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PCL 127: Craterus to Carmaria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Ferro slips the punch.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Ferro.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Ferro misses with a two punch combination.
Ferro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferro!
Henry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.
Henry lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferro off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferro circles away quickly and effectively.
Henry punishes Ferro's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Henry. Beautiful body shot.
Ferro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferro gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henry tries to buck Ferro off but Ferro is having none of it.
Henry gets back to half guard.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferro!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry looking to finish with strikes here!
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henry with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ferro is bucking up trying to escape but Henry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferro is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Henry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henry lands a big shot there that rocks Ferro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry unloading with bombs!
Ferro looks winded!
Ferro tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Henry lands a big elbow.
Ferro is rocked!
Henry drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ferro! More shots from Henry and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Henry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sem Shilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimirov comes to the cage accompanied by Pelageya & Darya Moroz - Walking through a field with a horse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Vladimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sem Shilt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shilt counters with an outside leg kick.
Shilt is looking to land body kicks.
Shilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Shilt throws a leg kick but Vladimirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shilt throws a sloppy head kick and Vladimirov moves out of range easily.
Shilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shilt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shilt. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimirov thumps Shilt with a low kick.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shilt slips a jab and a cross from Vladimirov.
Shilt delivers a nice body kick.
Shilt throws a wild body kick that Vladimirov sees coming a mile off.
Vladimirov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shilt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilt moves away from the strike by Vladimirov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirov misses with a wild body shot.
Shilt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vladimirov throws a looping overhand right but Shilt ducks down to avoid it.
Vladimirov moves out of range of the body kick from Shilt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shilt. Vladimirov shrugs it off though.
Vladimirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shilt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilt moves out of range of the leg kick from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shilt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vladimirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shilt takes one to the side of the head.
Shilt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor Vladimirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimirov digs a good hook to Shilt's body.
Shilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladimirov.
Vladimirov throws a combination. Shilt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Vladimirov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shilt throws a push kick but Vladimirov slaps the foot to one side.
Vladimirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vladimirov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shilt eats them both and turns towards Vladimirov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shilt looks winded!
Vladimirov scores with a jab. Shilt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shilt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vladimirov throws an overhand right that has Shilt reeling! Vladimirov follows up with more punches and Shilt is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Vladimirov!
A very excited looking Fedor Vladimirov 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 Atilla Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun comes to the cage accompanied by Rage. 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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285 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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225 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atilla Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun is looking to clinch but Best is avoiding it.
Best throws a right hand that Hun ducks under and follows up with a left that Hun also avoids with ease.
Best misses with a head kick.
Hun misses with a head kick.
Atilla Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hun takes the fight into the clinch.
Hun throws an elbow that misses.
Hun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Best is defending well for now.
Best gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Best is keen to just control but Hun is a slippery customer.
Hun tries to kick Best off but Best keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hun is refusing to be controlled, as Best sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hun is trying to stand up here but Best is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is looking to advance position but Hun won't allow it.
Best is trying to control. Hun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Best seems to be working for a kimura but Hun defends the submission attempt.
Hun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.
Best is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hun defends it well.
Best is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Best is trying to control. Hun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hun has one foot on Best's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hun. Best does a little dance to reset his feet.
Best circles away from the clinch attempt.
Best throws a right hand that Hun ducks under and follows up with a left that Hun also avoids with ease.
Best with a poor takedown
and Hun counters by clinching up.
Hun breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Best shoots for a takedown but Hun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atilla Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
A head kick misses from Hun.
Hun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hun throws a nice looking combination but Best bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hun wants to clinch.
Hun doesn't manage to clinch there - Best circles away.
Best misses with a takedown attempt - Hun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Best swats away the attempt to clinch by Hun.
Best bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hun wants to get back to his feet but Best drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best trying to control the action but Hun is working from the bottom.
Best wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hun, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Best looks up at the clock and then as Hun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Best smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Best's guard! Nice work there by Hun!
Hun wants to stand but Best is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yster Best will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Best misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hun as Best shoots in.
Hun connects with a nice looking jab.
Hun wants to clinch but Best slips to the side
and Best counters with a series of strikes. Hun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Best shoots in and drives through. Hun sprawls well.
Hun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Best will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best tries for a takedown but Hun circles away easily
and Hun counters by clinching up.
Atilla Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
Hun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Best avoids it.
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Best is breathing heavily.
Hun is looking to clinch.
Hun moves into the clinch.
Best has Hun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Best is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hun is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun has Best pressed against the cage.
Hun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hun tries to clinch there but Best circles away.
Hun tries to close the distance and clinch but Best swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atilla Hun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hun!
Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hun closes the distance but Best moves to the side
and Best counters with a takedown into side control.
Yster Best has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hun is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hun struggling a bit here.
Best prevents Hun from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hun wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hun prevents Best from moving into mount.
Best taking a break here but Hun is having none of it and regains half guard.
Best controlling the action here.
Best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hun keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hun has hold of Best's hands but Best slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Best seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Best is looking to stall here but Hun recovers full guard.
Best trying to control but Hun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yster Best wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hun instigates a clinch.
Best wants to take the fight to the mat but Hun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hun missing with knees to the body.
Best has Hun pressed against the cage, preventing Hun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hun manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hun quickly recovers to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Best. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Best in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Best!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yster Best!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Werdumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricius Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Werdumov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is wait and bleed. Fedor Werdumov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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16 - 11 - 0 |
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5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Werdumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patricius Satanae!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdumov looks to throw a body kick
and Satanae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werdumov throws a head kick but Satanae moves out of range.
Werdumov throws a solid leg kick but Satanae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Werdumov.
Werdumov throws a head kick that misses.
Werdumov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Werdumov tries a head kick but it misses.
Werdumov moves to clinch but Satanae breaks away
and Satanae counters with a series of strikes. Werdumov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Werdumov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Werdumov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Werdumov rushes Satanae and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdumov is trying to push Satanae away but Satanae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Satanae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Werdumov backwards.
Satanae prevents Werdumov from breaking the clinch.
Satanae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werdumov throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Satanae both land. Nice combination.
Werdumov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Satanae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werdumov cracks Satanae with a good jab.
Werdumov misses with a two punch combination.
Werdumov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdumov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satanae counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdumov darts in trying to clinch
and Satanae counters with a left and a right that stings Werdumov.
Satanae throws out a loose jab but Werdumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satanae avoids the head kick by Werdumov.
A lazy body kick from Werdumov
and Satanae counters with a straight right hand.
Werdumov moves to clinch but Satanae breaks away
and Satanae counters with a nice uppercut.
Satanae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Werdumov throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov is looking to clinch but Satanae is avoiding it.
Satanae throws an off balance right hand
and Werdumov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Satanae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Werdumov has time to react.
Werdumov thumps Satanae with a low kick.
Satanae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Werdumov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werdumov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Werdumov misses with a combination
and Satanae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werdumov misses with a body kick.
Werdumov throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Patricius Satanae has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdumov throws a head kick that misses.
Fedor Werdumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdumov.
Satanae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle, before Werdumov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Satanae's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Werdumov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fedor Werdumov!
Our winner, Fedor Werdumov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes into the arena with Diskoteka avaria-Nebo blaring out of the sound system. 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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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira passes into half guard.
Ferreira wants to control but Kvasov is keeping him busy.
Ferreira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvasov won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Kvasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferreira in particular looking to stall.
Ferreira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Ferreira.
Kvasov lands a left and a right that send Ferreira crashing to the mat, dazed. Kvasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ferreira is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Ferreira has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Ferreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Kvasov finish him?
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kvasov.
Ferreira seems to have recovered his senses.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kvasov is trying to stand back up but Ferreira is controlling him
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvasov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kvasov is trying to stand up here but Ferreira is controlling him well.
Kvasov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ferreira is trying to control. Kvasov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferreira stops Kvasov from getting back to his feet.
Ferreira controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Ferreira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kvasov moves forwards but Ferreira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferreira is defended easily by Kvasov.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvasov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferreira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira prevents Kvasov from standing back up.
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Kvasov won't allow it.
Ferreira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferreira tries to clinch but Kvasov is having none of it.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Kvasov lands.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvasov circles away.
Kvasov throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvasov throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Kvasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Ferreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Kvasov which made him look bad.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Ferreira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvasov did well to prevent Ferreira getting side control.
Kvasov is trying to stand up here but Ferreira is controlling him well.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Kvasov is defending well.
Kvasov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ferreira manages to mount him!
Ferreira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kvasov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to control but Kvasov wriggling away.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the head.
Kvasov is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.
Kvasov really wants to buck Ferreira off and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kvasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kvasov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kvasov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Kvasov is working from the bottom.
Kvasov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira swings around for an armbar but Kvasov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kvasov tries to get out of the position.
Kvasov keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Kvasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Ferreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Ferreira's cut.
That's time! Kvasov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Kvasov keeps moving.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Ferreira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel Ferreira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kvasov slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Kvasov.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kvasov defends it nicely.
Kvasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferreira on the side of the head.
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel Ferreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira slips a jab from Kvasov.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvasov is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Kvasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Ferreira.
Kvasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Kvasov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferreira scores with a jab. Kvasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kvasov misses with a straight left.
Kvasov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Gabriel Ferreira's cut even more.
Kvasov throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kvasov as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvasov circles away.
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kvasov loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Kvasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Kvasov as Ferreira shoots in.
Kvasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferreira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kvasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Kvasov.
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Kvasov sprawls well.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kvasov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Ferreira!
Gabriel Ferreira made sure to mention his sponsor, Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Mouse has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolai Kukuev's chin.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse has Kukuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuev trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Kukuev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev looking to pass the guard.
Mouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kukuev defends it easily.
Kukuev postures up.
Mouse keeping full guard, as Kukuev tries to pass.
Kukuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
Kukuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukuev seems to be working for a kimura but Mouse defends the submission attempt.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Kukuev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is pressing down on Kukuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukuev postures up.
Kukuev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mouse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mouse has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev prevents Mouse from getting the reversal.
Kukuev wants to control the pace but Mouse is squirming around nicely.
Mouse is working to get back to half guard.
Kukuev wants to finish this one by submission but Mouse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kukuev.
Kukuev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mouse is on top in guard.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kukuev gets a takedown into half guard.
Kukuev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kukuev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mouse is now in Kukuev's guard. A big mistake from Kukuev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Kukuev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Mouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouse postures up and lands a big shot to Kukuev's brow.
Mouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Mouse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
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 Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kukuev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kukuev looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Mouse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Mouse postures up in Kukuev's guard and throws a big left but Kukuev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukuev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Kukuev's legs - danger averted.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Kukuev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouse.
Mouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mouse throwing strikes but missing.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouse drops back looking for a leg! Kukuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kukuev manages to kick Mouse off! Mouse jumps back into Kukuev's guard.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
Jerry Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kukuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Mouse.
I think Kukuev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Kukuev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Gardner enters the cage!
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260 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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230 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Gardner.
Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steele. That one must have hurt.
Gardner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gardner checks it well.
Gardner checks a low kick from Steele.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gardner. Gardner obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gardner throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
Gardner looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gardner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardner.
Steele throws a hook but Gardner avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gardner!
Gardner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Steele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gardner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gardner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Josh Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner looks winded!
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gardner counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Gardner's shoulder, as Gardner tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Gardner.
Gardner throws a body kick that misses.
Gardner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steele will feel that in the morning.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
Gardner checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gardner throws a shot to the body.
Gardner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gardner blocks a head kick by Steele.
Crunch! Gardner slams his shin into Steele's torso.
Nice straight punches there by Gardner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardner.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gardner can pounce on him.
Steele swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardner.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Steele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gardner.
Gardner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gardner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Gardner moves out of range easily.
Steele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gardner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gardner connects with a looping right hand.
Steele throws a low kick, looking for Gardner's leg but Gardner calmly moves out of range.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gardner scores with a push kick.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Gardner avoids it.
Gardner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardner connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gardner looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Gardner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gardner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gardner lands a front kick.
Gardner moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Gardner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Gardner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardner lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele scores with a head kick.
It looks like Josh Gardner has been cut.
Gardner lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele misses with a head kick.
Donk. Gardner catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
Gardner lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Gardner'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.
Gardner connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Gardner lands a slapping body shot.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gardner misses with a right hand
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Gardner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Josh Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gardner checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gardner as he connects with a hook.
Steele is looking to land body kicks.
Gardner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gardner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gardner.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele lands a nice hook to Gardner's body. Gardner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Gardner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner lands a head shot.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele lands a nice looking body kick.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele walks into a jab.
Gardner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gardner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gardner cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gardner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Steele throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Steele avoids a kick to the body.
Gardner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gardner misses with a leg kick
and Steele counters with a head kick that drops Gardner to the mat! Gardner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gardner is rocked!
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele throws out a leg kick but Gardner moves out of range and Steele only half commits.
Steele misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Gardner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Gardner.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gardner is able to avoid easily.
Gardner blocks a head kick by Steele.
Gardner jabs Steele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steele scrambles back to his feet.
Gardner seems to have recovered his senses.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gardner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gardner sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gardner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gardner thumps Steele with a low kick.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch.
Gardner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steele.
Gardner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gardner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gardner.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steele.
Gardner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardner.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gardner staying out of range there.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steele in his tracks.
Steele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner connects with a body shot.
Gardner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Gardner.
Gardner's corner calls for a 1-2. Gardner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gardner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele misses with a straight left.
A lazy body kick from Steele
and Gardner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Gardner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Gardner.
Gardner lands a head kick!
Gardner misses with a head kick.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Gardner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner scores with a nice body kick.
Gardner scores with a nice head shot.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Gardner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Gardner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Gardner connects with a crisp jab.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steele tried to score with a low kick but Gardner checks it.
Steele slips a jab from Gardner.
Steele seems to be stalking Gardner here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gardner drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raffer Steele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paco Da Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Man comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Beelzeboss. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Damo Bodhidharma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Da Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma swings widly with a right hand
and Da Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bodhidharma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Paco Da Man has been cut.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Man scores with a jab.
Da Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodhidharma tries to move into range but Da Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Da Man.
Da Man missing with a left hand there. Bodhidharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Man swings for the body but Bodhidharma moves out of range.
A cross from Da Man lands.
Bodhidharma throws a combination that misses
and Da Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bodhidharma thinking.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Bodhidharma defending well as Da Man loads up on a big left hand.
Da Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bodhidharma. Da Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Man lands a head kick!
Da Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bodhidharma finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Man's head.
Da Man cracks Bodhidharma with a big right hand and Bodhidharma goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bodhidharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bodhidharma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Man lands a couple of elbows.
Da Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bodhidharma keeping moving, preventing Da Man from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Man pushes down on Bodhidharma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bodhidharma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bodhidharma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Da Man throwing shots but Bodhidharma is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bodhidharma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bodhidharma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Man.
Da Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Da Man drops an elbow to the side of Bodhidharma's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bodhidharma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Man is controlling the pace.
Bodhidharma is in trouble now - Da Man has advanced to mount!
Da Man with shots to the head and body - Bodhidharma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Da Man drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bodhidharma! More shots from Da Man and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Da Man!
A very excited looking Paco Da Man 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullen.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Emelianenko. Mullen shrugs it off though.
Emelianenko forces Mullen back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullen.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullen throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Mullen is out of range.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mullen lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Pvt. Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen misses with a straight left.
Mullen throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mullen with a nice cross.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Mullen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Emelianenko. That one must have hurt.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Mullen.
Mullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko moves forwards but Mullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Mullen digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Mullen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Emelianenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mullen controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullen controls his hands.
Mullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullen.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullen.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullen is defending well for now.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Mullen blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullen avoids it.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullen.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullen.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.
Mullen prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Mullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mullen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullen throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mullen misses with a looping left.
Mullen feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. Mullen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mullen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Mullen avoids it well.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pvt. Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullen manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mullen.
Mullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen looking to stall.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pvt. Mullen has been cut.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko is looking to control Mullen's arms but Mullen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emelianenko has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mullen blocks it.
Mirko Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mullen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko letting Mullen take a breather here.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mullen is keeping busy.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullen's face.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Mullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mullen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mullen's face.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mullen is defending well for now.
Emelianenko tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mullen is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Mullen into the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullen controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mullen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Mullen keeps it at a distance.
Mullen connects with a jab.
Emelianenko rushes Mullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mullen blocks it.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Mullen avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pvt. Mullen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Mullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullen throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mullen misses with a double jab.
Mullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Mullen settles back down.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Mullen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mullen back to the cage. Emelianenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mullen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches Mullen up against the cage.
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!
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullen.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mullen.
Mullen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Mullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Mullen moved out of range nicely.
Mullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Mullen avoids a kick to the body.
Mullen cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Mullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen cracks Emelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Mullen lands.
Mullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Mullen.
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!
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
and Mullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Mullen misses.
Mullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mullen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mullen throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mullen.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullen.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mullen blocks it.
Emelianenko working Mullen over with knees to the body.
Mullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullen prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Mullen looking to stall.
Mullen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Emelianenko has denied him.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullen just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mullen blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Mullen into the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullen up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pvt. Mullen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko moves forwards but Mullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Mullen circles away.
Mullen jabs Emelianenko right on the nose. Emelianenko blinks but takes it well.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullen is just out of range.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Mullen into the cage.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullen avoids the damage to the body.
Mullen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Mullen blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullen.
Mullen is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mullen has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullen avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mullen trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mullen into the cage.
Mullen is stalling here.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullen missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Mullen is avoiding it.
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullen checks a leg kick.
Mullen misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mullen's calf.
The fighters circling - Mullen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mullen lands with a cross.
Mullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Mullen.
The fighters circling - Mullen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mullen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelianenko scores with a head kick.
Mullen looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullen dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko.
Mullen misses with a few strikes there.
Mullen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Mullen's leg. Mullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mullen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Mullen is having none of it.
Mullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mullen is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Mullen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko had his way with Pvt. Mullen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pvt. Mullen's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Mullen.
Mullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko stuns Mullen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mullen thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Mullen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullen blocks the leg kick.
Mullen scores with the left hand. Emelianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Mullen pushes him off.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullen.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Mullen ducks under and follows up with a left that Mullen also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko delivers a nice body kick.
Emelianenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mullen misses.
Mullen lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Mullen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Mullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Mullen moves out of range.
Mullen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullen.
Mullen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Mullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mullen throws a big shot that misses.
Pvt. Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mullen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mullen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mullen checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelianenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mullen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mullen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko lands a two punch combo.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mullen's sensitive parts.
Mullen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mullen scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mullen avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Mullen with a nice cross.
Emelianenko is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullen finds Emelianenko's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Emelianenko flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mullen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Emelianenko will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pvt. Mullen!
Pvt. Mullen is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Pvt. Mullen 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 Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anal Bead Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Kovalenko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anal Bead Party!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Party takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kovalenko misses.
Oooooh!!! Kovalenko has knocked Party down with a huge combo! Kovalenko steps away and waves a wobbly Party back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Anal Bead Party has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Party lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Party changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Party working the strikes but Kovalenko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kovalenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Party.
Kovalenko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Party is working away from the top position though.
Party sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovalenko defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko is controlling Party's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Party is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kovalenko is just riding it out for now. Party eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Party in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Party throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Party wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovalenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Party looks to land a strike but Kovalenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Party wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Party forces his way into half guard.
Party throws a strike but Kovalenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Party slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Party trying to control the action but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Party is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kovalenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Party misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Party tries for a kimura but Kovalenko is defending well.
Party misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Party is putting a hurting on Kovalenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Party throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Party in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Party swings around for an armbar but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Party's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Party isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kovalenko stacks Party on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kovalenko!
Party tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anal Bead Party will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anal Bead Party's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kovalenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Party 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Anal Bead Party's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Party is defended easily by Kovalenko.
Party takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Party.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Party counters with an outside leg kick.
Party misses with the body kick
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Party! Kovalenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Party to his feet! Party is in big trouble!
Nice defenses there by Party.
Party closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Party lands in his opponent's guard.
Party pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalenko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Party stops Kovalenko from standing up.
Party slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Party postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Party stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Party is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Party is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Party stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Party throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko ducks under a wild hook from Party.
Kovalenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Party. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Party tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Party momentarily.
The cut above Anal Bead Party's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Party
and Kovalenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Party toppling to the canvas! Party scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovalenko finish him?!
Party is rocked!
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Party is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Party circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kovalenko. Party falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kovalenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Nikolai Kovalenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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