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TD 82: Colvin - Laputa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Head Like a Hole. Baduk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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15 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baduk to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Dirk Blaylock has been cut.
Baduk fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaylock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baduk moves away.
Blaylock throws a right hand that Baduk ducks under and follows up with a left that Baduk also avoids with ease.
Blaylock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baduk.
Blaylock loads up on a big right hand but Baduk slips the punch.
Blaylock dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Blaylock takes a swing at Baduk's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock misses the body punch
and Baduk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baduk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut.
Blaylock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baduk's waist but Baduk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaylock off to one side.
Blaylock throws a poor cross that misses
and Baduk counters with a two punch combo.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Baduk moves away and avoids it.
Sergei Baduk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baduk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaylock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baduk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dirk Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Blaylock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baduk throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaylock just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baduk moves away.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Blaylock does no damage.
Blaylock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baduk sprawls well. Baduk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaylock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blaylock misses with a wild body shot.
Blaylock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Blaylock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaylock throws a hook but Baduk avoids it easily.
Blaylock looks to throw the jab but Baduk is out of range.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Baduk moves away and avoids it.
Blaylock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baduk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock throws a right hand that misses
and Baduk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blaylock is looking to break free of the clinch but Baduk has double underhooks.
Blaylock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baduk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blaylock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blaylock's back!
Baduk looking for the choke from the back.
Baduk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baduk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blaylock showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baduk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Baduk is looking for the choke from the back position but Blaylock is controlling his hands well.
Blaylock is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Baduk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blaylock defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock trying to control the position but Baduk manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Baduk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Blaylock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blaylock unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaylock lands with some strikes.
That has opened up Sergei Baduk's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Baduk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dirk Blaylock!
A relieved looking Dirk Blaylock 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MSgt. Francis Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Grover. 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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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MSgt. Francis Grover!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov checks a leg kick.
Grover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harlamov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harlamov slips under a jab.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grover.
MSgt. Francis Grover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harlamov checks it well.
Grover throws a chopping leg kick but Harlamov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grover.
Harlamov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grover circles away.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grover tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grover to the ground. Grover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grover takes a swing at Harlamov's ribcage but misses.
Grover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harlamov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grover scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover throws a head kick but Harlamov moves out of range.
Grover shoots in and bounces Harlamov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Harlamov keeping moving, preventing Grover from controlling successfully.
Grover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grover throwing strikes but missing.
Grover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Grover trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harlamov is trying to keep Grover in close.
Grover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grover has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Grover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grover trying to control the position from guard on top but Harlamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle but Grover pushes his legs off easily.
Harlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover stays in close to Harlamov's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grover throws a big right hand that misses.
Grover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harlamov shoots for a takedown but Grover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grover gets a double leg takedown into Harlamov's guard.
Harlamov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grover throws a big elbow that misses.
Grover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grover throws a big right hand that misses.
Grover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grover won't allow Harlamov to sweep him here.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harlamov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov has an active guard here but Grover has managed to pass into half guard.
Harlamov gets back to full guard.
Grover distracts Harlamov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grover defends it easily.
Harlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grover defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harlamov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harlamov is trying to keep Grover in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grover working some strikes from top position.
Grover wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grover passes into half guard.
Grover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grover connects with a nice short shot to Harlamov's temple.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grover wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
MSgt. Francis Grover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grover pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Grover.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grover working over Harlamov with some ground and pound. Harlamov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Grover has control of the leg.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grover is controlling the pace.
Grover thows a huge punch but Harlamov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Harlamov blocks the leg kick.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grover napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harlamov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harlamov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harlamov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harlamov is looking to take a break and control but Grover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover is trying to improve his position.
Grover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harlamov off and has taken his back!
Grover scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harlamov is looking for a way out.
Grover scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harlamov is looking for a way out.
Harlamov rolls, trying to escape but Grover keeps control of the position.
Grover doesn't have the hooks in and Harlamov manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover wants to sweep but no luck.
Harlamov looking to sit in guard and control but Grover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grover wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlamov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grover chips away with some ground and pound.
Grover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harlamov's head.
Harlamov looking to control.
Grover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harlamov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grover has managed to get both his arms back between Harlamov's legs - danger averted.
Grover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov has hold of Grover's hands but Grover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Grover there.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MSgt. Francis Grover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grover stalling.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grover is controlling the pace.
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!
Harlamov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grover wants to pass to mount but Harlamov is defending the position.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
MSgt. Francis Grover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grover 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MSgt. Francis Grover!
MSgt. Francis Grover 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 Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Falasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Falasco's choice of entrance music: Se lento ancora il fulmine . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pietro Falasco!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falasco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falasco misses with a low kick.
Bambang fails with a takedown attempt.
Falasco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bambang, pushing him back against the cage.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Falasco manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falasco.
Falasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Bambang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falasco is pressed up against the cage. Bambang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falasco down to the mat. Falasco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Falasco misses.
Falasco slaps away a takedown attempt from Bambang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falasco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Falasco enables Bambang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Falasco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bambang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bambang prevents Falasco from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco wants to sweep here but Bambang controlling him for the moment.
Bambang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Falasco 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.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Falasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bambang preventing the sweep.
Bambang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falasco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falasco has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falasco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falasco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bambang is trying to control the position but Falasco postures up.
Falasco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bambang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Falasco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bambang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bambang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Falasco 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 Bambang.
Bambang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang is trying to work for a kimura but Falasco is defending well.
Falasco is trying to stand up here but Bambang is controlling him well.
Bambang wants to take a breather but Falasco is having none of it.
Bambang is working for a submission of some sort.
Bambang is looking to take a break and control but Falasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bambang in particular looking to stall.
Bambang is looking for a kimura here.
Bambang is trying to control the action in half guard but Falasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bambang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Falasco defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bambang trying to control from half guard but Falasco is working away.
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 Arto Bambang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falasco cracks Bambang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bambang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falasco finds it's way round the side to connect with Bambang's head.
Nice takedown defense from Falasco. No joy for Bambang on that attempt.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Falasco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bambang tries to keep at a distance but Falasco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bambang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falasco.
Knees to the body from Falasco.
Falasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falasco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bambang tries to score a body lock takedown but Falasco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falasco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bambang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bambang managing to block the knees to the body from Falasco.
Falasco lands a good knee to the midsection. Bambang won't want to take too many of those.
Falasco pushes Bambang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falasco can't find room to land a body shot as Bambang controls the action.
Falasco tries to land knees in the clinch but Bambang avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falasco is pressed up against the cage. Bambang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falasco down to the mat. Falasco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bambang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falasco clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Falasco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bambang is working for takedown but Falasco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falasco is leaning against Bambang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falasco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pietro Falasco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falasco scores a nice knee to the body.
Bambang blocks a body shot from Falasco.
Falasco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bambang or not.
Falasco manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Falasco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falasco's waist but Falasco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bambang off to one side.
Falasco scores with a jab. Bambang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falasco.
Falasco moves into the clinch.
Falasco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falasco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Falasco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Falasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falasco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Bambang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falasco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falasco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bambang.
Falasco throws an elbow that misses.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Falasco manages to get underhooks.
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!
Bambang wants to break free but Falasco has control.
Bambang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Falasco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bambangs head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Falasco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bambang's brow.
Falasco scores with a shot to the side of Bambang's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falasco misses with a punch to the body.
Bambang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Falasco is defending well.
Bambang managing to block the knees to the body from Falasco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Falasco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bambang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bambang shoots in looking for a takedown. Falasco tries to sprawl out of it but Bambang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falasco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Falasco shows good takedown defense.
Bambang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bambang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falasco cracks Bambang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bambang fails to land the takedown.
Falasco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pietro Falasco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bambang with a poor takedown
and Falasco counters with a nice uppercut.
Bambang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falasco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bambang scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falasco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falasco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falasco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambang misses with a takedown attempt - Falasco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Falasco shows good takedown defense.
Falasco stuffs the takedown.
Falasco sizes up Bambang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Falasco lands with a nice body kick.
Bambang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falasco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Bambang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bambang is rocked!
Bambang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falasco to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Bambang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falasco cracks Bambang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bambang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Falasco finish him?
Falasco misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Falasco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falasco.
Falasco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falasco lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falasco steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bambang is out on his feet! Falasco sets himself and nearly takes Bambang's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pietro Falasco!
A very excited looking Pietro Falasco 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Offin Public (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Public's choice of entrance music: Here Comes the Sun. Offin Public will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
200 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquin Bordado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Offin Public!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordado misses with the combination.
Public throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bordado looks to land a combination but Public avoids it well.
Offin Public seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Public throws a head kick that Bordado semi-blocks.
Public rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bordado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bordado misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Bordado.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Public swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bordado counters with a body kick that stops Public in his tracks momentarily.
Public looks to throw a body kick
and Bordado counters with a left and a right that stings Public.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Public shoots in for a takedown but Bordado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bordado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Public has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bordado.
Bordado blocks the body kick.
Public misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bordado.
Public throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bordado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bordado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bordado. Beautiful body shot.
Public looks gassed!
Public closes the distance and clinches up with Bordado, looking for a takedown. Public pushes Bordado against the cage but Bordado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Public avoids the head kick by Bordado.
Bordado throws a head kick but Public moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordado looks to land a combination but Public avoids it well.
Bordado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Public moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joaquin Bordado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bordado connects with a high kick.
It looks like Offin Public has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bordado.
A combination from Public does no damage.
Public tries a head kick but it misses.
Bordado catches Public with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bordado throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Bordado.
Bordado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bordado pushes Public away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bordado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bordado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Public takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bordado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Public takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bordado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Public.
Public misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bordado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Public misses with a low kick.
Bordado thuds a left hand into Public's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Public crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bordado - the referee stops the clock and Public gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bordado. Public manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bordado with a jab.
Bordado lands a head kick. Public smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bordado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bordado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Public.
Bordado misses with a wild body shot.
Public throws a leg kick
and Bordado counters with a head kick.
Public blocks a head kick by Bordado.
Public scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Public shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bordado as he jumps to the side.
Joaquin Bordado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Offin Public.
Bordado looks to land a combination but Public avoids it well.
Public tries for a takedown but Bordado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Public is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bordado is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Public.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordado misses with a wild combination.
Bordado lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bordado works over Public's head and body with a nice combination.
Bordado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bordado scores with a spinning back kick!
Bordado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bordado.
Bordado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Public misses.
Public throws a push kick but Bordado slaps the foot to one side.
Bordado throws a sloppy head kick and Public moves out of range easily.
A combination from Bordado does no damage.
Public avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Public does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Public takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bordado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice cross by Bordado.
Bordado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bordado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Public.
Public feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bordado's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bordado. Public shrugs it off though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bordado!
Public closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Public lands in his opponent's guard.
Bordado wants to stand but Public is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Bordado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Offin Public'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.
Bordado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Public. That did some damage!
Public throws a chopping leg kick but Bordado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bordado lunges at Public with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Public's hand.
Bordado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Public looking to pass the guard.
Public forces his way into half guard.
Bordado scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Public manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Public looking for a guillotine from mount but Bordado is having none of it.
Bordado is in a horrible position here. Public smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Public takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Public wants to control the pace but Bordado is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Public thowing shots but they're missing.
Public trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bordado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bordado tries to get out of the position.
Public might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bordado kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Public looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Public misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Public with shots to the head and body - Bordado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Public throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Public breaks from Bordado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bordado blocking the ground and pound.
Public tries to control but Bordado wriggling away.
Public throws some wild stikes that Bordado manages to avoid easily.
Bordado is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Public thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Offin Public showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Offin Public's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Public misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Public misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bordado.
Some wild striking there from Public.
Bordado lands with a nice body kick.
Bordado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Public avoids the head kick by Bordado.
Public takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Public misses
and Bordado counters with a right hand to the body.
Bordado throws a series of punches but Public avoids them all with ease.
Bordado lands a leg kick that knocks Public off balance momentarily.
Bordado lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bordado.
Bordado throws a series of punches but Public moves out of range.
Public slips a jab and a cross from Bordado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Public tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Public swinging wildly here.
Bordado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Public moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Public shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bordado's guard.
Public trying to control but Bordado is working from the bottom.
Bordado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Public is controlling him.
Public stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordado keeping moving, preventing Public from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Offin Public wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bordado blocks the body kick.
Public shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bordado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Public has time to react.
Public walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bordado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Public is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bordado.
Public on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bordado moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Public takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bordado throws a head kick that misses.
Bordado throws a series of punches but Public avoids them all with ease.
Bordado scores with a kick to the body.
Public shoots in but Bordado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joaquin Bordado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Offin Public.
Bordado scores with a push kick.
Bordado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joaquin Bordado is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Bordado. No joy for Public on that attempt.
Bordado tries a head kick but it misses.
Bordado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Public shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bordado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Public takes a step back to recover.
Public is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bordado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bordado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Public's head.
Bordado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bordado wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Bordado misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Public.
Bordado lands a lovely overhand right.
Public throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bordado's waist but Bordado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Public off to one side.
Public misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Bordado lands but Public takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Bordado.
Public walks into a stiff left hand from Bordado.
Bordado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Public.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bordado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bordado thows a body kick. Public tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bordado scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Bordado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bordado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Bordado!
A relieved looking Joaquin Bordado 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 Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Rapist (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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23
265 lbs
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25
262 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yster Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brutal Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Best tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rapist is in Best's guard.
Best keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.
Best wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rapist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Best is keeping the position for now.
Best keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rapist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rapist trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Rapist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rapist working away.
Rapist fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Best prevents Rapist from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rapist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Best manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rapist is not content to let Best control the position.
Best is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rapist is just riding it out for now. Best eventually gives up the hold.
Rapist wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist has his hands clasped together around Best's back. He's all about the action.
Best prevents Rapist from improving his position.
Rapist gets back to full guard.
Best throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rapist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist has control of Best's left arm, preventing Best from doing any damage.
Bestis looking to pass into half guard but Rapist pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rapist is in guard.
Rapist trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Rapist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brutal Rapist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Best manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Best looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist throwing strikes from guard but Best blocks nicely.
Best controls Rapist momentarily but Rapist frees himself.
Rapist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Best is trying to control the position but Rapist postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best looking to control but Rapist passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best tries to get to full guard but Rapist has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutal Rapist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rapist moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Best goes down! Can Rapist finish him!?
Best is rocked!
It looks like Yster Best has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best trying to keep a closed guard but Rapist is proving a slippery customer.
Rapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best pulls Rapist in close to his closed guard and prevents Rapist from doing any damage or advancing position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brutal Rapist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapist with a dominant takedown and that's winded Best.
Oh Best is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best trying to control the position.
Best seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapist connects with a couple of short punches.
Rapist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapist tries to free his leg and advance position but Best is retaining full guard.
Best seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapist is sitting in close to Best's body. Best has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rapist is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rapist is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Best.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yster Best!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the cage accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Vadokowich has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Vadokowich!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vadokowich throws a head kick that misses.
Vadokowich lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Somali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Somali throws a right and a left that Vadokowich avoids nicely.
Vadokowich swings widly with a right hand
and Somali counters with a thumping low kick.
Somali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vadokowich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Vadokowich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somali lands a nice hook to Vadokowich's body. Vadokowich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somali.
Vadokowich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Somali tries to work over Vadokowich's front leg with a kick but Vadokowich checks it.
Somali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vadokowich feints and then cracks Somali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somali down.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vadokowich will feel that in the morning.
Vadokowich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vadokowich misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somali. Vadokowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadokowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somali scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Vadokowich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vadokowich misses with the combination.
Vadokowich throws a hook but Somali blocks it.
Somali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Somali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Somali misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Somali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Somali blocks the body kick.
Somali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somali lands a really nice looking cross but Vadokowich seems unphased.
Somali throws a leg kick but Vadokowich sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali delivers a nice body kick.
Somali scores with a kick to the body.
Somali avoids the head kick by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somali throws a leg kick but Vadokowich moved away.
Somali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somali connects with a leg kick. Vadokowich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Somali misses with a right hand
and Vadokowich counters with a nice uppercut.
Somali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Somali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Somali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somali can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Somali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vadokowich misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Somali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vadokowich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Vadokowich tenderised Somali's leg. Somali is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Somali!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
Sakke Somali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Somali misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vadokowich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Vadokowich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vadokowich's sensitive parts.
Somali throws a lazy uppercut
and Vadokowich counters with a right hand to the body.
Vadokowich throws an off balance right hand
and Somali counters with a good, hard body kick but Vadokowich shrugs it off.
Vadokowich misses with a body kick.
Somali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Somali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakke Somali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somali misses with an uppercut. Vadokowich saw that one coming.
Vadokowich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Somali takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Somali catches Vadokowich right on the button with a cross.
Somali scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali misses with a body shot.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Somali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vadokowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somali manages to avoid it.
Vadokowich throws an off balance right hand
and Somali counters with a good low kick that Vadokowich was not able to check.
Somali thows a leg kick but Vadokowich checks it
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Somali.
Vadokowich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vadokowich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vadokowich throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Vadokowich blocks the low kick.
Somali blocks a head kick by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a head kick that misses.
Vadokowich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a good cross that connects.
Somali throws a chopping leg kick but Vadokowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somali thows a body kick. Vadokowich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vadokowich misses with a straight right.
Vadokowich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Somali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vadokowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vadim Vadokowich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somali ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich swings widly with a right hand
and Somali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vadokowich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vadokowich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Somali.
Vadokowich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somali - that will leave a mark!
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Somali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somali misses with a left hand
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Somali tries to land a leg kick but Vadokowich saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somali's head backwards.
Somali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range and Somali settles back down.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Vadokowich counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vadokowich throws a right hand that Somali ducks under and follows up with a left that Somali also avoids with ease.
Vadokowich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Somali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Somali throws a lazy right hand but Vadokowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vadokowich looks to land a left hand but Somali moved out of range nicely.
Somali lands with a kick to the temple. Vadokowich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vadokowich slips a jab and a cross from Somali.
Somali throws the kick towards the body but Vadokowich avoids it.
Vadokowich is looking to slow Somali down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Vadokowich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vadokowich lands a big uppercut and Somali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Somali looks OK. Vadokowich waves Somali back to his feet!
Somali is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Somali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vadokowich drops Somali with a huge uppercut! Somali drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vadokowich is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Vadokowich!
Vadim Vadokowich is the new welterweight champion!
Vadim Vadokowich very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Laputa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bunny Colvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Laputa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laputa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colvin lands a nice shot that snaps Laputa's head back.
Colvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Laputa off the cage and back into range.
Colvin looks to land a combination but Laputa avoids it well.
Laputa tries to clinch there but Colvin circles away.
Colvin blocks a head kick by Laputa.
Laputa scores with a jab.
It looks like Bunny Colvin has been cut.
Colvin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laputa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laputa scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laputa moves away.
Laputa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colvin is out of range.
Colvin throws out a loose jab but Laputa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laputa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laputa manages to avoid it.
Colvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laputa scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laputa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laputa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laputa clinches with his opponent.
Colvin is trying to break the clinch but Laputa has him pressed against the cage.
Colvin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colvin connects with a body shot.
Colvin misses with a hook.
Laputa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laputa throws a low kick but Colvin moves out of range easily.
Colvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laputa manages to avoid it.
Laputa tries to clinch up but Colvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Laputa tries to clinch up but Colvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Colvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colvin throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colvin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laputa counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laputa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laputa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Colvin takes a swing at Laputa's ribcage but misses.
Laputa throws a leg kick which misses Colvin's front leg but catches the back leg as Colvin tries to avoid it.
Laputa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colvin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laputa.
Nice defenses there by Laputa.
Colvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Laputa counters with a low kick, right behind Colvin 's knee.
Laputa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colvin circles away.
Colvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Laputa is just out of range.
Colvin misses with a body shot.
Laputa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colvin throws an overhand right that lands on Laputa's shoulder, as Laputa tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laputa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Laputa. Those never looked like landing.
Colvin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Laputa to counter with a crisp jab.
Colvin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colvin blocks a head kick by Laputa.
Colvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laputa tries to clinch up but Colvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Laputa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laputa duly obliges.
Laputa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colvin circles away.
Colvin misses with a jab to the body
and Laputa counters with an outside leg kick.
Laputa moves into range and clinches up with Colvin.
Colvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colvin blocks the elbow strike.
Laputa lands an elbow just above Colvin 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laputa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Colvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laputa throws a jab but it's blocked by Colvin.
Laputa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Colvin will feel that in the morning.
Colvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Laputa connects with a solid leg kick.
Colvin is breathing heavily.
Colvin stuns Laputa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colvin misses with a hook.
Laputa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laputa tries a low kick but Colvin avoids it.
Laputa throws a sloppy head kick
and Colvin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laputa misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Colvin.
Colvin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunny Colvin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Laputa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colvin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Laputa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Colvin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Colvin misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Laputa.
Laputa has closed the distance and engaged Colvin in a clinch.
Laputa struggles to land a body shot inside as Colvin controls his hands.
Laputa lands with a left to the head.
Colvin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laputa has him pressed against the cage.
Laputa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Laputa.
Jeez, Bunny Colvin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Colvin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirk Laputa!
Kirk Laputa is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kirk Laputa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San Pedro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lucky Me nam-nam - Kanto Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Seia moves into range and clinches up with San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Seia tries a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks it.
Seia swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seia takes a shot to the head.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Seia controls his hands.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Seia.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia misses with the head strike.
Seia misses with the head strike.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Seia's knee but Seia avoids it well.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Seia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Seia.
Seia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Seia closes the distance looking to clinch
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Seia's body.
San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seia.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
San Pedro lands with a nice body punch.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seia misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Seia staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Seia blocks the leg kick.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Seia.
San Pedro wants to slow Seia down by chopping away at his legs.
Seia avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seia misses with an uppercut.
Seia drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
Seia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but San Pedro blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seia's elbow.
Seia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seia tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Seia misses with a knee to the head.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Seia.
Seia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
San Pedro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seia has him pressed against the cage.
Seia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seia backwards.
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
San Pedro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot to the head.
Seia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
San Pedro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seia up against the cage.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia scores a nice knee to the body.
Seia stalling in the clinch but San Pedro improves position.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
San Pedro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there
and Seia counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Seia.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tolo Seia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tolo Seia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Seia's front leg but catches the back leg as Seia tries to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to work over Seia's front leg with a kick but Seia checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seia.
Seia moves into the clinch.
Seia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
San Pedro takes a knee to the side of the body.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
San Pedro working hard to break the clinch.
Seia is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seia blocking some punches.
Seia wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro breaks the clinch.
Seia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively.
Seia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Seia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gregorio San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Seia punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
Seia thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
A cross from San Pedro lands.
Seia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Seia misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
Seia throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
Seia throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Seia only half commits.
A low kick from Seia misses
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
San Pedro thows a leg kick but Seia checks it
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Seia tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
Seia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
Seia misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a left to the body.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Seia lands the left hand.
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Seia looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro tries a low kick but Seia avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seia misses with a hook
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Seia misses.
San Pedro cracks Seia with a right hand to the side of the head.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seia manages to avoid it.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro tests Seia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
San Pedro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tolo Seia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tolo Seia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Seia tries a head kick but it misses.
Seia misses with a low kick.
Seia scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro connects with the punch.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Seia is just out of range.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Seia misses with the body kick
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seia tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it.
Seia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro throws a right and a left that Seia avoids nicely.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Seia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro scores with a hook.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
San Pedro throws a front kick that sends Seia stumbling back into the cage.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seia is able to avoid easily.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seia drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seia throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seia.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Seia lands with a right hand.
Good work by Seia as he checks the leg kick.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
No joy there for San Pedro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Seia.
Crunch! Seia slams his shin into San Pedro's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seia checks a leg kick.
Seia moves into the clinch.
Seia tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Seia to work.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Seia is trying to maintain a safe position but San Pedro gets an underhook and turns Seia into the cage.
San Pedro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
Seia is looking to control San Pedro's arms but San Pedro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seia has his back to the cage.
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seia checks a low kick from San Pedro.
Seia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro thows a body shot but no joy.
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seia.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seia.
Seia slips under a jab.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Seia counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seia moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Seia thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seia lands a right hook to the body.
Seia slips under a jab.
Seia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Seia throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seia misses with a hook.
Seia with a jab.
Seia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seia connects with a single shot there.
Seia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tolo Seia just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tolo Seia'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.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seia's sensitive parts.
San Pedro is looking to chop away at Seia's legs.
Seia motions for San Pedro to come forward. Seia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seia's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Seia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.
Seia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San Pedro's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seia.
Seia throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seia is out of range and San Pedro settles back down.
Seia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Seia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seia throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
Seia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Seia moves his leg out of the way.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Seia.
Seia motions for San Pedro to come forward. Seia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Seia.
San Pedro thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a hook but Seia avoids it easily.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Seia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seia throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seia.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia delivers a nice body kick.
San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Seia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seia.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Seia just misses with a punch to the body.
Seia throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seia checks the leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Seia checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
and Seia counters with a thumping low kick.
San Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seia is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro motions for Seia to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Seia ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tolo Seia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Seia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro takes one on the button.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses
and Seia counters with a big head kick but San Pedro shrugs it off.
San Pedro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seia. That's going to slow San Pedro down.
Seia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Seia throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well.
Seia walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro slips under a jab.
Seia ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Seia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
Seia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seia misses with a looping right.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Seia's front leg but catches the back leg as Seia tries to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregorio San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia looks to land a combination but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San Pedro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from San Pedro misses
and Seia counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San Pedro's head.
Seia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Seia's head but Seia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seia.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro throws a leg kick
and Seia counters with an inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia checks a low kick from San Pedro.
Seia throws a head kick that half lands.
San Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seia.
Seia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia connects with an inside leg kick.
Seia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seia moves into the clinch successfully.
Seia prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
Seia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seia connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gregorio San Pedro has been cut.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Seia.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seias head.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolo Seia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
Seia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Pedro's efforts to push away.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Seia missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Seia.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tolo Seia.
Well Seia 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolo Seia! Tolo Seia retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tolo Seia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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