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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peanut Jelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peanut Jelly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peanut Jelly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Lawrence ! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawrence with a poor takedown and Jelly counters with a left and a right that stings Lawrence . Lawrence misses with a takedown and Jelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence is rocked! Jelly digs a good hook to Lawrence 's body.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Jelly finish him? Lawrence looks gassed! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jelly lands with a good body shot. Jelly throws a pinpoint strike between Lawrence 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lawrence crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jelly scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peanut Jelly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu-Tang Clan - The Mystery Of Chessboxin. Bienvenueve has chosen Bahama Mama. Boney M as his entrance music. Rolls Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre Bienvenueve's chin.
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolls Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! Bienvenueve avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bienvenueve misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bienvenueve.
Bienvenueve lands with an overhand left. Bienvenueve lands a right hook to the body.
Bienvenueve scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bienvenueve circles away. Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Bienvenueve sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bienvenueve misses with a looping right. Bienvenueve clinches with his opponent.
Bienvenueve is trying to break free. Bienvenueve wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bienvenueve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away. Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bienvenueve blocks a body shot from Gracie. Bienvenueve manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a body punch but Bienvenueve moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Bienvenueve misses. An inside leg kick lands from Gracie. Bienvenueve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Gracie slips under a jab. Nice sprawl there from Bienvenueve as Gracie shoots in. Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bienvenueve looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range. Bienvenueve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie. Bienvenueve has managed to clinch.
Bienvenueve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bienvenueve breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bienvenueve sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Gracie misses. Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bienvenueve's head but Bienvenueve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie misses with a hook. Bienvenueve ducked under it nicely. Bienvenueve misses with a series of wild punches.
Bienvenueve stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bienvenueve misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bienvenueve blocks a jab. Bienvenueve looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bienvenueve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bienvenueve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bienvenueve. A left and a right from Bienvenueve both land. Nice combination. Bienvenueve looks gassed! Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bienvenueve slips the punch. Gracie throws a low kick but Bienvenueve avoids it. Gracie misses with a hook. Bienvenueve ducked under it nicely. Gracie takes one on the button. Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bienvenueve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That kick from Gracie tenderised Bienvenueve's leg. Bienvenueve is trying to keep his angry face on. Bienvenueve tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bienvenueve's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bienvenueve. Bienvenueve throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. Gracie takes a swing at Bienvenueve's ribcage but misses. Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bienvenueve to the ground. Gracie is now in Bienvenueve's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bienvenueve looking for a sweep. Not yet Bienvenueve, not yet. Gracie working some strikes from top position. Bienvenueve bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bienvenueve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has his foot on Bienvenueve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bienvenueve works his way back into a safe position though. This has been an exciting period of action! Bienvenueve trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bienvenueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bienvenueve postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it. Bienvenueve with a flurry of punches that miss. Bienvenueve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bienvenueve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bienvenueve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bienvenueve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bienvenueve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bienvenueve slips nicely into half guard. Gracie manages to get to full guard.
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 Rolls Gracie will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Bienvenueve's belly button to the back. Gracie keeps the fight on the outside. Gracie takes one on the button. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bienvenueve.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bienvenueve as he avoids it easily. Bienvenueve moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off. Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bienvenueve. Bienvenueve darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. Bienvenueve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bienvenueve was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie. Bienvenueve thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick misses from Bienvenueve. Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bienvenueve is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bienvenueve throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pierre Bienvenueve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bienvenueve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. Bienvenueve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The fighters circling - Bienvenueve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pierre Bienvenueve seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gracie avoids the body shot from Bienvenueve.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bienvenueve. Bienvenueve is breathing heavily. Bienvenueve pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bienvenueve checks the leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bienvenueve misses the target. Gracie blocks a jab. Gracie misses with a low kick.
Bienvenueve swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Bienvenueve with a hook. Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bienvenueve. Bienvenueve circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bienvenueve jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gracie staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Bienvenueve misses. Bienvenueve throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gracie swings for the body but Bienvenueve moves out of range.
Bienvenueve misses with a looping right. Bienvenueve blocks a leg kick. Bienvenueve is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Bienvenueve avoids nicely. Bienvenueve wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs. Nice defenses there by Gracie. Bienvenueve looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie tries a low kick but Bienvenueve avoids it. Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bienvenueve misses the shot to the body. Gracie throws a hook but Bienvenueve avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bienvenueve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. Bienvenueve checks a leg kick. Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bienvenueve moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bienvenueve. Bienvenueve tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bienvenueve's hands. Bienvenueve throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bienvenueve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow. Bienvenueve manages to get back to half guard. Bienvenueve taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Bienvenueve is defending the position. Gracie is trying to control. Bienvenueve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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! Bienvenueve looking for submissions off his back. Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Gracie tries to control but Bienvenueve wriggling away. Gracie dominating with strikes here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bienvenueve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gracie 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bienvenueve is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount. Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Bienvenueve is in trouble! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolls Gracie dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bienvenueve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gracie connects with a single shot there. Bienvenueve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Bienvenueve throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Gracie takes a swing at Bienvenueve's ribcage but misses. Gracie throws out a leg kick but Bienvenueve moves out of range and Gracie only half commits. Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gracie blocks a head kick by Bienvenueve.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Bienvenueve.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Bienvenueve jumps back. Bienvenueve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bienvenueve cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs. Bienvenueve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bienvenueve throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie. Gracie misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Gracie. Bienvenueve throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bienvenueve tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes. Bienvenueve jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Bienvenueve's belly button to the back. Gracie with a hook. Bienvenueve moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bienvenueve doesn't seem bothered though. Gracie throws a leg kick but Bienvenueve sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gracie blocks a head kick by Bienvenueve.
Pierre Bienvenueve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses the shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bienvenueve misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. Bienvenueve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gracie moves away from the strike by Bienvenueve. A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Bienvenueve down. Bienvenueve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Bienvenueve settles back down. Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick. Bienvenueve misses with a head kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bienvenueve manages to avoid it. Bienvenueve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bienvenueve doesn't seem bothered though. A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Bienvenueve does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bienvenueve throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Bienvenueve misses. Gracie lands a lovely overhand right. Bienvenueve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bienvenueve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Bienvenueve throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. No joy there for Bienvenueve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bienvenueve quickly recovers to half guard. Gracie stalling. Gracie prevents Bienvenueve from improving his position. Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bienvenueve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head. This has been an exciting period of action! Bienvenueve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. Ground and pound from Gracie. Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Bienvenueve defends it. Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bienvenueve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bienvenueve! Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Bienvenueve but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rolls Gracie showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolls Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KING KING KING. Tank Abobo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tank Abobo! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lowal lands with a right hand.
It looks like Tank Abobo has been cut. Lowal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A combination from Lowal does no damage. Abobo fails with the takedown and Lowal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lowal scores with a nice right hand.
Lowal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lowal scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Abobo misses with a takedown attempt and Lowal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Lowal wants to pass the guard but Abobo is keeping the position. Abobo looking for subs off his back but Lowal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abobo looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lowal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abobo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lowal is trying to control the action in half guard but Abobo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Abobo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Abobo wants to get back to full guard. Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lowal pulls his head out easily. Lowal wants to free his trapped foot but Abobo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Abobo moves into full guard.
Lowal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Abobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lowal defends it easily. Lowal chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lowal looking to pass the guard. Abobo looking for a guillotine here but Lowal defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lowal sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lowal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lowal trying to control but Abobo is working from the bottom. Abobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lowal defends it easily. Lowal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lowal pushes down on Abobo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Lowal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Abobo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lowal.
Abobo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lowal pulls his head out easily. Lowal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lowal works his way into full mount! Lowal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abobo is rocked!
That's four 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! Abobo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Lowal is hanging on to Abobo's back as he tries to escape.
Lowal looking for the choke but no joy. Lowal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Abobo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Lowal doesn't have the hooks in and Abobo manages to turn into his guard.
Lowal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abobo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lowal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lowal has escaped and now he's on top! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Abobo has his foot on Lowal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lowal works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Lowal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tank Abobo's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Lowal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abobo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mohammad Lowal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Abobo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Abobo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowal finish him?
That has opened up Tank Abobo's cut even more. Lowal lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Abobo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lowal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammad Lowal! Mohammad Lowal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Reinhardt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Nogueira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andreas Reinhardt! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reinhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nogueira momentarily.
Reinhardt connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nogueira looks to land a body kick but Reinhardt moved away. A jab from Reinhardt does it's job there. Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Nogueira strikes. Reinhardt lands with a right hand.
It looks like Ricardo Nogueira has been cut. Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reinhardt swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reinhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reinhardt misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely. Reinhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reinhardt misses the shot to the body. Reinhardt misses with a straight right. Reinhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira. Reinhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Reinhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reinhardt pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira. Reinhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Nogueira drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nogueira seems to have locked his on tight now - Reinhardt screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nogueira, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barron comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers. Vector is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead-Undead. Phillip Barron had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillip Barron! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinnie Vector! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab lands there for Barron. Vector tries to clinch and Barron counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Vector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vector moves to clinch but Barron breaks away and Barron counters with a flying knee. Nice. Barron dodges the punch combination from Vector.
Vector avoids a kick to the body.
Barron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vector. Vector circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Barron shoots in for a takedown but Vector shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Barron slips a jab and a cross from Vector.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barron lands the left hand. Vector tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vector looks to clinch and Barron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barron throws a poor cross that misses
and Vector counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vector closes the distance but Barron moves to the side and Barron counters with a straight right hand. Vector takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Vector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Barron moves into range and connects with a jab. Vinnie Vector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barron connects with an inside leg kick. Barron throws a shot from downtown. Vector moves away and avoids it. Barron circles away from the clinch attempt and Barron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A punch combination from Vector misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vector connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barron's hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vector. That did some damage! Vector is looking to clinch. Barron lands a big head kick that sends Vector tumbling to the mat! Barron takes a step backwards and waves Vector back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vector is rocked!
It looks like Vinnie Vector has been cut. Vector darts in trying to clinch and Barron counters with a low kick, right behind Vector 's knee. Vector slips a jab from Barron. A jab from Vector misses. Vector falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barron to counter with a crisp jab. Barron scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vector doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Barron lands with an uppercut that bounces Vector off the cage and back into range. Barron tries a head kick but it misses.
Barron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Vector is looking to clinch but Barron is avoiding it.
Vector throws the left hand but Barron avoids the punch easily. Barron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vector checks it well. Barron connects with a right hand. Vector shakes it off. Vector tries to clinch up but Barron circles away and keeps his distance. Barron jabs Vector right on the nose. Vector blinks but takes it well. Barron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vector. That did some damage! Vector ducks under a wild hook from Barron.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barron. Vector shrugs it off though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Barron. Barron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vector has time to react. Barron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vector momentarily.
Barron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Barron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barron throws a shot to the body.
Vector misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Vector slaps away a takedown attempt from Barron, before circling back to the center of the mat. Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Barron dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vinnie Vector's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vector avoids the head kick by Barron.
Barron throws a head kick but Vector moves out of range.
A left lands for Barron. Barron throws out a loose jab but Vector uses good head movement to avoid it. Vector is looking to clinch. Vector defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barron. Barron misses with a left hand and Vector counters with a series of strikes. Barron will be more careful next time no doubt. Barron checks a low kick from Vector. Barron misses with a kick to the body and Vector counters with a series of strikes. Barron will be more careful next time no doubt. Vector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barron throws a front kick aimed at Vector's knee but Vector avoids it well. Barron looks for a takedown but Vector sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vector rushes Barron and presses him up against the cage. Vector lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Vector scores with a nice short uppercut. Vector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vector lands an elbow just above Barron 's eye. Barron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Barron has a couple of punches blocked by Vector.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Barron gets through Vector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vector blocking some punches.
Barron lands an elbow just above Vector 's eye. Vector lands a good knee to the midsection. Barron won't want to take too many of those. This has been an exciting period of action! Vector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barron is looking to control Vector's arms but Vector gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barron has his back to the cage. Vector lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Vector scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barron. Barron lands a knee to the head.
Vector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barron backwards. Barron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vector. Vector tries to land knees in the clinch but Barron avoids the damage to the body. Vector is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barron is defending well for now. Vector scores with a nice hook to the head. Barron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Vector lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vector unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vector struggles to land a body shot inside as Barron controls his hands.
Barron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vector throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Barron. Barron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nice elbow from Vector. Vector takes a shot to the head. Barron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vector avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Barron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barron trying to control the position but instead, Vector has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barron into the cage. Vector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vector looking to throw knees to the head but Barron is blocking nicely.
Vector prevents Barron from breaking the clinch. Barron misses with a short punch on the inside. Barron looking to throw knees to the head but Vector is blocking nicely.
Barron misses with a hook from the clinch. Barron is looking for a takedown. Barron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vector with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vector throws an elbow but it misses.
Vinnie Vector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Vector tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barron avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vector is defending well. Barron takes a knee to the side of the body. Barron taking a breather. Vector throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A battle for position here, against the cage. Barron misses with a punch on the inside.
Barron misses with some punches.
Barron misses with a punch on the inside.
Vector looks to throw an elbow but misses. Barron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vector blocks the elbow strike.
Vector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barron wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barron misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Barron fails to land. Vector connects with a knee to the head.
Vector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barron backwards. 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 cut man is working on Vinnie Vector's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vector rushes Barron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vector tries a knee to the head but Barron blocks it.
Barron trying to control the position but instead, Vector has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barron into the cage. Barron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barron. Vector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barron working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vector tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barron avoids it. Barron is trying to maintain a safe position but Vector gets an underhook and turns Barron into the cage. Vector lands with a left to the head.
Barron is rocked! Vector throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barron blocks it with crossed arms. Oh Barron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Barron misses with an elbow strike.
Barron seems to have got his legs back now. Vector tries to land a knee to the head but Barron blocks with his arms.
Barron wants to stall.
Vector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Barron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Barron blocks an uppercut.
Barron throws a head punch that misses. Vector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barron's elbow. Vector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barron is working for takedown but Vector is calmly controlling the position for now. A head punch on the inside from Barron fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Barron lands with a short head shot on the inside. Barron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barron taking a breather. Vector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vector pushes Barron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vector moves to clinch but Barron breaks away and Barron counters with a straight right hand. Barron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vector moves away. Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barron swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vector circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector blocks a jab. Barron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vector closes the distance but Barron moves to the side and Barron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Barron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vector tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it. Vector tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Vector throws a nice looking combination but Barron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barron lands with a hook. Vector tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barron misses with an uppercut. Vector tries to clinch but fails miserably and Barron counters with a leg kick. Barron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Barron scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vector darts in trying to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Barron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector moves in looking to clinch but Barron pushes him off. Vector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillip Barron is winning the standup battle so far. Barron tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fight stays on the outside here - Barron looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vector was well out of range. Poor timing from Barron.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phillip Barron. I think Barron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Barron!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman comes to the cage accompanied by Taki maly taki duzy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Newman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Relentless AD! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! AD dives in and grabs Newman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes down on AD's head and hops out. Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AD was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman. AD slips a jab from Newman. A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. AD does a little dance to reset his feet. AD misses with a wild body shot. Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AD manages to avoid it. Newman lands a nice hook to AD's body. AD takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Newman takes a swing at AD's ribcage but misses. Newman is looking to wear down AD with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nice body punch from Newman. A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. AD does a little dance to reset his feet. AD shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than AD was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Newman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
AD jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Newman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Newman and AD has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! AD is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newman has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newman is trying to get back to half guard. AD swings around for an armbar but Newman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into AD's guard. AD striking from the bottom.
AD throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
AD throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Newman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and AD dives on top into guard. Newman keeping full guard, as AD tries to pass. Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
AD throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newman managing to control the position. AD scoring with some ground and pound. Newman looking to hit a scissor sweep but AD is one step ahead there. AD throws a strike but Newman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Newman wants to control from the top but AD keeps moving. AD has his foot on Newman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newman works his way back into a safe position though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! AD keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully. Newman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AD has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. AD is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newman defends well. Newman tries to free his leg and advance position but AD is retaining full guard. AD is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newman is aware though and is defending well. AD being controlled here, momentarily. AD looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newman looking to pass the guard. Newman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed AD's guard. AD looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newman in particular looking to stall. AD looking for submissions from an awkward position here. AD looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Newman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but AD does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. AD manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. AD can't keep his opponent in guard - Newman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Newman works his way into full mount! AD tries to improve his position but Newman has taken his back! Newman has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will AD tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Newman pushes AD away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Newman! A relieved looking Damian Newman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli comes into the arena with De la Souls, by POS blaring out of the sound system. 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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205 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ruiz! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alli wants to clinch. Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses. Alli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz. Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Alli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Alli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ruiz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Alli wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. Alli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ruiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruiz enables Alli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruiz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ruiz has his hands on Alli's head, controlling the position. Ruiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Alli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Alli wants to pass to mount but Ruiz is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz is trying to get back to full guard. Alli missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ruiz tries to get to full guard but Alli has control of the leg. Alli 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! Alli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Alli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Alli is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz looking for submissions off his back. Alli seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruiz tries to roll over but Alli keeps him under control. Alli wants to pass to mount but Ruiz is defending the position. Alli prevents Ruiz from improving his position. Alli is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Alli. Alli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working. Alli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ruiz is in trouble now - Alli has advanced to mount! Alli trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ruiz tries to hold on but Alli postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ruiz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ruiz breaks Alli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Muhamad Alli will probably get the nod. That's time! Alli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz avoids it really well and circles away. Alli shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruiz tries to sprawl out of it but Alli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ruiz takes a swing at Alli's ribcage but misses. Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Alli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alli. Ruiz is looking for a takedown. Alli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Alli. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alli is working for takedown but Ruiz is calmly controlling the position for now. Alli lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ruiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Alli tries to work over Ruiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruiz as Alli tries to tie him up. Ruiz misses with a body punch.
Ruiz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alli is trying to keep an underhook but Ruiz manages to get the takedown into half guard. Muhamad Alli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruiz. Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Alli's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Alli has wrist control. Alli keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. Alli pulls Ruiz in close to prevent any damage. Alli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ruiz trying to control but Alli is working from the bottom. Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Alli has wrist control. Ruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Alli has wrist control. Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Alli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Alli! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alli's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ruiz punching from the bottom. Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Alli is proving a slippery customer.
Alli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruiz has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz throws a big elbow that misses. Alli trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Alli looking for a sweep. Not yet Alli, not yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alli keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. Ruiz postures up in Alli's guard and throws a big left but Alli blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alli pushes Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch. Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Alli improves position. Alli is working for takedown but Ruiz is calmly controlling the position for now. Ruiz working aggressively here.
Ruiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiz looking to slow down the pace here. Ruiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiz. Alli wants the takedown. Ruiz is fighting it off but Alli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ruiz's guard against the cage. Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Alli from controlling successfully. Alli throwing strikes but missing. Alli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alli throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely. Alli wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alli is one step ahead there. Ruiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alli is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer. Alli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well. Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alli throws a big right hand that misses. Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck. Alli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Alli landing with the ground and pound. Alli wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. Ruiz looking to control.
Ruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Alli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz. Ruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ruiz is looking to stall here but Alli recovers full guard. Alli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss. Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhamad Alli. I think Alli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhamad Alli! A relieved looking Muhamad Alli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atj Lucko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvid Nordemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucko comes into the arena with Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atj Lucko! 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, Arvid Nordemar! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nordemar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordemar moves away from the strike by Lucko. Lucko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordemar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lucko throws a body kick the misses and Nordemar counters with a big head kick but Lucko shrugs it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nordemar throws a sloppy head kick and Lucko moves out of range easily. Nordemar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nordemar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucko tests Nordemar's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lucko misses with a body punch
and Nordemar counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Nordemar throws a head kick that misses. A clash of legs there as Nordemar blocks the low kick. Nordemar misses with a head kick.
Lucko throws a head kick but Nordemar moves out of range.
Lucko throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Nordemar. Lucko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordemar. Lucko misses with a hook. Nordemar ducked under it nicely. Lucko throws a leg kick but Nordemar checks it. Lucko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lucko scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucko, right into the meat.
Lucko with a hook. Lucko throws a jab when Nordemar was well out of range. Lucko swings for the body but Nordemar moves out of range.
Lucko cracks Nordemar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lucko scores with a jab to the body. Atj Lucko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lucko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lucko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucko throws a sloppy head kick and Nordemar moves out of range easily. Lucko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nordemar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lucko swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lucko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A good leg kick by Lucko. Lucko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lucko swings for the body but Nordemar moves out of range.
Lucko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nordemar feints a jab and as Lucko dips his head, Nordemar unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lucko right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lucko falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nordemar smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arvid Nordemar! An out of breath Arvid Nordemar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Megadeth - Crush 'Em kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf! 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, Axel Drago! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago lands with a shot to the body. Oooooh!!! Drago has knocked Smokeleaf down with a huge combo! Drago steps away and waves a wobbly Smokeleaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smokeleaf is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smokeleaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago. Oh Smokeleaf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Drago misses with a looping left. Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smokeleaf tries to clinch up and Drago rattles Smokeleaf with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Smokeleaf tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Drago dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Smokeleaf stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Drago! Axel Drago tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kronos - Bloodtower. Mitchell has chosen Deicide - Scars Of The Crucifix as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maria throws a nice outside leg kick. Maria cracks the inside of Mitchell's front leg. Mitchell misses with a right hand and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell. 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! Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maria moves away. Maria lands with a kick to the temple. Mitchell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mitchell misses with a straight right. Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Maria moved out of range nicely. A big left from Maria misses. Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Mitchell was not able to check. Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitchell's knee momentarily. Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Maria is just out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target. Mitchell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maria to score with a decent uppercut. Maria moves away from the strike by Mitchell. A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell misses with a looping left. Mitchell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Mitchell throws a one two combo.
Mitchell misses with a looping right. Good leg kick by Maria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mitchell's knee momentarily. A head kick from Maria lands but Mitchell takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell. A big left from Mitchell misses. Tony Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target. Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick. Maria scoring well with a low kick there.
Maria pushes Mitchell away with a front kick. Mitchell looks gassed! Maria lands a head kick!
It looks like Tony Mitchell has been cut. Maria lands a nice shot that snaps Mitchell's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a nice leg kick. Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mitchell is rocked! Maria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maria throws a nice outside leg kick. Maria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Maria finish him? Are you kidding me?! Maria ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Mitchell clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquim Maria! Joaquim Maria retains his heavyweight title! In his post fight interview, Joaquim Maria started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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