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PCL 94: Invading Parthia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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254 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Steele!
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, Geronimo Rogerio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogerio Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steele lands with a straight right. Rogerio Silva didn't see that one coming.
Rogerio Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
Steele lands a head shot.
Rogerio Silva misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Rogerio Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogerio Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Rogerio Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogerio Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogerio Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele scores with a push kick.
Steele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogerio Silva misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele connects with the punch.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Rogerio Silva moves out of range easily.
Steele swings for the body but Rogerio Silva moves out of range.
Dan Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele feints and then cracks Rogerio Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rogerio Silva down.
A big right from Rogerio Silva misses.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.
Rogerio Silva is rocked!
Rogerio Silva walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steele swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Steele!
After the fight, Dan Steele was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansfield has chosen Ain't I by Yung LA ft. Young Dro & T.I. as his entrance music. 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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130 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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137 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Stuus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isiah Mansfield!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuus misses with a body kick.
Stuus throws a lazy right hand but Mansfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mansfield gets caught napping as Stuus dives in and scores a takedown. Mansfield manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mansfield is on top in guard.
Mansfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansfield is one step ahead there.
Stuus is working hard here to advance position.
Mansfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stuus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mansfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mansfield moves in looking to clinch but Stuus pushes him off.
Mansfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuus defends it nicely.
Isiah Mansfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stuus misses with a looping left.
Mansfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stanley Stuus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isiah Mansfield.
Mansfield wants to clinch.
Mansfield tries to clinch but Stuus is having none of it.
Mansfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stuus is fending him off so far but Mansfield persists. Nope, Stuus circles away and we're back to standing.
Stuus gets tackled into the cage by Mansfield. Mansfield maintains the clinch.
Mansfield is trying to pull guard but Stuus has him pressed against the cage.
Mansfield tries to pull guard but Stuus won't allow it.
Mansfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuus wants to get back to striking at distance but Mansfield won't allow it.
Stuus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stuus throws a push kick but Mansfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stuus scores with a head kick.
Stuus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stuus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stuus keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Stuus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mansfield wants to clinch.
Stuus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mansfield.
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!
Stuus stuffs the takedown.
Mansfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stuus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stuus slaps away a takedown attempt from Mansfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mansfield looks gassed!
Mansfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Stuus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mansfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stuus leaves Mansfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mansfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stuus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansfield moves out of range of the body kick from Stuus.
Mansfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mansfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuus defends it nicely.
Mansfield tries for a takedown but Stuus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mansfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stuus.
Mansfield tries to clinch there but Stuus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus shoots in and bounces Mansfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stuus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mansfield is retaining full guard.
Stuus working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stuus is in close to Mansfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mansfield trying to keep a closed guard but Stuus is proving a slippery customer.
Mansfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stuus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mansfield has an active guard here but Stuus has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansfield looking for submissions off his back.
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 Stanley Stuus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stuus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansfield.
Mansfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mansfield is keen to just control but Stuus is a slippery customer.
Mansfield is looking to advance position but Stuus won't allow it.
Mansfield is working for a kimura but Stuus is defending it quite comfortably.
Stuus tries to get to full guard but Mansfield has control of the leg.
Stuus wants to control but Mansfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stuus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stuus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Stuus tries to get to full guard but Mansfield has control of the leg.
Mansfield moves into full mount! Stuus won't be happy about that!
Mansfield landing shots from mount.
Stuus is looking to improve his position but Mansfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Mansfield has hold of Stuus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stuus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mansfield lands a big shot there that rocks Stuus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mansfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Mansfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mansfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stuus?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuus is trying to escape the mount.
Stuus is bucking up trying to escape but Mansfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mansfield cracks Stuus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mansfield landing shots from mount.
Mansfield working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stuus can't escape the position.
Stuus is bucking up trying to escape but Mansfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mansfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mansfield cracks Stuus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stuus is rocked!
BOOM! Mansfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Stuus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A big strike lands for Mansfield! That's really hurt Stuus and he's turned his back - Mansfield keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mansfield jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Mansfield!
Isiah Mansfield 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Lentävä Kalakukko. Vector has chosen Hollywood Undead-Undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinnie Vector!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vector circles away.
Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suhonen misses with a takedown attempt - Vector sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vector looks to land a combination but Suhonen avoids it well.
Suhonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vector sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suhonen throws a head kick but Vector moves out of range.
Vector throws a right and a left that Suhonen avoids nicely.
Suhonen jabs Vector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vector misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suhonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vector tries to clinch up.
Vector throws a series of strikes that have Suhonen backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Vector. That snapped Suhonen's head back.
Vector slips a jab from Suhonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Suhonen.
Vector swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhonen.
Vector tries to clinch up.
Suhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vector.
Vector lands with a straight right. Suhonen didn't see that one coming.
Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vector tries to clinch but Suhonen moves out of range.
Vector moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Severi Suhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suhonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suhonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suhonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suhonen postures up in Vector's guard and throws a big left but Vector blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suhonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vector keeping moving, preventing Suhonen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suhonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suhonen stands up from Vector's guard - Suhonen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vector circles away.
Suhonen wants to clinch.
Suhonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Suhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suhonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looks to land a combination. Vector sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suhonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vector displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suhonen.
Suhonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vector lands a jab.
Suhonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vector counters with a series of strikes. Suhonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vector lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suhonen backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vector slips a straight right by Suhonen.
Vector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vector walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen ducks right into an uppercut from Vector.
Vector stuffs the takedown attempt from Suhonen. Suhonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vector wants to clinch.
Vector tries to clinch but Suhonen moves out of range.
Suhonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vector throws a combination that misses
and Suhonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Vector shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suhonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suhonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vector sprawls well initially but Suhonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Suhonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinnie Vector will probably get the nod.
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.
Suhonen misses with a takedown
and Vector counters with a nice uppercut.
Vector rushes Suhonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vector struggles to land a body shot inside as Suhonen controls his hands.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Vector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suhonen avoiding damage as Vector throws knees to the body.
Suhonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vector uses from the top position.
Vector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vector got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vector has managed to get both his arms back between Suhonen's legs - danger averted.
Suhonen kicks Vector off and gets to his feet.
Vector throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhonen throws a sloppy head kick and Vector moves out of range easily.
Suhonen tries to clinch there but Vector circles away.
Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suhonen tries to clinch but Vector is having none of it.
Suhonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vector misses with a wild combination.
Vector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vinnie Vector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suhonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vector counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suhonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vector can pounce on him.
Suhonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vector defends it nicely.
Vector is looking to clinch.
Severi Suhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vector.
Vector has closed the distance and engaged Suhonen in a clinch.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Vector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suhonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suhonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vector moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vector feints a jab promting Suhonen to slip. Vector then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Suhonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vector throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suhonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suhonen darts in and clinches Vector up against the cage.
Vector throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vector with a knee to the head.
Suhonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vector smiles and moves away.
Suhonen wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Vector.
Vector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suhonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Vector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vector.
Vector tries to work over Suhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vector is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vector lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vector tries a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks it.
Vector is leaning against Suhonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suhonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vector working Suhonen over with knees to the body.
Vector lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suhonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vector working Suhonen over with knees to the body.
Vector lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suhonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suhonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vector counters with a nice uppercut.
Vector stuffs the takedown.
Vector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vector lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vector looks to land a combination but Suhonen avoids it well.
Suhonen tries to clinch up.
Suhonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vector counters with a two punch combo.
Suhonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector misses with a wild combination.
Suhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suhonen's sensitive parts.
Suhonen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vector eats them both and turns towards Suhonen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vector wants to clinch up but Suhonen keeps it at a distance.
Suhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suhonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vector tries to clinch up but Suhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Suhonen throws a hook but Vector blocks it.
Suhonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vector is looking to clinch.
Vector throws a solid leg kick but Suhonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vector.
Vector avoids the head kick by Suhonen.
Vector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vector moves into the clinch successfully.
Vector throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vector lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suhonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vector is defending well for now.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but Vector holds him up against the cage and eventually Suhonen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but Suhonen blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector can't find room to land a body shot as Suhonen controls the action.
Vector crunches a lovely knee into Suhonen's ribcage.
Vector can't get the takedown.
Suhonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vector is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suhonen is defending well for now.
Vector using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suhonen avoiding damage as Vector throws knees to the body.
Suhonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vector just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vector connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suhonen's face.
Vector connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suhonen's face.
Vector lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vector tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vector can't find room to land a body shot as Suhonen controls the action.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vector landing knees to the head.
Suhonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vinnie Vector is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vector throws an elbow that misses.
Vector tries to pull guard but Suhonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vector scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vector throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Severi Suhonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vector has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suhonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suhonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Vector avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vector 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vector!
Vinnie Vector decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by "Catgroove" by Parov Stelar . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
133 lbs
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23
140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Ralph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Ralph's defenses.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Ralph, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Ralph against the cage but Ralph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ralph throws a head kick that half lands.
Ralph scores with a punch to the head.
Ralph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ralph connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Ralph ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good leg kick by Ralph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ralph scores with a jab to the head.
Ralph thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Ralph counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Ralph lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie is rocked!
Ralph drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ralph follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiggum Ralph!
Wiggum Ralph spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Potkukelkka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mad Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potkukelkka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Max shoots in looking for a takedown but Potkukelkka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Max's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potkukelkka lands a head kick. Max smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but Max moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Max. Potkukelkka shrugs it off though.
Potkukelkka throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Max looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Potkukelkka!
Potkukelkka is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Max sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Max scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka prevents Max from taking his back.
Max can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potkukelkka is looking to escape.
Max takes Potkukelkka's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potkukelkka fending off the submission attempt from Max.
Max wants to control the position but Potkukelkka frees himself and scrambles - Max manages to regain control in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it.
Max tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Max works to advance to full mount. Potkukelkka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Potkukelkka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Max with good strikes from the mount here!
Max wants to control the pace but Potkukelkka is squirming around nicely.
Max throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Max wants to control the pace but Potkukelkka is squirming around nicely.
Potkukelkka is trying to escape the mount but Max keeps good control and instead manages to take Potkukelkka's back.
Max has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Potkukelkka's body.
Max lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Potkukelkka hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka covering up well under a series of strikes from Max.
Potkukelkka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Max missing with punches from the back.
Max patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka manages to reverse the position and now he's in Max's guard. Nice work there by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max 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.
Max tries a head kick but it misses.
Potkukelkka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Max is out of range.
Max fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Max uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potkukelkka.
Max thows a body kick. Potkukelkka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potkukelkka is looking to land body kicks.
Max with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Max gets a clinch.
Max misses with a punch on the inside.
Potkukelkka tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
Max scores with a shot to the side of Potkukelkka's head.
Max misses with an elbow over the top.
Max gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Potkukelkka regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka looking for a sweep. Not yet Potkukelkka, not yet.
Potkukelkka working a defensive guard here.
Potkukelkka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Potkukelkka lands a heavy elbow.
Potkukelkka goes for an armbar but Max turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Max.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max postures up.
Mad Max overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Max passes into half guard.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potkukelkka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potkukelkka wants to get back to full guard.
Potkukelkka regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Potkukelkka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potkukelkka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to pass the guard but Potkukelkka is keeping the position.
Potkukelkka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
Max works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potkukelkka is refusing to be controlled, as Max sits in half guard.
Max thows a huge punch but Potkukelkka dodges it nicely.
Potkukelkka is trying to maintain the position but Max is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Max works his foot free and advances to mount.
Potkukelkka is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max tries to control but Potkukelkka wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Max dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Potkukelkka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Max tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka looks to land a body kick but Max moved away.
Potkukelkka throws a solid leg kick but Max takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potkukelkka.
Max tries to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Max.
Max chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potkukelkka can pounce on him.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potkukelkka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Max slams his shin into Potkukelkka's torso.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potkukelkka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick
and Max holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Max using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potkukelkka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Max tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Max stalling in the clinch.
Potkukelkka stops a takedown attempt from Max.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Potkukelkka is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potkukelkka.
Max has Potkukelkka pressed against the cage.
Max seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
James Potkukelkka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Potkukelkka is trying to keep an underhook but Max manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Potkukelkka tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Potkukelkka wants to control but Max is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Max content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potkukelkka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potkukelkka wants to control but Max is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Potkukelkka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Potkukelkka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Max.
Max is looking for a kimura here.
Max is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potkukelkka defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potkukelkka moves into full guard.
Potkukelkka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Max gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Max showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Max has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Max!
Mad Max thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Mallorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallorca comes to the cage accompanied by I Can Talk. Asgaard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dragonborn Comes. 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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27
199 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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23
199 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Mallorca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Asgaard!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallorca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asgaard finds it's way round the side to connect with Mallorca's head.
Asgaard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asgaard ducks under a wild hook from Mallorca.
Mallorca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallorca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asgaard's waist but Asgaard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mallorca off to one side.
Mallorca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asgaard defending well as Mallorca loads up on a big left hand.
Mallorca doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mallorca throws a head kick but Asgaard moves out of range.
Asgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mallorca.
Mallorca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mallorca avoids the body shot from Asgaard.
Mallorca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asgaard.
A clash of legs there as Asgaard blocks the low kick.
Mallorca scores with a nice body kick.
Asgaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Asgaard scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallorca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asgaard is one step ahead there.
Asgaard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard is working Mallorca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asgaard lands a couple of digs.
Asgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mallorca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mallorca wants to stand but Asgaard is controlling the position.
Mallorca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asgaard throwing strikes from guard but Mallorca blocks nicely.
Mallorca keeping moving, preventing Asgaard from controlling successfully.
Mallorca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallorca tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard is working Mallorca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mallorca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asgaard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asgaard throws a strike but Mallorca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asgaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Mallorca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Asgaard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mallorca is looking to defend but Asgaard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mallorca! Asgaard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mallorca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyr Asgaard!
Post fight, an emotional Tyr Asgaard said 'Train by day, Joe Rogan Podcast by night! All day!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cpl. Sam Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Fender and Carlos Ruiz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
218 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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33
205 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cpl. Sam Fender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fender pushes Ruiz away with a front kick.
Ruiz scores a takedown into full mount!
Fender can't escape the position.
Ruiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fender hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Ruiz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ruiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fender wants to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
Ruiz is working for a guillotine from mount but Fender frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fender is working to get back to half guard.
Ruiz landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz cracks Fender with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fender because Ruiz loaded up on that one.
Fender is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fender hang on?
Fender is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruiz looking for a guillotine from mount but Fender is having none of it.
Ruiz is landing with some decent strikes but Fender is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ruiz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ruiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fender is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fender badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ruiz around the waist but Ruiz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ruiz is the winner by TKO! Ruiz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Ceausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dark moon High tide. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matias Alderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gigi Ceausu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceausu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alderson to the ground. Ceausu is now in Alderson's guard.
Ceausu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ceausu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alderson wants to get back to his feet but Ceausu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ceausu defends it easily.
Ceausu prevents Alderson from getting back to his feet.
Ceausu wants to control from the top but Alderson keeps moving.
Alderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ceausu is one step ahead there.
Alderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Alderson wants to get back to his feet but Ceausu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu preventing the sweep.
Alderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alderson trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ceausu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alderson circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alderson.
Ceausu is trying to control Alderson's posture but Alderson avoids it.
Ceausu is looking for a sweep.
Alderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ceausu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ceausu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alderson thows a huge punch but Ceausu dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson working the head and body with strikes.
Ceausu has his hands clasped together around Alderson's back. He's all about the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ceausu trying to control but Alderson postures up.
Ceausu is controlling Alderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu trying to control but Alderson postures up.
Alderson slips a nice elbow through Ceausu's hands, connecting with Ceausu's forehead.
Ceausu gets back to full guard.
Alderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ceausu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ceausu has his hands on Alderson's head, controlling the position.
Alderson wants to control from the top but Ceausu keeps moving.
Ceausu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ceausu trying to control the position.
Alderson trying to control but Ceausu is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ceausu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ceausu prevents Alderson from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ceausu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alderson is avoiding damage well.
Ceausu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alderson keeps working.
Alderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceausu wants to control but Alderson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gigi Ceausu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ceausu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matias Alderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ceausu looking to control.
Alderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ceausu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alderson defends well.
Alderson trying to control but Ceausu is working from the bottom.
Alderson won't allow Ceausu to sweep him here.
Alderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceausu is keeping the position for now.
Alderson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderson is keen to just control but Ceausu is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu keeping hold of Alderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Alderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ceausu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alderson wants to control from the top but Ceausu keeps moving.
Alderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceausu is keeping the position for now.
Ceausu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alderson throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ceausu holds on and takes a little breather.
Ceausu working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceausu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ceausu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ceausu keeping full guard, as Alderson tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gigi Ceausu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ceausu leaves Alderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ceausu.
Ceausu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alderson gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderson misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ceausu defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceausu tries to bench press Alderson off him but Alderson keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ceausu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ceausu is looking for a sweep.
Ceausu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ceausu is not content to let Alderson control the position.
Alderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ceausu stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
You can see the frustration on Ceausu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Ceausu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alderson is putting a hurting on Ceausu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ceausu is looking to reverse the position.
Ceausu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Ceausu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ceausu keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ceausu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matias Alderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alderson instigates a clinch.
Alderson taking a breather.
Alderson breaks the clinch.
Alderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ceausu wants to control but Alderson postures up.
Alderson working the ground and pound but Ceausu is defending the strikes.
Alderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ceausu keeps working.
Alderson in side control, throwing shots but Ceausu defends.
Alderson tries for a kimura but Ceausu is defending well.
Alderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ceausu down.
An elbow from Alderson crashes against the mat.
Ceausu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceausu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ceausu wants to control but Alderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alderson working the head and body with strikes.
Alderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ceausu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alderson passes to side control.
Alderson landing a few strikes.
Alderson tries to advance position but instead Ceausu slips a leg back in to half guard.
Alderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ceausu is controlling Alderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson is trying to control. Ceausu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ceausu wants to control but Alderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alderson with a momentary lay and pray 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!
Alderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ceausu tries to get to full guard but Alderson has control of the leg.
Alderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceausu defending well though.
Ceausu wants to control but Alderson is keeping busy.
Alderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderson winds up and cracks Ceausu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ceausu won't allow Alderson to pass to mount.
Alderson 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.
Ceausu trying to control here.
Ceausu is refusing to be controlled, as Alderson sits in half guard.
Ceausu wants to improve his position but Alderson is controlling well.
Alderson wants to pass to mount but Ceausu is defending the position.
Ceausu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alderson is working for a kimura but Ceausu is defending it quite comfortably.
Alderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ceausu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ceausu trying to control here.
Ceausu is pressing down on Alderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceausu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ceausu is trying to control the position but Alderson postures up.
Alderson passes Ceausu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alderson thows a huge punch but Ceausu dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Alderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias Alderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aegaeon Hecatonchires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjalar Ollongren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecatonchires comes into the arena with Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story blaring out of the sound system. Aegaeon Hecatonchires has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aegaeon Hecatonchires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fjalar Ollongren!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ollongren blocks a head kick by Hecatonchires.
Nice cross by Ollongren.
Hecatonchires blocks a leg kick.
Hecatonchires checks a leg kick nicely.
Ollongren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ollongren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ollongren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hecatonchires is now in Ollongren's guard. A big mistake from Ollongren there, giving up the dominant position!
Ollongren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ollongren has a closed guard, preventing Hecatonchires from standing up.
Ollongren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ollongren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hecatonchires trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ollongren's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ollongren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hecatonchires defends well.
Hecatonchires gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hecatonchires manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ollongren on his heels. He'll look to pass Ollongren's guard now, I'm sure.
Hecatonchires tries to stand but Ollongren is controlling from the bottom.
Ollongren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hecatonchires is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ollongren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ollongren has a closed guard, preventing Hecatonchires from standing up.
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!
Ollongren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hecatonchires has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hecatonchires stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hecatonchires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ollongren momentarily.
Ollongren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hecatonchires.
Aegaeon Hecatonchires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ollongren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hecatonchires tries to avoid it but Ollongren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hecatonchires to the ground. Hecatonchires escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ollongren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hecatonchires manages to avoid it.
Ollongren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ollongren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecatonchires blocks a jab.
Ollongren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aegaeon Hecatonchires has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjalar Ollongren.
Hecatonchires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hecatonchires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ollongren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hecatonchires lands a head kick. Ollongren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Fjalar Ollongren has been cut.
Hecatonchires throws a head kick but Ollongren moves out of range.
Hecatonchires looks to throw the jab but Ollongren is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hecatonchires.
Hecatonchires drops Ollongren with a beautiful combination! Ollongren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hecatonchires is looking for the KO!
Ollongren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecatonchires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ollongren is still on wobbly legs! Can Hecatonchires finish him?
Ollongren looks gassed!
Hecatonchires throws a head kick that misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hecatonchires! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aegaeon Hecatonchires!
Aegaeon Hecatonchires retains his middleweight title!
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