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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drew Foster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drew Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OMalley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OMalley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy.
OMalley slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.
Foster is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OMalley is keen to just control but Foster is a slippery customer.
OMalley content to control rather than advance.
Foster wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OMalley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OMalley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster tries to clinch but OMalley moves away
and OMalley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drew Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster has OMalley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster looking to slow down the pace here.
Foster misses with a knee strike.
OMalley tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
Foster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Foster throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foster works on OMalley's body with a couple of short punches.
OMalley is trying to stall.
OMalley takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Thomas OMalley has been cut.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but OMalley blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OMalley wants the takedown. Foster is fighting it off but OMalley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foster's guard against the cage.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Foster trying to stand up but can't free himself from OMalley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
OMalley wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
OMalley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster gets to his feet. OMalley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt
and OMalley counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Foster.
Foster lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Foster.
OMalley looking for a takedown.
Drew Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas OMalley.
Foster landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley pulls Foster into guard.
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OMalley tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OMalley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Foster has picked OMalley up and slammed him! OMalley can't keep hold of the triangle and Foster manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drew Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas OMalley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OMalley fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foster moves into the clinch.
OMalley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster wants to clinch
and OMalley counters with a single leg into guard. Foster didn't expect that.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster 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.
Foster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Foster gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Foster gets tackled into the cage by OMalley. OMalley maintains the clinch.
Foster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
Drew Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas OMalley.
Foster scores with a nice hook to the head.
OMalley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster pushes off an throws an elbow but OMalley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Foster lands a nice elbow.
OMalley is looking to control Foster's arms but Foster gets an underhook and turns him. Now OMalley has his back to the cage.
Foster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OMalley tries to pull guard but Foster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OMalley tries to land knees in the clinch but Foster avoids the damage to the body.
OMalley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Foster.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drew Foster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OMalley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OMalley has picked Foster up - he's going for a ride! OMalley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has his hands clasped together around OMalley's back. He's all about the action.
OMalley is controlling the pace.
Thomas OMalley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster trying to hold on to OMalley's head to control him but OMalley postures up.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
OMalley is keen to just control but Foster is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
OMalley has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Foster.
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.
OMalley is looking for a takedown.
Foster lands with a right to the head.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foster lands a knee to the head.
OMalley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foster avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OMalley is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OMalley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foster to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Drew Foster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas OMalley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
A good leg kick by Foster.
Foster tries to clinch there but OMalley circles away.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster wants to clinch
and OMalley counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Foster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Foster gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like OMalley is going to stand back up.
OMalley wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it.
OMalley is just content to waste time from the top position. Foster takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but OMalley is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand but OMalley is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas OMalley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster tries to clinch
and OMalley counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OMalley trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OMalley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
Foster cracks OMalley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OMalley clinches with his opponent.
OMalley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foster scores with a knee to the head.
Foster lands an elbow that stopped OMalley in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster stops a takedown attempt from OMalley.
Foster lands with a short shot to the head.
Foster crunches a lovely knee into OMalley's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley takes an elbow to the temple.
Foster crunches a lovely knee into OMalley's ribcage.
Foster landing knees to the head.
OMalley jumps guard but Foster stands there with OMalley around his waist. OMalley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foster.
Foster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foster lands a nice uppercut.
Foster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foster misses with an elbow strike.
Foster looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas OMalley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OMalley can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Drew Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Locksley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by "I'm A Boss" By Meek Mill & Rick Ross. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaime Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robin Locksley!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locksley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locksley tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Locksley counters with a thumping low kick.
Locksley misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Locksley avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ferguson.
It looks like Robin Locksley has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson drops his shoulder and cracks Locksley with a huge uppercut! Locksley goes down! Can Ferguson finish him?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Locksley is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Locksley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locksley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robin Locksley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Locksley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locksley has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Locksley keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Locksley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaime Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Locksley.
Locksley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Locksley looking to stall.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Locksley is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locksley prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Locksley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Locksley.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Locksley keeps him there for the moment.
Locksley looking to stall.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locksley lands an elbow inside.
Locksley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferguson uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Locksley is proving hard to escape from.
Ferguson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to stand but Locksley is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Locksley misses with a double jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Locksley.
Locksley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Locksley tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Locksley.
Locksley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Locksley is looking to clinch.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Locksley slips the punch.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locksley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaime Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locksley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locksley throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Locksley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Locksley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Locksley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locksley doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Locksley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Locksley misses.
Locksley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
That has opened up Robin Locksley's cut even more.
Donk. Ferguson catches Locksley right on the button with a cross.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Locksley.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Locksley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Locksley shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaime Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Locksley shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Locksley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaime Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Locksley.
Locksley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Locksley misses.
Locksley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locksley staying out of range there.
Locksley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locksley shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Locksley walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locksley tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
Locksley is rocked!
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Locksley is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Locksley out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaime Ferguson!
An out of breath Jaime Ferguson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Boleslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boleslav's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gangnam Style by PSY. Lens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. End of Days kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Boleslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Lens!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lens fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksander Boleslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lens avoids the head kick by Boleslav.
Boleslav throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boleslav's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boleslav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lens defends well.
Boleslav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boleslav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lens defends it easily.
Lens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boleslav is looking for a triangle but Lens pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boleslav is looking for a triangle but Lens pushes his legs off easily.
Boleslav is trying to control the position but Lens postures up.
Boleslav looking for a guillotine here but Lens defends easily.
Boleslav is breathing heavily.
Boleslav is working an open guard so Lens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boleslav looks to throw a body kick
and Lens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lens has clasped his hands together around Boleslav's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boleslav is looking for a sweep.
Lens content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boleslav is looking to regain half guard here but Lens keeps moving and retains side control.
Lens working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lens working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boleslav is letting Lens control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boleslav is looking to regain half guard here but Lens keeps moving and retains side control.
Lens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lens grinds an elbow into Boleslav's temple.
Lens is looking to take a break and control but Boleslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boleslav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boleslav keeps working.
Lens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boleslav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boleslav is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boleslav is trying to control Lens's posture but Lens avoids it.
Lens advances to mount.
Lens scoring with strikes but Boleslav is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lens raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boleslav is desperately trying to improve his position but Lens has a good base and remains in mount.
Boleslav is working hard here to advance position.
Lens controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lens with the ground and pound from mount.
Boleslav squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lens breaks from Boleslav's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boleslav is trying to escape the mount.
Lens cracks Boleslav with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Lens!
Aleksander Lens made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Alexander rogov you absolutely suck! Me you another time, final time our 3rd match! Be prepared for your loss.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Klimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The itsy bitsy spider. Klimenko has chosen Bumboks - hottabych as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mike Tyson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Klimenko!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Artur Klimenko has been cut.
Klimenko shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
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!
Horrible takedown by Klimenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Klimenko crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Klimenko back to his feet!
Tyson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Klimenko tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
In his post fight interview, Mike Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Baltozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Valerovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Baltozar!
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, Alexandre Valerovich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerovich gets tackled into the cage by Baltozar. Baltozar maintains the clinch.
Baltozar has hold of one of Valerovich's legs. Valerovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Baltozar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baltozar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baltozar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valerovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valerovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baltozar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltozar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valerovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baltozar has Valerovich in his guard.
Baltozar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valerovich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baltozar has tightened it up now! Valerovich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Baltozar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaliy Smekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by KO muzik. Vitaliy Smekhov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Murray's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Smekhov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray punishes Smekhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smekhov rushes Murray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smekhov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Smekhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Smekhov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Smekhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray scores with a one two! Smekhov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Vitaliy Smekhov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smekhov tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Smekhov stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Murray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smekhov prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smekhov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smekhov throws an elbow but misses.
Smekhov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Smekhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Smekhov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smekhov looks to clinch
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray catches Smekhov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Smekhov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Murray!
A very excited looking Lee Murray 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Adam Sullivan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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286 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan has John up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sullivan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sullivan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sullivan throws a low kick but John moves out of range easily.
Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
John is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mark John has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sullivan obliges.
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!
Sullivan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sullivan is working John over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sullivan obliges.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Sullivan missing with knees to the body.
John jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.
John fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sullivan throws an elbow but misses.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Sullivan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
John has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John can't get the takedown.
Sullivan throws an elbow but it misses.
John tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan just stands there and leans against the cage.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sullivan.
John lands a takedown into guard.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sullivan is trying to keep John in close.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John stops Sullivan from standing up.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with John. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into John's torso.
Sullivan connects with a single shot there.
Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! John collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Sullivan!
An out of breath Adam Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Longwei Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shanir Shackioorhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiang comes to the cage accompanied by BRMC / Weapon Of Choice. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Longwei Jiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shanir Shackioorhan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Shackioorhan moves away and avoids it.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown
and Jiang counters with a two punch combo.
Jiang connects with a body shot that sends Shackioorhan's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Shackioorhan has his takedown stuffed
and Jiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang lands a jab to the head.
Jiang misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Shackioorhan saw that one coming.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jiang counters with a series of strikes. Shackioorhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Longwei Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shanir Shackioorhan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackioorhan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jiang.
Jiang scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
Shackioorhan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Shackioorhan fails with the takedown
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang jabs Shackioorhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackioorhan takes one to the chin there.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
Shackioorhan tries for a takedown but Jiang circles away easily
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackioorhan tries for a takedown but Jiang circles away easily
and Jiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shackioorhan looks gassed!
Shackioorhan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jiang counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Jiang lands a body shot.
Shackioorhan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiang.
Shackioorhan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jiang is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shackioorhan.
Nice cross by Jiang.
Shackioorhan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jiang thuds a left hand into Shackioorhan's body.
Shackioorhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jiang counters with a two punch combo.
Shackioorhan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackioorhan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shackioorhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiang finish him?
Jiang catches Shackioorhan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shackioorhan throws a wild hook but Jiang just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shackioorhan gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Jiang raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longwei Jiang!
Longwei Jiang retains his light heavyweight title!
Longwei Jiang 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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