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DRC 9 - Thunder PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Jackson!
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, Atarian Uksard!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Uksard moves out of range.
Uksard gets the takedown into side control.
Uksard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uksard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Uksard trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Uksard off but Uksard is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Uksard postures up.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Uksard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Uksard postures up.
Uksard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uksard trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uksard postures up.
Uksard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Uksard defends easily.
Uksard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uksard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uksard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Uksard works his way into side control.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Uksard keeps him under control.
Uksard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Uksard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uksard won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uksard wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Uksard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Uksard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uksard looks gassed!
Uksard looking for a submission but Jackson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Uksard stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atarian Uksard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uksard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uksard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson stays in close to Uksard's body and controls the position.
Uksard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uksard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Uksard extends an breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Uksard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atarian Uksard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Ivan Mika will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dank!
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, Ivan Mika!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dank ducks under a wild hook from Mika.
Dank walks into a left hand.
It looks like Frank Dank has been cut.
Dank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mika is fending him off so far but Dank persists. Nope, Mika circles away and we're back to standing.
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mika just misses with a punch to the body.
Dank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mika uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dank.
Mika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mika as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Mika lands.
Mika's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mika duly obliges.
Dank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mika avoids it really well and circles away.
Dank shoots in but no luck this time.
Mika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
Mika lands with a cross.
Mika goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mika defends it nicely.
Ivan Mika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dank misses with a looping right.
No luck for Dank with that takedown attempt.
Mika listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Dank's cut is getting worse.
Dank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mika circles away.
Mika thuds a left hand into Dank's body.
A left and a right from Mika both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika swinging wildly here.
Mika throws a nice looking combination but Dank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mika is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivan Mika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Mika misses.
A punch combination from Mika misses.
Dank slips under a jab from Mika.
Dank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank Dank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mika lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mika.
Mika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mika throws a big shot that misses.
Mika takes a swing at Dank's ribcage but misses.
Dank shoots for a double leg takedown but Mika sprawls well. He's pushed Dank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Mika as he checks the leg kick.
Mika looks to land a combination but Dank avoids it well.
A big left from Mika misses.
Mika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dank is looking for a kimura but Mika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dank to get the leverage.
Dank is trying to work for a kimura but Mika is defending well.
Dank seems to be working for a kimura but Mika defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dank'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.
Mika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mika throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mika is fending him off so far but Dank persists. Nope, Mika circles away and we're back to standing.
Mika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dank circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mika. Dank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mika. Dank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mika throws a hook but Dank avoids it easily.
Mika thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Mika lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dank doesn't seem phased though.
Mika closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mika throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Mika misses its intended target.
Dank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mika.
Mika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dank on the side of the head.
Jeez, Frank Dank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dank closes the distance and clinches up with Mika, looking for a takedown. Dank pushes Mika against the cage but Mika circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank looking to secure an arm triangle but Mika defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mika is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mika manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mika is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dank creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mika sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank is working Mika over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mika gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mika is looking to improve his position.
Mika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mika.
Dank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dank has managed to get both his arms back between Mika's legs - danger averted.
Dank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dank drops back looking for a leg! Mika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mika manages to kick Dank off! Dank jumps back into Mika's guard.
Mika looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dank is in close to Mika's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mika can't keep his opponent in guard - Dank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mika.
Dank passes Mika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dank is stalling here. Mika is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dank seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mika has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dank 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.
Dank is trying to improve his position.
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 Frank Dank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Dank'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. This is the final round!
Mika swinging wildly here.
Mika throws a right and a left that Dank avoids nicely.
Dank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mika napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mika tries to improve position but can't.
Dank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mika, who protects the arm well.
Mika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika wants to improve his position but Dank is controlling well.
Dank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mika is trying to get back to full guard.
Mika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mika keeping moving, preventing Dank from controlling successfully.
Mika working for a triangle but Dank defends it easily.
Mika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dank is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dank's guard.
Mika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dank is keeping the position for now.
Mika controlling from the top position.
Dank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mika trying to control the position from guard on top but Dank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mika has managed to get both his arms back between Dank's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mika wants to control from the top but Dank keeps moving.
Frank Dank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dank punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dank throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mika is looking to stand up but Dank won't let him.
Dank is trying to control the position but Mika postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mika throws out a loose jab but Dank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mika throws a jab when Dank was well out of range.
A punch combination from Mika misses.
Dank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mika as he jumps to the side.
Dank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dank showed some decent athleticism there.
Mika wants to get back to full guard but Dank has passed into side control.
Mika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dank 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 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beerkiller Razmax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beerkiller Razmax!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razmax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Razmax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Razmax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Razmax moves away
and Razmax counters with a solid body kick.
Razmax tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Razmax throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Wanderlei Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Razmax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Razmax clinches up against the cage.
Razmax pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Razmax throws an elbow that misses.
Razmax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razmax lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Razmax takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Razmax ducks under and follows up with a left that Razmax also avoids with ease.
Razmax misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Razmax throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Emelianenko's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Razmax lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Beerkiller Razmax!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabrial Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Harville will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabrial Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Harville!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harville lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Harville thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cruz is rocked!
It looks like Gabrial Cruz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harville cracks Cruz with a left hook right on the temple and Cruz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Harville lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Cruz is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harville!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antanas Kazlau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurian Harmsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazlau comes to the cage accompanied by Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antanas Kazlau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurian Harmsong!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazlau avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.
Kazlau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harmsong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazlau.
Harmsong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harmsong leaves Kazlau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antanas Kazlau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazlau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazlau showed some decent athleticism there.
Harmsong looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazlau throwing shots but Harmsong is blocking nicely.
Harmsong is trying to stand back up but Kazlau is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlau looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harmsong wants to get back to his feet.
Kazlau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmsong defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Harmsong. No joy for Kazlau on that attempt.
Harmsong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmsong swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazlau.
Kazlau looks for a takedown but Harmsong sprawls well.
Kazlau shoots in but Harmsong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazlau misses with a takedown attempt - Harmsong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harmsong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazlau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harmsong as he avoids it easily.
Harmsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazlau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harmsong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazlau is breathing heavily.
Harmsong pulls Kazlau in close to prevent any damage.
Harmsong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harmsong wants to sweep here but Kazlau controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmsong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazlau is defended easily by Harmsong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Harmsong.
Harmsong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmsong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yurian Harmsong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazlau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harmsong wants to get back to his feet but Kazlau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harmsong holds on and takes a little breather.
Harmsong wants to stand up but Kazlau is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazlau is one step ahead there.
Kazlau stops Harmsong from standing up.
Harmsong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazlau is looking to work some ground and pound but Harmsong has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harmsong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmsong lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazlau's head.
Harmsong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazlau.
Kazlau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harmsong slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazlau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yurian Harmsong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kazlau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.
Kazlau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harmsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazlau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antanas Kazlau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harmsong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kazlau momentarily.
Kazlau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harmsong but Harmsong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Harmsong.
Harmsong stalks Kazlau and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazlau's face. Kazlau staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazlau slips a straight right by Harmsong.
Kazlau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harmsong jabs Kazlau right on the nose. Kazlau blinks but takes it well.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kazlau or perhaps it was just good defense by Harmsong which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antanas Kazlau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazlau dodges the punch combination from Harmsong.
Kazlau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harmsong is fending him off so far but Kazlau persists. Nope, Harmsong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazlau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harmsong tries to avoid it but Kazlau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harmsong to the ground. Harmsong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harmsong throws a nice looking combination but Kazlau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kazlau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazlau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harmsong!
Harmsong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Harmsong scores with a four punch combination!
Harmsong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazlau has time to react.
Kazlau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazlau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harmsong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harmsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazlau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harmsong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harmsong looks to land a combination. Kazlau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kazlau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harmsong, as that shot connected.
Harmsong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazlau's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Harmsong does no damage.
Harmsong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harmsong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmsong throws a right hand that Kazlau ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazlau also avoids with ease.
Harmsong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harmsong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmsong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kazlau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harmsong checks it well.
Harmsong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Harmsong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harmsong tries to bum rush Kazlau with a series of wild strikes but Kazlau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harmsong tests Kazlau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harmsong finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazlau's head.
Kazlau closes the distance and clinches up with Harmsong, looking for a takedown. Kazlau pushes Harmsong against the cage but Harmsong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harmsong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Harmsong misses.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harmsong works the jab nicely.
Harmsong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmsong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Kazlau avoids nicely.
Kazlau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kazlau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harmsong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurian Harmsong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harmsong dips to his left and cracks Kazlau with an uppercut!
Kazlau fails to land the takedown.
Kazlau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harmsong defends it nicely.
Kazlau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antanas Kazlau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harmsong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazlau.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmsong misses with a few strikes there.
Harmsong leaves Kazlau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harmsong rushes Kazlau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harmsong is trying to force a seperation but Kazlau has the dominant position.
Harmsong breaks the clinch.
Harmsong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harmsong throws a sloppy head kick and Kazlau moves out of range easily.
Harmsong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Harmsong.
Harmsong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
Harmsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazlau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazlau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harmsong but Harmsong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harmsong misses with a two punch combination.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harmsong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazlau fails with the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Harmsong scores with a four punch combination!
Harmsong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harmsong fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmsong misses with a double jab.
Harmsong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazlau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harmsong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harmsong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harmsong with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harmsong throws a right and a left that Kazlau avoids nicely.
Kazlau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmsong.
Harmsong throws a series of punches but Kazlau moves out of range.
Harmsong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harmsong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab from Harmsong.
Yurian Harmsong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harmsong scores with a decent looking hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harmsong.
Kazlau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harmsong.
Harmsong scores with a jab. Kazlau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harmsong defends it nicely.
Kazlau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kazlau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harmsong.
Harmsong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmsong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazlau circles away quickly and effectively.
Harmsong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazlau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harmsong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazlau on the side of the head.
Harmsong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harmsong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazlau has time to react.
Antanas Kazlau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yurian Harmsong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harmsong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurian Harmsong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harmsong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurian Harmsong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Killstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitre Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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131 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Killstuff!
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, Dimitre Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killstuff shoots for a takedown but Romanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killstuff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Romanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Killstuff.
Killstuff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killstuff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Killstuff passes to full mount!
Killstuff wants to take Romanov's back here but Romanov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstuff wants to control the pace but Romanov is squirming around nicely.
Killstuff has hold of Romanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Killstuff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Romanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Romanov shrugs it off.
Romanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killstuff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Romanov turns into him and now he's in Killstuff's guard.
Killstuff is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Killstuff controlling Romanov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killstuff is controlling Romanov's posture.
Killstuff manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Romanov looks gassed!
Killstuff shoots for a double leg takedown but Romanov sprawls well. He's pushed Killstuff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killstuff fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Killstuff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killstuff scores with a takedown into Romanov's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killstuff is in close to Romanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Killstuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstuff gets to his feet. Romanov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Killstuff shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Killstuff shoots in.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov throws a hook but Killstuff blocks it.
Killstuff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killstuff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killstuff landing punches.
Killstuff is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Romanov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Romanov!
Killstuff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstuff working a defensive guard but Romanov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Killstuff is trying to control Romanov's posture but Romanov avoids it.
Killstuff is looking to regain half guard here but Romanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Romanov working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Killstuff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killstuff fails with a takedown attempt.
Killstuff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killstuff slips under a jab.
Killstuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Killstuff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killstuff showed some decent athleticism there.
Killstuff uses his free foot to push down on Romanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romanov.
Killstuff working for a submission but Romanov is keeping him at bay.
Romanov has left one of his arms exposed and Killstuff doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Romanov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Killstuff!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko CroCoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Taylor (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, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko CroCoc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Matthew Taylor has been cut.
Matthew Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
CroCoc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
CroCoc throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
CroCoc pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by CroCoc. CroCoc obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. CroCoc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
CroCoc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CroCoc throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CroCoc lands with a nice body kick.
CroCoc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CroCoc could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor looks gassed!
CroCoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries to bum rush CroCoc with a series of wild strikes but CroCoc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CroCoc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
CroCoc cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
CroCoc connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by CroCoc.
CroCoc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by CroCoc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCoc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCoc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
CroCoc bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from CroCoc.
CroCoc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CroCoc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CroCoc scoring well with a low kick there.
CroCoc throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
CroCoc connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Matthew Taylor's cut even more.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CroCoc.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CroCoc, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by CroCoc.
CroCoc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCoc. That's going to slow Taylor down.
CroCoc scores with a hook.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
CroCoc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
CroCoc thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CroCoc can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by CroCoc - just one landing.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from CroCoc.
A head kick misses from CroCoc.
CroCoc lands with a slapping head kick.
CroCoc thumps Taylor with a low kick.
CroCoc lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from CroCoc.
A decent looking body kick lands there for CroCoc.
CroCoc thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
CroCoc lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for CroCoc.
CroCoc feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
CroCoc connects with a solid leg kick.
CroCoc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
CroCoc throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from CroCoc.
CroCoc delivers a nice body kick.
CroCoc is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
CroCoc fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
CroCoc feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
CroCoc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CroCoc plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCoc. That's going to slow Taylor down.
CroCoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
CroCoc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
CroCoc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
CroCoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CroCoc can pounce on him.
CroCoc connects with a jab.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCoc.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor throws a right hand that CroCoc ducks under and follows up with a left that CroCoc also avoids with ease.
CroCoc lands a high kick!
CroCoc lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for CroCoc.
Taylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from CroCoc. That one must have hurt.
CroCoc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
CroCoc lands with a slapping head kick.
CroCoc keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
CroCoc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
CroCoc dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCoc. That's going to slow Taylor down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CroCoc thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by CroCoc.
Good leg kick by CroCoc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
CroCoc lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
CroCoc throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
The cut above Matthew Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
CroCoc lands with a thumping leg kick.
CroCoc scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
CroCoc scores with a leg kick.
CroCoc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
CroCoc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
CroCoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
CroCoc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CroCoc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
CroCoc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
CroCoc moves into range and connects with a jab.
CroCoc lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko CroCoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
CroCoc ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch but CroCoc is having none of it.
CroCoc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
CroCoc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
CroCoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
CroCoc throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
CroCoc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
CroCoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CroCoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from CroCoc lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor misses with a combination
and CroCoc counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses
and CroCoc counters with a solid body kick.
CroCoc cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
CroCoc lands a high kick!
CroCoc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CroCoc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
A solid leg kick lands there for CroCoc.
CroCoc connects with a high kick.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by CroCoc. CroCoc obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by CroCoc. That's going to slow Taylor down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CroCoc lands a jab.
CroCoc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CroCoc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
CroCoc pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
CroCoc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from CroCoc.
CroCoc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but CroCoc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
CroCoc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
CroCoc lands with a nice body kick.
CroCoc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
CroCoc scores with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from CroCoc - that will leave a mark!
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthew Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from CroCoc. Taylor shrugs it off though.
CroCoc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by CroCoc. CroCoc obviously looking to wear him down.
CroCoc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
CroCoc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
CroCoc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
CroCoc throws a nice head kick!
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CroCoc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - CroCoc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
CroCoc tries a head kick but it misses.
CroCoc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
A slapping leg kick lands for CroCoc.
CroCoc scoring well with a low kick there.
CroCoc lands a head kick!
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CroCoc ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up but CroCoc circles away and keeps his distance.
CroCoc lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taylor takes a step back to recover.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CroCoc scores with a push kick.
CroCoc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
CroCoc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by CroCoc.
Taylor tries to move into range but CroCoc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CroCoc can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by CroCoc.
Taylor swings for the body but CroCoc moves out of range.
Mirko CroCoc is winning the standup battle so far.
CroCoc throws a head kick that half lands.
CroCoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor throws a one two combo.
CroCoc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and CroCoc duly obliges.
CroCoc scores with a leg kick.
CroCoc scores with a nice strike.
CroCoc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from CroCoc. That one must have hurt.
CroCoc scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
CroCoc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by CroCoc!
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by CroCoc.
CroCoc throws a nice outside leg kick.
CroCoc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by CroCoc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
CroCoc lands with a thumping leg kick.
CroCoc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
CroCoc lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from CroCoc.
CroCoc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
CroCoc connects with a high kick.
CroCoc lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
CroCoc throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with the combination.
CroCoc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
CroCoc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor throws a combination. CroCoc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by CroCoc.
CroCoc connects with a high kick.
Taylor moves forwards but CroCoc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor tries a low kick but CroCoc avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko CroCoc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
CroCoc dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
CroCoc throws a nice head kick!
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CroCoc thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
CroCoc's corner calls for a 1-2. CroCoc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
CroCoc cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
CroCoc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from CroCoc.
CroCoc throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CroCoc.
A head kick misses from CroCoc.
CroCoc connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CroCoc connects with a high kick.
CroCoc explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
CroCoc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but CroCoc circles away quickly and effectively.
CroCoc throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by CroCoc - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by CroCoc.
A head kick from CroCoc lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
CroCoc cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
CroCoc misses with a two punch combination.
CroCoc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
CroCoc tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
CroCoc takes one on the button.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but CroCoc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from CroCoc.
Good leg kick by CroCoc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from CroCoc - that will leave a mark!
CroCoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
CroCoc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
CroCoc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
CroCoc slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Good leg kick by CroCoc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
CroCoc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matthew Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to clinch.
CroCoc lands a head kick!
CroCoc feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
CroCoc throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from CroCoc.
Taylor avoids the head kick by CroCoc.
A head kick misses from CroCoc.
CroCoc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor rushes CroCoc and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CroCoc is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns CroCoc into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
CroCoc is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
CroCoc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
CroCoc lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor pushes off an throws an elbow but CroCoc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of CroCoc backwards.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
CroCoc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but CroCoc has him pressed against the cage.
CroCoc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite CroCoc's efforts to push away.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor tries to circle away but CroCoc has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CroCoc jumps guard but Taylor stands there with CroCoc around his waist. CroCoc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor has CroCoc pressed against the cage, preventing CroCoc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
CroCoc wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by CroCoc.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but CroCoc won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of CroCoc backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Taylor tries to circle away but CroCoc has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Taylor.
I think CroCoc 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko CroCoc!
Mirko CroCoc is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Alexeyevich Romanov has chosen Paint it black as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexeyevich Romanov is defended easily by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov circles away easily
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunstrom!
Thunstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunstrom sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand and escape but Thunstrom is controlling the position.
Thunstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexeyevich Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Thunstrom tries to roll over but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps him under control.
Thunstrom gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom has a closed guard, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from standing up.
Alexeyevich Romanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thunstrom throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alexeyevich Romanov uses it to pass to side control.
Thunstrom is looking for a sweep.
Thunstrom manages to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thunstrom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexeyevich Romanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunstrom.
Alexeyevich Romanov staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Alexeyevich Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov gets to mount! Thunstrom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from mount.
Thunstrom is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexeyevich Romanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexeyevich Romanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thunstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexeyevich Romanov gets the takedown into side control.
Thunstrom tries to buck Alexeyevich Romanov off but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
Thunstrom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunstrom.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from controlling successfully.
Alexeyevich Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexeyevich Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Thunstrom's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov won't allow Thunstrom to sweep him here.
Thunstrom working for a triangle but Alexeyevich Romanov defends it easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Thunstrom.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thunstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexeyevich Romanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexeyevich Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunstrom pushes a forearm under Alexeyevich Romanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alexeyevich Romanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Thunstrom!
Lars Thunstrom retains his middleweight title!
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