position.
Nevsky with a nice head shot there.
Nevsky postures up in Botsman's guard and throws a big left but Botsman blocks it.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Botsman keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Botsman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nevsky advances position into side control!
Nevsky working the ground and pound but Botsman is defending the strikes.
Nevsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Botsman, who protects the arm well.
Nevsky working the ground and pound but Botsman is defending the strikes.
Nevsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Botsman is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Botsman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nevsky lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky tries for a kimura but Botsman is defending well.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nevsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nevsky controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
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.
Botsman takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
Nevsky scores with a takedown into Botsman's guard.
Botsman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nevsky on the ground.
Nevsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nevsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nevsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Botsman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky lands a couple of elbows.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky distracts Botsman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Botsman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nevsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Botsman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nevsky landing with the ground and pound.
Nevsky 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Botsman wants to stand and escape but Nevsky is having none of it.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nevsky drops back looking for a leg! Botsman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Botsman manages to kick Nevsky off! Nevsky jumps back into Botsman's guard.
Botsman keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Botsman blocks nicely.
Nevsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nevsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nevsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botsman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nevsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Botsman's head.
Nevsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky 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 cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nevsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nevsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Botsman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nevsky grinds an elbow into Botsman's temple.
Nevsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Botsman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Botsman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nevsky gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Botsman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nevsky lets go of the hold and Botsman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Nevsky!
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