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BFC 12 - Costa vs. Kush PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Beik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nightat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Nightat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Beik !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Nightat!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nightat's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nightat is trying to keep Beik in close.
Beik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beik scoring with some ground and pound.
Nightat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Beik just wasn't active enough.
Nightat throws out a powerful jab.
Nightat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nightat's guard.
Beik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightat wants to control the position but Beik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Beik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nightat is trying to get back to full guard.
Beik trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beik moves nicely into side control.
Beik taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Nightat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beik taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightat reaches up around Beik 's neck trying to control. But Beik takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Nightat! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Nightat is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Beik celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Beik !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - "Lose Yourself" Official Music Video . Royce McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Torres's chin.
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267 lbs
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
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KO power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! McGee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGee manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into McGee's guard.
McGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
Torres has gone for a leg lock! McGee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee really is a fat lump.
McGee stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
McGee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royce McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into Torres's guard.
McGee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Torres won't allow McGee to pass to mount.
Torres is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
McGee trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
McGee is controlling the pace.
McGee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres!
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action.
McGee is looking to work his way around to Torres's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
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!
McGee looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Torres prevents McGee from taking his back.
McGee looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee controlling his opponent.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royce McGee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
McGee shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Torres shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from McGee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but McGee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGee wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres looking for submissions off his back.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce McGee dominated that round.
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.
McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torres to the mat! Torres manages to get full guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
McGee trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Royce McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McGee shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGee passes into side control.
McGee staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres is being controlled here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Royce McGee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGee looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGee.
Torres dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres looks for a takedown but McGee sprawls well.
McGee feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, McGee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGee!
Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
McGee tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres wants to finish this one by submission but McGee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres.
Torres has hold of McGee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGee shrugs it off.
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGee gets a double leg takedown into Torres's guard.
McGee stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torres is trying to escape the position but McGee is controlling the position.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but McGee keeps moving and retains side control.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee controls the position.
Torres tries to buck McGee off but McGee is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to advance to mount but Torres denies him.
McGee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Torres!
McGee tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but McGee has a good base and remains in mount.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Torres can't escape the position.
McGee fails to move to back control.
McGee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGee works his way to his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but McGee keeps control of the position.
McGee biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying to break free.
McGee keeps control of the position easily here as Torres tries to buck him off.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Royce McGee just wasn't active enough.
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGee showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
McGee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Royce McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGee is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Royce McGee.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce McGee!
Royce McGee very nearly forgot to thank TITAN 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Putnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Putnel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Putnel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pudzianowski drops his shoulder and cracks Putnel with a huge uppercut! Putnel goes down! Can Pudzianowski finish him?
Putnel is rocked!
It looks like Brandon Putnel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Putnel keeps moving.
Oh Putnel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pudzianowski stands up over Putnel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Putnel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Putnel has a closed guard, preventing Pudzianowski from standing up.
Pudzianowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pudzianowski loads up on a big left hand. Putnel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pudzianowski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Putnel can't hide his disappointment, as Pudzianowski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payette has chosen Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 30 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette fails to land with a series of punches.
Jag is looking to clinch but Payette is avoiding it.
Payette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Payette circles away.
Jag fakes the leg kick and cracks Payette in the body.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payette is trying to force a seperation but Jag has the dominant position.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payette is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jag prevents Payette from breaking the clinch.
Jag managing to block the knees to the body from Payette .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jag on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payette lands an elbow just above Jag 's eye.
Payette holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payette has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Payette is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Payette lands a knee to the body.
Payette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jag.
Payette is looking to clinch but Jag is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payette decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jag is trying to stand back up but Payette is controlling him
Payette decides to stand up.
Payette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payette tries to clinch but Jag is having none of it.
A lazy left from Payette finds it's target.
Payette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jag circles away quickly and effectively.
Jag has Payette up against the cage in a clinch.
Payette tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.
Payette slowing the pace effectively.
Jag trying to control the position but instead, Payette has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jag into the cage.
Jag landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payette obliges.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Payette avoids it.
Payette 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette moves out of range.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Payette !
Jag is looking to clinch but Payette is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Payette scores with a four punch combination!
Payette thows a body shot but no joy.
Payette throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payette throws a right and a left that Jag avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette moves away
and Payette counters with a one-two to the body.
Payette misses with a takedown attempt
and Jag counters with a good, hard body kick but Payette shrugs it off.
Payette looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Payette .
Jag wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Jag.
Jag tries to clinch up but Payette circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Payette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jag avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Payette misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag throws a jab when Payette was well out of range.
Payette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Payette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jag wants to clinch up but Payette keeps it at a distance.
Payette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Payette .
Payette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Payette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag tries to clinch there but Payette circles away.
Jag is looking to clinch but Payette is avoiding it.
Payette swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Payette shoots for a double leg takedown but Jag sprawls well. He's pushed Payette 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Payette circles away.
Jag throws a push kick but Payette slaps the foot to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Payette .
Charles Payette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jag wants to clinch.
Jag swats away the attempt to clinch by Payette .
Payette circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payette swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Payette takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payette is trying to break the clinch but Jag is controlling him.
Jag is trying to stall.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Payette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jag looks for the body kick but Payette saw that one coming.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jag stuffs the takedown.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
Jag tries to clinch up but Payette circles away and keeps his distance.
Jag wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payette keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payette .
Jag takes one to the side of the head.
Payette tries to keep at a distance but Jag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jag backwards.
Payette managing to block the knees to the body from Jag.
Payette is trying to stall.
Payette swings wildly with an uppercut but Jag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payette shoots for a takedown but Jag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Payette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payette blocks a head kick by Jag.
Jag wants to clinch.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Payette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jag.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Payette pushes him off.
Charles Payette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jag wants to clinch.
Payette looks for a takedown but Jag sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Payette circles away.
Payette doesn't manage to clinch there - Jag circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Payette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag wants to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Payette darts in and clinches Jag up against the cage.
Payette missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payette effectively controlling the action here.
Payette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Payette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payette swings for the body but Jag moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette swings for the body but Jag moves out of range.
Jag throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jag lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Jag takes a swing at Payette 's ribcage but misses.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Payette avoids the head kick by Jag.
Payette lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Payette has Jag up against the cage in a clinch.
Payette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jag can't break the clinch.
Payette blocks a body shot from Jag.
Charles Payette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jag backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Payette 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Payette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payette keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Payette circles away.
Payette misses with a two punch combination.
Payette rushes Jag and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payette pulls guard successfully.
Jag won't allow Payette to get back to his feet.
Payette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag gets to his feet. Payette looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Payette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag scores with a kick to the body.
Payette swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Payette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but Payette is having none of it.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Payette swats away the attempt to clinch by Jag.
Payette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payette off to one side.
Jag misses with a head kick.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Payette fails to pull guard.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Jag pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payette 's efforts to push away.
Jag is struggling to control the position.
Payette is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payette is trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaromir Jag.
I think Jag 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaromir Jag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Mailov (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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30
222 lbs
23 - 21 - 0 |
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31
209 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Esperanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Mailov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mailov cracks Esperanza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mailov throws a jab when Esperanza was well out of range.
Mailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esperanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Esperanza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mailov is looking to chop away at Esperanza's legs.
Esperanza fails to land the takedown.
Esperanza connects with a high kick.
Esperanza moves in looking to clinch but Mailov pushes him off.
Esperanza misses with a head kick.
Esperanza misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Esperanza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mailov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esperanza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esperanza throws a series of punches but Mailov avoids them all with ease.
Esperanza shoots in looking for a takedown but Mailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esperanza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esperanza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mailov is fending him off so far but Esperanza persists. Nope, Mailov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza just misses with a punch to the body.
Esperanza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy Esperanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esperanza throws the left hand but Mailov avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza fails with the takedown.
Mailov throws a leg kick but Esperanza moved away.
Mailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esperanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mailov.
Esperanza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esperanza swings for the body but Mailov moves out of range.
Esperanza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mailov.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mailov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Mailov as Esperanza shoots in.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mailov cracks Esperanza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Esperanza misses with a head kick.
Esperanza moves in looking to clinch but Mailov pushes him off.
Esperanza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mailov tries to sprawl out of it but Esperanza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esperanza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mailov ducks under a wild hook from Esperanza.
Esperanza scores with a nice strike.
Mailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Esperanza. Esperanza gets slowly back to his feet.
Esperanza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esperanza has time to react.
Mailov cracks Esperanza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mailov motions for Esperanza to come forward. Mailov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Jimmy Esperanza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mailov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mailov enables Esperanza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mailov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Esperanza wanted to stand there but Mailov had control of the position.
Mailov wants to sweep here but Esperanza controlling him for the moment.
Esperanza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esperanza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esperanza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Esperanza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Esperanza shoots in for a double leg but Mailov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esperanza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esperanza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mailov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esperanza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Esperanza drives through with a takedown into Mailov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mailov keeping moving, preventing Esperanza from controlling successfully.
Esperanza wanted to stand there but Mailov had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mailov wants to get back to his feet but Esperanza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Esperanza looking to pass the guard.
Mailov 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Esperanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Mailov keeping moving, preventing Esperanza from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailov trying to keep a closed guard but Esperanza is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Esperanza shoots in for a takedown but Mailov shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Mailov. Beautiful body shot.
Esperanza fails to land with a series of punches.
Mailov takes a swing at Esperanza's ribcage but misses.
Esperanza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mailov ducks under a wild hook from Esperanza.
Mailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mailov. That's going to slow Esperanza down.
A jab from Esperanza finds it's way through Mailov's defenses.
Jimmy Esperanza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esperanza is looking to clinch but Mailov is avoiding it.
Esperanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mailov tries to avoid it but Esperanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mailov to the ground. Mailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mailov lands an overhand right.
Esperanza shoots in for a double leg but Mailov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esperanza throws a hook but Mailov avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mailov misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mailov. No joy for Esperanza on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Esperanza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mailov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esperanza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mailov.
No joy there for Esperanza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mailov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esperanza.
Esperanza staying out of range there.
Esperanza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mailov sprawls well initially but Esperanza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Esperanza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Esperanza trying to control the action but Mailov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mailov trying to control but Esperanza postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jimmy Esperanza.
Mailov moves forwards but Esperanza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mailov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esperanza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mailov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esperanza lands in his opponent's guard.
Mailov wriggles free and stands up.
Mailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esperanza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mailov.
Mailov throws a shot from downtown. Esperanza moves away and avoids it.
Jimmy Esperanza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esperanza checks a leg kick nicely.
Maxim Mailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esperanza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mailov avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Esperanza misses the target.
Esperanza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperanza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mailov.
Mailov defending well as Esperanza loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mailov.
Mailov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esperanza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mailov defends it nicely.
Esperanza tries a head kick but it misses.
Esperanza throws a jab when Mailov was well out of range.
Mailov throws a shot from downtown. Esperanza moves away and avoids it.
Jimmy Esperanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mailov is looking to chop away at Esperanza's legs.
Esperanza misses with a lunging right hand
and Esperanza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esperanza moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Esperanza.
Well Esperanza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Esperanza!
A relieved looking Jimmy Esperanza 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 Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Hunt (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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26
270 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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29
259 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Luther shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Luther lands a big right hand that sends Hunt crashing to the mat! Luther stays standing though and waves Hunt back to his feet!
Hunt is rocked!
It looks like Derek Hunt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Luther finish him?
Hunt looks gassed!
Luther connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hunt out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lex Luther!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James DeFuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeFuria's entrance music is Styles P - Put That On Everything. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James DeFuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooh!!! Allen has knocked DeFuria down with a huge combo! Allen steps away and waves a wobbly DeFuria back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
DeFuria is rocked!
It looks like James DeFuria has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFuria misses the jab.
Oh DeFuria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeFuria.
DeFuria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeFuria thinking.
Allen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks DeFuria square on the jaw! Damn, DeFuria is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry Allen!
Barry Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Kaigorodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
265 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Kaigorodov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Overeem.
Overeem connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ignat Kaigorodov has been cut.
Kaigorodov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ignat Kaigorodov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaigorodov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Kaigorodov persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaigorodov tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Overeem connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kaigorodov! He's out on his feet! Overeem rushes in and drops Kaigorodov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fedor Overeem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Og Kush (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Og Kush!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kush stuffs the takedown.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kush lands with a right hand.
Kush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kush stops a takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Kush cracks Costa with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa takes a swing at Kush's ribcage but misses.
Kush looks to clinch
and Costa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kush thinking.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa staying out of range there.
Kush 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.
Kush misses with a double jab.
Kush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Costa finds it's target.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kush takes the fight into the clinch.
Kush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kush working aggressively here.
Kush wants to stall.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Kush, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Kush against the cage but Kush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kush was covering up waiting for the punch and Costa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kush tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa moves forwards but Kush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kush tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Og Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush wants to clinch
and Costa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kush thinking.
Kush leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kush wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Og Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kush is avoiding damage well.
Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Kush is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Og Kush dominated that round.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Kush tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Kush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Costa dives in and grabs Kush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kush pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush wants to clinch
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kush has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kush fails to land.
A short right from Kush on the inside.
Costa is working for takedown but Kush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kush misses with a punch on the inside.
Kush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush is looking to clinch.
Kush closes the distance but Costa moves to the side
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kush won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Costa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Costa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Costa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush prevents Costa from moving into mount.
Kush looks to move to half guard but instead Costa has passed into mount! Damn!
Kush is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa looking to control but Kush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Costa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Costa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Kush connects with a single shot there.
Kush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kush tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown. Kush fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kush is on top in guard.
Kush wants to stand but Costa is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Og Kush wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kush.
Kush has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kush stalling in the clinch but Costa improves position.
Kush scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush struggles to land a body shot inside as Costa controls his hands.
Kush prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kush.
Kush lands a left hand.
Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Kush shows good takedown defense.
Kush has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kush misses with some punches.
Costa tries for a takedown but Kush manages to get underhooks.
Kush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Costa showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kush can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Og Kush just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kush tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Kush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kush sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Kush, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Kush against the cage but Kush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Og Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kush breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costa.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kush tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Kush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush tries to clinch
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Kush moves into the clinch.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kush misses with a punch on the inside.
Kush lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kush lands with a shot to the body.
Kush is looking to clinch.
Kush is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Kush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa.
Kush doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Kush cracks Costa's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Costa slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kush can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Og Kush!
Og Kush is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Og Kush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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