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SPFT 55: Hearts vs. Pitbull PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Espinosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Kilat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Espinosa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It was Jesus by Johnny Cash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Espinosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Kilat!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Espinosa.
Espinosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilat's waist but Kilat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Espinosa off to one side.
A punch combination from Espinosa misses.
Kilat misses the shot to the body.
Kilat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilat lands a jab to Espinosa's midsection.
Espinosa drops his hands momentarily and Kilat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Espinosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinosa closes the distance and clinches up with Kilat, looking for a takedown. Espinosa pushes Kilat against the cage but Kilat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Espinosa looks for a takedown but Kilat sprawls well.
Espinosa shoots in for a double leg but Kilat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kilat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilat gets a clinch.
Espinosa avoiding damage as Kilat throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinosa is trying to pull guard but Kilat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kilat is pressed up against the cage. Espinosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilat down to the mat. Kilat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Espinosa with that takedown attempt.
Espinosa avoids the head kick by Kilat.
Espinosa moves out of range as Kilat throws a body kick.
Kilat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jesus Espinosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilat.
Espinosa dodges the punch combination from Kilat.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kilat lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand.
Kilat checks a leg kick.
Espinosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior Kilat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinosa misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilat's waist but Kilat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Espinosa off to one side.
Kilat misses with a head kick.
Espinosa looks for a takedown but Kilat sprawls well.
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!
Kilat lands a head kick!
Kilat throws a head kick but Espinosa moves out of range.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilat as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilat.
Espinosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilat.
A combination from Espinosa does no damage.
Kilat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Espinosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilat pinned against the cage. Kilat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilat can pounce on him.
Espinosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilat swivels and escapes.
Kilat misses with a double jab.
Espinosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Espinosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilat slaps away a takedown attempt from Espinosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Espinosa is breathing heavily.
Kilat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Espinosa.
Espinosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Espinosa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilat.
Kilat lands a big head kick that sends Espinosa tumbling to the mat! Kilat takes a step backwards and waves Espinosa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilat swinging wildly here.
Kilat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilat lands a big head kick that sends Espinosa tumbling to the mat! Kilat takes a step backwards and waves Espinosa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Espinosa is rocked!
Espinosa leaves his chin hanging out and Kilat seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Espinosa crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Kilat!
Junior Kilat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spirit's choice of entrance music: Nujabes - Feather. Jt Spirit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jt Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirit misses with a left hand
and Name counters with a nice uppercut.
Spirit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Name uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirit.
Spirit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Name.
Jt Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Name.
No luck for Name with that takedown attempt.
Spirit takes a swing at Name's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Name misses.
Spirit scores with a jab to the head.
Spirit misses with a straight left.
Spirit misses with an uppercut.
Spirit lands a really nice looking cross but Name seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Name 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spirit cracks Name with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Name jabs Spirit right on the nose. Spirit blinks but takes it well.
Name throws a push kick but Spirit slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Name.
Spirit moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spirit.
Name punishes Spirit's body with a nice straight punch.
Name ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spirit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Name lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Spirit - just one landing.
Name fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spirit manages to avoid it.
Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Name connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Name backs up against the cage.
Name misses with a low kick.
Name throws a big shot that misses.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Name moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirit looks to score with a jab to the body but Name is just out of range.
Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Name connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Name swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spirit misses with a hook. Name ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Spirit slams his shin into Name's torso.
Spirit pushes Name up against the cage in a clinch.
Name lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spirit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spirit misses with some punches.
Name takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Name's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spirit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Name.
Name blocking some punches.
Name throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spirit.
Name blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Name.
Name blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Name misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spirit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Name avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Name misses with a hook to the ribs.
Name throws a punch but it's blocked by Spirit.
Name is trying to break the clinch but Spirit has him pressed against the cage.
Name is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spirit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Name has had enough of the clinch but Spirit keeps him there for the moment.
Spirit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Name blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spirit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Name backwards.
Spirit misses with the head strike.
Spirit blocking some punches.
Name wants to break free but Spirit has control.
A short left from Spirit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spirit.
Spirit lands with a right to the head.
Spirit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spirit lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spirit fails to land.
Spirit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spirit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Name backwards.
Spirit has a couple of punches blocked by Name.
Name wants to get back to striking at distance but Spirit won't allow it.
Name is trying to force a seperation but Spirit has the dominant position.
Spirit works on Name's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spirit misses with a body punch.
Spirit blocking some punches.
Spirit can't find room to land a body shot as Name controls the action.
Name misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Name.
Spirit throws a punch but it's blocked by Name.
Name is trying to force a seperation but Spirit has the dominant position.
Name lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Name tries to score a body lock takedown but Spirit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spirit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spirit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Name misses with the head strike.
Name throws a punch but it's blocked by Spirit.
Spirit keeps control of Name as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spirit is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Name can't fight it off and eventually Spirit manages to take the fight to the floor. Name looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spirit won't allow Name to get back to his feet.
Name kicks Spirit off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Spirit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spirit throws a strike but Name rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spirit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nameis looking to pass into half guard but Spirit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Spirit is in guard.
Spirit is working Name over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spirit throwing strikes but missing.
Spirit with a nice head shot there.
Name pushes Spirit off and scrambles back to his feet.
Name has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spirit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name throws a shot from downtown. Spirit moves away and avoids it.
Name takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spirit, as that shot connected.
Name uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirit.
Spirit blocks a head kick by Name.
Name misses with a hook. Spirit ducked under it nicely.
Spirit throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Spirit slips a straight right by Name.
Spirit checks a leg kick nicely.
Spirit slips a jab from Name.
Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Name.
Spirit gets a clinch.
Name is working for takedown but Spirit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spirit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Name misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spirit lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spirit fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Name can't find room to land a body shot as Spirit controls the action.
Spirit lands a right hand.
A short right from Spirit.
Spirit lands a right hand.
Spirit lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit blocking some punches.
Spirit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spirit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spirit blocking some punches.
Spirit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spirit lands a right hand.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Name manages to get underhooks.
Spirit throws a head punch that misses.
Spirit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spirit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jt Spirit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spirit blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Spirit.
Spirit misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spirit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spirit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spirit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Name backwards.
Spirit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Name breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spirit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Name's hands.
Spirit misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Spirit misses its intended target.
Spirit moves out of range of the strikes.
Name with a jab.
Name throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Name keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spirit.
Name swings for the body but Spirit moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spirit is defended easily by Name.
No Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jt Spirit.
Spirit gets a takedown into half guard.
Spirit is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name is trying to stand back up but Spirit is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Name manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Name pinned against the cage. Name gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Name throws a jab when Spirit was well out of range.
Spirit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Name wants to land a leg kick but Spirit is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Spirit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spirit.
A jab from Name does it's job there.
Spirit tries to clinch there but Name circles away.
Name thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spirit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spirit throws a wild body kick that Name sees coming a mile off.
Spirit lands with a right hand.
Spirit throws a jab when Name was well out of range.
Name misses with a two punch combination.
Spirit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Name. Spirit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Name scores with a shot to the body.
Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
Spirit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spirit throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Spirit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spirit misses with a straight left.
Name ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spirit moves away.
Jab from Spirit.
Name throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Name misses with a hook
and Spirit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spirit fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name throws a head kick that misses.
Spirit checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spirit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spirit delivers a nice body kick.
Jt Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spirit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Name - the referee stops the clock and Spirit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Name. Spirit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Name.
Spirit instigates a clinch.
Spirit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spirit working aggressively here.
Spirit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Name tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Name has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spirit gets through Name's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Name blocks an uppercut.
Name wants to break free but Spirit has control.
Spirit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spirit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spirit scores with a shot to the side of Name's head.
Name looking to stall.
Spirit lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spirit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Name fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spirit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spirit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Names head.
Name working aggressively here.
Name doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Name fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spirit throws a punch but it's blocked by Name.
A short right from Spirit on the inside.
Spirit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spirit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spirit digs a right hand into Name's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Name's gas tank.
Spirit takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit misses with some punches.
Spirit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spirit lands with a right to the head.
Spirit lands with a light punch inside.
Spirit scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Name.
A shot in the inside from Spirit.
Spirit blocking some punches.
Spirit lands a nice uppercut.
Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Name has a couple of punches blocked by Spirit.
Spirit lands a left hand.
Spirit has a couple of punches blocked by Name.
Spirit lands with a left to the head.
Spirit lands a nice elbow.
Spirit gets through Name's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Name manages to break the clinch.
Name lands with a good body shot.
Jt Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Name thumps Spirit with a low kick.
No Name has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spirit. Name shrugs it off though.
Name gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spirit.
Spirit throws a series of punches but Name avoids them all with ease.
Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Name throws a leg kick but Spirit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Name. Spirit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Name.
Spirit moves out of range of the body kick from Name.
Spirit ducks under a wild hook from Name.
A clash of legs there as Spirit blocks the low kick.
Spirit missing with a left hand there. Name was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Name gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spirit.
Spirit misses with a right hand
and Name counters with a series of strikes. Spirit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spirit throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Name tries to bum rush Spirit with a series of wild strikes but Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jt Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jt Spirit!
Jt Spirit very nearly forgot to thank Condemned amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tokill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Zimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar - Warriors of the World. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tokill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alek Zimmer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmer gets caught napping as Tokill dives in and scores a takedown. Zimmer manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tokill postures up in Zimmer's guard and throws a big left but Zimmer blocks it.
Tokill is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimmer has wrist control.
Zimmer working for a triangle but Tokill defends it easily.
Zimmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokill trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokill.
Zimmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tokill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zimmer keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.
Tokill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokill preventing the sweep.
Tokill postures up.
Zimmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokill.
Tokill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zimmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tokill postures up and lands a big shot to Zimmer's brow.
Zimmer looking to control.
Tokill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zimmer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tokill has Zimmer in his guard.
Tokill is trying to keep Zimmer in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokill lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokill looks to land a strike but Zimmer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tokill working some strikes from top position.
Zimmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokill tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmer is retaining full guard.
Tokill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zimmer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimmer keeping full guard, as Tokill tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tokill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokill postures up and lands a big shot to Zimmer's brow.
Tokill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tokill trying to control but Zimmer is working from the bottom.
Tokill won't allow Zimmer to sweep him here.
Tokill trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zimmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zimmer is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokill keeping control of the position.
Tokill is looking to improve his position.
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!
Zimmer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmer prevents Tokill from getting the reversal.
Tokill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tokill dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zimmer throws a jab when Tokill was well out of range.
Zimmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tokill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zimmer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tokill postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zimmer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tokill, into his guard.
Tokill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zimmer has passed into half guard!
Tokill is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tokill is pressing down on Zimmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zimmer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zimmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmer wants to control but Tokill is keeping him busy.
Tokill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tokill is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokill trying his best to control but Zimmer has mounted him.
Tokill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zimmer looking for subs off his back but Tokill has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tokill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zimmer wants to improve his position but Tokill is controlling well.
Tokill is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokill works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokill with good strikes from the mount here!
Tokill raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Alek Zimmer has been cut.
Tokill landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Alek Zimmer's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tokill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The cut above Alek Zimmer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tokill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zimmer is rocked!
Alek Zimmer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alek Zimmer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Tokill!
Ivan Tokill took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk throws a head kick but Harlamov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turk.
Turk is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov wants to pass the guard but Turk is keeping the position.
Turk wants to get back to his feet but Harlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harlamov slips under a jab.
Harlamov shoots in for a double leg but Turk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnny Turk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harlamov backs up against the cage.
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Turk misses with a straight left.
Turk stuffs the takedown attempt from Harlamov. Harlamov gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garik Harlamov.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Turk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harlamov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but Turk shows good takedown defense.
Turk throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harlamov.
Harlamov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turk's waist but Turk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
Harlamov dives in and grabs Turk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turk pushes down on Harlamov's head and hops out.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Harlamov's shoulder, as Harlamov tries to avoid the shot.
Harlamov slips under a jab from Turk.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk is trying to stand up.
Harlamov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turk is on top in guard.
Turk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turk stands up over Harlamov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turk is looking to work some ground and pound but Harlamov has wrist control.
Turk throws a big right hand that misses.
Turk wants to stand but Harlamov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harlamov trying to control the position.
Harlamov has his feet on Turk's thighs here. He's pushed Turk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Turk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garik Harlamov!
During a confident post fight interview, Garik Harlamov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Pitbull (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Hearts.
Good shot there by Hearts.
Pitbull is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Hearts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pitbull counters with a head kick that drops Hearts - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Hearts keeping control of the position.
Hearts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pitbull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pitbull's back!
Hearts lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pitbull staying busy and making it hard for Hearts to control.
Hearts missing with strikes.
Hearts misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull is taking damage to the body and head.
Hearts misses with a punch to the head.
Pitbull is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hearts tries to get the hooks in deep but Pitbull pushed the leg off.
Hearts punishes Pitbull with strikes from the back mount.
Hearts trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pitbull doesn't escape.
Hearts connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pitbull to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts misses with an elbow to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Hearts manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is trying to stand back up.
Hearts is working the ground and pound. Can Pitbull escape?
Hearts missing with punches from the back.
Hearts scores with punches from the back.
Pitbull covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull covering up well under a series of strikes from Hearts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hearts throwing sloppy strikes.
Hearts throws strikes from the back but Pitbull rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Pitbull.
Pitbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
Pitbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Hearts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitbull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hearts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hearts prevents Pitbull from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Pitbull's belly button to the back.
Hearts throws a hook to the side of Pitbull's head but Pitbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearts throws a hook but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hearts is fending him off so far but Pitbull persists. Nope, Hearts circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a looping right.
Hearts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hearts somewhat.
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearts dodges the punch combination from Pitbull.
A jab from Hearts misses.
Hearts with a hook.
Hearts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A J Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hearts working the ground and pound from side control.
Hearts scoring with punches and elbows.
Hearts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hearts in side control, throwing shots but Pitbull defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Pitbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitbull is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitbull throws Hearts to one side and escapes!
Nice straight punches there by Hearts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hearts.
Hearts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hearts here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hearts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pitbull under the eye.
Hearts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitbull, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull can't break the clinch.
Hearts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitbull using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hearts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pitbull is trying to break the clinch but Hearts has him pressed against the cage.
Hearts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pitbull prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for A J Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitbull trying to land knees to the body.
Pitbull is trying to push Hearts away but Hearts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Pitbull.
Pitbull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like A J Hearts has been cut.
Hearts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitbull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitbull gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Hearts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hearts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on A J Hearts's cut.
That's time! Hearts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hearts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hearts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hearts is pressing down on Pitbull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pitbull is holding on for now.
Hearts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pitbull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hearts.
Hearts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hearts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearts is looking to advance position but Pitbull won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts slows the pace down in half guard.
Hearts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitbull's head.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pitbull tries to kick Hearts off but Hearts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hearts.
Pitbull is trying to stand up here but Hearts is controlling him well.
Hearts not doing much here.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
Pitbull on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pitbull knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull has hold of Hearts's hands but Hearts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitbull's head.
Hearts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pitbull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hearts.
Hearts trying to control from Pitbull's half guard. Pitbull has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hearts 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.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitbull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on A J Hearts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pitbull moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hearts goes down! Can Pitbull finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Hearts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hearts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hearts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pitbull can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hearts thowing shots but they're missing.
Hearts working Pitbull over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts working the ground and pound effectively.
Pitbull is trying to stand.
Hearts cracks Pitbull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pitbull takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hearts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pitbull is in a horrible position here. Hearts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Hearts with good strikes from the mount here!
Hearts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is bucking up trying to escape but Hearts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hearts postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Pitbull bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hearts and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). A J Hearts!
A J Hearts retains his heavyweight title!
A J Hearts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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