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AFC 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Amoussou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Amoussou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown. Amoussou tries to sprawl out of it but Bush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amoussou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amoussou misses with a body kick.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Amoussou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Bush.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amoussou's waist but Amoussou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
Amoussou lands a high kick to the side of Bush's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Amoussou dives into guard, looking to finish.
Bush is rocked!
It looks like Razor Bush has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bush will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bush is still in real trouble! Can Amoussou finish him?
Amoussou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amoussou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoussou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush seems to have recovered his senses.
Amoussou tries to free his leg and advance position but Bush is retaining full guard.
Bush trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amoussou stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Amoussou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amoussou, into his guard.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amoussou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bush defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amoussou is looking for a triangle but Bush pushes his legs off easily.
Amoussou has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amoussou is trying to control the position but Bush postures up.
Bush stands and steps away. Amoussou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amoussou drops Bush with a left and a right! Oh, Bush is hurt - Amoussou dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amoussou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bush is looking to escape.
Bush controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bush is looking for a triangle but Amoussou pushes his legs off easily.
Amoussou has gone for a leg lock! Bush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Amoussou's guard.
Amoussou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush stands up over Amoussou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amoussou pushes Bush off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoussou leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bush tries for a takedown but Amoussou circles away easily
and Amoussou counters with a series of strikes that sends Bush to the canvas! Amoussou follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Bush looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amoussou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoussou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush looking for a sweep. Not yet Bush, not yet.
Bush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amoussou defends well.
Amoussou is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amoussou drops back looking for a leg! Bush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bush manages to kick Amoussou off! Amoussou jumps back into Bush's guard.
Bush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amoussou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoussou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amoussou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amoussou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoussou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Amoussou is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Amoussou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Bush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Amoussou. Those never looked like landing.
Amoussou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
Amoussou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bush is trying desperately to land a takedown but Amoussou is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bush.
Amoussou throws a head kick that half lands.
Amoussou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amoussou stuffs the takedown.
Bush looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amoussou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bush pulls his head out easily.
Bush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amoussou missing with punches from the bottom.
Amoussou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amoussou has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amoussou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Razor Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amoussou has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though.
Amoussou throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Amoussou has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bush is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amoussou.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bush working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Bush's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bush cracks Amoussou with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A control attempt from Amoussou but he's now mounted!
Amoussou throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bush. What's that going to do exactly?
Bush dominating with strikes here.
Bush landing strikes from the mount.
Amoussou is rocked!
Bush lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Amoussou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Amoussou bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bush and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Bush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Soloman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moloch Vlavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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186 cm
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203 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Soloman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soloman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vlavo sprawls well. Vlavo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soloman gets slowly back to his feet.
Vlavo tries to bum rush Soloman with a series of wild strikes but Soloman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vlavo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soloman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soloman shoots in but Vlavo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soloman shoots in looking for a takedown. Vlavo tries to sprawl out of it but Soloman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vlavo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Soloman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soloman shoots in looking for a takedown but Vlavo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soloman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soloman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlavo.
Soloman throws a series of punches but Vlavo avoids them all with ease.
Vlavo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Vlavo.
It looks like James Soloman has been cut.
Soloman fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlavo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soloman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vlavo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vlavo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soloman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vlavo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlavo stuffs the takedown.
Soloman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vlavo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solomans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soloman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vlavo counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Soloman off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Vlavo follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Soloman was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moloch Vlavo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umair Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Granite 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umair Kayani!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani lands with a straight right. Boyka didn't see that one coming.
Boyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kayani.
Kayani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kayani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kayani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Boyka with that takedown attempt.
Boyka wants to slow Kayani down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kayani.
Kayani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Kayani misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kayani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kayani throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Kayani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kayani swinging wildly here.
A combination from Kayani does no damage.
Kayani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boyka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kayani, pushing him back against the cage.
Kayani is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyka has double underhooks.
Boyka pulls guard successfully.
Boyka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayani defends it easily.
Kayani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boyka has a closed guard, preventing Kayani from standing up.
Kayani postures up.
Boyka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kayani manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka has gone for a leg lock! Kayani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boyka's guard.
Kayani wants to get up but he can't break Boyka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka wants to sweep here but Kayani controlling him for the moment.
Boyka pushes Kayani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kayani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boyka can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Kayani.
Kayani misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kayani scores with a four punch combination!
Kayani throws a right hand that Boyka ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyka also avoids with ease.
Kayani avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Umair Kayani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kayani throws a combination that misses
and Boyka counters with a good, hard body kick but Kayani shrugs it off.
Kayani looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka rushes Kayani and presses him up against the cage.
Kayani is trying to break the clinch but Boyka is controlling him.
Boyka breaks the clinch.
Kayani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boyka. That's going to slow Kayani down.
Boyka tries to land a front kick but Kayani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kayani swivels and escapes.
Kayani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyka throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Umair Kayani has been cut.
Boyka tries to clinch but Kayani is having none of it.
Boyka instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Great Boyka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umair Kayani'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.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Kayani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boyka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyka.
Boyka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kayani misses with a few strikes there.
Great Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kayani lands a jab-cross combination.
Boyka is rocked!
Kayani wobbles Boyka with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Kayani dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Boyka to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umair Kayani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Marteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jambo Alvez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jambo Alvez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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199 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jambo Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Marteau!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez throws a series of strikes that have Marteau backpedaling.
It looks like Thomas Marteau has been cut.
Marteau throws a head kick that misses.
Marteau misses with a head kick.
Alvez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvez landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvez wants to control from the top but Marteau keeps moving.
Marteau is trying to control the position but Alvez postures up.
Alvez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvez has managed to get both his arms back between Marteau's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marteau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marteau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvez defends well.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marteau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvez is controlling him.
Marteau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alvez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marteau has his foot on Alvez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvez cracks Marteau with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marteau being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvez won't allow Marteau to get back to his feet.
Marteau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvez.
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!
Alvez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jambo Alvez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marteau tries to sprawl but Alvez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvez trying to mount his opponent but Marteau defends it.
Marteau is trying to stand back up but Alvez is controlling him
Marteau trying to hold on to Alvez's head to control him but Alvez postures up.
Alvez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marteau wants to control but Alvez is keeping busy.
Alvez wants to control but Marteau is keeping him busy.
Marteau trying to hold on to Alvez's head to control him but Alvez postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marteau is refusing to be controlled, as Alvez sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marteau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jambo Alvez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvez slips a jab and a cross from Marteau.
Marteau throws a head kick that misses.
Alvez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marteau throws a right hand that Alvez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvez also avoids with ease.
Marteau looks gassed!
Alvez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alvez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambo Alvez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Marteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvez jabs Marteau right on the nose. Marteau blinks but takes it well.
Marteau dodges the punch combination from Alvez.
Marteau rushes Alvez and presses him up against the cage.
Alvez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marteau misses with the combination.
Alvez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvez takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jambo Alvez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marteau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvez.
Marteau fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvez stalks Marteau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marteau's face. Marteau staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marteau trying to keep a closed guard but Alvez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marteau has momentary wrist control but Alvez slips an elbow through the middle.
Marteau keeping moving, preventing Alvez from controlling successfully.
Marteau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jambo Alvez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marteau being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marteau working for a triangle but Alvez defends it easily.
Marteau working for a triangle but Alvez defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvez stopping the sweep attempt from Marteau.
Alvez wants to control from the top but Marteau keeps moving.
Alvez controlling from the top position.
Marteau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jambo Alvez.
Alvez thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez clobbers Marteau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marteau ducks right into an uppercut from Alvez.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marteau sprawls well. Marteau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvez tries to bum rush Marteau with a series of wild strikes but Marteau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marteau misses with a head kick.
Jambo Alvez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marteau throws a head kick but Alvez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Marteau misses its intended target.
Alvez works the jab nicely.
Marteau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marteau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marteau takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvez misses the target.
Alvez avoids the head kick by Marteau.
Alvez misses with the combination.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Marteau is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marteau wants to control but Alvez is having none of it.
Marteau squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvez content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvez is landing with some decent strikes but Marteau is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alvez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marteau looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jambo Alvez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marteau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marteau looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvez is just out of range.
Marteau misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvez misses with a straight right.
Alvez dodges the punch combination from Marteau.
Alvez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Alvez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marteau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alvez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marteau trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alvez trying to control but Marteau is having none of it.
Alvez with the ground and pound from mount.
Marteau tries to lock up and control but Alvez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marteau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marteau tries to hold on but Alvez pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marteau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Alvez is staying active.
Alvez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marteau is looking to escape.
Marteau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alvez wants to control but Marteau is keeping him busy.
Alvez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alvez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marteau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvez taking a breather here.
Alvez is looking to take a break and control but Marteau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez working away.
Marteau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jambo Alvez.
Alvez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvez prevents Marteau from improving his position.
Marteau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvez prevents Marteau from improving his position.
Alvez is thwarting Marteau's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvez trying to control from half guard but Marteau is working away.
Marteau is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvez is nestled in close to Marteau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvez prevents Marteau from improving his position.
Marteau is trying to stand.
Marteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvez decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas Marteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jambo Alvez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jambo Alvez!
A very excited looking Jambo Alvez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Intha Mumbrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schrute's choice of entrance music: No Easy Way Out - Robert Tepper. The key to victory for Intha Mumbrane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Intha Mumbrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Mumbrane.
Mumbrane throws a shot to the body.
Mumbrane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumbrane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute throws a hook but Mumbrane avoids it easily.
Mumbrane lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumbrane clobbers Schrute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schrute fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mumbrane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumbrane. Schrute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schrute throws a solid leg kick but Mumbrane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schrute.
Mumbrane is looking to wear down Schrute with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mumbrane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute wants to sweep here but Mumbrane controlling him for the moment.
Mumbrane postures up in Schrute's guard and throws a big left but Schrute blocks it.
Mumbrane looking to pass the guard.
Mumbrane forces his way into half guard.
Mumbrane wants to pass to mount but Schrute is defending the position.
Mumbrane lands strikes from half guard.
Mumbrane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schrute is trying to maintain the position but Mumbrane is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mumbrane stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane throws a shot to the body.
Schrute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schrute dives in and grabs Mumbrane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mumbrane pushes down on Schrute's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumbrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumbrane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumbrane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schrute is trying to get back to half guard.
Mumbrane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mumbrane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mumbrane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schrute keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane working the ground and pound.
Schrute defending against the ground and pound.
Mumbrane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schrute is looking to reverse the position.
Schrute gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mumbrane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mumbrane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schrute tries to hold on but Mumbrane postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schrute to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schrute shrugs it off.
Mumbrane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schrute turns into him and now he's in Mumbrane's guard.
Schrute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schrute is working Mumbrane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mumbrane has his foot on Schrute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schrute works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumbrane is looking for a triangle but Schrute pushes his legs off easily.
Mumbrane is breathing heavily.
Schrute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumbrane is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mumbrane keeping moving, preventing Schrute from controlling successfully.
Schrute drops back looking for a leg! Mumbrane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mumbrane manages to kick Schrute off! Schrute jumps back into Mumbrane's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Intha Mumbrane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mumbrane throws out a loose jab but Schrute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumbrane tries to keep at a distance but Schrute has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mumbrane tries to land a knee to the head but Schrute blocks with his arms.
Schrute stalling against the cage.
Mumbrane decides to pull guard.
Mumbrane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schrute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schrute postures up in Mumbrane's guard and throws a big left but Mumbrane blocks it.
Schrute landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumbrane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumbrane is retaining full guard.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumbrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumbrane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mumbrane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Intha Mumbrane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mumbrane working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schrute has passed into half guard!
Mumbrane is trying to maintain the position but Schrute is very close to passing his half guard.
Mumbrane actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane has hold of Schrute's hands but Schrute slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mumbrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schrute is looking to take a break and control but Mumbrane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schrute working the head and body with strikes.
Mumbrane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mumbrane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schrute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Schrute there.
Mumbrane wants to control but Schrute is keeping busy.
Mumbrane regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schrute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumbrane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schrute has managed to get both his arms back between Mumbrane's legs - danger averted.
Schrute trying to control but Mumbrane is working from the bottom.
Schrute cracks Mumbrane with a solid left hand.
Mumbrane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schrute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schrute is in close to Mumbrane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schrute looking to pass the guard.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumbrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mumbrane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schrute has Mumbrane in his guard.
Mumbrane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrute looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrute, not yet.
Mumbrane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mumbrane is looking to take a break and control but Schrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mumbrane scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mumbrane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mumbrane lands in his opponent's guard.
Mumbrane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schrute, up you get!
Mumbrane scores with a hook to the body. Schrute takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mumbrane looks to score with a jab to the body but Schrute is just out of range.
Mumbrane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schrute tries to clinch but Mumbrane moves out of range.
Mumbrane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schrute momentarily.
Mumbrane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schrute shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Schrute was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schrute is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mumbrane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Mumbrane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumbrane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schrute is keen to just control but Mumbrane is a slippery customer.
Schrute is working for a kimura but Mumbrane is defending it quite comfortably.
Mumbrane is staying active underneath Schrute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mumbrane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schrute working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mumbrane's head.
Schrute with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schrute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mumbrane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schrute has managed to get both his arms back between Mumbrane's legs - danger averted.
Schrute trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumbrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schrute tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumbrane is retaining full guard.
Schrute landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute cracks Mumbrane with a solid left hand.
Mumbrane keeping full guard, as Schrute tries to pass.
Schrute throws a big right hand that misses.
Mumbrane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mumbrane keeping full guard, as Schrute tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mumbrane looking to control.
Mumbrane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mumbrane looking for subs off his back but Schrute has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schrute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mumbrane is looking to improve his position.
Schrute looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mumbrane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumbrane wants to control but Schrute is keeping busy.
Mumbrane actively working from the bottom here.
Schrute landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schrute working Mumbrane over with strikes.
Mumbrane has a hand on Schrute's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schrute takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schrute controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schrute avoids the attempt from Mumbrane to control.
Schrute working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Schrute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schrute 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Schrute!
Dwight Schrute 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hungy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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221 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
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, Hungy Henry!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prijovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Henry circles away.
Henry throws a hook but Prijovic avoids it easily.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prijovic.
Prijovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prijovic is looking to slow Henry down with leg kicks.
Prijovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prijovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henry takes a step back to recover.
Prijovic tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prijovic lands with a good body shot.
Prijovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prijovic.
Henry misses with a takedown
and Prijovic counters with a left to the body.
Henry looks gassed!
Henry misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prijovic thumps Henry with a low kick.
Prijovic connects with a leg kick. Henry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prijovic throws a leg kick which misses Henry's front leg but catches the back leg as Henry tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prijovic.
Prijovic lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prijovic. That's going to slow Henry down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prijovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prijovic lands a nice hook to Henry's body. Henry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prijovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nemanja Prijovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prijovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prijovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prijovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prijovic connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prijovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prijovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prijovic throws a front kick that sends Henry stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prijovic.
Prijovic jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prijovic cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Prijovic is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Prijovic lands a head kick!
It looks like Hungy Henry has been cut.
Henry tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prijovic.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prijovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prijovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prijovic is looking to slow Henry down with leg kicks.
Prijovic cracks Henry with a good jab.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prijovic lands a big head kick that sends Henry tumbling to the mat! Prijovic takes a step backwards and waves Henry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Prijovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henry is still on wobbly legs! Can Prijovic finish him?
BOOM! Prijovic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Henry. Henry tries to recover but Prijovic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Henry lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemanja Prijovic!
Nemanja Prijovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taj Mahal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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238 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juris Dicktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taj Mahal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mahal tenderised Dicktion's leg. Dicktion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dicktion is looking to clinch.
Dicktion throws a body punch but Mahal moves out of range.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dicktion is looking to clinch but Mahal is avoiding it.
Dicktion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Mahal is having none of it.
Juris Dicktion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicktion takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Juris Dicktion has been cut.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Mahal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal checks a low kick from Dicktion.
Dicktion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mahal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahal keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahal connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Dicktion misses
letting Mahal counter with a right hand.
Dicktion darts in and clinches Mahal up against the cage.
Dicktion misses with a knee strike.
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the head but Mahal blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Mahal to work.
Dicktion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahal leaning against his opponent.
Dicktion misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Dicktion.
Dicktion looking to throw knees to the head but Mahal is blocking nicely.
Mahal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dicktion backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicktion landing knees to the body.
Mahal scores with a shoulder strike.
Dicktion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahal blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahal wants a takedown but no success here.
Dicktion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahal blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahal lands an uppercut.
Mahal lands an uppercut.
Mahal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dicktion swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahal tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahal is working for takedown but Dicktion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahal is working Dicktion over against the cage.
Mahal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dicktion misses with a knee to the head.
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal can't find room to land a body shot as Dicktion controls the action.
Mahal digs a right hand into Dicktion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dicktion's gas tank.
Dicktion is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahal.
Dicktion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahal tries to stall but Dicktion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dicktion misses with a punch to the body.
Dicktion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dicktion missing with knees to the body.
Dicktion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahal tries to stall but Dicktion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dicktion lands a knee to the body.
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!
Dicktion blocks a body shot from Mahal.
Mahal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dicktion is keeping busy.
Dicktion blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahal.
Mahal lands with a light punch inside.
Mahal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juris Dicktion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Mahal.
Mahal has Dicktion pressed against the cage.
Mahal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dicktion missing with knees to the body.
Dicktion misses with a knee strike.
Dicktion working aggressively here.
Mahal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dicktion tries to work over Mahal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicktion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dicktion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahal avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Mahal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juris Dicktion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Mahal misses
and Dicktion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dicktion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicktion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dicktion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahal counters with a nice body kick.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Mahal blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion wants to clinch.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion darts in trying to clinch
and Mahal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dicktion won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mahal taking a break here but Dicktion is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dicktion is staying active underneath Mahal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dicktion trying to control here.
Mahal controlling the action here.
Dicktion won't allow Mahal to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dicktion keeps working.
Dicktion trying to control but Mahal postures up.
Taj Mahal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dicktion looks to clinch
and Mahal counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dicktion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dicktion throws a lazy head kick
and Mahal counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahal lands a head kick!
Juris Dicktion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dicktion throws a leg kick
and Mahal counters with a straight right hand.
Dicktion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mahal counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dicktion tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dicktion takes a swing at Mahal's ribcage but misses.
Dicktion wants to clinch up but Mahal keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion misses with a hook to the body
and Mahal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mahal is looking to slow Dicktion down with leg kicks.
Mahal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dicktion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dicktion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mahal counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahal lands with a kick to the temple. Dicktion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Dicktion misses
and Mahal counters with a leg kick.
Mahal lands a high kick!
Juris Dicktion's cut is getting worse.
Mahal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahal misses with a leg kick
and Dicktion moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahal fails to land.
Taj Mahal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dicktion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dicktion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dicktion backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dicktion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dicktion is keeping busy.
Mahal lands a shoulder strike.
Juris Dicktion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dicktion working aggressively here.
Mahal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dicktion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick and Mahal moves out of range easily.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Mahal is having none of it.
Dicktion tries to clinch but Mahal moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dicktion is trying to defend but Mahal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Mahal seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Mahal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juris Dicktion'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahal counters with a good low kick that Dicktion was not able to check.
Dicktion tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Mahal.
Dicktion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Mahal.
Mahal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahal dives in and scores a takedown into Dicktion's guard.
Mahal stands and throws Dicktion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mahal creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahal controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dicktion rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mahal's guard! Nice work there by Dicktion!
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.
Dicktion postures up.
Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dicktion is aware though and is defending well.
Mahal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dicktion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahal throws a nice head kick!
Dicktion doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahal circles away.
Dicktion misses the body punch
and Mahal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dicktion's knee momentarily.
Mahal connects with a solid leg kick.
Dicktion fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Dicktion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dicktion.
Taj Mahal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dicktion tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahal avoids the head kick by Dicktion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to clinch
and Mahal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahal throws a front kick that sends Dicktion stumbling back into the cage.
Dicktion throws a lazy head kick
and Mahal counters with a good, hard body kick but Dicktion shrugs it off.
Dicktion moves out of range of the body kick from Mahal.
Dicktion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahal scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dicktion moves in looking to clinch but Mahal pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahal.
Mahal lands a slapping body shot.
Mahal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dicktion. That did some damage!
Mahal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dicktion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dicktion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahal keeps the fight on the outside.
Dicktion is looking to clinch.
Mahal misses with a head kick.
Mahal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dicktion's guard.
Mahal wants to control from the top but Dicktion keeps moving.
Mahal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juris Dicktion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dicktion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj Mahal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj Mahal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Taj Mahal made sure he mentioned 1337 ANZAC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driello Touredo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kim Jong Il's chin.
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265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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242 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Jong Il!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Il. Touredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Il throws a left and a right that both miss
and Touredo counters with a low kick, right behind Il 's knee.
Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touredo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Driello Touredo has been cut.
Touredo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Touredo pushes Il away with a front kick.
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!
Touredo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Il throws an overhand right that lands on Touredo's shoulder, as Touredo tries to avoid the shot.
Touredo misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Il misses.
Touredo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Il misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Touredo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Il tries to land a knee to the head but Touredo blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Touredo.
Il is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Il letting Touredo take a breather here.
Il working aggressively here.
Il managing to block the knees to the body from Touredo.
Il jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Touredo walks away with a smile on his face. Il gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Il throws a right and a left that Touredo avoids nicely.
Touredo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kim Jong Il has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il tries to clinch there but Touredo circles away.
Touredo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Il's calf.
Touredo lands a head kick!
Touredo misses with a straight left.
Il takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Touredo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Touredo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Il keeping moving, preventing Touredo from controlling successfully.
Touredo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touredo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Il is proving hard to escape from.
Touredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il is keeping the position for now.
Touredo wanted to stand there but Il had control of the position.
Touredo looking to pass the guard.
Touredo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim Jong Il's cut is getting worse.
Il is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Touredo defends well.
Touredo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Il dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il is looking to stand up but Touredo won't let him.
Touredo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Touredo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Touredo wants to stand and escape but Il is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Touredo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Touredo wants to stand and escape but Il is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Driello Touredo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Il's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Il looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Touredo is fending him off so far but Il persists. Nope, Touredo circles away and we're back to standing.
Touredo fails to land with a series of punches.
Il closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Touredo with a nice cross.
Driello Touredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Touredo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo avoids the body shot from Il.
Kim Jong Il is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Touredo with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Touredo misses the target.
Touredo misses with the combination.
Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Touredos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Touredo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Il, as that shot connected.
Touredo works over Il's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim Jong Il's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Il tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Il wants to clinch up but Touredo keeps it at a distance.
Il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Touredo. Touredo obviously looking to wear him down.
Touredo tries to land a leg kick but Il saw it coming and moves away.
Touredo is looking to slow Il down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touredo moves into the clinch.
Il misses with some punches.
Touredo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Il jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Touredo walks away with a smile on his face. Il gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Il dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Touredo clobbers Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeez, Kim Jong Il's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sloppy strikes from Touredo. Those never looked like landing.
Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Touredo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Il circles away.
Touredo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Touredo rushes Il and presses him up against the cage.
Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Touredo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il wants to stall.
Il misses with the head strike.
Touredo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Il has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Touredo is looking to control Il's arms but Il gets an underhook and turns him. Now Touredo has his back to the cage.
Touredo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Il pulls Touredo into guard.
Il looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Touredo passes into half guard.
Il is defending against the submission attempts here by Touredo.
Touredo is trying to work for a kimura but Il is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touredo is working for a kimura but Il is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touredo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kim Jong Il's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Driello Touredo! Driello Touredo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Casablancas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes into the arena with My Domination blaring out of the sound system. Casablancas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gers Pardoel - Bagagedrager ft. Sef . This should be a great matchup!
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219 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Casablancas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casablancas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boitsoff shoots for a takedown but Casablancas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Julian Casablancas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casablancas misses with an uppercut.
Boitsoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Casablancas drives through and clinches with Boitsoff against the cage.
Casablancas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Casablancas misses with a punch on the inside.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Casablancas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casablancas trying to land knees to the body.
Casablancas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casablancas tries to throw a body punch but Boitsoff avoids it by throwing Casablancas back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Casablancas.
Casablancas misses with an elbow strike.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Casablancas to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casablancas gets underhooks to prevent Boitsoff's takedown attempt.
A short right from Casablancas on the inside.
Casablancas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boitsoff avoids it.
Boitsoff wants a takedown.
Boitsoff gets control of Casablancas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boitsoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boitsoff working for a triangle but Casablancas defends it easily.
Casablancas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boitsoff's guard.
Boitsoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Casablancas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boitsoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Casablancas is aware though and is defending well.
Casablancas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boitsoff is keeping the position for now.
Casablancas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsoff shoots in and drives through. Casablancas sprawls well.
Casablancas throws a combination. Boitsoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Casablancas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boitsoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casablancas's waist but Casablancas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boitsoff off to one side.
Casablancas moves into the clinch.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Casablancas won't allow it.
Casablancas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but Casablancas has him pressed against the cage.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Casablancas won't allow it.
Boitsoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Casablancas after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casablancas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Casablancas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Casablancas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casablancas landing knees to the body.
Boitsoff is breathing heavily.
Casablancas lands with a right to the head.
Casablancas breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Casablancas. That snapped Boitsoff's head back.
Boitsoff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Casablancas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Casablancas scores with a jab.
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casablancas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Casablancas drops Boitsoff with a beautiful combination! Boitsoff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Casablancas is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Casablancas moves into the clinch.
Casablancas working Boitsoff over with knees to the body.
Casablancas lands a right hand.
Jeez, Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitry Boitsoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julian Casablancas!
Julian Casablancas is the new light heavyweight champion!
Julian Casablancas 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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