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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Parris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazzer Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Parris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Parris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazzer Jay Jay!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay Jay dips to his left and cracks Parris with an uppercut!
Donk. Jay Jay catches Parris right on the button with a cross.
Brazzer Jay Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jay Jay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jay Jay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jay Jay.
Jay Jay is trying to control the position but Parris postures up.
Jay Jay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jay Jay pushes a forearm under Parris's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Parris is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brazzer Jay Jay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Tudorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Marlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlov has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Maxim Tudorov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Maxim Tudorov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Tudorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Marlov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tudorov's hands.
Marlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tudorov's head backwards.
Marlov lands with a right hand.
Marlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tudorov on the side of the head.
Tudorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yuri Marlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tudorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marlov scores with a nice head shot.
Marlov moves into range and clinches up with Tudorov.
Tudorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tudorov tries to clinch but Marlov moves out of range.
Marlov misses with a double jab.
Marlov lands a jab to the nose.
Marlov closes the distance and pushes Tudorov back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tudorov stalls.
Marlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Marlov as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Marlov. That snapped Tudorov's head back.
Marlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Marlov does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marlov.
Marlov ducks under a wild hook from Tudorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudorov has a takedown stuffed.
Tudorov tries to clinch there but Marlov circles away.
Marlov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tudorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marlov lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Marlov coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlov.
Marlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlov catches Tudorov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tudorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tudorov's head.
Tudorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marlov lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Marlov moves out of range as Tudorov throws a body kick.
Tudorov walks into a stiff left hand from Marlov.
Marlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tudorov walks into a straight right hand from Marlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlov throws a right hand that Tudorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tudorov also avoids with ease.
Marlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tudorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tudorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Marlov sprawls well. He's pushed Tudorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marlov works the jab nicely.
Marlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marlov scores with a jab to the head.
Marlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tudorov has time to react.
Marlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Marlov scores with a three punch combo!
Marlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tudorov is breathing heavily.
Marlov scores with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marlov!
Marlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tudorov.
Marlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tudorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tudorov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marlov lands a lovely overhand right.
Marlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tudorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tudorov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlov gets a clinch.
Marlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlov lands a really nice looking cross but Tudorov seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Tudorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marlov clinches.
Marlov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tudorov uses from the top position.
Marlov has his foot on Tudorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Tudorov wants to control from the top but Marlov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudorov prevents Marlov from getting back to his feet.
Marlov looking to control.
Marlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tudorov passes into side control.
Marlov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Marlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tudorov needs to keep his hands up - Marlov had a free shot at his head there.
Tudorov throws a head kick that misses.
Marlov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marlov lands an overhand right.
Marlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tudorov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tudorov's efforts to push away.
Marlov breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Marlov 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.
Marlov clinches up with Tudorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Marlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudorov shoots in for a takedown but Marlov shows good takedown defense.
Tudorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marlov lands with an overhand left.
Tudorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marlov tries to kick Tudorov off but Tudorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tudorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marlov is trying to control but can't.
Tudorov prevents Marlov from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tudorov uses his free foot to push down on Marlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudorov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tudorov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marlov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Marlov tries to lock up and control but Tudorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marlov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tudorov with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tudorov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marlov can't escape the position.
Tudorov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marlov hang on?
Marlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudorov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tudorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tudorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tudorov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tudorov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudorov with the ground and pound from mount.
Marlov is trying to stand up.
Tudorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marlov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Marlov tries to lock up and control but Tudorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Tudorov dominated that second round.
That's time! Tudorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tudorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tudorov is looking to clinch.
Marlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tudorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marlov smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Marlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tudorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marlov breaks the clinch.
Tudorov is looking to clinch.
Marlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marlov connects with a jab.
Marlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlov lands a two punch combo.
Tudorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tudorov 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 Marlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marlov throws a series of strikes that have Tudorov backpedaling.
Tudorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlov manages to avoid it.
Tudorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudorov throws a sloppy head kick and Marlov moves out of range easily.
Marlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Marlov finds it's target.
Marlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Tudorov is looking to clinch but Marlov is avoiding it.
Tudorov tries to clinch but Marlov is having none of it.
Tudorov is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Marlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marlov scores with a nice head shot.
Tudorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlov.
Tudorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marlov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tudorov backs up against the cage.
Marlov clinches up with Tudorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Marlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Marlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marlov misses with the combination.
Marlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tudorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tudorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marlov lands with a hook. Tudorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tudorov on the side of the head.
Tudorov is looking to clinch.
Marlov connects with a crisp jab.
Tudorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tudorov counters with a series of strikes. Marlov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marlov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Marlov finds it's target.
Marlov clinches up with Tudorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Marlov breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Marlov scores with a four punch combination!
Tudorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Tudorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlov lands with an overhand left.
Tudorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yuri Marlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlov works the jab nicely.
Tudorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marlov defends it nicely.
Marlov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marlov lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Marlov.
Marlov tests Tudorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marlov lands a jab-cross combination.
Maxim Tudorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlov cracks Tudorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tudorov tries to clinch up.
Tudorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlov keeps Tudorov at a distance using the push kick.
Marlov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marlov duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Marlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tudorov doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marlov closes the distance and clinches.
Marlov breaks the clinch.
Marlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marlov connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Marlov.
Marlov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tudorov momentarily.
Marlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marlov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marlov lands the left hand.
Marlov lands with a straight right. Tudorov didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tudorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tudorov's head.
Tudorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Marlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marlov 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 26:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Marlov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delquanavant Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gambacorto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin' Dirty. Mark Gambacorto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delquanavant Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Gambacorto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Washington prevents Gambacorto from improving his position.
Gambacorto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington wants to control but Gambacorto is keeping him busy.
Gambacorto won't allow Washington to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gambacorto has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington won't allow Gambacorto to sweep him here.
Gambacorto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington trying to control but Gambacorto is working from the bottom.
Washington drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Washington as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gambacorto screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Washington! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Delquanavant Washington!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a head kick but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Arlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arlovski. That's going to slow Jones down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Arlovski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Arlovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arlovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Arlovski transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Arlovski! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Pigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juice Pigg!
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, Ivan Karamazov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pigg.
Pigg moves out of range as Karamazov throws a body kick.
Ivan Karamazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pigg circles away.
Karamazov is looking to chop away at Pigg's legs.
Pigg fails with a takedown attempt.
Karamazov throws a head kick that misses.
Karamazov throws a series of punches but Pigg avoids them all with ease.
Karamazov misses with a two punch combination.
Karamazov fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Karamazov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamazov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karamazov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pigg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Karamazov sprawls well. He's pushed Pigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Karamazov does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
Karamazov cracks Pigg with a good jab.
Karamazov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juice Pigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karamazov tries to clinch up.
Pigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamazov looks to land a right hand but Pigg moved out of range.
Karamazov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pigg doesn't manage to clinch there - Karamazov circles away.
Karamazov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karamazov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Pigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karamazov throws a right hand that Pigg ducks under and follows up with a left that Pigg also avoids with ease.
Karamazov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamazov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamazov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pigg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karamazov!
Pigg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Pigg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pigg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pigg trying to control but Karamazov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigg looking to finish with strikes here!
Pigg misses with a head shot.
Karamazov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pigg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karamazov blocking the ground and pound.
Pigg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karamazov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karamazov blocking the ground and pound.
Karamazov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pigg throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karamazov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karamazov tries to clinch
and Pigg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karamazov!
Karamazov is in a horrible position here. Pigg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pigg breaks from Karamazov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamazov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pigg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Karamazov has worked his arm free - good work by Karamazov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigg throws an elbow but Karamazov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Karamazov works over Pigg's head and body with a nice combination.
Karamazov shoots in but no luck this time.
Karamazov tries to clinch up
and Pigg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karamazov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pigg looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pigg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karamazov's head.
Pigg wants to control from the top but Karamazov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karamazov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigg is looking to work some ground and pound but Karamazov has wrist control.
Pigg stands up and waves to Karamazov to follow him.
Karamazov throws out a loose jab but Pigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karamazov tried to score with a low kick but Pigg checks it.
Karamazov throws a combination that misses
and Pigg moves into the clinch.
Karamazov goes for a takedown attempt but Pigg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Karamazov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A low kick from Karamazov is predictable there
and Pigg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karamazov's guard now.
Pigg looking to sit in guard and control but Karamazov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karamazov lands a couple of elbows.
Pigg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Karamazov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pigg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamazov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivan Karamazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karamazov thows a leg kick but Pigg checks it
and Pigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pigg misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Pigg dominated that second round.
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!
Some wild striking there from Karamazov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pigg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Karamazov.
Karamazov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pigg's head.
It looks like Juice Pigg has been cut.
Karamazov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamazov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karamazov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamazov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pigg fails to land the takedown.
Karamazov misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamazov tries to clinch up
and Pigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pigg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Karamazov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karamazov throws a chopping leg kick but Pigg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karamazov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karamazov closes the distance but Pigg moves to the side
and Pigg moves into the clinch.
Pigg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pigg prevents the takedown attempt.
Pigg prevents Karamazov from breaking the clinch.
Pigg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karamazov tries for a takedown but Pigg manages to get underhooks.
Pigg jumps guard and drags Karamazov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pigg keeping moving, preventing Karamazov from controlling successfully.
Karamazov wants to pass the guard but Pigg is keeping the position.
Karamazov wants to control from the top but Pigg keeps moving.
Pigg managing to control the position.
Pigg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pigg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karamazov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karamazov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pigg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamazov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pigg counters by clinching up.
Pigg goes for a takedown attempt but Karamazov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karamazov is looking to chop away at Pigg's legs.
Karamazov misses with a combination
and Pigg counters with a head kick. That will keep Karamazov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karamazov wants to clinch but Pigg slips to the side
and Pigg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karamazov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karamazov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Juice Pigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Karamazov.
Pigg wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pigg pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Karamazov misses.
Karamazov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pigg counters with a takedown into side control.
Pigg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pigg tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juice Pigg.
I think Pigg 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Pigg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Petroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Morientes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morientes has chosen Rap Das Armas as his entrance music. Ricardo Morientes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Petroni!
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, Ricardo Morientes!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petroni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morientes avoids it really well and circles away.
Morientes fails to land the takedown.
Petroni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morientes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petroni wants to improve his position but Morientes is controlling well.
Morientes is looking for a kimura here.
Petroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morientes.
Morientes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petroni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morientes.
Petroni is looking to improve his position.
Petroni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morientes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morientes's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Morientes right now.
Morientes breaks Petroni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morientes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morientes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morientes preventing the sweep.
Morientes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morientes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petroni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morientes has managed to get both his arms back between Petroni's legs - danger averted.
Petroni is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Morientes frees his head nicely. Oh but Petroni has switched to an armbar! Morientes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcelo Petroni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schnitzer Schnitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schnitzer Schnitz!
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, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries to bum rush Schnitz with a series of wild strikes but Schnitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schnitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Schnitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Schnitz avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schnitz.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Schnitz's ribs.
Crunch! Balboa slams his shin into Schnitz's torso.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schnitz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schnitzer Schnitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schnitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Schnitz looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balboa!
Schnitz is breathing heavily.
Balboa lands a left and a right that send Schnitz crashing to the mat, dazed. Balboa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Schnitzer Schnitz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schnitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schnitz ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Schnitz fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Schnitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Schnitz avoids them all with ease.
Schnitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balboa takes a swing at Schnitz's ribcage but misses.
Schnitz feints and as Balboa raises his hands in defense, Schnitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schnitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schnitz 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.
Schnitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balboa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schnitz, into his guard.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Schnitz blocks nicely.
Balboa connects with a couple of short punches.
Schnitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balboa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schnitz is tightening it up a little... Balboa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Balboa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Balboa taps out! nice BJJ there by Schnitz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Schnitzer Schnitz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jonny Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Parslow!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove tries to clinch there but Parslow circles away.
Parslow tries to bum rush Grove with a series of wild strikes but Grove uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grove wants to clinch.
Grove tries to clinch but Parslow is having none of it.
Parslow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Parslow wants to stand but Grove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parslow is looking to work some ground and pound but Grove has wrist control.
Parslow stands and steps away. Grove gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grove wants to clinch up but Parslow keeps it at a distance.
Grove tries to close the distance and clinch but Parslow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parslow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parslow stands up and beckons Grove to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove has managed to clinch.
Grove tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parslow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grove landing knees to the body.
Parslow looks gassed!
Parslow manages to break the clinch.
Grove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Parslow counter with a right hand.
Jonny Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grove fails with the takedown
and Parslow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grove's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parslow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grove has his hands on Parslow's head, controlling the position.
Grove is trying to keep Parslow in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grove is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parslow is controlling him.
Parslow wanted to stand there but Grove had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove has his foot on Parslow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parslow works his way back into a safe position though.
Parslow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grove wants to stand and escape but Parslow is having none of it.
Grove trying to keep a closed guard but Parslow is proving a slippery customer.
Grove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parslow is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parslow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Parslow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grove drops back looking for a leg! Parslow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parslow manages to kick Grove off! Grove jumps back into Parslow's guard.
Grove is looking to stand up but Parslow won't let him.
Grove thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parslow working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parslow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parslow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parslow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parslow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parslow stands up and beckons Grove to join him on the feet.
Grove is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parslow's half guard.
Grove seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Parslow has recovered full guard.
Parslow is trying to control the position but Grove postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove stands and steps away. Parslow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grove ducks right into an uppercut from Parslow.
Grove fails with the takedown
and Parslow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grove!
Parslow tries to control but Grove wriggling away.
Parslow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grove kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grove tries to hold on but Parslow postures up.
Parslow looking to control but Grove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parslow is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove darts in trying to clinch
and Parslow counters with a takedown into side control.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parslow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Parslow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parslow counters with a stiff right hand.
Grove doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parslow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grove's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grove looking to control.
Grove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parslow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parslow scores with a decent looking hook.
Grove tries to clinch but Parslow moves away
so Parslow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Parslow stops Grove from standing up.
Grove trying to control the position.
Parslow is working Grove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grove scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Parslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parslow lands the left hand.
Grove doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parslow counters by clinching up.
Parslow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Parslow has Grove pressed against the cage.
Grove drags the fight down to the ground.
Parslow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grove closes the distance but Parslow moves to the side
and Parslow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parslow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parslow stops Grove from getting back to his feet.
Parslow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parslow stands up out of the half guard.
Parslow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove is trying to maintain the position but Parslow is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott Parslow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parslow wants to get back to his feet.
Grove tries to roll over but Parslow keeps him under control.
Parslow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Grove tries to clinch
and Parslow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grove won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parslow stands up.
Grove has closed the distance and engaged Parslow in a clinch.
Grove connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parslow's face.
Parslow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grove is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parslow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grove regains guard immediately.
Parslow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grove is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove controls Parslow momentarily but Parslow frees himself.
Parslow wants to stand and escape but instead Grove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grove 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grove drops back looking for a leg! Parslow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parslow manages to kick Grove off! Grove jumps back into Parslow's guard.
Grove pushes down on Parslow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Parslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Parslow 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Parslow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg VanWinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lark McTeague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanWinkle comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer. McTeague has chosen Goodbye Horses - Q Lazzarus as his entrance music. Greg VanWinkle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg VanWinkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lark McTeague!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanWinkle throws an overhand right that lands on McTeague's shoulder, as McTeague tries to avoid the shot.
VanWinkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from VanWinkle.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
McTeague moves in looking to clinch but VanWinkle pushes him off.
McTeague cracks VanWinkle with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTeague jabs at VanWinkle's body.
McTeague instigates a clinch.
McTeague lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VanWinkle or not.
VanWinkle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VanWinkle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VanWinkle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VanWinkle manages to break the clinch.
McTeague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from McTeague.
VanWinkle throws a series of punches but McTeague moves out of range.
VanWinkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTeague closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McTeague digs a right hand into VanWinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VanWinkle's gas tank.
VanWinkle has had enough of the clinch but McTeague keeps him there for the moment.
VanWinkle tries to circle away but McTeague has him pinned against the cage.
McTeague breaks from the clinch.
McTeague is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down VanWinkle rather than just go for the knockout.
McTeague rushes VanWinkle and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on VanWinkle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
McTeague manages to break the clinch.
McTeague scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McTeague cracks a nice hook into VanWinkle's ribs.
VanWinkle is breathing heavily.
McTeague has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTeague has VanWinkle pressed against the cage, preventing VanWinkle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McTeague pressing his opponent against the cage.
VanWinkle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McTeague escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VanWinkle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
VanWinkle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTeague lands the left hand.
VanWinkle misses the jab.
VanWinkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VanWinkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTeague fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with VanWinkle, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McTeague scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanWinkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeague presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTeague presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
VanWinkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague clinches up with VanWinkle and pushes him back against the cage.
McTeague lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague lands a jab-cross combination.
McTeague closes the distance and lands a one-two.
VanWinkle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTeague forces VanWinkle back against the cage and clinches.
McTeague cracks VanWinkle with a nice body shot.
McTeague lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanWinkle backwards.
A short body shot lands from McTeague as the two fighters clinch.
McTeague lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanWinkle backwards.
McTeague lands with a short shot to the head.
McTeague cracks VanWinkle with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTeague.
VanWinkle tries to break the clinch but McTeague is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from McTeague as the two fighters clinch.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
McTeague lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTeague lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTeague holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTeague.
McTeague prevents VanWinkle from breaking the clinch.
VanWinkle is trying to break the clinch but McTeague has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McTeague.
McTeague lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McTeague.
McTeague scores with a shoulder strike.
McTeague's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTeague moves into the clinch.
McTeague escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VanWinkle walks into a left hand.
McTeague throws a shot to the body.
McTeague lands a jab to VanWinkle's midsection.
McTeague punishes VanWinkle's body with a nice straight punch.
McTeague clinches up with VanWinkle and pushes him back against the cage.
McTeague lands a nice shot to the body.
McTeague avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTeague pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTeague lands a lovely overhand right.
McTeague stuns VanWinkle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
VanWinkle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTeague drives through and clinches with VanWinkle against the cage.
McTeague lands a body punch.
McTeague presses VanWinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McTeague.
McTeague is working VanWinkle over against the cage.
McTeague digs a right hand into VanWinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VanWinkle's gas tank.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McTeague lands with a left to the head.
McTeague lands a right hand.
A short right from McTeague.
McTeague throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague cracks VanWinkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanWinkle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
VanWinkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTeague closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lark McTeague dominated that round.
That's time! VanWinkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanWinkle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McTeague scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VanWinkle doesn't seem bothered though.
Greg VanWinkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
McTeague lands a jab-cross combination.
VanWinkle is rocked!
McTeague jabs at VanWinkle's body.
Oh VanWinkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTeague jabs at VanWinkle's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTeague clinches with his opponent.
McTeague creates a bit of space for himself and rocks VanWinkle with a big uppercut! VanWinkle tries to clinch up but McTeague pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples VanWinkle to the mat! VanWinkle covers up and McTeague unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lark McTeague!
Lark McTeague is the new light heavyweight champion!
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