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DRC 11 - WAR PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsorka Vladium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tsorka Vladium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vladium checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Vladium circles away.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladium avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Vladium changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Vladium manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson takes a swing at Vladium's ribcage but misses.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson passes Vladium's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vladium wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from Vladium's half guard. Vladium has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vladium could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vladium trying to control but Jackson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vladium is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Vladium has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but Vladium is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Vladium is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vladium really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson is stalling here but it's allowed Vladium to get half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vladium does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Vladium counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vladium postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vladium counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vladium is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Well, if Vladium 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.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vladium's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vladium's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladium avoids the strikes from Jackson.
Vladium might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Vladium manages to turn into his guard.
Vladium tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Vladium tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Vladium advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Vladium working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jackson's thigh. Jackson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vladium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson has his foot on Vladium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vladium works his way back into a safe position though.
Vladium stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Vladium stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vladium counters with a takedown into side control.
Vladium decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Vladium shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vladium circles away easily
and Vladium counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vladium stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladium is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsorka Vladium 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. This is the final round!
Vladium misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vladium counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vladium looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vladium decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vladium with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vladium clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson has his opponent's back but Vladium is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Vladium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsorka Vladium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladium is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vladium moves away
and Vladium counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Vladium is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson controlling the position.
Vladium trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vladium puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vladium prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vladium pulls his head out easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladium wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vladium frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vladium controlling from mount.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladium looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tsorka Vladium.
I think Vladium has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tsorka Vladium!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Emelianenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderlei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor clinches.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko is trying to break free.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Taylor prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Matthew Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Emelianenko.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Emelianenko smiles and moves away.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor pulls guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to control but Emelianenko passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Taylor is staying active underneath Emelianenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
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.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Taylor pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Matthew Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor Rushes Emelianenko and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Emelianenko is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Taylor Piles on the pressure and Emelianenko crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Edblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank comes into the arena with Major Lazer - Pon De Floor blaring out of the sound system. Frank Dank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Edblad's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Edblad!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edblad sprawls well. Edblad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dank gets slowly back to his feet.
Dank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Sebastian Edblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dank manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Dank or perhaps it was just good defense by Edblad which made him look bad.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edblad wants to clinch.
Edblad tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Dank throws a leg kick but Edblad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Edblad is now in Dank's guard. A big mistake from Dank there, giving up the dominant position!
Edblad trying to control but Dank is working from the bottom.
Dank looking for a sweep. Not yet Dank, not yet.
Dank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edblad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dank keeping moving, preventing Edblad from controlling successfully.
Dank is trying to control the position but Edblad postures up.
Dank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edblad is aware though and is defending well.
Dank lands an upkick as Edblad stands over him.
Edblad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edblad has managed to get both his arms back between Dank's legs - danger averted.
Edblad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dank keeping moving, preventing Edblad from controlling successfully.
Dank trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Edblad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Edblad wants to control from the top but Dank keeps moving.
Dank wants to sweep here but Edblad controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edblad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
Edblad doesn't manage to clinch there - Dank circles away.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.
Dank swats away the attempt to clinch by Edblad.
Dank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edblad to the mat! Edblad manages to get full guard.
Dank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edblad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dank has gone for a leg lock! Edblad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dank's guard.
Dank looking for a guillotine here but Edblad defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edblad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Edblad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dank tries to improve position but can't.
Dank is not content to let Edblad control the position.
Dank tries to improve position but can't.
Dank is working hard here to advance position.
Edblad controls the position from side control.
Edblad wants to control but Dank is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Edblad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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 Frank Dank will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edblad tries to clinch there but Dank circles away.
Edblad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edblad wants to clinch.
Edblad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dank.
Edblad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edblad fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edblad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edblad misses the shot to the body.
Dank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edblad avoids it really well and circles away.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edblad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edblad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dank swats away the attempt to clinch by Edblad.
Dank swats away the attempt to clinch by Edblad.
Dank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edblad.
Edblad throws a leg kick but Dank checks it.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad tries to clinch up but Dank circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Edblad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edblad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edblad moves in looking to clinch but Dank pushes him off.
Dank fails with a takedown attempt.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad is looking to clinch.
Edblad is looking to clinch but Dank is avoiding it.
Sebastian Edblad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank moves out of range.
Dank keeps the fight on the outside.
Dank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edblad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edblad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dank working away.
That's four 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.
Dank swings around for an armbar but Edblad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dank's guard.
Edblad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edblad wants to control from the top but Dank keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edblad stands up over Dank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dank being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dank dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edblad tries to clinch but Dank is having none of it.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Edblad wants to clinch up but Dank keeps it at a distance.
Dank fails to land the takedown.
Dank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dank swats away the attempt to clinch by Edblad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edblad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edblad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch but Dank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edblad doesn't manage to clinch there - Dank circles away.
Dank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edblad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Edblad!
Dank moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Edblad has worked his arm free - good work by Edblad!
Dank in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Edblad is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Dank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antanas Kazlau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexeyevich Romanov comes into the arena with Paint it black blaring out of the sound system. Kazlau has chosen Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) as his entrance music. 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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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antanas Kazlau!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazlau is looking to improve his position.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kazlau.
Alexeyevich Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazlau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Kazlau from improving his position.
Kazlau has hold of Alexeyevich Romanov's hands but Alexeyevich Romanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov stalling.
Alexeyevich Romanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazlau defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling the action here.
Kazlau tries to get to full guard but Alexeyevich Romanov has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazlau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kazlau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexeyevich Romanov in particular looking to stall.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to stand up but Kazlau has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kazlau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazlau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazlau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to stand up but Kazlau won't let him.
Kazlau controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Alexeyevich Romanov pushing down on Kazlau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazlau trying to control here.
Kazlau is doing well to control the position and prevent Alexeyevich Romanov from advancing to side control.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazlau to get to his feet.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kazlau to the mat! Kazlau manages to get full guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov stays in close to Kazlau's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kazlau looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazlau, not yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazlau is retaining full guard.
Kazlau controls Alexeyevich Romanov momentarily but Alexeyevich Romanov frees himself.
Kazlau looks gassed!
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazlau is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau is trying to keep Alexeyevich Romanov in close.
Kazlau being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexeyevich Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexeyevich Romanov works over Kazlau with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexeyevich Romanov chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazlau wants to clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazlau was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyevich Romanov.
Kazlau looks for a takedown but Alexeyevich Romanov sprawls well.
Kazlau is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazlau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazlau is trying to control Alexeyevich Romanov's posture but Alexeyevich Romanov avoids it.
Kazlau is being controlled here.
Kazlau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexeyevich Romanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexeyevich Romanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexeyevich Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Kazlau in a clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to return to a standing position.
Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazlau seems a little lost for a moment, as Alexeyevich Romanov dominates the positioning.
Alexeyevich Romanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kazlau is trying to improve his position.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexeyevich Romanov controlling from side mount.
Alexeyevich Romanov working the ground and pound.
Kazlau is looking for a sweep.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazlau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazlau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alexeyevich Romanov blocking the ground and pound.
Alexeyevich Romanov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kazlau punching from mount but Alexeyevich Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazlau there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kazlau throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alexeyevich Romanov because Kazlau loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazlau throwing strikes here but Alexeyevich Romanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kazlau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Kazlau throwing strikes here but Alexeyevich Romanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov'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.
Kazlau dominating with strikes here.
Alexeyevich Romanov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Alexeyevich Romanov, under a barage of strikes from Kazlau.
Alexeyevich Romanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexeyevich Romanov won't allow Kazlau to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexeyevich Romanov has one foot on Kazlau's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and bounces Kazlau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazlau has control of Alexeyevich Romanov's left arm, preventing Alexeyevich Romanov from doing any damage.
Alexeyevich Romanov wants to stand but Kazlau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Kazlau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexeyevich Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazlau looking to pass the guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexeyevich Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Antanas Kazlau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexeyevich Romanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazlau trying to control the position.
Kazlau wants to stand and escape but Alexeyevich Romanov is having none of it.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexeyevich Romanov has managed to clinch.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexeyevich Romanov lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexeyevich Romanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexeyevich Romanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazlau regains guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov stands up and waves to Kazlau to follow him.
Kazlau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazlau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazlau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlau is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov grinds an elbow into Kazlau's temple.
Kazlau is looking to reverse the position.
Kazlau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexeyevich Romanov connects with a decent elbow.
Alexeyevich Romanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kazlau to his feet.
Kazlau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexeyevich Romanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kazlau's guard now.
Alexeyevich Romanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov tries to stand but Kazlau is controlling from the bottom.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazlau wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazlau is trying to control the position but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Alexeyevich Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazlau can do to turn this around?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazlau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alexeyevich Romanov controls the position.
Alexeyevich Romanov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexeyevich Romanov feints and as Kazlau raises his hands in defense, Alexeyevich Romanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Antanas Kazlau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazlau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexeyevich Romanov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clobberin Time. Keith Franco 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keith Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Legend!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Legend.
Legend looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco throws a hook but Legend avoids it easily.
Legend tries to clinch up.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco connects with a crisp jab.
Legend throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legend wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legend misses with a two punch combination.
Franco misses with a straight left.
Franco leaves Legend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legend. Legend circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keith Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Legend.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
Legend looks gassed!
Legend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
Franco drops Legend with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Legend looks back up at him and smiles so Franco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Legend is rocked!
It looks like John Legend has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco lands a brutal uppercut that launches Legend off his feet! Legend tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Franco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitre Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Dimitre Romanov!
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, Ivan Mika!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mika misses with the combination.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mika throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mika lands a nice looking body shot.
Mika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mika throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mika doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mika fails to land with a series of punches.
Romanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mika throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mika.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Mika scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mika counters with a left and a right that stings Romanov.
Romanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a hook but Mika avoids it easily.
Mika scores with a punch to the head.
Romanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Mika works over Romanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Romanov is rocked!
Mika lands a glancing blow to the side of Romanov's head.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mika was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Mika misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mika misses with a wild combination.
Mika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mika, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mika counters with a left to the body.
Mika lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Romanov sprawling to the canvas. Mika follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Romanov hang on?
Oh Romanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mika in particular looking to stall.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mika tries to pass to full mount but Romanov defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mika in particular looking to stall.
Mika works his way into side control.
Mika stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Romanov misses
and Mika counters with a left to the body.
Mika clobbers Romanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Mika.
Romanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Mika misses.
Romanov defending well as Mika loads up on a big left hand.
Dimitre Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mika misses with a wild body shot.
Mika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mika misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov throws a hook but Mika blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanov. Mika does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Romanov.
It looks like Ivan Mika has been cut.
Romanov scores with a shot to the body.
Mika looks to land a combination but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov misses with a wild combination.
Mika swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mika looks to land a right hand but Romanov moved out of range.
Romanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mika is rocked!
Jab from Mika.
Mika misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mika is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
The fighters circling - Romanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mika seems to have recovered his senses.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Mika's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mika misses with a double jab
and Romanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mika lands with a shot to the body.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Mika slips the punch.
Romanov throws the left hand but Mika avoids the punch easily.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mika lands a nice shot to the body.
Mika misses with a two punch combination.
Dimitre Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Mika misses.
Mika throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mika throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
Mika misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mika smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Mika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mika scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romanov connects with a jab.
Ivan Mika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mika.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mika moves away.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mika.
Romanov tries to bum rush Mika with a series of wild strikes but Mika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika throws a shot to the body.
Mika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov moves forwards but Mika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mika misses with the combination.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mika lands a right hook to the body.
Romanov ducks under a wild hook from Mika.
Mika throws a big shot that misses.
Mika scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Mika misses.
Mika misses with a combination
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mika moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika lands an overhand right.
Mika connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romanov momentarily.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Mika throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Mika digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Mika ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mika.
Romanov is looking to wear down Mika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mika stuns Romanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mika.
Mika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a body punch
and Mika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Romanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mika.
Mika throws out a loose jab but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mika throws a right and a left that Romanov avoids nicely.
Mika throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Romanov misses the jab.
Mika connects with a single shot there.
Romanov slips under a jab.
Romanov lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mika moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mika counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Mika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Mika's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Mika misses.
Mika scores with a punch to the head.
Mika moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mika moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Mika catches Romanov right on the button with a cross.
Romanov throws a shot to the body.
Mika throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Romanov throws a shot from downtown. Mika moves away and avoids it.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Mika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mika with a jab.
Romanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Romanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Mika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mika.
Mika swinging wildly here.
Romanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mika counters with a left to the body.
Mika misses with a few strikes there.
Mika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanov moves forwards but Mika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romanov misses with a body shot.
Mika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mika scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mika works the jab nicely.
Mika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mika throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Mika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Mika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mika stalks Romanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanov's face. Romanov staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romanov misses with a shot to the body
and Mika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov dodges the punch combination from Mika.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mika counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanov misses with a looping left.
Mika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mika.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
Mika works over Romanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Mika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romanov misses with a hook. Mika ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mika.
Romanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mika swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitre Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Mika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Mika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Romanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Mika both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mika scores with a jab. Romanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mika swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Mika scores with a one two! Romanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Mika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mika has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Mika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between steven gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurian Harmsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, steven gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yurian Harmsong!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmsong swats away the attempt to clinch by gerrard.
gerrard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harmsong but Harmsong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
gerrard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmsong's waist but Harmsong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing gerrard off to one side.
gerrard throws a half hearted mid kick.
gerrard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harmsong is fending him off so far but gerrard persists. Nope, Harmsong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steven gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gerrard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Harmsong both land. Nice combination.
Harmsong fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Harmsong.
A nice combination there by Harmsong.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
gerrard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harmsong avoids a kick to the body.
Harmsong connects with a single shot there.
gerrard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harmsong has one foot on gerrard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
gerrard tries to clinch but Harmsong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harmsong clinches with his opponent.
gerrard breaks the clinch.
Harmsong tries to clinch there but gerrard circles away.
Harmsong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
gerrard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
steven gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gerrard darts in trying to clinch
and Harmsong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harmsong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
gerrard misses with a takedown attempt
and Harmsong counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmsong blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gerrard misses with a double jab
and gerrard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
gerrard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
gerrard tries to score with a low kick but Harmsong moves his leg out of the way.
Yurian Harmsong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
gerrard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harmsong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
gerrard throws a sloppy head kick
and Harmsong counters with a left and a right that stings gerrard.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmsong counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
gerrard shoots and misses
enabling Harmsong to counter with a crisp jab.
gerrard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harmsong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
gerrard thows a leg kick but Harmsong checks it
and Harmsong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
gerrard tries to land a body kick
and Harmsong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
gerrard darts in trying to clinch
and Harmsong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gerrard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harmsong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurian Harmsong 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.
Harmsong tests gerrard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
gerrard misses with a takedown
letting Harmsong counter with a right hand.
gerrard needs to keep his hands up - Harmsong had a free shot at his head there.
Harmsong cracks gerrard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
gerrard wants to clinch
and Harmsong counters with a two punch combo.
steven gerrard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gerrard tries to clinch up
and Harmsong counters with a three punch combo that has gerrard backing up. gerrard nods at Harmsong to acknowledge the strikes.
gerrard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harmsong counters with a left and a right that stings gerrard.
gerrard fails with the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
gerrard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harmsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steven gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gerrard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Harmsong counter with a right hand.
gerrard with a poor takedown
and Harmsong counters with a straight right hand.
gerrard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harmsong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Harmsong.
gerrard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harmsong is out of range and gerrard settles back down.
gerrard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harmsong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
gerrard avoids a punch combination nicely.
gerrard tries to clinch
letting Harmsong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Harmsong does it's job there.
Yurian Harmsong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong lands a slapping body shot.
gerrard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
gerrard has his takedown stuffed
and Harmsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harmsong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
gerrard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harmsong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmsong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but gerrard circles away quickly and effectively.
Harmsong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows gerrard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harmsong wants to sweep here but gerrard controlling him for the moment.
gerrard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gerrard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harmsong is trying to buck gerrard off.
Harmsong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harmsong wants to improve his position but gerrard is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmsong wants to get back to his feet.
gerrard wants to take a breather but Harmsong is having none of it.
Harmsong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. gerrard is working away from the top position though.
Harmsong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Harmsong finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
gerrard with a poor takedown
and Harmsong counters with a straight right hand.
Harmsong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
gerrard dodges the punch combination from Harmsong.
Harmsong throws a left and a right that both miss
and gerrard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harmsong won't be happy with that.
Harmsong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but gerrard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harmsong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gerrard working away.
gerrard throws a strike aimed at the side of Harmsong's head but Harmsong avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gerrard prevents Harmsong from escaping the position.
gerrard controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurian Harmsong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harmsong throws a combination. gerrard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmsong counters with a stiff right hand.
Harmsong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
gerrard lands a jab-cross combination.
Harmsong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harmsong 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.
Harmsong scores with a crisp jab that stopped gerrard in his tracks.
gerrard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmsong.
gerrard with a poor takedown
and Harmsong counters with a nice uppercut.
gerrard fails with the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a series of strikes. gerrard will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steven gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gerrard shoots and misses
and Harmsong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harmsong throws a combination. gerrard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harmsong moves into range and clinches up with gerrard.
Harmsong wants to break free but gerrard has control.
Harmsong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harmsong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harmsong is trying to break the clinch but gerrard is controlling him.
Harmsong prevents gerrard from breaking the clinch.
Harmsong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
gerrard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harmsong counters with a left to the body.
Harmsong is working the combinations to good effect here.
gerrard doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Harmsong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gerrard tries a head kick but it misses.
Harmsong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as gerrard backs up against the cage.
Harmsong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
gerrard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harmsong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
gerrard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a series of strikes. gerrard will be more careful next time no doubt.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmsong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harmsong throws a good cross that connects.
Harmsong lands with a nice combination. gerrard backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gerrard wants to clinch but Harmsong slips to the side
and Harmsong counters with a one-two to the body.
gerrard fails with the takedown
and Harmsong counters with a nice uppercut.
gerrard walks into a jab.
gerrard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
gerrard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harmsong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harmsong's corner calls for a 1-2. Harmsong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmsong counters with a straight right hand.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Harmsong counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsong lands a nice shot that snaps gerrard's head back.
gerrard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harmsong counters with a series of strikes. gerrard will be more careful next time no doubt.
gerrard throws a head kick but Harmsong moves out of range.
gerrard has his takedown stuffed
enabling Harmsong to counter with a crisp jab.
gerrard takes one to the side of the head.
gerrard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harmsong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurian Harmsong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harmsong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurian Harmsong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Freak Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Twohig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Freak Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Twohig!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freak Show shoots in and drives through. Twohig sprawls well.
Twohig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freak Show.
Freak Show fails to land the takedown.
Twohig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Twohig tries a head kick but it misses.
Freak Show swats away the attempt to clinch by Twohig.
Freak Show avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twohig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Twohig misses with a wild combination.
Freak Show closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Twohig trying to remain calm as Freak Show controls from the top position.
Freak Show wants to control but Twohig is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak Show throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twohig tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Twohig looks gassed!
Twohig is in a horrible position here. Freak Show smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Twohig is squirming around, avoiding Freak Show's attempts to control the action.
Twohig is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Freak Show landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Twohig can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Freak Show dominating with strikes here.
Freak Show lands a big shot there that rocks Twohig but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Twohig taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freak Show landing strikes from the mount.
Freak Show lands with some strikes.
Freak Show is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Twohig can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Freak Show lands with some strikes.
Freak Show working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show controlling the position easily from mount.
Freak Show lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Freak Show with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Twohig is in a horrible position here. Freak Show smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freak Show is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Twohig is surviving well by controlling Freak Show's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show controlling the position easily from mount.
Freak Show is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Freak Show.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freak Show working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freak Show landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Freak Show 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.
Freak Show fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freak Show swats away the attempt to clinch by Twohig.
Freak Show closes the distance and clinches.
Freak Show missing with knees to the body.
Twohig is trying to break free.
Twohig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Twohig is trying to break free.
Freak Show pulls guard successfully.
Freak Show is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Twohig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freak Show blocks it with crossed arms.
Freak Show turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Freak Show trying to control the position but Twohig is working away.
Freak Show has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Twohig parries the strikes from Freak Show easily there. Freak Show is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Twohig to escape.
Twohig is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak Show working the body and head with strikes.
Freak Show looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Twohig is avoiding damage well.
Twohig dodges the ground and pound from Freak Show.
Freak Show lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freak Show is working Twohig over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freak Show tries for a kimura but Twohig is defending well.
Twohig is letting Freak Show control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show is looking to take a break and control but Twohig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freak Show misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Freak Show throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Twohig prevents Freak Show from improving position.
Freak Show sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Twohig is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Freak Show is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twohig taking a bit of punishment here - Freak Show scoring with strikes.
Freak Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twohig can do to turn this around?
Twohig is pushing Freak Show's head away, looking to escape. Freak Show manages to hold on to the position though.
Freak Show working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Freak Show tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Freak Show grinds an elbow into Twohig's temple.
Freak Show stands up and beckons Twohig to his feet.
Freak Show drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Freak Show is in close to Twohig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Freak Show throwing strikes from guard but Twohig blocks nicely.
Freak Show slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twohig taking a bit of punishment here - Freak Show scoring with strikes.
Freak Show wants to control but Twohig is keeping him busy.
Twohig wants to get back to his feet but Freak Show drags him back down.
Twohig takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Freak Show lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Twohig down.
Freak Show trying to control the position but Twohig is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Freak Show dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Freak Show rushes Twohig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freak Show has Twohig pressed against the cage, preventing Twohig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freak Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freak Show clinches up with Twohig and pushes him back against the cage.
Twohig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freak Show scores with a head kick.
No luck for Freak Show with that takedown attempt.
Freak Show scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Twohig is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freak Show connects with a decent elbow.
Freak Show scores with a couple of short elbows.
Freak Show creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Freak Show tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twohig wants to get back to his feet but Freak Show drags him back down.
Freak Show working the head with strikes.
Freak Show working the ground and pound from side control.
Freak Show controlling the position.
Freak Show sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Twohig is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Freak Show is working Twohig over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Freak Show are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Freak Show tries to move into full mount but can't pass Twohig's legs.
Freak Show creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Freak Show working the ground and pound from side control.
Twohig trying to remain calm as Freak Show controls from the top position.
Freak Show cracks Twohig with a big right hand but Twohig just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Freak Show controlling from side mount.
Freak Show looks up at the clock and then as Twohig takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Freak Show smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twohig takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Freak Show is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twohig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freak Show creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Twohig wants to get back to his feet but Freak Show drags him back down.
Twohig is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freak Show connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak Show scores with a couple of short elbows.
Freak Show lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Twohig's face as Freak Show controls the position.
Twohig is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Freak Show works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Freak Show working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Max Freak Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freak Show tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freak Show has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Twohig is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Freak Show showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freak Show 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Freak Show!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Volbeat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beerkiller Razmax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beerkiller Razmax will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Volbeat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beerkiller Razmax!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volbeat fails to land the takedown.
Razmax is looking to clinch but Volbeat is avoiding it.
Razmax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volbeat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Razmax tries to close the distance and clinch but Volbeat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volbeat shoots in for a double leg but Razmax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Razmax is looking to clinch.
Razmax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volbeat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Razmax's guard.
Volbeat cracks Razmax with a solid left hand.
Volbeat distracts Razmax with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volbeat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Razmax's head.
Volbeat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razmax has his feet on Volbeat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volbeat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Razmax swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Volbeat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razmax slaps away a takedown attempt from Volbeat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Razmax instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razmax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Yuri Volbeat has been cut.
Razmax stops a takedown attempt from Volbeat.
Razmax breaks from the clinch.
Volbeat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Razmax's guard.
Razmax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Razmax prevents Volbeat from improving his position.
Volbeat is staying active underneath Razmax, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volbeat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Volbeat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volbeat keeping moving, preventing Razmax from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razmax gets to his feet. Volbeat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Razmax tries to clinch up.
Volbeat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Razmax tries to avoid it but Volbeat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Razmax to the ground. Razmax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Razmax doesn't manage to clinch there - Volbeat circles away.
Volbeat closes the distance and clinches up with Razmax, looking for a takedown. Volbeat pushes Razmax against the cage but Razmax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volbeat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Razmax!
Razmax sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Volbeat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Razmax's head.
Razmax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volbeat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volbeat thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volbeat stopping the sweep attempt from Razmax.
Volbeat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Razmax has momentary wrist control but Volbeat slips an elbow through the middle.
Volbeat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volbeat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volbeat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Razmax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Razmax wants to get back to his feet but Volbeat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volbeat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volbeat lands a couple of elbows.
Razmax trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volbeat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volbeat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volbeat lands a couple of elbows.
Volbeat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volbeat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volbeat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volbeat is working Razmax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volbeat working some strikes from top position.
Razmax looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razmax is looking to stand up but Volbeat isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Volbeat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Volbeat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Volbeat misses.
Razmax slaps away a takedown attempt from Volbeat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volbeat keeps the fight on the outside.
Volbeat gets the takedown into side control.
Volbeat in side control, throwing shots but Razmax defends.
Volbeat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Razmax some visible discomfort.
Yuri Volbeat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Razmax sneaks back into half guard.
Volbeat throwing shots but Razmax is blocking nicely.
Volbeat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volbeat is looking to advance position but Razmax won't allow it.
Razmax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volbeat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razmax is trying to maintain the position but Volbeat is very close to passing his half guard.
Razmax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Razmax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volbeat.
Razmax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volbeat thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Razmax to regain full guard.
Volbeat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volbeat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volbeat prevents Razmax from getting back to his feet.
Razmax is breathing heavily.
Volbeat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razmax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Razmax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Razmax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volbeat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volbeat is in close to Razmax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volbeat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volbeat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Razmax controls Volbeat momentarily but Volbeat frees himself.
Razmax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Razmax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volbeat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volbeat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volbeat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volbeat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volbeat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Razmax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volbeat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Razmax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volbeat cracks Razmax with a solid left hand.
Razmax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volbeat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volbeat scoring with some ground and pound.
Razmax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volbeat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Razmax's head.
Razmax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Razmax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volbeat postures up and lands a big shot to Razmax's brow.
Volbeat throws a strike but Razmax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Volbeat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Razmax is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volbeat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Razmax puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Volbeat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Volbeat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Volbeat.
Razmax tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Volbeat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volbeat throwing strikes from guard but Razmax blocks nicely.
Volbeat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volbeat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volbeat throwing strikes but missing.
Razmax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volbeat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volbeat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razmax can do to turn this around?
Volbeat throws a big right hand that misses.
Volbeat throwing strikes from guard but Razmax blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Volbeat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Volbeat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volbeat landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Razmax wants to try and get back to his feet.
Volbeat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Volbeat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Volbeat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Razmax is rocked!
Volbeat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Razmax is still in real trouble! Can Volbeat finish him?
Volbeat lands a big shot there that rocks Razmax but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volbeat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Volbeat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Volbeat lands a big elbow - Razmax is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Razmax is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yuri Volbeat!
Yuri Volbeat is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Killstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felipe Cunha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Killstuff!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Killstuff avoids it well.
Cunha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Vladimir Killstuff has been cut.
Cunha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killstuff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cunha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killstuff manages to avoid it.
Cunha's corner calls for a 1-2. Cunha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cunha throws a right hand that Killstuff ducks under and follows up with a left that Killstuff also avoids with ease.
Cunha throws a big shot that misses.
Cunha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killstuff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cunha is trying to defend but Killstuff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Killstuff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunha is just riding it out for now. Killstuff eventually gives up the hold.
Killstuff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunha defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killstuff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killstuff's back!
Killstuff tries to break free.
Killstuff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunha struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Killstuff right now.
Cunha is not going to allow Killstuff to sit and survive in this position.
Killstuff grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Killstuff trying to control the hands but Cunha won't let him.
Cunha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Killstuff is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killstuff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cunha's guard. Nice work there by Killstuff.
Killstuff postures up in Cunha's guard and throws a big left but Cunha blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killstuff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but Killstuff is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cunha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killstuff manages to avoid it.
Killstuff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunha misses with an uppercut. Killstuff saw that one coming.
Cunha misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunha throws a jab but it's blocked by Killstuff.
Killstuff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killstuff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunha.
Cunha misses with an uppercut. Killstuff saw that one coming.
Cunha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killstuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killstuff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Killstuff avoids it well.
Cunha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Felipe Cunha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunha loads up on a big right hand but Killstuff slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha lands with a nice body punch.
Cunha stalks Killstuff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killstuff's face. Killstuff staggers backwards, shaken.
Cunha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunha lunges at Killstuff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killstuff's hand.
Cunha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killstuff blocks a jab.
Killstuff ducks right into an uppercut from Cunha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killstuff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cunha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killstuff tries to score with some ground and pound. Cunha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cunha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Killstuff is looking to take a break and control but Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cunha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Killstuff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Cunha scores with a four punch combination!
Cunha swings for the body but Killstuff moves out of range.
Cunha thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felipe Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstuff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunha misses the jab.
Cunha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha throws a good cross that connects.
Killstuff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunha's waist but Cunha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killstuff off to one side.
Cunha misses with a straight right.
Cunha lands a jab.
Cunha fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunha misses with a few strikes there.
Cunha loads up on a big right hand but Killstuff slips the punch.
Felipe Cunha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cunha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha takes a swing at Killstuff's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Cunha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cunha.
Cunha stuns Killstuff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cunha, as that shot connected.
Killstuff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunha circles away.
Felipe Cunha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Killstuff.
Cunha misses with a straight right.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunha throws a lazy right hand but Killstuff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cunha misses with an uppercut. Killstuff saw that one coming.
Killstuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunha throws out the jab.
Cunha cracks Killstuff with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Cunha scores with a four punch combination!
Killstuff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cunha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killstuff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Killstuff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killstuff working over Cunha with some ground and pound. Cunha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cunha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killstuff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killstuff's back!
You can see the frustration on Killstuff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cunha not allowing Killstuff to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstuff staying busy and making it hard for Cunha to control.
Cunha is really struggling to control Killstuff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Killstuff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Killstuff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killstuff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killstuff's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cunha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Killstuff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cunha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killstuff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cunha.
Killstuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunha looks to land a combination but Killstuff avoids it well.
Cunha throws a series of punches but Killstuff moves out of range.
Cunha throws an overhand right that lands on Killstuff's shoulder, as Killstuff tries to avoid the shot.
Cunha misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killstuff.
Killstuff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunha but Cunha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cunha lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killstuff.
Felipe Cunha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Killstuff.
Killstuff shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense.
Felipe Cunha is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Killstuff.
Killstuff in side control, throwing shots but Cunha defends.
Killstuff is trying to get an arm triangle but Cunha is defending well.
Killstuff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killstuff prevents Cunha from escaping the position.
Killstuff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cunha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killstuff but great work by Cunha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Killstuff wants to get back to his feet.
Cunha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cunha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killstuff manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstuff is pressing down on Cunha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killstuff working a defensive guard here.
Killstuff looking for a sweep. Not yet Killstuff, not yet.
Cunha chips away with some ground and pound.
Cunha pushing down on Killstuff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killstuff tries to roll over but Cunha keeps him under control.
Cunha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Killstuff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunha is keen to just control but Killstuff is a slippery customer.
Killstuff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunha decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunha throws a jab when Killstuff was well out of range.
Cunha misses with a looping left.
Killstuff slips under a jab.
Cunha throws a one two combo.
Cunha misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cunha clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Killstuff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cunha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killstuff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunha throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Cunha misses.
Killstuff dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
Killstuff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstuff shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense.
Killstuff dodges the punch combination from Cunha.
Killstuff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha is trying to keep Killstuff in close.
Killstuff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunha wants to stand but Killstuff is controlling the position.
Killstuff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunha's head.
Cunha trying to control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Killstuff drops back looking for a leg! Cunha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cunha manages to kick Killstuff off! Killstuff jumps back into Cunha's guard.
Cunha wants to stand and escape but Killstuff is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killstuff blocks a jab.
Killstuff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killstuff manages to avoid it.
Cunha misses with a two punch combination.
Killstuff fails to land the takedown.
Cunha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killstuff at a distance.
Cunha throws out a loose jab but Killstuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunha lands with a nice combination. Killstuff backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Cunha.
Killstuff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felipe Cunha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Killstuff.
A combination from Cunha does no damage.
Killstuff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunha sprawls well. Cunha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killstuff gets slowly back to his feet.
Killstuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunha slaps away a takedown attempt from Killstuff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cunha throws a hook but Killstuff blocks it.
Cunha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killstuff moves away.
Killstuff shoots in and bounces Cunha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Killstuff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunha trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killstuff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killstuff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killstuff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cunha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Cunha had his way with Vladimir Killstuff in that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Killstuff's cut.
That's time! Cunha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cunha.
Killstuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunha throws out the jab.
Cunha misses with a wild body shot.
Cunha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha looks to land a left hand but Killstuff moved out of range nicely.
Killstuff moves out of range as Cunha strikes.
Killstuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstuff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Killstuff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killstuff landing some decent shots from guard.
Killstuff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killstuff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killstuff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Killstuff postures up in Cunha's guard and throws a big left but Cunha blocks it.
Cunha pulls Killstuff in close to prevent any damage.
Cunha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cunha trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killstuff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killstuff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cunha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killstuff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killstuff has managed to get both his arms back between Cunha's legs - danger averted.
Cunha can't keep his opponent in guard - Killstuff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Killstuff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Killstuff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Killstuff is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cunha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Killstuff!
Vladimir Killstuff is the new bantamweight champion!
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