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TD 61: San Pedro - Grover PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Wotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Po Pola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Wotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Po Pola!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wotton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wotton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pola manages to avoid it.
Wotton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wotton shoots in for a double leg but Pola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wotton.
Pola tries to clinch but Wotton moves out of range.
Wotton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pola pinned against the cage. Pola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wotton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pola's hands.
Pola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wotton is just out of range.
Wotton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pola tries to avoid it but Wotton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pola to the ground. Pola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Wotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pola.
A punch combination from Pola misses.
Pola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wotton under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Wotton. Those never looked like landing.
Pola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pola connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Wotton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wotton closes the distance and clinches up with Pola, looking for a takedown. Wotton pushes Pola against the cage but Pola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pola throws a series of punches but Wotton moves out of range.
Wotton throws a series of punches but Pola moves out of range.
Pola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wotton misses with a wild combination.
Wotton has his takedown stuffed
and Pola counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pola breaks from the clinch.
Pola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wotton.
Pola checks a low kick from Wotton.
Wotton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pola is trying to defend but Wotton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wotton seems to be working for a kimura but Pola defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Pola is looking to escape.
Wotton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pola wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pola.
Wotton is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pola swinging wildly here.
Oh Wotton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pola rushes Wotton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pola misses with a punch on the inside.
Pola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pola misses with some punches.
Pola throws a punch but it's blocked by Wotton.
Pola misses with the head strike.
Pola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pola misses with the head strike.
Pola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pola throws a punch but it's blocked by Wotton.
Pola pushes Wotton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wotton seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Pola.
Wotton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wotton.
Pola throws a big uppercut that drops Wotton! More strikes from Pola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wotton lies dazed against the cage as Pola celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Po Pola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benn Rotthwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotthwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: U2 - Bloody sunday. Ali Bot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benn Rotthwell's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benn Rotthwell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot moves into the clinch.
Rotthwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Benn Rotthwell has been cut.
Bot lands with a short shot to the head.
Bot struggles to land a body shot inside as Rotthwell controls his hands.
Rotthwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rotthwell is trying to push Bot away but Bot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rotthwell wants to break free but Bot has control.
Bot works on Rotthwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Rotthwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bot tries to throw a body punch but Rotthwell avoids it by throwing Bot 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!
Bot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rotthwell looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Bot.
Bot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Bot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bot.
Nice body punch from Bot.
Bot scores with a shot to the side of Rotthwell's head.
That has opened up Benn Rotthwell's cut even more.
Bot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Bot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotthwell takes a shot to the head.
Bot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rotthwell or not.
Bot lands a nice uppercut.
The cut above Benn Rotthwell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Bot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bot.
Bot lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Bot.
Bot digs a right hand underneath Rotthwell's ribcage. Rotthwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bot is working Rotthwell over against the cage.
Bot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotthwell backwards.
Bot lands a right hand.
Bot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benn Rotthwell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rotthwell is rocked!
A short right from Bot.
Rotthwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bot finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Bot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benn Rotthwell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ali Bot!
Ali Bot gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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209 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky misses with a looping left.
Tanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
Tanner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nevsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanner is looking to stand up but Nevsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Nevsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Nevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nevsky prevents Tanner from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nevsky won't allow Tanner to sweep him here.
Tanner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nevsky!
Nevsky is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Nevsky is holding on tight.
Nevsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nevsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nevsky tries to lock up and control but Tanner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to stand but Nevsky is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Nevsky wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tanner controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Nevsky right now.
Tanner is not going to allow Nevsky to sit and survive in this position.
Nevsky is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tanner is staying active.
Nevsky tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Nevsky's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tanner biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nevsky tries to roll but Tanner sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner controlling the position well here. Nevsky rolled but Tanner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nevsky wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanner gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tanner controlling the positon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tanner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner clinches.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nevsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner crunches a lovely knee into Nevsky's ribcage.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevsky's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Nevsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Nevsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tanner gets full guard.
Nevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Tanner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nevsky won't allow Tanner to get back to his feet.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Nevsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanner pushes Nevsky off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nevsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Dick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevsky throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nevsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Nevsky pushes him off.
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Nevsky in a clinch.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nevsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Tanner stalls.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nevsky avoids it.
Nevsky avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Tanner lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tanner scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Nevsky blocks it.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nevsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Tanner stalling.
Dick Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Nevsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tanner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Nevsky off balance momentarily.
Nevsky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dick Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nevsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Nevsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Nevsky shrugs off.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Tanner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Nevsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent Nevsky's takedown attempt.
Tanner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevskys head.
Nevsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nevsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Nevsky is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dick Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dick Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky fails to pull guard.
Nevsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nevsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanner gets underhooks to prevent Nevsky's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Nevsky blocks with his arms.
Nevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Nevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevsky has Tanner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nevsky takes an elbow to the temple.
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.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Nevsky blocks it.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but Nevsky blocks with his arms.
Nevsky misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Nevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying ' Look...RTT:Dragons Tournament is great, I love it here, but until I have MY belt, I won't rest. The winner of Andrei Katchenko vs. Harry Potter should be mine. Make it so boss. Better yet let's cut the crap and get to the point...give me Gabel next so I can get what I came for!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Besik Shamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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219 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Besik Shamba!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bambang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamba avoids it really well and circles away.
Bambang misses with a takedown attempt - Shamba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambang moves to clinch but Shamba breaks away
enabling Shamba to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Bambang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamba defends it nicely.
Shamba throws a shot from downtown. Bambang moves away and avoids it.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamba as he avoids it easily.
Shamba wants to slow Bambang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambang takes a swing at Shamba's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bambang.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bambang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bambang trying to control the action but Shamba is working from the bottom.
Bambang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bambang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bambang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bambang swings around for an armbar but Shamba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bambang's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shamba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bambang has tightened it up now! Shamba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arto Bambang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Hades misses its intended target.
Hades takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Hades throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Hades throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Costa on the side of the head.
Hades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hades misses with a straight left.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hades tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hades to the ground. Hades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Hades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Hades misses.
Costa slips a straight right by Hades.
Hades scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hades. That snapped Costa's head back.
Hades throws a leg kick but Costa moved away.
Hades bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa throws some wild stikes that Hades manages to avoid easily.
Hades is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hades is looking to escape.
Hades tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa unloads with some shots from mount but Hades bucks and avoids them well.
Costa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hades tries to hold on but Costa postures up.
Hades is trying to stand.
Hades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Costa lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Sam Hades has been cut.
Hades really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hades blocking the ground and pound.
Hades is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa with shots to the head and body - Hades looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hades is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa content just to control the position here.
Hades is still in real trouble! Can Costa finish him?
Hades tries to reverse the position but Costa maintains control.
Costa controlling from the full mount.
Costa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hades in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hades to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Costa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle is looking to slow Pushkar down with leg kicks.
McDougle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDougle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pushkar tries to clinch up.
McDougle swings for the body but Pushkar moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDougle - that will leave a mark!
Pushkar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDougle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pushkar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushkaris looking to pass into half guard but McDougle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDougle is in guard.
McDougle looking to pass the guard.
Pushkar wants to get back to his feet but McDougle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDougle trying to control but Pushkar is working from the bottom.
McDougle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Pushkar keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arnie McDougle wasn't active enough on the ground.
McDougle tries to sprawl but Pushkar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pushkar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDougle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pushkar is looking to stall here but McDougle recovers full guard.
Pushkar 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.
McDougle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle is trying to work for a kimura but Pushkar is defending well.
McDougle is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pushkar as he works his way to full guard.
McDougle trying to move into half guard but instead Pushkar has managed to sweep!
Pushkar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar throws a big right hand that misses.
Pushkar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pushkar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pushkar trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDougle looking to control but Pushkar passes into half guard.
McDougle wants to improve his position but Pushkar is controlling well.
McDougle manages to get to full guard.
Pushkar trying to control but McDougle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pushkar.
Pushkar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDougle trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkar is proving a slippery customer.
McDougle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkar is one step ahead there.
Pushkar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDougle misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDougle, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie McDougle dominated that round.
That's time! Pushkar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pushkar has managed to clinch.
Pushkar prevents a body shot from McDougle.
Pushkar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDougle jumps into guard, dragging Pushkar to the mat.
Pushkar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDougle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDougle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pushkar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pushkar is defending against the submission attempts here by McDougle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle trying to control from Pushkar's half guard. Pushkar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McDougle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pushkar throws a big right hand that misses.
McDougle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pushkar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pushkar is trying to stand but he's just given McDougle his back.
Pushkar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McDougle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pushkar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pushkar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control but Pushkar is keeping busy.
McDougle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pushkar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDougle is persistently looking for the submission but Pushkar is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control the position but Pushkar frees himself and scrambles - McDougle manages to regain control in side control.
McDougle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDougle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie McDougle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pushkar closes the distance and pushes McDougle back into the cage.
McDougle misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pushkar.
McDougle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pushkar smiles and moves away.
McDougle throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDougle swats away the attempt to clinch by Pushkar.
McDougle lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDougle tries to score with a low kick but Pushkar moves his leg out of the way.
McDougle throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDougle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDougle throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDougle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle tests Pushkar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
Pushkar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDougle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pushkar manages to avoid it.
McDougle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDougle throws out a leg kick but Pushkar moves out of range and McDougle only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDougle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDougle throws out a loose jab but Pushkar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedikt Pushkar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDougle as he jumps to the side.
Pushkar avoids the head kick by McDougle.
Pushkar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDougle swivels and escapes.
McDougle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from McDougle.
A clash of legs there as McDougle blocks the low kick.
Pushkar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benedikt Pushkar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnie McDougle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pushkar tries for a kimura but McDougle is defending well.
McDougle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pushkar's best efforts.
McDougle trying to hold on to Pushkar's head to control him but Pushkar postures up.
Pushkar throwing shots but McDougle is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pushkar prevents McDougle from improving his position.
McDougle is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkar sits in half guard.
McDougle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pushkar is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDougle taking some punishment here, with Pushkar in his half guard.
Pushkar is keen to just control but McDougle is a slippery customer.
McDougle trying to hold on to Pushkar's head to control him but Pushkar postures up.
Pushkar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pushkar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Pushkar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arnie McDougle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pushkar thows a huge punch but McDougle dodges it nicely.
McDougle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pushkar.
McDougle trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnie McDougle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDougle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnie McDougle!
A victorious Arnie McDougle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russian Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Миша Маваши - &. Russian Boy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to First Dag's chin.
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russian Boy!
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, First Dag!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Dag fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boy misses with the combination.
Dag shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boy tries to get out of the position.
Dag looking to pass the guard.
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boy wants to sweep here but Dag controlling him for the moment.
Dag throws a strike but Boy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Dag seems keen to control Boy's posture.
Dag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Dag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Russian Boy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dag.
Dag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boy's guard.
Dag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dag trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy is looking to stand up but Dag isn't so interested in that idea.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy looking to control.
Dag trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy keeping full guard, as Dag tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dag postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Boy keeping full guard, as Dag tries to pass.
Dag distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dag throws an elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dag's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Dag 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.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Dag is keeping the position.
Dag is controlling Boy's posture.
Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dag trying to control the position here.
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!
Boy won't allow Dag to sweep him here.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Dag blocks nicely.
Dag is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Russian Boy.
Boy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Dag dominated that 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.
Dag tries for a takedown but Boy circles away easily
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dag is defended easily by Boy.
Dag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Russian Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Dag.
Dag shoots and misses
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like First Dag has been cut.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Dag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy scores with a counter punch that sends Dag to the canvas! Boy smells blood - he's punishing Dag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Boy!
Russian Boy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazza Ozcop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Keep it going louder!. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mazza Ozcop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazza Ozcop!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozcop. That did some damage!
Duke is looking to clinch but Ozcop is avoiding it.
Ozcop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozcop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Duke misses with a leg kick.
Duke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Duke throws a right and a left that Ozcop avoids nicely.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozcop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duke somewhat.
Duke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozcop is out of range and Duke settles back down.
Duke connects with a jab.
Ozcop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozcop stuffs the takedown.
Ozcop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozcop throws a body punch but Duke moves out of range.
Ozcop throws a leg kick
and Duke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duke throws a big right hand that misses.
Duke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duke controlling from the top position.
Duke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duke throwing strikes but missing.
Duke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ozcop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ozcop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duke throws a strike but Ozcop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozcop defends well.
Duke is looking for a triangle but Ozcop pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozcop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozcop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop looking to pass the guard.
Duke looking for a guillotine here but Ozcop defends easily.
Ozcop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duke has his foot on Ozcop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozcop works his way back into a safe position though.
Ozcop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duke has his foot on Ozcop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozcop works his way back into a safe position though.
Duke keeping full guard, as Ozcop tries to pass.
Ozcop wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop stopping the sweep attempt from Duke.
Ozcop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ozcop wanted to stand there but Duke had control of the position.
Duke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozcop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozcop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Duke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozcop. That's going to slow Duke down.
Ozcop misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ozcop.
Ozcop throws a low kick but Duke moves out of range easily.
Duke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ozcop tries to land a body kick
and Duke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke checks a leg kick.
Duke shoots in but Ozcop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke scores with a head kick. Ozcop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke tries to clinch but Ozcop is having none of it.
Ozcop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozcop tried to score with a low kick but Duke checks it.
Ozcop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ozcop struggles to land a body shot inside as Duke controls his hands.
Duke prevents a body shot from Ozcop.
Duke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozcop blocks it with crossed arms.
Duke gets through Ozcop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozcop avoiding damage as Duke throws knees to the body.
Ozcop tries to work over Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Duke.
Duke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ozcop throws a head punch that misses.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozcop backwards.
Ozcop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duke scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozcop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.
Ozcop tries to throw a body punch but Duke avoids it by throwing Ozcop back against the cage.
Ozcop takes an elbow to the temple.
Ozcop is trying to stall.
Duke throws an elbow that misses.
Ozcop blocks a body shot from Duke.
Duke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozcop avoids it.
Duke prevents a body shot from Ozcop.
Ozcop working hard to break the clinch.
Ozcop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Ozcop throws a punch but it's blocked by Duke.
Duke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duke lands a body punch.
Ozcop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozcop is pressed up against the cage. Duke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ozcop down to the mat. Ozcop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ozcop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozcop tries to bum rush Duke with a series of wild strikes but Duke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozcop throws the left hand but Duke avoids the punch easily.
Ozcop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozcop misses with a body shot
and Duke counters with an inside leg kick.
Ozcop is breathing heavily.
Duke avoids the head kick by Ozcop.
Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozcop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozcop.
Duke connects with an inside leg kick.
Duke clinches.
Duke lands an elbow just above Ozcop 's eye.
Duke blocks a body shot from Ozcop.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozcop backwards.
Duke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozcop is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ozcop! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Duke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Duke!
Harrison Duke opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunny Colvin 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bunny Colvin!
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, Boubakar JurJok!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colvin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of JurJok backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
JurJok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colvin.
With the fighters up against the cage, JurJok throws an elbow but misses.
Colvin pushes JurJok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colvin digs a right hand underneath JurJok's ribcage. JurJok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
JurJok looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colvin presses JurJok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colvin lands a body shot.
Colvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colvin.
Colvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Colvin.
Colvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Colvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Colvin pushes JurJok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Colvin.
Colvin lands a right hand.
Colvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of JurJok backwards.
Colvin pushes JurJok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Colvin as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Colvin.
Colvin drops JurJok with a big knee straight up the middle! JurJok is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
JurJok is rocked!
It looks like Boubakar JurJok has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
JurJok is still on wobbly legs! Can Colvin finish him?
Colvin cracks a nice hook into JurJok's ribs.
JurJok seems to have recovered his senses.
Colvin clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Colvin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Colvin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles JurJok! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Colvin is unloading with more strikes now! JurJok drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Colvin!
Bunny Colvin retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MSgt. Francis Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Grover and Gregorio San Pedro. San Pedro has chosen Lucky Me nam-nam - Kanto Boys as his entrance music. Gregorio San Pedro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MSgt. Francis Grover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grover blocks a jab.
Grover throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grover motions for San Pedro to come forward. Grover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro throws a hook but Grover avoids it easily.
Grover darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
San Pedro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grover is nestled in close to San Pedro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grover stops San Pedro from getting back to his feet.
Grover is looking to take a break and control but San Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grover prevents San Pedro from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro is trying to control but can't.
San Pedro tries to roll over but Grover keeps him under control.
Grover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
San Pedro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San Pedro wants to stand but Grover is controlling the position.
Grover works over San Pedro with some ground and pound from guard.
San Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet San Pedro, not yet.
Grover with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if San Pedro can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover throws a strike but San Pedro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
San Pedro stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Grover throws up his legs and catches San Pedro in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! San Pedro tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Grover! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). MSgt. Francis Grover!
An out of breath MSgt. Francis Grover thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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