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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vatslav Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes into the arena with Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky blaring out of the sound system. Giant John will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vatslav Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant John!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John scores with a punch to the head.
John throws a series of punches but Borisov avoids them all with ease.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borisov tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borisov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John shoots in and drives through. Borisov sprawls well.
Borisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into John's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Borisov throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Borisov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borisov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
John has his hands on Borisov's head, controlling the position.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borisov.
Borisov wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vatslav Borisov.
John digs a good body shot into Borisov's ribs.
John lands with a right hand.
Borisov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John lands with a right hand.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borisov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten John somewhat.
Vatslav Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant John.
Borisov defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
John seems keen to control Borisov's posture.
Borisov drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Borisov off! Borisov jumps back into John's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if John can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
John keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borisov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard.
John is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John controls Borisov momentarily but Borisov frees himself.
Borisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borisov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as John works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borisov is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
Borisov is pushing down on John's leg trying to pass to half guard. John is fighting to maintain full guard but Borisov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borisov wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.
John has hold of Borisov's hands but Borisov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borisov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borisov.
Borisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giant John will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
John gets caught flat footed, as Borisov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
John controls Borisov momentarily but Borisov frees himself.
Borisov landing with the ground and pound.
Borisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borisov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Borisov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John wants to stand and escape but Borisov is having none of it.
Borisov drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Borisov off! Borisov jumps back into John's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Borisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov advances to half guard.
Borisov stalling.
John wants to control but Borisov passes into side.
Borisov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
John avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borisov.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
John is not content to let Borisov control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Borisov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Borisov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but John is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
John is looking for a sweep.
Borisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borisov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Borisov lands a nice forearm strike.
Borisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
John taking a bit of punishment here - Borisov scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Borisov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Borisov lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov decides to stand back up.
Giant John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borisov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics John uses from the top position.
Borisov is controlling John's posture.
John looking to sit in guard and control but Borisov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borisov advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vatslav Borisov dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
John gets caught napping as Borisov dives in and scores a takedown. John manages to retain guard.
Borisov trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borisov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borisov moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Borisov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Borisov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borisov scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John tests Borisov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Borisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from John.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borisov tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John throws a series of punches but Borisov avoids them all with ease.
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Borisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. John manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Borisov is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
Borisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov 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.
Vatslav Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borisov trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borisov wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is stalling in the full guard.
Borisov postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
Borisov is pushing down on John's leg trying to pass to half guard. John is fighting to maintain full guard but Borisov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borisov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borisov moves into full mount! John won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Borisov landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
Borisov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borisov raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borisov has control of John's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and John regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John tries to hold on but Borisov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vatslav Borisov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borisov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vatslav Borisov!
Vatslav Borisov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Next Level Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If you smell what the Rock is Cooking. Pelli has chosen Juha Vainio - Nakkila as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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266 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pelli connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Pelli before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kullervo Pelli!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kullervo Pelli waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Battailen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armand Battailen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Armand Battailen!
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, Third Dag!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dag shoots in for a takedown but Battailen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battailen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dag shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Battailen tries to get to full guard but Dag has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Dag seems content to control.
Dag is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Battailen defends it well.
Dag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battailen is staying active underneath Dag, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dag is thwarting Battailen's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dag is nestled in close to Battailen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Battailen trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dag seems content to control.
Battailen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dag's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battailen controlling well, preventing Dag from escaping the position.
Dag is trying to shake Battailen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Battailen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Battailen 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.
Armand Battailen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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!
Battailen scores with a one two! Dag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Battailen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dag.
Dag tries to clinch up.
Dag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Battailen defends it nicely.
Armand Battailen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Dag.
Battailen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Third Dag has been cut.
Dag shoots in for a double leg but Battailen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battailen clinches.
Dag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Battailen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battailen smiles and moves away.
Dag looks for a takedown but Battailen sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battailen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Battailen.
Dag takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Battailen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Battailen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dag.
Dag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Battailen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dag working the strikes but Battailen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dag throwing shots but Battailen is blocking nicely.
Dag prevents Battailen from improving his position.
Dag drops an elbow to the side of Battailen's head.
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!
Battailen gets back to full guard.
Dag pushes down on Battailen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dag misses with a head shot. Battailen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Battailen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag tries to free his leg and advance position but Battailen is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dag trying to move into half guard but instead Battailen has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Third Dag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Third Dag's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battailen with a jab.
Battailen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Battailen as Dag shoots in.
Dag drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dag wants to control from the top but Battailen keeps moving.
Battailen pulls Dag in close to prevent any damage.
Dag passes Battailen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Battailen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Battailen.
Battailen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Third Dag has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag looking to sit in guard and control but Battailen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dag tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battailen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dag somewhat.
Battailen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dag takes a step back to recover.
Battailen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dag tries to keep at a distance but Battailen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battailen after a bit of a struggle.
Armand Battailen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Dag.
Battailen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dag is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Battailen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Dag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battailen lands a knee to the body.
Battailen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dag avoids the damage to the body.
Battailen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battailen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battailen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Battailen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dag's face.
Armand Battailen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battailen lands a nice knee to the body.
Battailen with a knee to the head.
Battailen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dag is defending well for now.
Battailen looking to throw knees to the head but Dag is blocking nicely.
Dag managing to block the knees to the body from Battailen.
Dag takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dag turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dag manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battailen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Battailen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battailen keeping moving, preventing Dag from controlling successfully.
Battailen managing to control the position.
Dag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battailen 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.
Battailen keeping moving, preventing Dag from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dag wants to control from the top but Battailen keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Third Dag hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Battailen lands a leg kick that knocks Dag off balance momentarily.
Armand Battailen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Battailen avoids it really well and circles away.
Battailen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battailen lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battailen with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Battailen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Dag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Battailen's guard.
Dag is rocked!
Battailen pushes Dag off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dag is still on wobbly legs! Can Battailen finish him?
Battailen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Dag head around and knocks him out cold! Battailen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armand Battailen!
Armand Battailen made sure to mention his sponsor, Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jambo Alvez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jambo Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milan Savic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Alvez does no damage.
Alvez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alvez controlling the pace.
Savic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savic.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savic wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We're going to have a standup here because Jambo Alvez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alvez misses with a wild combination.
Alvez misses with a double jab.
Alvez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvez's hands.
Savic looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Savic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvez.
Alvez shoots in looking for a takedown but Savic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvez.
Savic misses with the combination.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvez moves away.
Savic looks to land a combination. Alvez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambo Alvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvez dives in and grabs Savic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savic pushes down on Alvez's head and hops out.
Savic fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
Savic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvez, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvez backwards.
Savic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvez backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic is leaning against Alvez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Alvez avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Alvez misses with some punches.
Alvez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvez prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milan Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvez has a takedown stuffed.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvez misses with a double jab.
Savic leaves Alvez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Alvez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic works over Alvez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Savic does no damage.
Savic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvez passes into half guard.
Alvez not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savic is refusing to be controlled, as Alvez sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
Savic takes a swing at Alvez's ribcage but misses.
Savic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvez.
Alvez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic tries to clinch up but Alvez circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savic. Alvez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic swinging wildly here.
Savic tests Alvez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvez throws a low kick but Savic moves out of range easily.
Alvez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savic pinned against the cage. Savic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambo Alvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvez tries to bum rush Savic with a series of wild strikes but Savic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Savic misses.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown but Savic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milan Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic misses with a double jab.
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Savic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez shoots in looking for a takedown but Savic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Savic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savic scores with a one two! Alvez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvez looks for a takedown but Savic sprawls well.
Savic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvez's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Savic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvez prevents Savic from improving his position.
Alvez trying to control the action but Savic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvez won't allow Savic to sweep him here.
Savic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvez misses the shot to the body.
Alvez moves away from the strike by Savic.
Alvez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savic circles away.
Alvez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savic circles away quickly and effectively.
Savic misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savic won't be happy with that.
Savic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvez is trying to control. Savic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvez's back!
Savic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savic looking for the choke but no joy.
Savic working for a choke but Alvez is defending well.
Milan Savic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savic tries to keep control of the position but Alvez is staying busy.
Jambo Alvez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez won't enjoy being in this position. Savic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Alvez is tapping - it's over boys! Savic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milan Savic!
Milan Savic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Kaigorodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tweek Sanguine (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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Kaigorodov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tweek Sanguine!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaigorodov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanguine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanguine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaigorodov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaigorodov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanguine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaigorodov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanguine on the ground.
Sanguine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaigorodov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaigorodov looking to pass the guard.
Sanguine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaigorodov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanguine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaigorodov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanguine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanguine's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguine breaks Kaigorodov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguine is working Kaigorodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanguine lands a couple of elbows.
Sanguine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanguine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaigorodov is looking to reverse the position.
Kaigorodov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguine scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanguine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanguine in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kaigorodov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tweek Sanguine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iury Sinistrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinistrov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock you like a hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iury Sinistrov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinistrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Sinistrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Sinistrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sinistrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller scores with a takedown into Sinistrov's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller won't allow Sinistrov to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller trying to control but Sinistrov is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Sinistrov blocks nicely.
Sinistrov is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller 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.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sinistrov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Sinistrov is keeping the position.
Miller stands and throws Sinistrov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sinistrov keeps working.
Sinistrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sinistrov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sinistrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sinistrov is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sinistrov is looking to get to half guard.
Miller raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sinistrov! More shots from Miller and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Golota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Abbott Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Golota!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golota just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golota scoring well with a low kick there.
Abbott Jr moves away from the strike by Golota.
Golota connects with a looping right hand.
Golota moves in looking to clinch but Abbott Jr pushes him off.
Andrew Golota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golota throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbott Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Golota thows a body shot but no joy.
Abbott Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Golota there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Golota.
It looks like David Abbott Jr has been cut.
Abbott Jr shoots in for a takedown but Golota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota lands a nice shot that snaps Abbott Jr's head back.
Golota is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Golota takes a swing at Abbott Jr's ribcage but misses.
Abbott Jr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Abbott Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abbott Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Abbott Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Abbott Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Abbott Jr working away.
Golota is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott Jr is working Golota over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott Jr is trying to ground and pound but Golota uses the momentary lack of control by Abbott Jr to regain half guard.
Abbott Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abbott Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr with the ground and pound but Golota uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abbott Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbott Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abbott Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Golota managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golota can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abbott Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbott Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Golota has wrist control.
Abbott Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Golota has wrist control.
Abbott Jr throws an elbow that misses. Golota uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abbott Jr's guard. Nice move by Golota!
Abbott Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abbott Jr pulls Golota in close to prevent any damage.
Abbott Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Golota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbott Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golota preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golota throws a strike but Abbott Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Golota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abbott Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golota 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.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Golota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Abbott Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Golota misses with a right hand
and Abbott Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abbott Jr.
Golota 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.
Abbott Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott Jr throwing strikes from guard but Golota blocks nicely.
Abbott Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Golota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr wants to pass the guard but Golota is keeping the position.
Abbott Jr 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.
Abbott Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott Jr is working Golota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Golota looking for a sweep. Not yet Golota, not yet.
Golota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr wants to stand but Golota has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Golota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golota wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Golota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott Jr.
Abbott Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Golota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golota has control of Abbott Jr's left arm, preventing Abbott Jr from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abbott Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Golota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Golota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Golota!
Golota trying to control the position but Abbott Jr is working away.
Abbott Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Abbott Jr manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golota is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golota prevents Abbott Jr from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota thows a huge punch but Abbott Jr dodges it nicely.
Golota is pressing down on Abbott Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbott Jr is holding on for now.
Abbott Jr pushes Golota off looking to stand but Golota dives back in and keeps control.
Golota seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Golota was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Golota lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Golota tries to clinch up but Abbott Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Golota misses with a hook
and Abbott Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Golota!
David Abbott Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golota regains half guard.
Abbott Jr tries to pass to full mount but Golota defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbott Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golota manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abbott Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Abbott Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Golota does it's job there.
Golota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Golota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbott Jr manages to avoid it.
Abbott Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golota misses with a series of wild punches.
Golota jabs Abbott Jr right on the nose. Abbott Jr blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota misses with a looping right.
Abbott Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Abbott Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbott Jr fails with the takedown
and Golota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golota throws a body punch but Abbott Jr moves out of range.
Golota lands a nice shot to the body.
Golota misses with a body shot.
Golota misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Golota misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Golota as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr avoids the body shot from Golota.
Golota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbott Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golota throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golota has Abbott Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Abbott Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott Jr throws a strike but Golota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Golota wants to pass the guard but Abbott Jr is keeping the position.
Golota postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota trying to control but Abbott Jr is working from the bottom.
Abbott Jr working a defensive guard here.
Golota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abbott Jr's head.
Golota not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golota catches Abbott Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Golota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golota misses with a straight right.
Golota lands a right hook to the body.
Golota throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abbott Jr throwing strikes from guard but Golota blocks nicely.
Abbott Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbott Jr lands a couple of digs.
Golota pulls Abbott Jr in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Golota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrew Golota!
A very excited looking Andrew Golota made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllll lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Svetlakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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308 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllll lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Svetlakov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl scores with a hook.
It looks like Sergei Svetlakov has been cut.
lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svetlakov did well to prevent lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svetlakov looking for subs from the bottom but lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl mounts him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Svetlakov is out cold - huge knockout for lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllll lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl!
Jumping up and down and very excited, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllll lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl waved his t-shirt featuring Ultimate Fighting Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Zergopalitix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Zergopalitix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zergopalitix shoots in looking for a takedown. Spider tries to sprawl out of it but Zergopalitix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spider forces Zergopalitix back against the cage and clinches.
Spider lands with a right to the head.
Spider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Spider there.
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!
Spider connects with a body shot that sends Zergopalitix's belly button to the back.
Zergopalitix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zergopalitix looks for a takedown but Spider sprawls well.
Zergopalitix is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spider.
Spider lands a big right hand that sends Zergopalitix crashing to the mat! Spider stays standing though and waves Zergopalitix back to his feet!
Spider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spider has managed to clinch.
Spider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spider cracks Zergopalitix with a left hook right on the temple and Zergopalitix goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Spider lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zergopalitix is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rinky Spider!
Rinky Spider thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allan Starsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starsky comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - 40 : 1. Hardy has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. Allan Starsky has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Starsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starsky throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice body kick.
Starsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Starsky moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Starsky defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with a hook. Starsky ducked under it nicely.
Starsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Starsky blocks the leg kick.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a push kick but Starsky slaps the foot to one side.
Chad Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook. Starsky ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starsky.
Hardy throws a head kick but Starsky moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Starsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy slips under a jab from Starsky.
Starsky lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starsky, as that shot connected.
Starsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Starsky is out of range.
A jab from Starsky misses.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starsky throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starsky is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Starsky defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Starsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Starsky is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Starsky.
Hardy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardy throws a jab when Starsky was well out of range.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starsky throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy jabs Starsky right on the nose. Starsky blinks but takes it well.
Starsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Starsky misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Hardy is predictable there
and Starsky counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Starsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Starsky moves away and avoids it.
Starsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Starsky saw that one coming.
Starsky works the jab nicely.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardy.
Hardy takes a swing at Starsky's ribcage but misses.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Starsky looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starsky misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Starsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Starsky lands a body shot.
Hardy swings for the body but Starsky moves out of range.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Starsky slips the punch.
Hardy throws a lazy head kick
and Starsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Starsky moves out of range easily.
A big left from Starsky misses.
Starsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Starsky's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Starsky.
Hardy throws a head kick but Starsky moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Starsky.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy takes a swing at Starsky's ribcage but misses.
Starsky misses with a right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starsky thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starsky lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Starsky.
Starsky moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Starsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy tries to move into range but Starsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starsky, as that shot connected.
Hardy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starsky connects with a jab.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Starsky finish him?
Starsky misses with a straight left.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Starsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starsky digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Sloppy strikes from Starsky. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Starsky counters with a crisp right that sends Hardy to the canvas! Starsky follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Starsky!
After winning the bout, Allan Starsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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