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Rise of the Pegasi 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillepe Gagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masro Carnibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagne comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music by D12. Masro Carnibal struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillepe Gagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masro Carnibal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagne throws a series of punches but Carnibal avoids them all with ease.
Gagne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carnibal is fending him off so far but Gagne persists. Nope, Carnibal circles away and we're back to standing.
Gagne misses with a two punch combination.
Carnibal misses with a double jab
and Gagne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carnibal wants to clinch.
Carnibal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carnibal walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Gagne does no damage.
Gagne misses with a wild combination.
Carnibal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carnibal swats away the attempt to clinch by Gagne.
Carnibal tries to close the distance and clinch but Gagne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagne. Carnibal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carnibal on the side of the head.
Gagne is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carnibal.
Gagne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carnibal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Gagne.
Gagne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carnibal manages to avoid it.
Gagne works over Carnibal's head and body with a nice combination.
Carnibal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gagne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carnibal checks a leg kick.
Gagne tries to clinch but Carnibal is having none of it.
Phillepe Gagne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carnibal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagne tries for a takedown but Carnibal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carnibal is looking to clinch but Gagne is avoiding it.
Gagne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gagne shoots in for a takedown but Carnibal shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillepe Gagne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gagne throws a head kick but Carnibal moves out of range.
Carnibal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gagne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagne tries to bum rush Carnibal with a series of wild strikes but Carnibal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gagne connects with a body shot.
Gagne tries to land a front kick but Carnibal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gagne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Carnibal.
Gagne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carnibal fails to land.
Carnibal lands a right hand.
Carnibal working aggressively here.
Gagne tries to break the clinch but Carnibal is controlling the position.
Carnibal gets through Gagne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Gagne is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillepe Gagne 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.
Carnibal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gagne cracks Carnibal with a good jab.
Gagne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carnibal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gagne moves into the clinch.
Gagne blocking some punches.
Carnibal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Gagne has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal wants to break free but Gagne has control.
Gagne has Carnibal pressed against the cage, preventing Carnibal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagne blocking some punches.
Gagne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carnibal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagne.
Carnibal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Gagne does no damage.
Gagne tries to clinch but Carnibal is having none of it.
Carnibal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gagne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gagne lands in his opponent's guard.
Carnibal is working an open guard so Gagne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masro Carnibal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carnibal's head.
Gagne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gagne landing with the ground and pound.
Carnibal keeping moving, preventing Gagne from controlling successfully.
Gagne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagne wants to get up but he can't break Carnibal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gagne trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnibal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagne throwing strikes from guard but Carnibal blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gagne wants to control from the top but Carnibal keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagne wanted to stand there but Carnibal had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gagne throwing strikes but missing.
Carnibal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gagne is looking to work some ground and pound but Carnibal has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillepe Gagne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gagne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gagne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gagne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carnibal on the side of the head.
Carnibal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gagne lands a jab to Carnibal's midsection.
A left lands for Gagne.
Carnibal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carnibal checks it well.
Gagne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carnibal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carnibal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gagne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gagne is trying to break the clinch but Carnibal has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagne.
Carnibal tries to break the clinch but Gagne is controlling the position.
Carnibal has a couple of punches blocked by Gagne.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch but Gagne keeps him there for the moment.
Gagne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillepe Gagne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gagne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gagne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gagne rushes Carnibal and presses him up against the cage.
Gagne breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne lands an overhand right.
Carnibal wants to clinch but Gagne slips to the side
and Gagne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gagne.
Gagne tries to close the distance and clinch but Carnibal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gagne.
Gagne connects with a high kick.
Gagne tries to work over Carnibal's front leg with a kick but Carnibal checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gagne.
Gagne lands a two punch combo.
Gagne is looking to slow Carnibal down with leg kicks.
Gagne cracks a nice hook into Carnibal's ribs.
Gagne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gagne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagne's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gagne duly obliges.
Gagne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gagne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagne misses with a combination
and Carnibal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gagne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carnibal can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Gagne fails to land.
Carnibal has Gagne pressed against the cage, preventing Gagne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gagne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gagne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillepe Gagne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagne 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillepe Gagne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aja Usw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usw is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Aja Usw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aja Usw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Usw.
Usw is breathing heavily.
Usw shoots for a takedown but the phenom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the phenom scores with a takedown into Usw's guard.
the phenom trying to control the position from guard on top but Usw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the phenom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the phenom with a nice head shot there.
the phenom trying to control but Usw is working from the bottom.
the phenom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the phenom postures up and lands a big shot to Usw's brow.
the phenom throws a big right hand that misses.
the phenom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the phenom distracts Usw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the phenom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usw keeping moving, preventing the phenom from controlling successfully.
the phenom works over Usw with some ground and pound from guard.
the phenom advances to half guard.
Usw won't allow the phenom to pass to mount.
the phenom is nestled in close to Usw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the phenom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom working the ground and pound effectively.
Usw is in a horrible position here. the phenom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
the phenom tries to control but Usw wriggling away.
the phenom landing strikes, looking to finish!
the phenom lands a nice shot to the head.
the phenom scoring with strikes but Usw is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the phenom postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usw looks a forlorn figure.
Usw is squirming around, avoiding the phenom's attempts to control the action.
the phenom landing strikes, looking to finish!
the phenom pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
the phenom has hold of Usw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Usw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
the phenom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
the phenom avoids the attempt from Usw to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the phenom trying to control but Usw is having none of it.
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Usw turns into him and now he's in the phenom's guard.
Usw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the phenom dives on top into guard.
the phenom throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose the phenom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Usw shoots and misses
and the phenom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
the phenom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the phenom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the phenom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Usw's head.
the phenom with a nice head shot there.
the phenom looking to sit in guard and control but Usw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
the phenom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the phenom keeping full guard, as Usw tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the phenom pulls Usw in close to his closed guard and prevents Usw from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but the phenom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usw has the phenom in his guard.
the phenom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the phenom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
the phenom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Usw's guard.
Usw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Usw is in trouble now - the phenom has advanced to mount!
the phenom lands with some strikes.
the phenom working the ground and pound effectively.
Usw tries to hold on but the phenom postures up.
the phenom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
the phenom dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usw is in all sorts of trouble here.
the phenom dominating with strikes here.
the phenom working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Usw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
the phenom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
the phenom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Usw tries to roll over but the phenom keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the phenom lands a nice short elbow.
the phenom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the phenom trying to control from half guard but Usw is working away.
the phenom prevents Usw from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
the phenom throws a big shot that misses.
Usw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Usw showed some decent athleticism there.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
jose the phenom has got the better of the ground game so far.
the phenom is defending against the submission attempts here by Usw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose the phenom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
the phenom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Usw trying to remain calm as the phenom controls from the top position.
the phenom cracks Usw with a big elbow.
the phenom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
the phenom cracks Usw with a big elbow.
the phenom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Usw to his feet.
Usw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Usw showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw stops the phenom from getting back to his feet.
the phenom is trying to maintain the position but Usw is very close to passing his half guard.
the phenom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Usw wants to work for an arm triangle but the phenom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
the phenom is trying to stand up here but Usw is controlling him well.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
Usw seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Usw is working for an americana but the phenom has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Usw was thinking about the submission.
the phenom looking for a sweep. Not yet the phenom, not yet.
Usw pushing down on the phenom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Usw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but the phenom sees it coming and defends easily.
Usw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the phenom defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the phenom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usw seems to be looking for submissions.
the phenom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Usw works his foot free and advances to mount.
the phenom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Usw goes for an armbar but the phenom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from the phenom.
the phenom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usw has his foot on the phenom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the phenom works his way back into a safe position though.
the phenom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aja Usw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Usw has his foot on the phenom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the phenom works his way back into a safe position though.
the phenom with a flurry of punches that miss.
jose the phenom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Usw is looking for a triangle but the phenom pushes his legs off easily.
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 Aja Usw.
Well the phenom 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jose the phenom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ovechkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ovechkin.
Some wild striking there from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.
Hartman misses with a two punch combination.
Hartman lands a left and a right that send Ovechkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Hartman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Alexander Ovechkin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartman throws a wild body kick that Ovechkin sees coming a mile off.
Hartman misses with a body shot.
Ovechkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ovechkin lands with a nice body kick.
Hartman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander Ovechkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman tries to clinch but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Hartman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ovechkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Ovechkin 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.
Ovechkin throws a right and a left that Hartman avoids nicely.
Hartman wants to slow Ovechkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ovechkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hartman does no damage.
Ovechkin scores with a punch to the head.
Hartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Hartman swinging wildly here.
Hartman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ovechkin connects with a looping right hand.
Hartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Ovechkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ovechkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ovechkin stops a takedown attempt from Hartman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovechkin breaks the clinch.
Ovechkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ovechkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ovechkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ovechkin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ovechkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartman. Ovechkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ovechkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovechkin stands and steps away. Hartman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ovechkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ovechkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovechkin ducks under a wild hook from Hartman.
Ovechkin throws a body kick that misses.
Ovechkin dodges the punch combination from Hartman.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ovechkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ovechkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovechkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartman counters with a left and a right that stings Ovechkin.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Ovechkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ovechkin cracks a nice hook into Hartman's ribs.
Ovechkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ovechkin cracks Hartman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ovechkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Hartman prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Ovechkin.
Hartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ovechkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hartman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovechkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman wants to stand but Ovechkin is controlling the position.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Ovechkin from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin throws and elbow that misses. Hartman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ovechkin's guard. Nice move by Hartman!
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman is in close to Ovechkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman trying to control but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
Hartman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ovechkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ovechkin wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartman is taking a breather. Ovechkin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ovechkin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Hartman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ovechkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovechkin swivels and escapes.
Ovechkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teddy Hartman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartman lands a jab to Ovechkin's midsection.
Ovechkin avoids the head kick by Hartman.
A combination from Ovechkin does no damage.
Ovechkin avoids the head kick by Hartman.
Hartman tries to clinch but Ovechkin moves away
and Ovechkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ovechkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartman.
Ovechkin tries to clinch but Hartman moves away
and Hartman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ovechkin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ovechkin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hartman's lack of action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovechkin is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin is not content to let Hartman control the position.
Ovechkin is trying to stand back up but Hartman is controlling him
Hartman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ovechkin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ovechkin dodges the punch combination from Hartman.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Ovechkin swinging wildly here.
Ovechkin tries to bum rush Hartman with a series of wild strikes but Hartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ovechkin as Hartman shoots in.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
Hartman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a series of punches but Hartman avoids them all with ease.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Hartman circles away easily
and Hartman counters with a series of strikes. Ovechkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hartman.
Ovechkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovechkin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hartman working the ground and pound effectively.
Ovechkin working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Ovechkin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ovechkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hartman prevents Ovechkin from getting the reversal.
Hartman with a couple of short strikes.
Hartman controlling from mount.
Ovechkin is in a horrible position here. Hartman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hartman working for a guillotine from mount but Ovechkin is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman controlling from mount.
Ovechkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartman wants to control the pace but Ovechkin is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ovechkin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ovechkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hartman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Hartman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ovechkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartman.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hartman is looking to clinch but Ovechkin is avoiding it.
Hartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovechkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ovechkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartman throws a nice looking combination but Ovechkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartman thuds a left hand into Ovechkin's body.
Hartman misses with the combination.
Ovechkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hartman to the mat! Hartman manages to get full guard.
Ovechkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ovechkin postures up in Hartman's guard and throws a big left but Hartman blocks it.
Ovechkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hartman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ovechkin, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartman stands and steps away. Ovechkin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ovechkin counters with a two punch combo.
Ovechkin scores with a three punch combo!
Ovechkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartman.
No joy there for Ovechkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ovechkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovechkin throws a series of punches but Hartman avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hartman is looking to wear down Ovechkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ovechkin's waist but Ovechkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ovechkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovechkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hartman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ovechkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hartman swinging wildly here.
Ovechkin lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ovechkin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman gets a clinch.
Ovechkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
A combination from Ovechkin does no damage.
Ovechkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ovechkin scores with a leg kick.
Ovechkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ovechkin slips a jab and a cross from Hartman.
Ovechkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartman motions for Ovechkin to come forward. Hartman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ovechkin misses with the combination.
Ovechkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ovechkin.
Hartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ovechkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ovechkin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Hartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovechkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartman.
Ovechkin scores with a one two! Hartman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alexander Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin has closed the distance and engaged Hartman in a clinch.
Ovechkin manages to break the clinch.
Teddy Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovechkin scores with a three punch combo!
Ovechkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teddy Hartman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ovechkin misses with an uppercut. Hartman saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Ovechkin misses.
Hartman dodges the punch combination from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a nice looking combination but Hartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Ovechkin moves out of range.
Ovechkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartman did well to prevent Ovechkin getting side control.
Hartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ovechkin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovechkin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hartman controls his leg.
Hartman is holding on to half guard well.
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 Teddy Hartman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Hartman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hogan Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Stevenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Hogan Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blake Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Robson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robson walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Stevenson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Robson has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Robson trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Robson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson looks gassed!
Robson is looking to control Stevenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has Robson in his guard.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robson landing with the ground and pound.
Robson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevenson's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robson in particular looking to stall.
Robson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevenson is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevenson avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robson works his way into full mount!
Robson controlling the pace for now.
Robson'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.
Robson breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robson scoring with strikes but Stevenson is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson looking to finish Stevenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stevenson!
Robson tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Robson breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stevenson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Robson controlling the pace for now.
Robson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stevenson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Robson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hogan Robson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MCJ Guti (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti throws a leg kick but Romanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romanov clinches up against the cage.
Guti tries for a takedown but Romanov manages to get underhooks.
Guti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Romanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Romanov prevents Guti from getting the reversal.
Guti wants to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Romanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Romanov content just to control the position here.
Romanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guti for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti is squirming around, avoiding Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Romanov looking to secure an arm triangle but Guti defends it well.
Guti is trying desperately to improve position.
Guti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romanov controlling his opponent.
Romanov get's back to his feet.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Romanov dives in and grabs Guti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guti pushes down on Romanov's head and hops out.
Romanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guti sprawls well initially but Romanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but Guti defending well.
Guti gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
Guti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romanov passes into side control.
Guti trying to control but Romanov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Guti right now.
Guti breaks Romanov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Romanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guti tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanov is retaining full guard.
Guti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guti drops back looking for a leg! Romanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romanov manages to kick Guti off! Guti jumps back into Romanov's guard.
Guti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Andrei Romanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Guti avoids it well.
Romanov throws a leg kick
and Guti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romanov won't be happy with that.
Romanov gets back to half guard.
MCJ Guti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanov is looking to improve his position.
Guti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Romanov wants to control but Guti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guti is looking for a kimura but Romanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guti to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Romanov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). MCJ Guti!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Wiggums (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Morgan!
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, Ralph Wiggums!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggums shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggums misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiggums shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiggums doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiggums manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wiggums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan pulls Wiggums in to control the position.
Wiggums with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Wiggums controlling him for the moment.
Wiggums must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan controlling Wiggums's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggums with a nice head shot there.
Wiggums throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Wiggums throws and elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggums's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Morgan won't allow Wiggums to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wiggums throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiggums tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Wiggums is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Wiggums rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries to circle away but Wiggums has him pinned against the cage.
Wiggums has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Wiggums manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Morgan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control here.
Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wiggums's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wiggums's back!
Wiggums is trying to defend against the choke here but Morgan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Morgan Tightens the hold and Wiggums taps out furiously! Morgan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Crush It Down by Crooked X. Oleg Kruschev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Alexei Kyznetsov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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179 lbs
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21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruschev.
Kyznetsov is looking to reverse the position.
Kruschev scores with punches from side control.
Kyznetsov taking a bit of punishment here - Kruschev scoring with strikes.
Kruschev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev scoring with punches from side control.
Kruschev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyznetsov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kyznetsov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kyznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruschev lands an elbow.
Kruschev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyznetsov some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kyznetsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruschev cracks Kyznetsov with a big elbow.
Kruschev lands an elbow.
Kyznetsov is trying to escape the position but Kruschev is controlling the position.
Kruschev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyznetsov is trying to improve his position.
Kruschev grinds an elbow into Kyznetsov's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev working away.
Kyznetsov tries to bench press Kruschev off him but Kruschev keeps the position.
Kruschev blocks the strikes from Kyznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kruschev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kyznetsov tries to kick Kruschev off but Kruschev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyznetsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruschev prevents Kyznetsov from standing back up.
Kyznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kruschev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruschev controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruschev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyznetsov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruschev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kyznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kruschev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyznetsov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is nestled in close to Kyznetsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kyznetsov trying to control here.
Kyznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruschev is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyznetsov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruschev is working away from the top position though.
Kruschev prevents Kyznetsov from improving his position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruschev.
Kyznetsov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kruschev cracks Kyznetsov with a big right hand but Kyznetsov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kyznetsov is looking for a sweep.
Kruschev looks up at the clock and then as Kyznetsov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruschev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kyznetsov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruschev off and has taken his back!
Kruschev can't escape the position.
Kruschev wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyznetsov gets his hands free.
Kyznetsov wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Kyznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kyznetsov misses with a takedown
and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruschev postures up in Kyznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyznetsov is retaining full guard.
Oleg Kruschev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position.
Kruschev stops Kyznetsov from standing up.
Kyznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruschev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruschev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruschev throws and elbow that misses. Kyznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruschev's guard. Nice move by Kyznetsov!
Kyznetsov wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev controlling Kyznetsov's posture.
Kyznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kruschev working a defensive guard but Kyznetsov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kyznetsov working away.
Kyznetsov controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruschev tries to buck Kyznetsov off but Kyznetsov is having none of it.
Kruschev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyznetsov is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruschev wants to control but Kyznetsov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kyznetsov has his takedown stuffed
and Kruschev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kyznetsov's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruschev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyznetsov is striking from the bottom but Kruschev uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kruschev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Kyznetsov wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruschev is looking to stall here but Kyznetsov recovers full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kruschev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kruschev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kyznetsov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyznetsov wants to stand but Kruschev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyznetsov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kruschev 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! And we move into the final round!
Kruschev tries for a takedown but Kyznetsov circles away easily
and Kyznetsov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kyznetsov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kruschev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev is refusing to be controlled, as Kyznetsov sits in half guard.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyznetsov wants to stand but Kruschev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep. Kyznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruschev is in trouble now - Kyznetsov has advanced to mount!
Kruschev can't escape the position.
Kruschev tries to hold on but Kyznetsov pushes him away.
Kruschev tries to reverse the position but Kyznetsov maintains control.
Kruschev is squirming around, avoiding Kyznetsov's attempts to control the action.
Kyznetsov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Kruschev is holding on tight.
Kruschev tries to hold on but Kyznetsov postures up.
Kyznetsov looking to control but Kruschev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kyznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruschev is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by Kyznetsov.
Oleg Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruschev is trying to escape the mount.
Alexei Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyznetsov takes Kruschev's back.
Kruschev has hold of Kyznetsov's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kyznetsov lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kruschev is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kyznetsov throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Kyznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Beryia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Beryia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Beryia!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beryia shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivanovic sprawls well. He's pushed Beryia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beryia shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beryia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanovic wants to stand up but Beryia is controlling him.
Beryia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ivanovic dives on top into guard.
Ivanovic throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to stand and escape but instead Beryia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beryia prevents Ivanovic from getting back to his feet.
Beryia 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.
Ivanovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beryia is controlling him.
Beryia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanovic wants to stand and escape but Beryia is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beryia shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Beryia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boris Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Beryia.
Beryia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beryia is defended easily by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Nikolai Beryia has been cut.
Ivanovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Ivanovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Beryia looks gassed!
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that Beryia semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Beryia moves out of range.
Ivanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanovic lands a front kick.
Ivanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanovic forces Beryia back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanovic is stalling here.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but instead, Beryia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanovic into the cage.
Ivanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Beryia prevents Ivanovic from breaking the clinch.
Ivanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beryia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Beryia down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Nikolai Beryia's cut even more.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but Beryia circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Beryia circles away.
Ivanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivanovic cracks the inside of Beryia's front leg.
Ivanovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beryia will feel that in the morning.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
The cut above Nikolai Beryia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beryia circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beryia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Beryia moves out of range.
Beryia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Ivanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Beryia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanovic tries to clinch up.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Beryia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic tries to clinch there but Beryia circles away.
Beryia wants to clinch up but Ivanovic keeps it at a distance.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beryia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanovic is fending him off so far but Beryia persists. Nope, Ivanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ivanovic.
Beryia tries to clinch up.
Ivanovic lands a big head kick that sends Beryia to the canvas! Ivanovic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ivanovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Chernenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman comes to the cage accompanied by After I Fuck Your Bitch. 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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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duane Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Chernenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernenko tries to keep at a distance but Foreman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foreman with a knee to the head.
Chernenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foreman manages to break the clinch.
Chernenko misses with a two punch combination.
Hugh Chernenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Chernenko pushes him off.
Chernenko looks to land a combination but Foreman avoids it well.
Chernenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Chernenko misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chernenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chernenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernenko.
Foreman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernenko misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Chernenko does no damage.
Oooh a lovely combination from Chernenko sends Foreman down but not out. Chernenko dives into side control looking to finish.
Foreman is rocked!
It looks like Duane Foreman has been cut.
Chernenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Foreman to his feet.
Oh Foreman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Foreman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman blocks a jab.
Chernenko throws a shot from downtown. Foreman moves away and avoids it.
Chernenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernenko.
Chernenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chernenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foreman.
Chernenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foreman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman moves out of range as Chernenko strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernenko misses with a double jab.
Chernenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Chernenko.
Chernenko misses with a looping right.
Chernenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman is looking to clinch but Chernenko is avoiding it.
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four 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.
Foreman moves into the clinch.
Foreman working hard to break the clinch.
Chernenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chernenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Chernenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foreman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chernenko presses Foreman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chernenko has had enough of the clinch but Foreman keeps him there for the moment.
Chernenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chernenko stalling in the clinch but Foreman improves position.
Chernenko lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Chernenko on the inside.
Foreman has had enough of the clinch but Chernenko keeps him there for the moment.
Foreman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chernenko tries to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Chernenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duane Foreman'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.
Chernenko throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Chernenko lands with a nice combination. Foreman backs away looking to recover.
Chernenko lands with a nice body punch.
Chernenko swinging wildly here.
Foreman avoids the body shot from Chernenko.
Foreman tries to clinch there but Chernenko circles away.
Foreman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernenko throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Chernenko throws a series of punches but Foreman moves out of range.
Chernenko throws a hook to the side of Foreman's head but Foreman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chernenko misses with a hook. Foreman ducked under it nicely.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Chernenko.
Chernenko looks to land a combination but Foreman avoids it well.
Chernenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Foreman staying out of range there.
Foreman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hugh Chernenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foreman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernenko throws out the jab.
Chernenko throws a nice looking combination but Foreman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foreman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Chernenko does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chernenko throws a nice looking combination but Foreman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foreman lands a head kick. Chernenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chernenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Chernenko.
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.
Foreman staying out of range there.
Chernenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foreman's hands.
Chernenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Chernenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chernenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman moves into range and clinches up with Chernenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman is trying to maintain a safe position but Chernenko gets an underhook and turns Foreman into the cage.
Foreman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Chernenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duane Foreman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chernenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chernenko cracks Foreman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duane Foreman's cut is getting worse.
Foreman tries to clinch but Chernenko moves out of range.
Chernenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
Chernenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernenko misses with a few strikes there.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chernenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Chernenko.
Chernenko misses the shot to the body.
Chernenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Chernenko pushes him off.
Foreman lands a head kick!
Chernenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range.
Hugh Chernenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Chernenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chernenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foreman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chernenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernenko works to advance to full mount. Foreman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Foreman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chernenko.
Chernenko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Foreman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chernenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernenko punching from mount but Foreman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hugh Chernenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chernenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Foreman turns into him and now he's in Chernenko's guard.
Chernenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernenko wants to stand but Foreman is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Chernenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chernenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Chernenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saager Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhaliwal comes to the cage accompanied by Swagga Like Us. Reyes has chosen Crank Dat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saager Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhaliwal misses with a straight left.
Reyes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dhaliwal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dhaliwal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dhaliwal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dhaliwal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dhaliwal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhaliwal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dhaliwal throws a strike but Reyes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dhaliwal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reyes wants to get up but he can't break Dhaliwal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dhaliwal keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Dhaliwal trying to control the position here.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyes is one step ahead there.
Reyes wanted to stand there but Dhaliwal had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhaliwal blocks a head kick by Reyes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reyes.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dhaliwal throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reyes looks to land a combination. Dhaliwal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Saager Dhaliwal has been cut.
Dhaliwal misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reyes keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Nice cross by Reyes.
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!
Dhaliwal tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
Dhaliwal misses the shot to the body.
Dhaliwal missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dhaliwal takes one to the chin there.
Dhaliwal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dhaliwal will feel that in the morning.
Dhaliwal is breathing heavily.
Dhaliwal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reyes. Reyes obviously looking to wear him down.
Reyes scores with a three punch combo!
Saager Dhaliwal's cut is getting worse.
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination.
Reyes lands a hook that stumbles Dhaliwal back into the cage. Reyes follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dhaliwal to the canvas! Reyes pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dhaliwal has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Armando Reyes!
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