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Come Get Some! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gambacorto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Yardstick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Gambacorto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lance Yardstick!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardstick doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambacorto circles away.
Yardstick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambacorto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yardstick tries to clinch there but Gambacorto circles away.
Gambacorto tries to clinch but Yardstick is having none of it.
Yardstick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gambacorto counters with a nice body kick.
Yardstick clinches with his opponent.
Gambacorto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yardstick tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambacorto avoids the damage to the body.
Gambacorto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yardstick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gambacorto managing to block the knees to the body from Yardstick.
Nice elbow from Yardstick.
Yardstick pushes off an throws an elbow but Gambacorto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yardstick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yardstick.
Gambacorto wants a takedown but no success here.
Gambacorto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gambacorto avoiding damage as Yardstick throws knees to the body.
Yardstick tries a knee to the head but Gambacorto blocks it.
Yardstick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yardstick trying to land knees to the body.
Yardstick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yardstick swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambacorto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yardstick tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambacorto avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto goes for a takedown attempt but Yardstick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambacorto tries to clinch up.
Yardstick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gambacorto counters with a nice leg kick.
Yardstick looks gassed!
A combination from Gambacorto does no damage.
Yardstick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gambacorto moves into the clinch.
Yardstick looking to throw knees to the head but Gambacorto is blocking nicely.
Yardstick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gambacorto is defending well for now.
Gambacorto lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gambacorto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yardstick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gambacorto.
Yardstick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yardstick misses with an elbow strike.
Yardstick gets underhooks to prevent Gambacorto's takedown attempt.
Yardstick has a couple of punches blocked by Gambacorto.
Gambacorto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yardstick regains guard immediately.
Gambacorto trying to control but Yardstick is working from the bottom.
Gambacorto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambacorto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardstick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto tries to free his leg and advance position but Yardstick is retaining full guard.
Gambacorto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gambacorto pushes down on Yardstick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gambacorto stops Yardstick from getting back to his feet.
Gambacorto is pressing down on Yardstick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yardstick is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yardstick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yardstick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gambacorto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yardstick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yardstick throws an elbow that misses.
Gambacorto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gambacorto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambacorto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yardstick prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yardstick.
Yardstick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gambacorto is defending well for now.
Gambacorto goes for a takedown attempt but Yardstick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambacorto gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Gambacorto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gambacorto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Gambacorto.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambacorto.
Yardstick wants to clinch
and Gambacorto counters with a nice body kick.
Gambacorto has a takedown stuffed.
Yardstick tries to clinch but Gambacorto moves away
and Gambacorto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gambacorto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambacorto tries to break free but Yardstick pushes him back against the cage.
Yardstick looking to throw knees to the head but Gambacorto is blocking nicely.
Gambacorto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gambacorto avoiding damage as Yardstick throws knees to the body.
Gambacorto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambacorto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gambacorto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yardstick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yardstick is breathing heavily.
Yardstick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambacorto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yardstick darts in trying to clinch
and Gambacorto counters by moving into the clinch.
Gambacorto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yardstick clinches but Gambacorto breaks the clinch
and Gambacorto counters by clinching up.
Yardstick looking to throw knees to the head but Gambacorto is blocking nicely.
Gambacorto blocks a body shot from Yardstick.
Yardstick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambacorto avoids it.
Yardstick misses with an elbow over the top.
Gambacorto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yardstick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gambacorto counters with an outside leg kick.
Gambacorto moves into the clinch.
Gambacorto wants a takedown.
Yardstick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yardstick misses with a knee strike.
Gambacorto has Yardstick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yardstick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gambacorto can't get the takedown.
Gambacorto tries to score a body lock takedown but Yardstick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yardstick trying to land knees to the body.
Gambacorto tries to pull guard but Yardstick holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambacorto drops back down to his feet.
Gambacorto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yardstick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yardstick missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto tries to score a body lock takedown but Yardstick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yardstick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yardstick throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yardstick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gambacorto's brow.
Gambacorto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yardstick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gambacorto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yardstick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yardstick trying to land knees to the body.
Gambacorto is looking to break free of the clinch but Yardstick has double underhooks.
Yardstick is pressed up against the cage. Gambacorto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yardstick down to the mat. Yardstick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gambacorto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gambacorto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yardstick can't keep his opponent in guard - Gambacorto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambacorto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yardstick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto is keen to just control but Yardstick is a slippery customer.
Yardstick is in trouble now - Gambacorto has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Gambacorto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gambacorto wants to control the pace but Yardstick is squirming around nicely.
Gambacorto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yardstick is squirming around, avoiding Gambacorto's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Gambacorto dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Gambacorto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yardstick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gambacorto somewhat.
Yardstick looks to clinch
and Gambacorto counters by moving into the clinch.
Gambacorto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yardstick misses with an elbow strike.
Gambacorto avoids the elbow strike from Yardstick, against the cage.
Yardstick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yardstick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gambacorto managing to block the knees to the body from Yardstick.
Yardstick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yardstick gets underhooks to prevent Gambacorto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gambacorto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yardstick throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambacorto.
A knee to the head by Yardstick.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yardstick throws an elbow but misses.
Yardstick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gambacorto wants the takedown. Yardstick is fighting it off but Gambacorto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yardstick's guard against the cage.
Gambacorto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yardstick is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambacorto wants to control from the top but Yardstick keeps moving.
Gambacorto tries to free his leg and advance position but Yardstick is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gambacorto trying to control the position from guard on top but Yardstick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambacorto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yardstick tries to clinch up
and Gambacorto counters with a three punch combo that has Yardstick backing up. Yardstick nods at Gambacorto to acknowledge the strikes.
Yardstick looks to clinch
and Gambacorto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambacorto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yardstick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gambacorto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gambacorto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yardstick prevents it.
Yardstick landing knees to the head.
Gambacorto lands a good knee to the midsection. Yardstick won't want to take too many of those.
Gambacorto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yardstick prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yardstick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yardstick clinches but Gambacorto breaks the clinch
and Gambacorto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yardstick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gambacorto is pressing down on Yardstick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yardstick is holding on for now.
Gambacorto controlling the pace.
Yardstick kicks off Gambacorto and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambacorto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gambacorto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yardstick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gambacorto somewhat.
Gambacorto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lance Yardstick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambacorto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yardstick tries to keep at a distance but Gambacorto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gambacorto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yardstick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yardstick missing with knees to the body.
Gambacorto tries for a takedown but Yardstick manages to get underhooks.
Gambacorto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Gambacorto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambacorto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yardstick pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Gambacorto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gambacorto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Gambacorto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Swahili Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swahili Bob has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Swahili Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bob prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bob is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bob and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bob has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Bob.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it.
Banner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Bob trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Bob trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner wants to control but Bob is having none of it.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Swahili Bob will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. Banner should have avoided that one.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bob throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swahili Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Bob, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Bob against the cage but Bob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Bob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob stalks Banner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banner's face. Banner staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob misses with the combination.
Bob pushes Banner away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bob.
Bob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bob cracks Banner with an open hand slap.
Swahili Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Bob.
Banner is rocked!
Banner seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bob shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Banner is backing up but Bob catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Banner covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bob Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swahili Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between malte rosenkvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). malte rosenkvist has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, malte rosenkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rosenkvist is looking to land body kicks.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nice looking jab.
rosenkvist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
rosenkvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tjitsteuvfehl but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
rosenkvist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position from guard on top but rosenkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops back looking for a leg! rosenkvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rosenkvist manages to kick Tjitsteuvfehl off! Tjitsteuvfehl jumps back into rosenkvist's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
rosenkvist is looking to stand up but Tjitsteuvfehl isn't so interested in that idea.
Tjitsteuvfehl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control but rosenkvist is working from the bottom.
rosenkvist looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
rosenkvist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl is in close to rosenkvist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to work some ground and pound but rosenkvist has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rosenkvist throws a nice looking combination but Tjitsteuvfehl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in rosenkvist's guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but rosenkvist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tjitsteuvfehl has rosenkvist in his guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping moving, preventing rosenkvist from controlling successfully.
rosenkvist really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
rosenkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeping moving, preventing rosenkvist from controlling successfully.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
rosenkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tjitsteuvfehl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
rosenkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Tjitsteuvfehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes rosenkvist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
rosenkvist moves in looking to clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a right hand that rosenkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that rosenkvist also avoids with ease.
Tjitsteuvfehl with a nice cross.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an uppercut. rosenkvist saw that one coming.
rosenkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.
rosenkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
rosenkvist tries for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl manages to get underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for malte rosenkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rosenkvist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. rosenkvist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
rosenkvist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops down looking for an ankle pick but rosenkvist pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rosenkvist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
rosenkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a straight right.
rosenkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a nice looking jab.
rosenkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a single leg into guard. rosenkvist didn't expect that.
rosenkvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tjitsteuvfehl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws and elbow that misses. rosenkvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard. Nice move by rosenkvist!
rosenkvist postures up in Tjitsteuvfehl's guard and throws a big left but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
rosenkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Tjitsteuvfehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjitsteuvfehl pulls rosenkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a closed guard, preventing rosenkvist from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist is looking to advance position but Tjitsteuvfehl has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tjitsteuvfehl landing strikes from the mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
rosenkvist tries to lock up and control but Tjitsteuvfehl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tjitsteuvfehl is landing with some decent strikes but rosenkvist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist wants to control but Tjitsteuvfehl is having none of it.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a big elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl won't let rosenkvist get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tjitsteuvfehl is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. rosenkvist can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for an armbar but rosenkvist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from rosenkvist.
rosenkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tjitsteuvfehl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
rosenkvist staying out of range there.
Tjitsteuvfehl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before rosenkvist has time to react.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks to throw the jab but rosenkvist is out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
rosenkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a two punch combination.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a one two! rosenkvist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a hook.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rosenkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a nice uppercut.
rosenkvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws the left hand but rosenkvist avoids the punch easily.
malte rosenkvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
rosenkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for malte rosenkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rosenkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tjitsteuvfehl finds it's way round the side to connect with rosenkvist's head.
rosenkvist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tjitsteuvfehl decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rosenkvist's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tjitsteuvfehl postures up and lands a big shot to rosenkvist's brow.
rosenkvist keeping moving, preventing Tjitsteuvfehl from controlling successfully.
Tjitsteuvfehl stops rosenkvist from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to control from the top but rosenkvist keeps moving.
rosenkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl is pushing down on rosenkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. rosenkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Tjitsteuvfehl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tjitsteuvfehl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
rosenkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking for a kimura but rosenkvist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjitsteuvfehl to get the leverage.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
rosenkvist won't allow Tjitsteuvfehl to pass to mount.
Tjitsteuvfehl working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on rosenkvist's thigh. rosenkvist counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl stands up from rosenkvist's guard - Tjitsteuvfehl perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist misses with a takedown
and Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
rosenkvist misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.
rosenkvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
rosenkvist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for rosenkvist. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
rosenkvist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tjitsteuvfehl to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl gets to his feet - rosenkvist follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rosenkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an overhand right that lands on rosenkvist's shoulder, as rosenkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tjitsteuvfehl does it's job there.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a three punch combo!
rosenkvist misses with a takedown
letting Tjitsteuvfehl counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rosenkvist tries for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away easily
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tjitsteuvfehl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Gluhov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gluhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gluhov, as that shot connected.
It looks like Rob Mendez has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gluhov swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Mendez - just one landing.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gluhov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Gluhov.
Gluhov throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Gluhov defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Mendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Gluhov.
Gluhov scores with a nice right hand.
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gluhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Gluhov wants to stand and escape but Mendez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gluhov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Gluhov keeps moving.
Gluhov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gluhov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is controlling the pace.
Mendez is working for a kimura but Gluhov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Gluhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rob Mendez's cut is getting worse.
Gluhov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Konstantin Gluhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gluhov throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Gluhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Gluhov.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gluhov tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gluhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gluhov but Gluhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Gluhov shows good takedown defense.
Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gluhov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat.
Gluhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Gluhov misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Gluhov both land. Nice combination.
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 head kick from Gluhov lands but Mendez takes it in his stride.
Rob Mendez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mendez dives in and grabs Gluhov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gluhov pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gluhov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gluhov misses with a double jab.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gluhov lands a left and a right that send Mendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Gluhov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mendez throws a series of punches but Gluhov moves out of range.
Gluhov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluhov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendez backs up against the cage.
Jeez, Rob Mendez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Mendez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Gluhov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Marlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuri Marlov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Parker's chin.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Marlov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Yuri Marlov has been cut.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Marlov staying out of range there.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Marlov moves away and avoids it.
Marlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.
Parker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlov controlling the position from side mount.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Marlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marlov prevents Parker from improving his position.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Marlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker wants to control the position but Marlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Parker tries to kick Marlov off but Marlov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Marlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parker wants to improve his position but Marlov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marlov postures up.
Marlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker has a closed guard, preventing Marlov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marlov preventing the sweep.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlov is aware though and is defending well.
Parker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marlov is now in half guard.
Marlov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marlov wants to clinch.
Marlov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Marlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker cracks Marlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlov moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Marlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Marlov getting side control.
Parker moves into full guard.
Parker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlov stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Marlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marlov is fighting to break Parker's control of his arms but Parker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker has his hands on Marlov's head, controlling the position.
Parker trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marlov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Parker wants to improve his position but Marlov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Parker controls his leg.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marlov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parker is trying to defend but Marlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marlov is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Marlov has control of the leg.
Well, if Marlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parker is not content to let Marlov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Marlov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marlov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.
Parker wants to control but Marlov is keeping him busy.
Marlov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlov misses with a strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marlov tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Marlov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Parker wants to take a breather but Marlov is having none of it.
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Parker seems content to control.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marlov is looking to improve his position.
Marlov punching from the bottom.
Parker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marlov punching from the bottom.
Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Bob Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marlov tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker landing strikes from the mount and Marlov is in trouble!
Parker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker cracks Marlov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marlov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Parker. What's that going to do exactly?
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Parker lands a big elbow.
Marlov is rocked!
Marlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker with good strikes from the mount here!
Marlov is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Parker postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Marlov is out cold - huge knockout for Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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23
213 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Freeman tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freeman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Freeman. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Gordon Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones looks gassed!
Freeman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Freeman's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Freeman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jones is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Parga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrigo Parga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Grove!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parga throws a series of punches but Grove avoids them all with ease.
Grove fails with the takedown.
Parga swings for the body but Grove moves out of range.
Parga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grove!
Grove is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Parga controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Parga controlling the pace for now.
Grove is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Parga wants to control the pace but Grove is squirming around nicely.
Parga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grove on the ground.
Parga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grove tries to lock up and control but Parga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Parga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Parga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Grove tries to clinch up.
Parga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grove avoids it really well and circles away.
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Jonny Grove has been cut.
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Parga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Grove.
Grove tries for a takedown but Parga circles away easily
and Parga counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grove is looking to break free of the clinch but Parga has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parga is struggling to control the position.
Grove is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parga is defending well for now.
Grove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parga smiles and moves away.
Parga takes the fight into the clinch.
Grove throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grove lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parga successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grove!
Parga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove tries to hold on but Parga postures up.
Parga controlling the position easily from mount.
Grove wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Parga.
Parga dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Parga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Grove's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parga lands a lovely overhand right.
Parga looks to score with a jab to the body but Grove is just out of range.
Parga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grove clinches but Parga breaks the clinch
and Parga counters with a right hand to the body.
Parga throws an overhand right that has Grove reeling! Parga follows up with more punches and Grove is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodrigo Parga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dyrdrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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10 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Dyrdrek!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
It looks like Alex Dyrdrek has been cut.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyrdrek looks gassed!
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!
Black drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dyrdrek right on the button. Dyrdrek goes down! Black follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Black gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Yankowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Petroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yankowy comes to the cage accompanied by Just Can't Hate Enough. Marcelo Petroni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Yankowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Petroni!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petroni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petroni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yankowy defends it easily.
Yankowy stands and throws Petroni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yankowy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yankowy cracks Petroni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yankowy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petroni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yankowy off and has taken his back!
Petroni throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Yankowy is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petroni lands shots from the back.
Yankowy is really stuck here.
Yankowy trying to control the action but Petroni just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petroni lands a shot to the body.
Petroni trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Yankowy tries to escape but Petroni has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yankowy turns into Petroni and is now in his guard.
Petroni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yankowy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yankowy is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yankowy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yankowy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petroni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petroni wants to get back to full guard.
Yankowy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yankowy wants to control but Petroni is keeping him busy.
Yankowy trying to mount his opponent but Petroni defends it.
Yankowy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yankowy is trying to control the action in half guard but Petroni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Petroni leaves Yankowy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petroni looks to land a combination but Yankowy avoids it well.
Petroni tries for a takedown but Yankowy circles away easily
and Yankowy counters with a single leg into guard. Petroni didn't expect that.
Petroni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yankowy wants to control from the top but Petroni keeps moving.
Petroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yankowy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petroni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petroni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yankowy defends it well.
Petroni looks gassed!
Yankowy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petroni won't allow Yankowy to sweep him here.
Yankowy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yankowy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petroni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Yankowy dominated that round.
That's time! Yankowy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petroni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yankowy to the mat! Yankowy manages to get full guard.
Petroni preventing the sweep.
Yankowy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petroni defends it easily.
Yankowy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petroni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petroni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jon Yankowy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yankowy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yankowy trying to keep a closed guard but Petroni is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy looking for subs off his back but Petroni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yankowy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petroni pulls his head out easily.
Yankowy wants to control the action here but instead Petroni manages to pass to full mount!
Yankowy wants to hold on but Petroni pushes him away.
Petroni gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Petroni throws a nice looking combination but Yankowy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petroni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petroni wants to get up but he can't break Yankowy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yankowy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yankowy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yankowy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petroni is aware though and is defending well.
Petroni wanted to stand there but Yankowy had control of the position.
Yankowy looking to control but Petroni passes into half guard.
Yankowy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankowy tries to lock up and control but Petroni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yankowy is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petroni controlling his opponent.
Petroni gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Petroni fails to land.
Yankowy is working for takedown but Petroni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petroni tries to work over Yankowy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petroni is trying to drag Yankowy to the mat but Yankowy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Yankowy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petroni smiles and moves away.
Yankowy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Petroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yankowy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yankowy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yankowy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petroni's guard.
Yankowy wants to control from the top but Petroni keeps moving.
Yankowy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yankowy looking to pass the guard.
Petroni is looking for a triangle but Yankowy pushes his legs off easily.
Yankowy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petroni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yankowy defends it easily.
Petroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yankowy trying to control but Petroni is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankowy is posturing up here but Petroni has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yankowy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yankowy has to tap! Slick submission there by Petroni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Petroni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lark McTeague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTeague kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Goodbye Horses - Q Lazzarus . 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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210 lbs
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21
215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lark McTeague!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTeague takes a step back to recover.
McTeague throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTeague checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTeague throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mike Black has been cut.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTeague throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McTeague throws a series of strikes that have Black backpedaling.
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!
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black wants to clinch.
McTeague throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black tries to clinch up.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTeague. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTeague throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
McTeague looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague wants to clinch.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black tries to land a front kick but McTeague steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lark McTeague seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTeague misses with a double jab.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTeague. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
McTeague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black misses the shot to the body.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTeague misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but McTeague gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
McTeague can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTeague's elbow.
Black tries a body shot but McTeague blocks it.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTeague's elbow.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTeague tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Black.
Black tries to throw a body punch but McTeague avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black misses with some punches.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McTeague breaks the clinch.
McTeague swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
McTeague cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTeague connects with a crisp jab.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTeague is out of range and Black settles back down.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague lands a jab to Black's midsection.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black misses with a low kick as McTeague jumps back.
A nice combination there by McTeague.
An inside leg kick from Black misses.
McTeague pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTeague gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black pressing his opponent against the cage.
McTeague tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing McTeague back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lark McTeague dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. McTeague shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McTeague misses with a body punch
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTeague's knee momentarily.
McTeague cracks Black with a good jab.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTeague scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTeague darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTeague wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
McTeague is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
McTeague is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is breathing heavily.
McTeague breaks from the clinch.
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!
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague connects with a nice looking jab.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
McTeague blocks a low kick nicely.
McTeague scores with a jab to the body.
Lark McTeague is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Black misses.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black wants to clinch up but McTeague keeps it at a distance.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTeague.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
Black slips a jab and a cross from McTeague.
Black moves in looking to clinch but McTeague pushes him off.
McTeague throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks the inside of McTeague's front leg.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McTeague throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McTeague clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Black.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McTeague.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McTeague - that landed with a thud.
McTeague presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McTeague lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McTeague pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McTeague is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague misses with a body shot
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
McTeague is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
McTeague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTeague is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTeague lands a body shot in the clinch.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTeague's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTeague digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague lands with a shot to the body.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
McTeague cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
McTeague throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTeague lands the left hand.
McTeague moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
McTeague tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black drives through and clinches with McTeague against the cage.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague checks a low kick from Black.
Nice body punch from McTeague.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTeague throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lark McTeague dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTeague fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTeague's head.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. McTeague takes a step back to recover.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTeague's calf.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black darts in and clinches McTeague up against the cage.
Black tries to work over McTeague's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTeague.
McTeague stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McTeague escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTeague cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague cracks Black with an open hand slap.
McTeague displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTeague lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTeague moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTeague lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McTeague.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTeague is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague 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.
McTeague moves into range and clinches up with Black.
McTeague lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McTeague.
McTeague lands a shot to the body.
McTeague breaks from the clinch.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Mike Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTeague connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTeague scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McTeague goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McTeague.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from McTeague.
McTeague tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague scores with a body shot.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTeague throws a shot to the body.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
McTeague gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTeague breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McTeague fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from McTeague misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lark McTeague clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTeague's sensitive parts.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McTeague checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McTeague.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black wants to clinch.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from McTeague does it's job there.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
McTeague throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTeague with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McTeague tries to clinch up.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague lands a jab to Black's midsection.
McTeague thuds a left hand into Black's body.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTeague is able to avoid easily.
McTeague with a jab.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
McTeague wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
McTeague dodges the punch combination from Black.
Nice body punch from McTeague.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTeague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black avoids the body shot from McTeague.
McTeague tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTeague.
McTeague fails to land with a series of punches.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTeague.
McTeague throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
A combination from McTeague does no damage.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
McTeague misses the body punch
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McTeague scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTeague was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McTeague just misses with a punch to the body.
McTeague digs a good hook to Black's body.
McTeague stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTeague avoids the head kick by Black.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McTeague. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTeague misses with a wild body shot.
McTeague clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
McTeague prevents a body shot from Black.
McTeague digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTeague creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McTeague scores with a hook to the body.
McTeague lands with a right to the head.
McTeague wants to break the clinch but can't.
McTeague is trying to break free.
McTeague lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTeague digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Black keeps control of McTeague as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTeague lands with a right to the head.
McTeague stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lark McTeague had his way with Mike Black in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McTeague's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McTeague duly obliges.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Black.
McTeague tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTeague chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Black can pounce on him.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Jab by McTeague.
McTeague throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTeague, pushing him back against the cage.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as McTeague controls the action.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTeague breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTeague fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
McTeague misses the shot to the body.
Black is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McTeague lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTeague has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with McTeague's head.
McTeague drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
McTeague has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McTeague is working Black over against the cage.
Black tries to throw a body punch but McTeague avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McTeague's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McTeague lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lark McTeague has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McTeague lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
McTeague manages to break the clinch.
Black misses with a head kick.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTeague scores with a body shot.
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTeague, as that shot connected.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTeague swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from McTeague.
McTeague scores with a shot to the body.
McTeague throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTeague lands a right hook to the body.
McTeague scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTeague lands a slapping body shot.
McTeague looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McTeague tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from McTeague.
McTeague connects with a body shot.
McTeague misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
McTeague dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from McTeague does no damage.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
McTeague connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTeague takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from McTeague finds it's target.
McTeague swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTeague thows a body shot but no joy.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McTeague stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black takes one to the chin there.
McTeague paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McTeague misses with a body shot.
McTeague ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTeague lands a head shot.
McTeague throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to de liver by McTeague. Beautiful body shot.
McTeague fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
McTeague wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McTeague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lark McTeague is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McTeague looking to slow down the pace here.
McTeague lands a body shot.
McTeague is trying to break free.
Black's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mike Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTeague works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McTeague's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTeague gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McTeague.
McTeague blocks a body shot from Black.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTeague lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTeague lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McTeague pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTeague works Black's body with a nice hook.
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!
McTeague checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lark McTeague showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTeague has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:43
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lark McTeague!
Lark McTeague retains his light heavyweight title!
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