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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lily Beerbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus has chosen puso as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lily Beerbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerbom darts in and clinches Lazarus up against the cage.
Beerbom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazarus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beerbom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lazarus looking for a takedown.
Lazarus has Beerbom pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lazarus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beerbom tumbling to the mat - Lazarus dives into Beerbom's guard.
Lazarus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beerbom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lazarus, into his guard.
Beerbom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazarus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beerbom advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus is being controlled here.
Beerbom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beerbom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lazarus to see if he's OK.
Lazarus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beerbom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazarus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beerbom 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.
Beerbom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lazarus is looking to get back to his feet here but Beerbom is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lazarus's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus trying to get back to his feet but Beerbom is in full control for now.
Beerbom throwing sloppy strikes.
Lazarus prevents Beerbom from getting a body triangle.
Lazarus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerbom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lazarus covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Beerbom gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beerbom throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lazarus!
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!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Beerbom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Beerbom scores with punches to the body.
Lazarus is trying to stand back up.
Beerbom is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lazarus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerbom lands shots to the head and Lazarus turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lily Beerbom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksej Aleksejev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aleksej Aleksejev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksej Aleksejev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez looks for a takedown but Aleksejev sprawls well.
Aleksejev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Aleksejev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aleksejev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aleksejev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aleksejev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Aleksejev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksej Aleksejev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Martinez leaves Aleksejev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksejev closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aleksejev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aleksejev decides to pull guard.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aleksejev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aleksejev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
Aleksejev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksejev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksej Aleksejev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aleksejev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to avoid it but Aleksejev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martinez to the ground. Martinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksejev moves into the clinch.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aleksejev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksejev successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aleksejev wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Aleksejev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksejev wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksej Aleksejev 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.
Aleksejev throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Aleksejev shoots for a double leg takedown but Martinez sprawls well. He's pushed Aleksejev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aleksejev slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksejev gets a takedown into half guard.
Aleksejev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aleksejev throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksejev thows a huge punch but Martinez dodges it nicely.
Aleksejev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martinez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aleksejev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aleksejev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Martinez.
Martinez won't allow Aleksejev to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksejev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martinez defending well though.
Aleksejev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksej Aleksejev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aleksejev moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Victor Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksejev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aleksejev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Aleksejev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aleksejev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleksejev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Aleksejev shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksej Aleksejev.
Aleksejev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Aleksejev sprawls well.
Aleksejev rushes Martinez and presses him up against the cage.
Aleksejev gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Martinez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aleksejev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aleksejev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aleksejev showed some decent athleticism there.
Aleksejev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksej Aleksejev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Aleksejev scores a takedown into full mount!
Aleksejev content just to control the position here.
Aleksej Aleksejev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aleksejev throws a wild left hand from mount and Martinez manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aleksejev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksejev is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Aleksejev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksej Aleksejev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aleksejev fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksejev rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aleksejev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksejev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aleksejev wants to improve his position but instead Martinez has moved into half guard.
Aleksejev moves into full guard.
Aleksejev trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksejev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martinez has passed into side control.
Aleksejev is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Aleksej Aleksejev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aleksejev can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksejev tries to improve position but can't.
Martinez throwing strikes but Aleksejev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Victor Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Aleksejev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aleksejev prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksej Aleksejev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aleksejev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksej Aleksejev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Bosco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draven, right into the meat.
Draven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Draven wants it to stay on the feet.
Bosco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Bosco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven rushes Bosco and presses him up against the cage.
Bosco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Draven.
Draven connects with a knee to the head.
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bosco.
Draven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco is trying to break the clinch but Draven is controlling him.
Draven landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Draven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bosco smiles and moves away.
Bosco tries to clinch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
Draven tries to pull guard but Bosco won't allow it.
Draven tries a knee to the head but Bosco blocks it.
Bosco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draven breaks the clinch.
Bosco wants to clinch.
Bosco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bosco misses with a double jab.
Bosco with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Draven clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven jumps guard and drags Bosco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bosco trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Bosco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bosco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bosco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bosco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco drops back looking for a leg! Draven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draven manages to kick Bosco off! Bosco jumps back into Draven's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Draven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bosco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draven is keeping the position for now.
Bosco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bosco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Draven is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bosco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Draven is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bosco tries for a kimura but Draven is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bosco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Draven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bosco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Bosco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bosco's calf.
Bosco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draven drives through and clinches with Bosco against the cage.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosco's elbow.
Draven landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Draven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Draven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bosco letting Draven take a breather here.
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draven. That's going to slow Bosco down.
Draven tries to clinch but Bosco moves out of range.
Draven swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosco.
A slow jab from Bosco misses its intended target.
Bosco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bosco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draven throws a leg kick which misses Bosco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosco tries to avoid it.
Bosco tries to clinch up.
Draven moves into the clinch.
Draven tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draven working Bosco over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven lands a knee to the head.
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco blocks a head kick by Draven.
Bosco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draven tries to clinch up.
Draven gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven lands an elbow just above Bosco 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Bosco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Draven misses with a knee strike.
Draven jumps guard but Bosco stands there with Draven around his waist. Draven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bosco avoiding damage as Draven throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Draven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Draven defends it nicely.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Bosco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosco tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Bosco off balance momentarily.
Bosco lands a nice shot that snaps Draven's head back.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bosco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draven avoids it really well and circles away.
Bosco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draven. Draven obviously looking to wear him down.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bosco tries to clinch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven tries to clinch up but Bosco circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bosco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Draven quickly recovers to half guard.
Bosco is looking to take a break and control but Draven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bosco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draven tries to roll over but Bosco keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Draven staying out of range there.
Draven rushes Bosco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Draven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Draven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Draven lands a nice elbow.
Draven is pushing Bosco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Draven.
Draven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosco's elbow.
Draven stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Draven.
Draven stalling.
Bosco tries to break free but Draven pushes him back against the cage.
Draven unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bosco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bosco's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Draven.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draven tries a knee to the head but Bosco blocks it.
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven thuds his shin into the meat of Bosco's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draven leaves Bosco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Draven slips a jab and a cross from Bosco.
Bosco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bosco has a takedown stuffed.
Bosco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draven.
Draven closes the distance and pushes Bosco back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bosco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bosco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Draven has time to react.
Bosco throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draven.
Draven lands with a nice body kick.
Draven clinches.
Bosco avoiding damage as Draven throws knees to the body.
Bosco tries to break the clinch but Draven is controlling the position.
Draven stalling.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bosco is looking to break free of the clinch but Draven has double underhooks.
Draven stalling in the clinch.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven misses with a wild body shot.
Bosco throws a hook but Draven blocks it.
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Draven taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Draven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariusz Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan has chosen Hester Prynne as his entrance music. Hugo Chavez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dariusz Ruslan's chin.
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223 lbs
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204 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dariusz Ruslan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez connects with a jab.
Ruslan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez lands a big head kick that sends Ruslan tumbling to the mat! Chavez takes a step backwards and waves Ruslan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ruslan is rocked!
It looks like Dariusz Ruslan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslan is aggressively charging in as Chavez backs up avoiding any damage. Chavez tosses out a jab and Ruslan runs right into it face first! Ruslan is out cold! Chavez dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ruslan's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Chavez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saeng Arthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raheem Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeng Arthit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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28
147 lbs
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21
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saeng Arthit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raheem Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthit has closed the distance and engaged Sterling in a clinch.
Sterling avoiding damage as Arthit throws knees to the body.
Arthit avoids the elbow strike from Sterling, against the cage.
Sterling is looking to control Arthit's arms but Arthit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sterling has his back to the cage.
Sterling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arthit has him pressed against the cage.
Arthit managing to block the knees to the body from Sterling.
The referee calls for Arthit to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arthit looking to throw knees to the head but Sterling is blocking nicely.
Sterling tries a knee to the head but Arthit blocks it.
Arthit scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arthit.
Arthit tries to pull guard but Sterling won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthit lands with a light punch inside.
Arthit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sterling clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Arthit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sterling has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arthit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sterling is defending well though. Arthit let's go of the attempt for now.
Arthit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arthit tightening his grip on Sterling, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sterling has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate 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!
Sterling looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Arthit is looking for the choke from the back position but Sterling is controlling his hands well.
Arthit 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, Sterling has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arthit looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is trying to get back to his feet but Arthit has full control of the position and if anything, Sterling has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arthit is not going to allow Sterling to sit and survive in this position.
Arthit looking to break Sterling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sterling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arthit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Arthit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sterling is defending well though. Arthit let's go of the attempt for now.
Arthit is cranking Sterling's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sterling! He's tightened the choke and Sterling is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saeng Arthit!
Saeng Arthit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Night Ranger - Sister Christian. Bada has chosen The Prodigy Warriors Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Todd Parker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bada Bada!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bada throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker tests Bada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bada moves away.
Bada misses with a straight right.
Parker instigates a clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Bada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parker lands a jab to Bada's midsection.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bada.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Bada looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Bada throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bada throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bada.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Parker has Bada in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bada throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bada passes into side control.
Bada in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Parker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bada Bada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bada Bada waved his t-shirt featuring Springfield HW Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Blane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Stefan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Blane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pascal Stefan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blane.
Blane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blane.
Stefan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blane but Blane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stefan shoots and misses
and Blane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefan's sensitive parts.
Stefan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blane working a defensive guard here.
Blane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blane wants to get back to his feet but Stefan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blane trying to control the position.
Blane wants to sweep here but Stefan controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan advances to half guard.
Stefan seems to be working for a kimura but Blane defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefan is working for a kimura but Blane is defending it quite comfortably.
Blane won't allow Stefan to pass to mount.
Stefan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stefan prevents Blane from improving his position.
Blane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stefan wants to pass to mount but Blane is defending the position.
Stefan is looking for a kimura but Blane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stefan to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan wants to work for an arm triangle but Blane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stefan is working for a kimura but Blane is defending it quite comfortably.
Stefan seems to be looking for submissions.
Stefan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blane is trying to stand.
Stefan prevents Blane from improving his position.
Stefan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stefan uses his free foot to push down on Blane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stefan.
Blane wants to hold on but Stefan pushes him away.
Stefan thowing shots but they're missing.
Stefan misses with a head shot.
Stefan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stefan on the ground.
Stefan has control of Blane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stefan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Stefan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Blane tries to hold on but Stefan postures up.
Stefan wants to finish this one by submission but Blane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stefan.
Blane holds of for dear life.
Stefan has control of Blane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stefan throws some wild stikes that Blane manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Stefan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blane loads up on a big right hand but Stefan slips the punch.
Blane throws a head kick that Stefan semi-blocks.
Stefan shoots for a double leg takedown but Blane sprawls well. He's pushed Stefan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stefan scores with a takedown into Blane's guard.
Stefan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stefan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Blane screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stefan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pascal Stefan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Comradi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comradi's entrance music is I fight to survive. A fine choice. The key to victory for Peter Comradi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
255 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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24
255 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Comradi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Comradi sprawls well.
Comradi throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Comradi throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comradi is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Comradi circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Comradi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Comradi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Comradi tries to buck Velasquez off but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Comradi's legs.
Comradi is looking to reverse the position.
Velasquez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Comradi to see if he's OK.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez tries to stand but Comradi is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Velasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Velasquez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Comradi is trying to get back to half guard.
Velasquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Velasquez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Comradi is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Comradi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It looks like Peter Comradi has been cut.
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!
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Comradi down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Comradi dodges the ground and pound from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Comradi's legs.
Velasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velasquez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Velasquez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Comradi gets back to half guard.
Velasquez is keen to just control but Comradi is a slippery customer.
Velasquez prevents Comradi from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to pass to mount but Comradi is defending the position.
Velasquez passes to side control.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Comradi instead regains half guard.
Velasquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Comradi reverses the position - he's now on top in Velasquez's guard.
Comradi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velasquez, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comradi lands a right hook to the body.
Comradi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Comradi misses.
Comradi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez fails to land the takedown.
Velasquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Comradi avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Comradi which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Comradi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Comradi has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Comradi has Velasquez pushed against the cage.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Comradi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Comradi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Comradi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Velasquez's head.
Comradi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comradi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Comradi tries to sprawl but Velasquez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Comradi tries to kick Velasquez off but Velasquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Velasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Comradi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Comradi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Comradi is holding on for now.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Velasquez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Comradi?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez looking to finish with strikes here!
Comradi blocking the ground and pound.
Velasquez landing shots from mount.
Jeez, Peter Comradi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Comradi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Velasquez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chakotay Ricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
144 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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22
135 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chakotay Ricker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricker, right into the meat.
Ricker takes one on the button.
Ricker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raptor scores with a shot to the body.
Raptor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raptor lands a jab to the nose.
Raptor lands a nice hook to Ricker's body. Ricker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricker tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Raptor counter with a right hand.
Ricker is rocked!
Ricker throws a nice head kick!
Ricker is still on wobbly legs! Can Raptor finish him?
Danny Raptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor throws a shot to the body.
Ricker seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Raptor.
A head kick misses from Ricker.
Ricker throws out a leg kick but Raptor moves out of range and Ricker only half commits.
Ricker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raptor finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricker misses with a head kick.
Ricker misses with a low kick as Raptor jumps back.
Raptor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Raptor.
Raptor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ricker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor trying to control from half guard but Ricker is working away.
Raptor lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Raptor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricker keeps working.
Ricker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricker taking some punishment here, with Raptor in his half guard.
Raptor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raptor passes to full mount!
Raptor with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor is landing with some decent strikes but Ricker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raptor controlling his opponent.
Raptor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricker is looking to escape.
Raptor postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ricker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Raptor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Raptor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Raptor thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dis Tion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tion's entrance music is The Prodigy 'Omen' . A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dis Tion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murray Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hewitt looks to throw the jab but Tion is out of range.
Hewitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Hewitt.
Hewitt throws a nice looking combination but Tion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hewitt, as that shot connected.
Hewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tion misses with a body shot.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but Tion ducks down to avoid it.
Hewitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tion misses with a body shot.
Hewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hewitt throws a lazy right hand but Tion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
Hewitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Tion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hewitt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tion with a jab.
Tion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tion manages to avoid it.
Murray Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt scores with a hook to the body. Tion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hewitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hewitt takes a swing at Tion's ribcage but misses.
Hewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hewitt misses with a hook. Tion ducked under it nicely.
Tion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Tion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hewitt throws a shot to the body.
Hewitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hewitt scrambles back to his feet.
Tion digs a good hook to Hewitt's body.
Tion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tion jabs at Hewitt's body.
Hewitt looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tion lands a nice shot to the body.
Tion misses with a body shot.
Tion misses with a shot to the body
and Hewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tion dips to his left and cracks Hewitt with an uppercut!
Tion tests Hewitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hewitt.
Hewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tion scores with a nice right hand.
Tion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tion is looking to clinch but Hewitt is avoiding it.
Tion thows a body shot but no joy.
Tion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hewitt, as that shot connected.
Hewitt throws a nice looking combination but Tion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hewitt avoids the body shot from Tion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tion. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dis Tion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hewitt throws the left hand but Tion avoids the punch easily.
Tion misses with a straight left.
Hewitt swings for the body but Tion moves out of range.
Tion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hewitt.
Hewitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hewitt throws a shot from downtown. Tion moves away and avoids it.
Hewitt scores with the left hand. Tion knows he should have avoided that one.
Tion scores with a jab to the head.
Hewitt misses with a few strikes there.
Hewitt keeps Tion at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tion throws an overhand right that lands on Hewitt's shoulder, as Hewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Hewitt misses with a straight left.
Hewitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Tion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tion.
Tion lands a nice hook to Hewitt's body. Hewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tion digs a good body shot into Hewitt's ribs.
Hewitt is breathing heavily.
Hewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
and Tion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hewitt.
Tion wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hewitt manages to avoid it.
Hewitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hewitt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
A jab from Tion misses.
Nice jab there from Hewitt.
Hewitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hewitt misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tion to counter with a crisp jab.
Hewitt is rocked!
Tion swinging wildly here.
Hewitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tion finish him?
Hewitt is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tion just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Hewitt has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dis Tion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dis Tion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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