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RCD 89: Settle The Score PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between It Kiefa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wells Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiefa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sequoia Throne. Dengel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Satisfaction kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wells Dengel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, It Kiefa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wells Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiefa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiefa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiefa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kiefa - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiefa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dengel shoots in but no luck this time.
Dengel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiefa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiefa misses with a double jab.
Kiefa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiefa moves out of range of the leg kick from Dengel.
A head kick misses from Kiefa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiefa.
Dengel moves out of range of the body kick from Kiefa.
Kiefa lands a head kick. Dengel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dengel rushes Kiefa and presses him 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!
Kiefa crunches a lovely knee into Dengel's ribcage.
Dengel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiefa blocks an elbow strike from Dengel.
Dengel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiefa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiefa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dengel.
Kiefa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiefa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dengel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiefa.
Kiefa avoiding damage as Dengel throws knees to the body.
Kiefa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dengel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kiefa stops a takedown attempt from Dengel.
It Kiefa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wells Dengel.
Kiefa gets underhooks to prevent Dengel's takedown attempt.
Kiefa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiefa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dengel avoids it.
Kiefa missing with knees to the body.
Kiefa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dengel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kiefa can pounce on him.
Dengel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiefa.
Kiefa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dengel.
Kiefa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiefa throws a leg kick but Dengel sees it coming and moves out of range.
It Kiefa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiefa lands a nice hook to Dengel's body. Dengel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiefa misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiefa lands a big head kick that sends Dengel tumbling to the mat! Kiefa takes a step backwards and waves Dengel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dengel is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Kiefa and Dengel falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Kiefa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). It Kiefa!
A relieved looking It Kiefa 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 Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Hoffman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christer Pettersson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christer Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Pettersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettersson. Pettersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Pettersson slips the punch.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoffman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pettersson throws a chopping leg kick but Hoffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Pettersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to move into range but Pettersson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettersson feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoffman on the side of the head.
Pettersson connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoffman throws a jab when Pettersson was well out of range.
Pettersson tries to land a front kick but Hoffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoffman is controlling the pace.
Pettersson is refusing to be controlled, as Hoffman sits in half guard.
Hoffman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettersson defending well though.
Hoffman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman is taking a breather. Pettersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoffman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoffman trying to control but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettersson looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Butch Hoffman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pettersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pettersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pettersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Pettersson dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Pettersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pettersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoffman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettersson. Pettersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson scores with a punch to the head.
Christer Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettersson moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hoffman.
Pettersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pettersson.
Pettersson is pushing Hoffman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoffman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettersson throws an elbow but misses.
Pettersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoffman is trying to drag Pettersson to the mat but Pettersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pettersson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffman's face.
Hoffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Pettersson lands an elbow that stopped Hoffman in his tracks for a moment.
Pettersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettersson being controlled against the cage.
Pettersson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pettersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson 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.
Hoffman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pettersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoffman doesn't seem bothered though.
Pettersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pettersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christer Pettersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoffman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoffman tries to land a front kick but Pettersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pettersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pettersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pettersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pettersson clinches up with Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman jumps guard but Pettersson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoffman.
Pettersson throws an elbow that misses.
Pettersson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Butch Hoffman has been cut.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Hoffman misses with a punch to the body.
Pettersson scores with a knee to the head.
Pettersson scores with a knee to the head.
Pettersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pettersson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Hoffman has a couple of punches blocked by Pettersson.
Pettersson stalling in the clinch.
Pettersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoffman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman stalling away here and it's allowed Pettersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pettersson wants to stand and escape but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman trying to control but Pettersson is working from the bottom.
Pettersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoffman on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoffman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Butch Hoffman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pettersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Hoffman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pettersson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman dives in and grabs Pettersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettersson pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Christer Pettersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Hoffman.
Pettersson has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.
Pettersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pettersson lands a damaging elbow.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Pettersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pettersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoffman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pettersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pettersson lands an elbow inside that Hoffman shrugs off.
That has opened up Butch Hoffman's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettersson throws an elbow but misses.
Pettersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pettersson lands a knee to the head.
Pettersson connects with a knee to the head.
Hoffman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Pettersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettersson finish him?
Hoffman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoffman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pettersson is keeping busy.
Pettersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffman is pressed against the cage. Pettersson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hoffman! Two more big strikes from Pettersson and Hoffman crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christer Pettersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockefeller's choice of entrance music: Mars, the Bringer of War . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall wants to slow Rockefeller down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Rockefeller misses
so Randall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.
Randall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randall preventing the sweep.
Randall looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller wants to sweep here but Randall controlling him for the moment.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Randall takes one to the chin there.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Randall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Randall scores with a takedown into Rockefeller's guard.
Randall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randall stands and throws Rockefeller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rockefeller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randall is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rockefeller is trying to escape and Randall transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rockefeller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Randall! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Randall!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Randall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sigmarsson's choice of entrance music: Du Hast, Rammstein. Spencer Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Fisher off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Fisher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sigmarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fisher scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sigmarsson lands an uppercut.
Fisher has Sigmarsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fisher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sigmarsson tumbling to the mat - Fisher dives into Sigmarsson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigmarsson is keeping the position for now.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sigmarsson has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Sigmarsson wants to improve his position but instead Fisher has moved into half guard.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fisher wants to pass to mount but Sigmarsson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sigmarsson is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sigmarsson wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sigmarsson taking some punishment here, with Fisher in his half guard.
Sigmarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
Fisher moves into full mount! Sigmarsson won't be happy about that!
Fisher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigmarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Sigmarsson tries to hold on but Fisher postures up.
Sigmarsson regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Sigmarsson is working away.
Sigmarsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sigmarsson is looking for a triangle here but Fisher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sigmarsson is looking for a sweep.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher 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.
Fisher working the body and head with strikes.
Fisher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fisher landing a few strikes.
Sigmarsson is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fisher's best efforts.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Sigmarsson is working away.
Sigmarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sigmarsson!
Sigmarsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.
Fisher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sigmarsson is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sigmarsson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fisher and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Spencer Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Do Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Depth Charge - Depth Charge (Han Do Jin). On his way into the cage it seems that Sergei Ak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergei Ak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Han Do Jin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jin wants to sweep here but Ak controlling him for the moment.
Jin is looking to stand up but Ak isn't so interested in that idea.
Jin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jin is looking to stand up but Ak isn't so interested in that idea.
Ak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ak is one step ahead there.
Jin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ak tries to free his leg and advance position but Jin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ak wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ak trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ak throws a big elbow that misses.
Ak is looking to work some ground and pound but Jin has wrist control.
Jin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ak is one step ahead there.
Jin is looking to stand up but Ak isn't so interested in that idea.
Ak is pushing down on Jin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jin is fighting to maintain full guard but Ak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ak throwing shots but Jin is blocking nicely.
Ak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ak is pressing down on Jin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jin is holding on for now.
Ak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jin keeping full guard, as Ak tries to pass.
Jin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin wants to stand up but Ak is controlling him.
Ak 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.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ak trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ak thows a huge punch but Jin dodges it nicely.
Ak is looking to take a break and control but Jin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ak winds up and cracks Jin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ak is thwarting Jin's attempts to control the position.
Ak wants to pass the guard but Jin is defending well.
Ak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ak seems to be looking for submissions.
Jin tries to kick Ak off but Ak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ak wants to free his trapped foot but Jin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jin is refusing to be controlled, as Ak sits in half guard.
Ak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin tries to get to full guard but Ak has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ak is looking to take a break and control but Jin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Jin blocks the low kick.
Jin thows a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ak shoots in for a takedown but Jin shows good takedown defense.
Ak moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Ak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Ak avoids the body shot from Jin.
Ak throws a nice head kick!
Ak throws a wild body kick that Jin sees coming a mile off.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ak.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Ak throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ak closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Ak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ak is trying to drag Jin to the mat but Jin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ak has him pressed against the cage.
Jin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ak won't allow Jin to get back to his feet.
Jin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ak stops Jin from standing up.
Jin is breathing heavily.
Jin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ak wants to pass the guard but Jin is keeping the position.
Jin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ak tries to free his leg and advance position but Jin is retaining full guard.
Jin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin is trying to maintain the position but Ak is very close to passing his half guard.
Ak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ak 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.
Ak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergei Ak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jin is just riding it out for now. Ak eventually gives up the hold.
Ak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ak.
Ak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ak looking to control but Jin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ak is really struggling to control Jin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ak breaks from Jin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ak working for a guillotine from mount but Jin is in no mood to give up.
Ak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ak around the waist but Ak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ak is the winner by TKO! Ak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ak!
Sergei Ak 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 Kulku Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulku Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Williamson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson scores with a sloppy right hand. Koira should have avoided that one.
Koira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koira moves into full mount! Williamson won't be happy about that!
Koira is landing with some decent strikes but Williamson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williamson is bucking up trying to escape but Koira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williamson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Koira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koira misses with a head shot.
Koira 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williamson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Koira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Koira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Koira throwing strikes here but Williamson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira looking to ground and pound but Williamson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira raining down shots from the mount!
Koira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williamson is rocked!
Koira connects with a bit shot that sees Williamson covering up! More strikes from Koira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Koira is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulku Koira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funakoshi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Martial Art Drum Beat. Trombone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back in Black by AC/DC. Rusty Trombone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trombone throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Trombone moves into the clinch.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trombone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Funakoshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trombone is trying to maintain a safe position but Funakoshi gets an underhook and turns Trombone into the cage.
Trombone just leaning against Funakoshi, taking a breather.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Trombone.
Trombone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trombone working aggressively here.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Trombone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Trombone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trombone is trying to maintain a safe position but Funakoshi gets an underhook and turns Trombone into the cage.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trombone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funakoshi up against the cage.
Trombone manages to break the clinch.
Funakoshi missing with a left hand there. Trombone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funakoshi scores with a three punch combo!
Trombone ducks under a wild hook from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funakoshi blocking some punches.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trombone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Funakoshi is defending well.
Funakoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trombone backwards.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Trombone is working for takedown but Funakoshi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gichin Funakoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Trombone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trombone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funakoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Trombone has Funakoshi pressed against the cage.
Trombone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trombone.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Trombone wants to stall.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Trombone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Trombone gets a clinch.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Trombone.
Trombone taking a breather.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trombone.
Trombone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trombone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funakoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trombone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trombone tries to stall but Funakoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funakoshi being controlled against the cage.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trombone gets a takedown into half guard.
Trombone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trombone works his way into full mount!
Trombone is landing with some decent strikes but Funakoshi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Funakoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funakoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Trombone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trombone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Funakoshi tries to hold on but Trombone postures up.
Funakoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trombone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Funakoshi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trombone is keen to just control but Funakoshi is a slippery customer.
Trombone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funakoshi defends it well.
Funakoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Trombone sits in half guard.
Trombone controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trombone trying to control the action but Funakoshi is working from the bottom.
Funakoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Funakoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Trombone passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trombone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trombone's back!
Funakoshi doesn't have the hooks in and Trombone manages to turn into his guard.
Funakoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funakoshi is keeping the position for now.
Funakoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trombone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funakoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trombone is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funakoshi stuns Trombone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trombone.
Trombone misses with a series of wild punches.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Trombone shoots in and drives through. Funakoshi sprawls well.
Trombone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.
Funakoshi is looking to clinch but Trombone is avoiding it.
Funakoshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funakoshi misses with a hook.
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.
Trombone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Funakoshi's face.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Trombone breaks from the clinch.
Trombone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trombone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi forces Trombone back against the cage and clinches.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Trombone tries to pull guard but Funakoshi won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trombone taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Trombone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trombone blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trombone backwards.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Trombone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trombone tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Trombone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rusty Trombone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Funakoshi tries to clinch up.
Funakoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trombone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funakoshi works the jab nicely.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trombone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gichin Funakoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Trombone.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trombone digs a right hand underneath Funakoshi's ribcage. Funakoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Trombone.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Trombone.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Trombone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trombone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Trombone.
Funakoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funakoshi loads up on a big right hand but Trombone slips the punch.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trombone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trombone has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Trombone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Trombone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands with a right to the head.
Come on Trombone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trombone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funakoshi circles away.
Trombone throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
Funakoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funakoshi thuds a left hand into Trombone's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trombone misses with a body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trombone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trombone has time to react.
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trombone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Come on Trombone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trombone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trombone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trombone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trombone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trombone breaks from the clinch.
Funakoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funakoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but Funakoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Funakoshi misses with an uppercut
and Trombone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Funakoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trombone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trombone postures up.
Trombone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funakoshi trying to control but Trombone postures up.
Still in half guard, Trombone seems content to control.
Trombone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trombone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trombone wants to pass to mount but Funakoshi is defending the position.
Funakoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Trombone is trying to control the action in half guard but Funakoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rusty Trombone.
I think Trombone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Trombone!
Rusty Trombone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pugacheva has chosen Alla Pugacheva - osenny pocelyi as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alla Pugacheva enters the cage!
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253 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugacheva tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morozov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Morozov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pugacheva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Pavel Morozov has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Morozov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morozov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a solid leg kick but Morozov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pugacheva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov misses with a wild combination.
Pugacheva looks for a takedown but Morozov sprawls well.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Morozov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pugacheva.
Morozov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch but Morozov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morozov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva throws out a loose jab but Morozov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morozov gets tackled into the cage by Pugacheva. Pugacheva maintains the clinch.
Pugacheva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Pugacheva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morozov.
Pugacheva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pugacheva manages to pull guard.
Morozov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morozov manages to get himself to full guard.
Pugacheva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to stand but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pugacheva manages to get himself to full guard.
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugacheva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Pugacheva's legs - danger averted.
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugacheva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morozov throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva drops back looking for a leg! Morozov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morozov manages to kick Pugacheva off! Pugacheva jumps back into Morozov's guard.
Pugacheva looking to pass the guard.
Morozov is pulling down on Pugacheva's head to control his posture.
Pugacheva is looking to work some ground and pound but Morozov has wrist control.
Morozov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pugacheva!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pugacheva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pugacheva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pugacheva is looking for a triangle but Morozov pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pugacheva tries to clinch there but Morozov circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morozov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugacheva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morozov pinned against the cage. Morozov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alla Pugacheva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Morozov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches up with Morozov, looking for a takedown. Pugacheva pushes Morozov against the cage but Morozov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morozov as he jumps to the side.
Morozov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pugacheva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morozov's waist but Morozov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pugacheva off to one side.
Pavel Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Morozov looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Morozov dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pavel Morozov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Morozov sees coming a mile off.
Morozov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morozov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pugacheva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morozov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pugacheva walks away with a smile on his face. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morozov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morozov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva connects with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morozov throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Morozov finds it's target.
Pugacheva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pugacheva misses with a wild combination.
Morozov lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Morozov.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morozov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morozov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morozov misses with a wild combination.
Morozov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva moves into the clinch.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside.
Pugacheva tries to land knees in the clinch but Morozov avoids the damage to the body.
Morozov jumps guard but Pugacheva stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pugacheva to keep the fight standing.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morozov's elbow.
Morozov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pugacheva smiles and moves away.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morozov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov misses with a body shot.
Morozov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pugacheva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Pugacheva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugacheva tries to clinch up.
Pugacheva throws a series of punches but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pugacheva counters with a two punch combo.
Morozov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pavel Morozov's cut is getting worse.
Morozov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morozov misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morozov tries a head kick but it misses.
Morozov swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Morozov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pugacheva.
Morozov throws a right hand that Pugacheva ducks under and follows up with a left that Pugacheva also avoids with ease.
Morozov misses the jab.
Pavel Morozov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morozov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morozov misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Pugacheva wants to sweep here but Morozov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugacheva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Pugacheva's legs - danger averted.
Pugacheva working for a triangle but Morozov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pavel Morozov's cut.
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!
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morozov as he avoids it easily.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick
and Morozov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pugacheva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morozov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pugacheva scrambles back to his feet.
Morozov is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva fails to land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva misses with a series of wild punches.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morozov scores with a hook.
Pugacheva misses with a two punch combination.
Pugacheva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morozov swivels and escapes.
Pugacheva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Morozov as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov throws a head kick but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a front kick aimed at Morozov's knee but Morozov avoids it well.
No joy there for Morozov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pugacheva is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva shoots for a takedown but Morozov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pavel Morozov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that Morozov avoids nicely.
Morozov connects with a jab.
Pugacheva looks to land a body kick but Morozov moved away.
Morozov throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morozov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugacheva fails with a takedown attempt.
Morozov with a nice cross.
Pugacheva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugacheva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pugacheva is defended easily by Morozov.
Morozov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pugacheva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morozov leaves Pugacheva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morozov missing with a left hand there. Pugacheva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Morozov.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugacheva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morozov dips to his left and cracks Pugacheva with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throws a head kick that misses.
Pugacheva feints and as Morozov raises his hands in defense, Pugacheva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Morozov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morozov throws a big right hand that misses.
Morozov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pugacheva on the ground.
Morozov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pugacheva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morozov manages to get himself to full guard.
Pugacheva won't allow Morozov to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugacheva throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugacheva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alla Pugacheva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugacheva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pugacheva throws a strike but Morozov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Morozov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pugacheva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alla Pugacheva!
Alla Pugacheva 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunch Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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27
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dunch Henry!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
Henry slips a straight right by Gribov.
Gribov misses with a wild body shot.
Henry scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gribov tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gribov working to try and regain half guard.
Henry thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Henry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gribov looks a forlorn figure.
Gribov tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gribov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gribov wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gribov is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov is bucking up trying to escape but Henry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henry is landing with some decent strikes but Gribov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Henry with the ground and pound from mount.
Gribov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Henry! Gribov is hurt baaadly! Henry is firing away with more strikes - Gribov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dunch Henry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth has chosen Iron Maiden - Killers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
220 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elsworth connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elsworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Elsworth.
Elsworth pushes Alexandrov away with a front kick.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexandrov shoots in but Elsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from Elsworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Elsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexandrov doesn't seem phased though.
Elsworth misses with a straight right.
Elsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Elsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Elsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elsworth misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Elsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandrov at a distance.
Elsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Elsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Elsworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alexandrov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Elsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elsworth clinches with his opponent.
Elsworth misses with some punches.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Elsworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elsworth tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elsworth prevents it.
Alexandrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Elsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to break free but Elsworth has control.
Elsworth lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Elsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elsworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexandrov's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth missing with knees to the body.
Elsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elsworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elsworth throws an elbow but misses.
Elsworth prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Elsworth.
Elsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexandrov is looking to control Elsworth's arms but Elsworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Elsworth.
Elsworth landing knees to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Elsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Elsworth darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elsworth working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Elsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elsworth tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Elsworth lands a body punch.
Elsworth lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth landing knees to the body.
Elsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Elsworth digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Elsworth is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Elsworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Elsworth lands with a right to the head.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Elsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rob Elsworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Elsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Elsworth manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Elsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elsworth obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexandrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elsworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Elsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Elsworth tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov is trying to trip Elsworth. He has hold of a leg but Elsworth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alexandrov trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Elsworth wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Alexandrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexandrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Alexandrov shoots in.
Elsworth tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Elsworth.
Elsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandrov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexandrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elsworth lands a body shot.
Elsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elsworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth trying to control here.
Elsworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexandrov throwing shots but Elsworth is blocking nicely.
Elsworth wants to improve his position but Alexandrov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working over Elsworth with some ground and pound. Elsworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Elsworth is looking to escape.
Alexandrov with the ground and pound but Elsworth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elsworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
Alexandrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elsworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Elsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Elsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov postures up in Elsworth's guard and throws a big left but Elsworth blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov distracts Elsworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov is in close to Elsworth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Elsworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Alexandrov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Elsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandrov on the side of the head.
Alexandrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elsworth.
Alexandrov scores with a takedown into Elsworth's guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elsworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stays in close to Elsworth's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elsworth throws a shot to the body.
Elsworth looks to land a body kick but Alexandrov moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a low kick.
Rob Elsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov stands up from Elsworth's guard - Alexandrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Elsworth jabs Alexandrov right on the nose. Alexandrov blinks but takes it well.
Elsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Elsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Alexandrov shoots in.
Elsworth thuds his right hand into Alexandrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elsworth throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elsworth is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Alexandrov throws an elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexandrov's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elsworth!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Alexandrov had his way with Rob Elsworth in that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Elsworth takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elsworth.
Alexandrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexandrov. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elsworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elsworth with a jab.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elsworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alexandrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Elsworth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alexandrov landing strikes.
An elbow from Alexandrov crashes against the mat.
Elsworth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elsworth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedor Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elsworth is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elsworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alexandrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Elsworth wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
Elsworth defending against the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Alexandrov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looks up at the clock and then as Elsworth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elsworth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexandrov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexandrov wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rob Elsworth!
Rob Elsworth is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rob Elsworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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