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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chako Barmilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pagpilon BawKor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BawKor has chosen spectrum as his entrance music. Barmilo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Pagpilon BawKor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chako Barmilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pagpilon BawKor!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BawKor clinches with his opponent.
BawKor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barmilo has a couple of punches blocked by BawKor.
Barmilo is trying to push BawKor away but BawKor has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
BawKor scores a nice knee to the body.
Barmilo is breathing heavily.
BawKor lands a shot to the body.
BawKor breaks from the clinch.
BawKor tries to clinch but Barmilo is having none of it.
BawKor instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
BawKor manages to break the clinch.
BawKor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barmilo gets tackled into the ropes by BawKor. BawKor maintains the clinch.
BawKor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BawKor lands a hook to the side of the head.
BawKor breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from BawKor tenderised Barmilo's leg. Barmilo is trying to keep his angry face on.
BawKor clinches.
BawKor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pagpilon BawKor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BawKor closes the distance and clinches.
BawKor lands a body shot.
BawKor lands a damaging elbow.
BawKor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BawKor tries to clinch up.
BawKor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barmilo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barmilo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BawKor wants to clinch up but Barmilo keeps it at a distance.
BawKor wants to clinch.
BawKor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BawKor wants to clinch up but Barmilo keeps it at a distance.
BawKor keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for BawKor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BawKor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barmilo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barmilo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BawKor can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - BawKor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - BawKor scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Chako Barmilo has been cut.
Barmilo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under BawKor's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Barmilo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pagpilon BawKor!
Pagpilon BawKor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger JonesJr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger JonesJr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiger JonesJr!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JonesJr misses with a double jab
and JonesJr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from JonesJr.
JonesJr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between JonesJr's hands.
JonesJr misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
JonesJr misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson cracks JonesJr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
JonesJr throws a combination that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
JonesJr is rocked!
Bronson throws an uppercut from hell that sends JonesJr clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bronson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gearo Husamanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Husamanto comes to the ring accompanied by paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gearo Husamanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 27 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Husamanto is looking to clinch but Schwarzeneg is avoiding it.
Husamanto tries to clinch up
and Schwarzeneg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schwarzeneg stops Husamanto from getting back to his feet.
Husamanto controlling the position well.
It looks like Schwarzeneg is going to stand back up.
Husamanto is trying to control but can't.
Schwarzeneg decides to return to a standing position.
No luck for Schwarzeneg with that takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a double leg but Husamanto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Schwarzeneg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Husamanto is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Husamanto tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Husamanto is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzeneg's attempts to control the action.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwarzeneg landing strikes from the mount.
Husamanto regains half guard.
Husamanto trying to control here.
Schwarzeneg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto is not content to let Schwarzeneg control the position.
Husamanto is trying to control but can't.
Husamanto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Husamanto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Husamanto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Husamanto is working an open guard so Schwarzeneg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Husamanto.
Schwarzeneg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Husamanto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg tries to avoid it but Husamanto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarzeneg to the ground. Schwarzeneg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a takedown but Husamanto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gearo Husamanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Husamanto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schwarzeneg but Schwarzeneg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Husamanto moves into full guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Husamanto keeps moving.
Husamanto can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarzeneg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Husamanto is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
It looks like Schwarzeneg is going to stand back up.
Schwarzeneg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Husamanto keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto kicks Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
Gearo Husamanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Husamanto fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Husamanto is defended easily by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Husamanto up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Husamanto looking for a takedown.
Schwarzeneg has Husamanto pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schwarzeneg pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Husamanto tumbling to the mat - Schwarzeneg dives into Husamanto's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Husamanto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Husamanto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzeneg moves into the clinch successfully.
Schwarzeneg has Husamanto pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Husamanto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Husamanto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schwarzeneg blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwarzeneg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gearo Husamanto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Husamanto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Husamanto wants to take the fight to the mat but Schwarzeneg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg jumps into guard, dragging Husamanto to the mat.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Husamanto from controlling successfully.
Husamanto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schwarzeneg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Husamanto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husamanto wants to stand up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Husamanto is working from the bottom.
Husamanto looking to control but Schwarzeneg passes into half guard.
Husamanto wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Husamanto tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Husamanto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Husamanto tries to kick Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the action in half guard but Husamanto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Husamanto is pressing down on Schwarzeneg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Husamanto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schwarzeneg passes into side control.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Husamanto is working from the bottom.
Husamanto is letting Schwarzeneg control him for a moment.
Schwarzeneg has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Husamanto sprawls well. Husamanto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch there but Husamanto circles away.
Schwarzeneg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Husamanto doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Husamanto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schwarzeneg quickly recovers to half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but Husamanto is controlling well.
Husamanto is looking for a kimura here.
Schwarzeneg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto is looking to stall here but Schwarzeneg recovers full guard.
Schwarzeneg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwarzeneg keeping moving, preventing Husamanto from controlling successfully.
Husamanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Husamanto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Veli Schwarzeneg 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!
Schwarzeneg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Husamanto has his foot on Schwarzeneg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwarzeneg works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzeneg tries to free his leg and advance position but Husamanto is retaining full guard.
Husamanto is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.
Schwarzeneg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Husamanto is proving hard to escape from.
Husamanto is trying to keep Schwarzeneg in close.
Schwarzeneg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Husamanto working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Husamanto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Husamanto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schwarzeneg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Husamanto struggling a bit here.
Schwarzeneg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Husamanto clinches.
Schwarzeneg misses with a knee to the head.
Husamanto tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg manages to get underhooks.
Schwarzeneg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Husamanto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg keeps control of the position as Husamanto tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Veli Schwarzeneg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg tries to get the hooks in deep but Husamanto pushed the leg off.
Schwarzeneg scores with punches and elbows.
Husamanto is trying to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg has full control of the position and if anything, Husamanto has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Husamanto won't enjoy being in this position. Schwarzeneg looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Husamanto is tapping - it's over boys! Schwarzeneg picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veli Schwarzeneg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bradley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bauer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradley somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Bauer. That snapped Bradley's head back.
It looks like James Bradley has been cut.
Bauer scores with a one two! Bradley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bauer lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Bauer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradley looks gassed!
Bauer catches Bradley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up James Bradley's cut even more.
Bradley seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bauer shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bradley is backing up but Bauer catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bradley covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bauer Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Bauer!
A relieved looking Todd Bauer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin has chosen lions sleeps tonight as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 lbs
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276 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katla Vanagandr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanagandr lands a slapping body shot.
Benjamin clinches.
Vanagandr tries to stall but Benjamin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benjamin has clasped his hands together around Vanagandr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjamin trying to control the position but Vanagandr is working away.
Vanagandr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benjamin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanagandr keeps working.
Benjamin prevents Vanagandr from escaping the position.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanagandr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benjamin trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Benjamin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benjamin has clasped his hands together around Vanagandr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Benjamin is looking to take a break and control but Vanagandr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanagandr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vanagandr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benjamin connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Benjamin working the ground and pound.
It looks like Katla Vanagandr has been cut.
Benjamin is staying tight to Vanagandr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benjamin trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vanagandr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vanagandr down.
Vanagandr tries to escape but Benjamin is in control.
Benjamin wants to control but Vanagandr is keeping him busy.
Vanagandr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benjamin connects with a decent elbow.
Katla Vanagandr's cut is getting worse.
Benjamin lands a strong strike to the head of Vanagandr. That's dazed him! Benjamin looking to finish here. Vanagandr is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Benjamin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judah Benjamin!
During a confident post fight interview, Judah Benjamin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Why Can't We be Friends. Dabrowski has chosen TWO STEPS FROM HELL - Protectors of the Earth as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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244 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jedi Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Dabrowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Dabrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dabrowski scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dabrowski lands a nice hook to Knight's body. Knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dabrowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knight on the side of the head.
Knight needs to keep his hands up - Dabrowski had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dabrowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dabrowski slips under a jab from Knight.
Jab, jab by Dabrowski - just one landing.
Knight moves out of range as Dabrowski strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jedi Knight has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dabrowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabrowski cracks Knight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dabrowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knight to stand back up!
Knight is rocked!
Dabrowski grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Knight takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dabrowski cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gilop® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Austin (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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202 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Austin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Austin enables Soderberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Austin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soderberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Austin dives on top into guard.
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looking to control.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Austin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Austin is defending against the submission attempts here by Soderberg.
Austin is looking to control Soderberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Austin avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Austin's thigh. Austin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Austin is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Austin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soderberg is controlling him.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Austin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soderberg misses with a right hand
and Austin counters with a left and a right that stings Soderberg.
Soderberg closes the distance and pushes Austin back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Soderberg.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderberg managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Austin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Austin walks into a straight right hand from Soderberg.
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soderberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soderberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Soderberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Austin has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
Soderberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soderberg.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Soderberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soderberg shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
Soderberg throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a series of strikes. Soderberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Austin is looking to score with low kicks.
Austin throws a front kick aimed at Soderberg's knee but Soderberg avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg cracks Austin with a good jab.
Austin throws a right hand that Soderberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Soderberg also avoids with ease.
Soderberg waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Austin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Austin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Austin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Austin is still in real trouble! Can Soderberg finish him?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Austin keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Austin seems to have recovered his senses.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soderberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Soderberg.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Soderberg.
Soderberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg lands with a shot to the body.
Soderberg checks a low kick from Austin.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Soderberg has managed to clinch.
Soderberg lands with a left to the head.
Soderberg lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Austin misses with a knee to the head.
Soderberg cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
Austin misses with a knee to the head.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Soderberg blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Soderberg lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Soderberg misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hjalmar Soderberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Soderberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soderberg managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soderberg blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Soderberg.
Soderberg lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Soderberg as the two fighters clinch.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soderberg lands a big uppercut and Austin is down! He's in big trouble - Soderberg follows him to the mat!
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Austin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg 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.
Soderberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Austin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Soderberg stalling.
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy.
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Austin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soderberg works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin seems a little lost for a moment, as Soderberg dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg clearly takes 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.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soderberg scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soderberg checks a leg kick.
Soderberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soderberg somewhat.
Soderberg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soderberg lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin rushes Soderberg and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Soderberg.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Soderberg blocks with his arms.
Hjalmar Soderberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soderberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Austin or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Soderberg.
Austin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Soderberg lands a left hand.
Soderberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Soderberg.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderberg pushes Austin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg lands a big right hand that drops Austin! The killer instinct kicks in and Soderberg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg retains his light heavyweight title!
Hjalmar Soderberg took some time post fight to say the following; 'Time to pass the torch, old man. Hate to finish you off like that while you're injured, but I hope you've learned your lesson, Kalaso.'.
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