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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Valuev!
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, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle throws a head kick but Valuev moves out of range.
McDougle lands a big head kick that sends Valuev tumbling to the mat! McDougle takes a step backwards and waves Valuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ivan Valuev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valuev missing with a left hand there. McDougle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Valuev does it's job there.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDougle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valuev is rocked!
Ivan Valuev's cut is getting worse.
Valuev misses with a right hand
and McDougle counters with a huge right that knocks Valuev out cold! McDougle is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnie McDougle!
A relieved looking Arnie McDougle 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Messing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messing comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jeezy - I Put On. Vlad Stalin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolf Messing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin misses with the combination.
Messing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stalin defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Stalin. Those never looked like landing.
Messing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stalin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalin throws a series of punches but Messing moves out of range.
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stalin swings for the body but Messing moves out of range.
Wolf Messing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolf Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalin drops Messing with a beautiful combination! Messing stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stalin is looking for the KO!
It looks like Wolf Messing has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stalin's waist but Stalin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Messing off to one side.
Vlad Stalin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Stalin. No joy for Messing on that attempt.
Messing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stalin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Messing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Messing wants to control from the top but Stalin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Messing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Messing 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.
Messing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Messing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Messing 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.
Messing decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalin lunges at Messing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Messing's hand.
Stalin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Stalin. Those never looked like landing.
Messing motions for Stalin to come forward. Messing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stalin wants it to stay on the feet.
Stalin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stalin throws the left hand but Messing avoids the punch easily.
Messing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stalin misses with a two punch combination.
Stalin looks to land a combination but Messing avoids it well.
Stalin misses with a looping left.
Messing shoots in but no luck this time.
Messing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Messing lands in his opponent's guard.
Messing drops back looking for a leg! Stalin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stalin manages to kick Messing off! Messing jumps back into Stalin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messing 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.
Messing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messing won't allow Stalin to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Stalin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolf Messing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Messing closes the distance and clinches up with Stalin, looking for a takedown. Messing pushes Stalin against the cage but Stalin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Messing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stalin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vlad Stalin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messing throws a right and a left that Stalin avoids nicely.
Stalin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messing.
Stalin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Messing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stalin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stalin scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messing shoots for a takedown but Stalin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolf Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalin throws a right and a left that Messing avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin sends Messing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stalin is motioning to the referee to let Messing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalin plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Messing swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Messing face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Stalin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruki Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Pushki!
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, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hades throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pushki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pushki slips a straight right by Hades.
Hades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hades cracks Pushki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Pushki misses its intended target.
Hades throws the left hand but Pushki avoids the punch easily.
Hades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pushki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pushki misses with a looping right.
Hades lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pushki at a distance.
Pushki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pushki.
Pushki takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades blocks a jab.
Pushki checks a leg kick.
Hades misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushki misses with a straight left.
Hades wants to slow Pushki down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Hades coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Pushki blocks the leg kick.
Pushki throws a jab but it's blocked by Hades.
Hades throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pushki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hades misses with a two punch combination.
Hades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pushki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hades, as that shot connected.
Hades throws a sloppy head kick and Pushki moves out of range easily.
Pushki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hades momentarily.
Hades throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hades misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pushkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hades throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Hades misses.
Hades jabs Pushki right on the nose. Pushki blinks but takes it well.
Hades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hades lands a left and a right that send Pushki crashing to the mat, dazed. Hades thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pushki is rocked!
Pushki circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hades. Pushki falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Hades!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arto Bambang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Katchenko!
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, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Katchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Katchenko swinging wildly here.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katchenko. That's going to slow Bambang down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katchenko.
Katchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambang.
Katchenko lands an overhand right.
Katchenko looks to land a combination. Bambang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko has Bambang up against the cage in a clinch.
Katchenko leaning against his opponent.
Katchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katchenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Katchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katchenko prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katchenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bambang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Katchenko lands with a right to the head.
Katchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bambang controls the action.
Bambang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katchenko is defending well.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Katchenko.
Bambang avoiding damage as Katchenko throws knees to the body.
Katchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Bambang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrei Katchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Bambang off balance momentarily.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Katchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katchenko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bambang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Katchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katchenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bambang's knee momentarily.
Katchenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katchenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Bambang looks gassed!
Katchenko scores with a push kick.
Katchenko connects with a body shot that sends Bambang's belly button to the back.
Katchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bambang under the eye.
Katchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Katchenko tries to work over Bambang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katchenko stalling in the clinch.
Katchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Katchenko connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambang up against the cage.
Katchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bambang doesn't seem bothered though.
Katchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Katchenko scores with a jab. Bambang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Katchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko connects with a high kick.
Katchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bambang ducks right into an uppercut from Katchenko.
Katchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bambang at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Katchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Bambang tries to clinch
and Katchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bambang was well out of range. Poor timing from Katchenko.
Jab by Katchenko.
Bambang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Katchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambang can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Katchenko. No joy for Bambang on that attempt.
Katchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Katchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Bambang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Katchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bambang, pushing him back against the cage.
Katchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bambang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang prevents a body shot from Katchenko.
Katchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bambang looking for a takedown.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko works on Bambang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katchenko.
Katchenko avoiding damage.
Katchenko breaks the clinch.
Andrei Katchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bambang instigates a clinch.
Katchenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Katchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko leaning against his opponent.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katchenko lands a body punch.
Katchenko is struggling to control the position.
Katchenko scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Arto Bambang's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Katchenko.
Katchenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Katchenko scores with a push kick.
Katchenko moves into range and clinches up with Bambang.
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Katchenko circles away easily
and Bambang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko rushes Bambang and presses him up against the cage.
Katchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katchenko pushes Bambang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Katchenko lands an elbow that stopped Bambang in his tracks for a moment.
Katchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Katchenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bambang blocks it with crossed arms.
Katchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bambang.
Katchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bambang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katchenko feints and then cracks Bambang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bambang down.
Bambang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bambang drops his hands momentarily and Katchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katchenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bambang shoots and misses
and Katchenko counters with a body kick.
Katchenko has managed to clinch.
Katchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Katchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Katchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Katchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katchenko.
Katchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Katchenko stalling against the cage.
Katchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Bambang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bambang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katchenko after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Katchenko lands but Bambang takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Katchenko slams his shin into Bambang's torso.
Katchenko has managed to clinch.
Katchenko avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Katchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katchenko throws a leg kick which misses Bambang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bambang tries to avoid it.
Katchenko scores with a nice body kick.
Katchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bambang's calf.
Andrei Katchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Katchenko lands an elbow inside that Bambang shrugs off.
Katchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambang closes the distance and clinches up with Katchenko, looking for a takedown. Bambang pushes Katchenko against the cage but Katchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bambang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katchenko.
Bambang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katchenko has closed the distance and engaged Bambang in a clinch.
Katchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Katchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrei Katchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Katchenko.
Katchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Bambang.
Katchenko slows down the pace here.
Katchenko lands an uppercut.
The cut above Arto Bambang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bambang goes for a takedown attempt but Katchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bambang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Katchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang shoots in looking for a takedown but Katchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bambang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bambang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bambang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katchenko clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Katchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bambang's elbow.
Katchenko breaks from the clinch.
Bambang misses with a takedown
and Katchenko counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katchenko drives through and clinches with Bambang against the cage.
Katchenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Katchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katchenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Katchenko!
A relieved looking Andrei Katchenko 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares's entrance music is Highway To Hell. A fine choice. Kvasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diskoteka avaria-Nebo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thiago Soares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvasov. Kvasov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kvasov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kvasov clinches up against the cage.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvasov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soares is trying to force a seperation but Kvasov has the dominant position.
Kvasov manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvasov closes the distance and clinches.
Kvasov avoiding damage.
Kvasov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Soares or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvasov which made him look bad.
Kvasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soares.
Nice takedown defense from Kvasov. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvasov lands a high kick!
It looks like Thiago Soares has been cut.
Kvasov lands a big head kick that sends Soares tumbling to the mat! Kvasov takes a step backwards and waves Soares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soares is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvasov and Soares are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kvasov throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Soares into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kvasov knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Kvasov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benedikt Pushkar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bunny Colvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar slips a straight right by Colvin.
Colvin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkar was well out of range. Poor timing from Colvin.
Pushkar throws a leg kick that misses.
Pushkar walks into a stiff left hand from Colvin.
Colvin drives through and clinches with Pushkar against the cage.
Colvin working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Colvin.
Colvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pushkar blocks a body shot from Colvin.
A short left from Colvin.
Colvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colvin misses with a punch to the body.
Pushkar wants to take the fight to the mat but Colvin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pushkar.
Colvin takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Bunny Colvin has been cut.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pushkar tries to work over Colvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colvin misses with a body punch.
Pushkar scores with a shoulder strike.
Colvin gets underhooks to prevent Pushkar's takedown attempt.
Colvin gets through Pushkar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Colvin.
Colvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colvin avoids a wild elbow strike from Pushkar.
Pushkar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Colvin can't find room to land a body shot as Pushkar controls the action.
Colvin tries a body shot but Pushkar blocks it.
Pushkar prevents a body shot from Colvin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colvin.
Pushkar stalling in the clinch.
Pushkar prevents a body shot from Colvin.
Pushkar lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pushkar.
Pushkar tries to work over Colvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pushkar.
Colvin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushkar controls his hands.
Pushkar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pushkar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colvin defending well though.
Pushkar lands strikes from half guard.
Pushkar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pushkar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Colvin defending well though.
Pushkar is looking to take a break and control but Colvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pushkar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pushkar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colvin sees it coming and defends easily.
Colvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar moves nicely into side control.
Colvin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colvin decides to stand up.
Pushkar moves into range and clinches up with Colvin.
Colvin misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Colvin.
Colvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Colvin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bunny Colvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Colvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pushkar stalls.
Pushkar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colvin lands with a light punch inside.
Colvin blocks a body shot from Pushkar.
Pushkar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colvin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pushkar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Colvin to the mat. Colvin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pushkar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pushkar.
Colvin wants to stand and escape but Pushkar is having none of it.
Colvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pushkar.
Pushkar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colvin is on top in guard.
Colvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Colvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Bunny Colvin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Colvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pushkar forces Colvin back against the cage and clinches.
Pushkar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colvin misses with a punch to the body.
Colvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pushkar's elbow.
Colvin tries to throw a body punch but Pushkar avoids it by throwing Colvin back against the cage.
Colvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colvin tries a body shot but Pushkar blocks it.
Colvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin misses with a body punch.
Bunny Colvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pushkar tries a body shot but Colvin blocks it.
Pushkar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colvin prevents it.
Colvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushkar controls his hands.
Colvin throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colvin can't find room to land a body shot as Pushkar controls the action.
Colvin lands with a left to the head.
Colvin scores with a shot to the side of Pushkar's head.
Pushkar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pushkar's elbow.
Colvin is working Pushkar over against the cage.
Pushkar goes for a takedown attempt but Colvin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bunny Colvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Pushkar is breathing heavily.
Pushkar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pushkar clinches up with Colvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Pushkar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Colvin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colvin cracks Pushkar with a nice body shot.
Colvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Pushkar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pushkar misses with a punch to the body.
Colvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colvin lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Colvin.
A short uppercut from Colvin.
Colvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Pushkar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Colvin lands with a light punch inside.
Pushkar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pushkar blocks a body shot from Colvin.
Pushkar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colvin can't find room to land a body shot as Pushkar controls the action.
Pushkar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pushkar prevents a body shot from Colvin.
Pushkar is looking to control Colvin's arms but Colvin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pushkar has his back to the cage.
Pushkar takes a shot to the head.
Colvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
Pushkar tries to work over Colvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pushkar is trying to drag Colvin to the mat but Colvin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pushkar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pushkar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pushkar wants a takedown.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pushkar backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Colvin.
Pushkar is rocked!
Colvin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pushkar with a big uppercut! Pushkar tries to clinch up but Colvin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pushkar to the mat! Pushkar covers up and Colvin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunny Colvin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baduk has chosen Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
225 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
271 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, First Dag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dag fails with a takedown attempt.
Baduk misses with a few strikes there.
Dag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dag lands in his opponent's guard.
Dag trying to control but Baduk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dag working some strikes from top position.
Dag thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dag 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.
Dag wants to control from the top but Baduk keeps moving.
Dag is really struggling to control Baduk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baduk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Dag cracks Baduk with a solid left hand.
Baduk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dag works over Baduk with some ground and pound from guard.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Baduk pushes Dag off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dag throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baduk was covering up waiting for the punch and Dag finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dag won't allow Baduk to get back to his feet.
Baduk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baduk stops a takedown attempt from Dag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag is trying to pull guard but Baduk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for First Dag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baduk prevents the takedown attempt.
Baduk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baduk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baduk scores with the left hand. Dag knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like First Dag has been cut.
Dag fails with a takedown attempt.
Dag throws a lazy body kick
and Baduk counters with a monster head kick that knocks Dag out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergei Baduk!
Sergei Baduk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Kasyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
275 lbs
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244 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismail Kasyanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasyanov tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Harlamov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasyanov which made him look bad.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Kasyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasyanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harlamov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kasyanov's guard.
Harlamov trying to control but Kasyanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasyanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Kasyanov in his guard.
Harlamov controls Kasyanov momentarily but Kasyanov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasyanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasyanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasyanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harlamov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasyanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kasyanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harlamov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov trying to control but Harlamov is working from the bottom.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasyanov defends it easily.
Kasyanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov wants to improve his position but instead Kasyanov has moved into half guard.
Harlamov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kasyanov passes into side control!
Harlamov is looking for a sweep.
Kasyanov is looking to take a break and control but Harlamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harlamov tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face as Kasyanov controls the position.
Harlamov looking for a sweep but Kasyanov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Harlamov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasyanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harlamov circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harlamov dodges the punch combination from Kasyanov.
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Kasyanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasyanov.
Harlamov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harlamov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasyanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasyanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasyanov!
Kasyanov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Kasyanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kasyanov tries to clinch there but Harlamov circles away.
Harlamov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Kasyanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harlamov circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Kasyanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ismail Kasyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasyanov wants to clinch.
Kasyanov is looking to clinch.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harlamov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harlamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harlamov shoots and misses
and Kasyanov moves into the clinch.
Kasyanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harlamov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasyanov prevents it.
Kasyanov scores with a hook to the body.
Kasyanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kasyanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasyanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harlamov is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov goes for a takedown attempt but Kasyanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up but Harlamov circles away and keeps his distance.
Harlamov has a takedown stuffed.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harlamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kasyanov finds it's target.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves out of range.
No luck for Harlamov with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Kasyanov sprawls well.
Harlamov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kasyanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Harlamov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kasyanov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harlamov is not content to let Kasyanov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlamov gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasyanov wants to pass the guard but Harlamov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Kasyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasyanov darts in and clinches Harlamov up against the cage.
Kasyanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kasyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harlamov slips under a jab.
Ismail Kasyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Harlamov moves away
and Harlamov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kasyanov's guard now.
Harlamov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kasyanov dives on top into guard.
Garik Harlamov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasyanov wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasyanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kasyanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasyanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasyanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasyanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Kasyanov circles away easily
and Kasyanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Harlamov shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasyanov moves in looking to clinch but Harlamov pushes him off.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harlamov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasyanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov has gone for a leg lock! Kasyanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harlamov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov stands up and waves to Harlamov to follow him.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harlamov.
Harlamov being controlled here momentarily.
Harlamov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasyanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harlamov has Kasyanov in his guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov working for submissions but it's allowed Kasyanov to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kasyanov seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov wants to control but Kasyanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Kasyanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harlamov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasyanov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harlamov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismail Kasyanov.
I think Kasyanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ismail Kasyanov!
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