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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage comes to the cage accompanied by Xander Intro. 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Spat!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spat.
Spat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spat's hands.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage lands with a straight right. Spat didn't see that one coming.
Spat slips under a jab from Cage.
Spat slips a straight right by Cage.
Spat tries to clinch up.
Spat clinches up with Cage and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Spat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cage uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spat is keeping the position for now.
Spat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but Spat is retaining full guard.
Spat wants to hit a switch here but Cage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spat there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spat is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage leaves Spat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zander Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spat moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Spat breaks the clinch.
Cage misses with a hook
and Spat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Spat slips the punch.
Spat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spat tries to clinch up.
Spat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spat gets slowly back to his feet.
Zander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
Spat tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Cage throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
Spat looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spat on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Cage lands an overhand right.
Cage scores with a sloppy right hand. Spat should have avoided that one.
Spat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
Spat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spat off to one side.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spat looks gassed!
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!
Spat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Spat from controlling successfully.
Cage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cage tries to buck Spat off but Spat is having none of it.
Cage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spat slows the pace down in half guard.
Spat is looking to advance position but Cage won't allow it.
Cage gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spat moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Spat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Spat wants to clinch.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spat manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Spat shoots in.
Cage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spat shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Zander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cage enables Spat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spat trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Spat has passed into half guard.
Spat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jack Spat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage is pressing down on Spat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spat trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spat manages to get himself to full guard.
Cage advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spat tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.
Cage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spat, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spat is trying to improve his position.
Spat is trying to control Cage's posture but Cage avoids it.
Spat is looking for a sweep.
Cage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage stands up and beckons Spat to his feet.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Cage lands with a cross.
Spat closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Spat wants to take the fight to the mat but Cage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spat is breathing heavily.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Spat controls the action.
Cage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spat's elbow.
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage's corner calls for a 1-2. Cage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Spat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a nice strike.
Spat moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spat walks into a jab.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Spat.
Spat dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Spat's head and hops out.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Spat with an uppercut!
Spat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Spat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cage thuds a left hand into Spat's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Spat shoots in.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Spat. Spat gets slowly back to his feet.
Spat ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Cage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spat.
Spat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spat is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Cage.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Cage.
Zander Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage scores with a hook to the body. Spat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Spat misses with a few strikes there.
Spat shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Spat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cage lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spat back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Spat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage misses with a shot to the body
and Spat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Cage. Beautiful body shot.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Cage.
Spat tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage lands with a good body shot.
Cage digs a good body shot into Spat's ribs.
Nice body punch from Cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage scores with a shot to the body.
Cage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spat. Spat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack Spat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage works Spat's body with a nice hook.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spat takes one to the side of the head.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Spat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spat moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spat can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a hook. Spat ducked under it nicely.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Spat on that attempt.
Zander Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spat.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spat momentarily.
Cage jabs Spat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cage misses with a hook. Spat ducked under it nicely.
Cage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack Spat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spat manages to avoid it.
Spat tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Cage scores with a jab. Spat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cage thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spat shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spat on the side of the head.
Cage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cage lands a jab-cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Spat fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cage 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Cage!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Cushing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Micheal Cushing's chin.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micheal Cushing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn lands a big head kick that sends Cushing tumbling to the mat! Von Matterhorn takes a step backwards and waves Cushing back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cushing is rocked!
It looks like Micheal Cushing has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cushing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Cushing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cushing crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von Matterhorn - the referee stops the clock and Cushing gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von Matterhorn. Cushing manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cushing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Cushing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Matterhorn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Von Matterhorn - that's a beauty! Cushing is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Von Matterhorn can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ister Band has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balaur Bondoc!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondoc throws a big shot that misses.
Band looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Band fails with a takedown attempt.
Band shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bondoc as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ister Band. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bondoc throws a hook but Band avoids it easily.
Bondoc moves to clinch but Band breaks away
so Band counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bondoc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Band working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Band thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bondoc is trying to control the position but Band postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band 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.
Band drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Band jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Band tries to free his leg and advance position but Bondoc is retaining full guard.
Band 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.
Bondoc keeping full guard, as Band tries to pass.
Band throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bondoc wants to stand and escape but Band is having none of it.
Bondoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Band defends well.
Band is looking to work some ground and pound but Bondoc has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Band postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Band distracts Bondoc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Band keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bondoc's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bondoc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bondoc keeping full guard, as Band tries to pass.
Band throwing strikes from guard but Bondoc blocks nicely.
Band drops back looking for a leg! Bondoc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bondoc manages to kick Band off! Band jumps back into Bondoc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Band slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Band has hold of Bondoc's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bondoc tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Band cranks the arm and Bondoc screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bondoc, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ister Band!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Jeremy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.
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205 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to bum rush Jeremy with a series of wild strikes but Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeremy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans shoots in but Jeremy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeremy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Jeremy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeremy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans tries to move into range but Jeremy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Jeremy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeremy swivels and escapes.
Ron Jeremy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Jeremy jabs Evans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Evans looks gassed!
Jeremy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Jeremy.
Jeremy lands a left and a right that send Evans crashing to the mat, dazed. Jeremy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Evans is rocked!
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Evans head around and knocks him out cold! Jeremy hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Jeremy!
In his post fight interview, Ron Jeremy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miladin Kovacevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slow Fade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacevic comes to the cage accompanied by Rocknrolla'. Fade has chosen Terror-Stick Tight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miladin Kovacevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slow Fade!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fade looks to land a combination but Kovacevic avoids it well.
Kovacevic tries to bum rush Fade with a series of wild strikes but Fade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fade avoids the head kick by Kovacevic.
Fade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Fade tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fade misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacevic scores with a nice body kick.
Kovacevic tests Fade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Slow Fade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fade throws a nice looking combination but Kovacevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fade looks gassed!
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fade. Those never looked like landing.
Kovacevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacevic lands with a straight right. Fade didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fade throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Fade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacevic lunges at Fade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fade's hand.
Fade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovacevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fade scrambles back to his feet.
Kovacevic pushes Fade away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Fade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a front kick.
Fade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Slow Fade's cut even more.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic with a hook.
Fade is rocked!
Fade ducks into an uppercut from Kovacevic and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miladin Kovacevic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes into the arena with HEKIREKI blaring out of the sound system. 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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Neprostoy's head back.
Takamura scores with a decent looking hook.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Neprostoy counters with a crisp one two that drops Takamura! Neprostoy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Takamura to his feet! Takamura is in big trouble!
Takamura is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neprostoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takamura counters with a left to the body.
Takamura misses with a body shot.
Takamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neprostoy's head backwards.
Neprostoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mamoru Takamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neprostoy shoots in for a takedown but Takamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takamura enables Neprostoy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takamura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neprostoy trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neprostoy is controlling him.
Takamura trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Neprostoy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Parnisha Neprostoy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Takamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neprostoy.
Neprostoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parnisha Neprostoy.
Takamura stuffs the takedown.
Neprostoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura throws Neprostoy to one side and escapes!
Neprostoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parnisha Neprostoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neprostoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neprostoy misses with a takedown attempt - Takamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neprostoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Neprostoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takamura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Neprostoy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Neprostoy tries for a takedown but Takamura circles away easily
letting Takamura counter with a right hand.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Neprostoy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Parnisha Neprostoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Neprostoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Neprostoy. Those never looked like landing.
Takamura lands a jab.
Neprostoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neprostoy.
Takamura wants to stand and escape but Neprostoy is having none of it.
Neprostoy trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parnisha Neprostoy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Neprostoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Neprostoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neprostoy scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Parnisha Neprostoy has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Neprostoy misses.
Neprostoy missing with a left hand there. Takamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neprostoy lands a body shot.
Mamoru Takamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Takamura connects with a jab.
Neprostoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takamura to the ground. Neprostoy is now in Takamura's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura wants to get back to his feet but Neprostoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takamura wants to stand up but Neprostoy is controlling him.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Neprostoy tries to pass.
Takamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Neprostoy dives into side control.
Takamura throws Neprostoy to one side and escapes!
Neprostoy looks for a takedown but Takamura sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Neprostoy. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Neprostoy shoots and misses
and Takamura counters with a straight right hand.
Neprostoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takamura.
Takamura misses with a double jab
and Neprostoy counters with a good low kick that Takamura was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parnisha Neprostoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Parnisha Neprostoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takamura throws a body punch but Neprostoy moves out of range.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Neprostoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neprostoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takamura swivels and escapes.
Neprostoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Takamura.
Neprostoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Neprostoy. Neprostoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamoru Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parnisha Neprostoy.
Takamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neprostoy.
Neprostoy tries for a takedown but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neprostoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takamura pinned against the cage. Takamura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neprostoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takamura rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neprostoy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
Neprostoy fails with the takedown
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neprostoy.
Takamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Takamura digs a good hook to Neprostoy's body.
Neprostoy misses with a takedown
and Takamura counters with a crisp one two that drops Neprostoy! Takamura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Neprostoy to his feet! Neprostoy is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura lands a big right hand that sends Neprostoy crashing to the mat! Takamura stays standing though and waves Neprostoy back to his feet!
Parnisha Neprostoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neprostoy is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neprostoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neprostoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takamura defends it nicely.
Takamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Neprostoy should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Takamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neprostoy 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Parnisha Neprostoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido has chosen Cuba Anthem as his entrance music. Leonid Guerra Salsido will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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207 lbs
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219 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Halilov with that takedown attempt.
Halilov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guerra Salsido wants to get back to his feet.
Halilov passes to full mount!
Guerra Salsido wants to try and get back to his feet.
Halilov controlling from the full mount.
Halilov wants to finish this one by submission but Guerra Salsido is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halilov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido tries to buck Halilov off but he can't manage it.
Guerra Salsido is trying to stand but he's just given Halilov his back.
Guerra Salsido covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra Salsido defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Halilov's arms.
Halilov is persistently looking for the submission but Guerra Salsido is defending it well.
Halilov has his opponent's back but Guerra Salsido is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Halilov.
Guerra Salsido gets caught napping as Halilov dives in and scores a takedown. Guerra Salsido manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra Salsido is keeping the position for now.
Halilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halilov won't allow Guerra Salsido to get back to his feet.
Halilov looking to pass the guard.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Halilov is controlling the position.
Halilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra Salsido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerra Salsido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halilov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guerra Salsido misses the jab.
No joy there for Guerra Salsido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guerra Salsido!
Halilov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Guerra Salsido is on top in guard.
Halilov controlling Guerra Salsido's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Halilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halilov controls Guerra Salsido momentarily but Guerra Salsido frees himself.
Guerra Salsido trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halilov's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halilov pulls Guerra Salsido in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerra Salsido from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Halilov dominated that round.
That's time! Halilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amir Halilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Guerra Salsido misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerra Salsido avoids it really well and circles away.
Halilov closes the distance and clinches up with Guerra Salsido, looking for a takedown. Halilov pushes Guerra Salsido against the cage but Guerra Salsido circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Halilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido throws a leg kick which misses Halilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Halilov tries to avoid it.
Leonid Guerra Salsido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Guerra Salsido has knocked Halilov down with a huge combo! Guerra Salsido steps away and waves a wobbly Halilov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Amir Halilov has been cut.
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!
Guerra Salsido is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Guerra Salsido shuts the power down on Halilov. Lights out, game over! Guerra Salsido is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
Leonid Guerra Salsido thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristow Zedski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whoopass Orrobpeople (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristow Zedski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whoopass Orrobpeople's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristow Zedski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whoopass Orrobpeople!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedski misses with a body shot.
Orrobpeople bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orrobpeople has a takedown stuffed.
Zedski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orrobpeople. Orrobpeople circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Whoopass Orrobpeople has been cut.
Zedski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orrobpeople doesn't seem bothered though.
Orrobpeople looks gassed!
Zedski pushes Orrobpeople up against the cage in a clinch.
Zedski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Zedski.
Zedski catches Orrobpeople with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Orrobpeople forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristow Zedski!
Kristow Zedski retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji with a hook.
Bang misses with the combination.
Okoroji misses with a body shot.
Bang tries to clinch but Okoroji is having none of it.
Okoroji clinches up against the cage.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoroji counters with a two punch combo.
Okoroji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Okoroji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang wants to stand but Okoroji is controlling the position.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Okoroji postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Okoroji is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoroji is one step ahead there.
Okoroji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoroji postures up and lands a big shot to Bang's brow.
Bang is adopting a defensive guard.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okoroji's guard.
Bang stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Bang throws a strike but Okoroji rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okoroji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Bang is pulling down on Okoroji's head. It's preventing any offense from Okoroji, at least for the moment.
Okoroji throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoroji won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoroji postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Okoroji won't allow Bang to sweep him here.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okoroji is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji postures up in Bang's guard and throws a big left but Bang blocks it.
Okoroji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji prevents Bang from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okoroji wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Okoroji is pulling down on Bang's head. It's preventing any offense from Bang, at least for the moment.
Okoroji wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoroji is keeping the position for now.
Okoroji wants to control the position but Bang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Okoroji is staying active underneath Bang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bang decides to return to a standing position.
Horrible takedown by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Bang which made him look bad.
Bang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoroji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Okoroji sprawls well.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Okoroji scores with a jab. Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bang is looking to clinch.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a head kick.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Okoroji shows good takedown defense.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Okoroji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Bang throws a low kick but Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Okoroji thumps Bang with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bang.
Okoroji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okoroji with a nice cross.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang scores with a jab to the head.
Okoroji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okoroji swivels and escapes.
Okoroji stuffs the takedown.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoroji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Bang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Bang looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Okoroji pushes him off.
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!
Bang tests Okoroji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoroji throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Ali Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bang tries to clinch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Nice cross by Bang.
Bang misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji connects with a single shot there.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bang connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Okoroji tumbling to the canvas! Bang pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Okoroji was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Bang!
Ali Bang retains his welterweight title!
As Ali Bang got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who are you? And where is Joe Rogan? :-D'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Brown. Rogers has chosen I Am A Real American as his entrance music. 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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
O Neil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Neil ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
O Neil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from O Neil.
Rogers avoids the body shot from O Neil.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Neil wants to clinch.
O Neil tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
O Neil throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Neil - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by O Neil.
Rogers looks gassed!
O Neil jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
O Neil lands a body shot.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
O Neil thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rogers! O Neil dives in looking to finish! Rogers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O Neil!
In his post fight interview, Mickey O Neil gave a big smile as he said 'You better wake up or you're gonna miss Christmas.'.
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