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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between She Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Maksimenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, She Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Maksimenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace shoots in but Maksimenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maksimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
She Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksimenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Maksimenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Maksimenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maksimenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Grace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maksimenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Grace lands an elbow inside.
Grace lands an elbow inside.
Maksimenko is rocked!
Maksimenko tries for a takedown but Grace manages to get underhooks.
Maksimenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Grace finish him?
Grace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grace misses with an elbow strike.
Maksimenko wants a takedown but no success here.
She Grace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Maksimenko.
Maksimenko blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grace throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maksimenko's brow.
Grace pushes off an throws an elbow but Maksimenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grace has Maksimenko pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace pushes off an throws an elbow but Maksimenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maksimenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Grace lands an elbow that stopped Maksimenko in his tracks for a moment.
Maksimenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grace lands an elbow that stopped Maksimenko in his tracks for a moment.
Grace creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Maksimenko! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Grace.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). She Grace!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harland Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miquel Costas!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Costas to the mat! Costas manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costas has Sanders pulled in close to control his posture.
Costas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders working some strikes from top position.
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Costas has wrist control.
Costas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Costas trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas kicks Sanders off and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costas leaves Sanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harland Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costas throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Costas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Costas duly obliges.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
Costas misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Costas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costas has his feet on Sanders's thighs here. He's pushed Sanders off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sanders screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miquel Costas!
A very excited looking Miquel Costas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xi Jinping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmed Salidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jinping comes to the cage accompanied by Jiang Zemin Does 'Gangnam Style'. Mahmed Salidov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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233 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xi Jinping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahmed Salidov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jinping looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salidov wants to control the position but Jinping says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jinping wants to free his trapped foot but Salidov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jinping looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salidov is trying to maintain the position but Jinping is very close to passing his half guard.
Jinping looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jinping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salidov defends it well.
Jinping prevents Salidov from standing back up.
Salidov kicks Jinping off and gets back to his feet.
Jinping changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salidov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinping is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salidov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Salidov is pushing Jinping's head away, looking to escape. Jinping manages to hold on to the position though.
Salidov prevents Jinping from moving into mount.
Salidov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salidov struggling a bit here.
Salidov stops Jinping from passing to mount.
Jinping controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jinping rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salidov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinping stops a takedown attempt from Salidov.
Salidov tries for a takedown but Jinping manages to get underhooks.
Salidov goes for a takedown attempt but Jinping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xi Jinping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmed Salidov.
Jinping bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinping in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jinping decides to stand back up.
Salidov avoids the body shot from Jinping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salidov counters with a shoot takedown. Jinping fights it but they end up in guard.
Jinping has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salidov throws an elbow that misses. Jinping uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salidov's guard. Nice move by Jinping!
Salidov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jinping is controlling him.
Salidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jinping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jinping shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jinping was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salidov tries to escape but Jinping is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Jinping dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jinping misses with a lunging right hand
and Salidov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jinping is defending well.
Salidov has Jinping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jinping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jinping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jinping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinping drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salidov wants to stand and escape but Jinping is having none of it.
Salidov is trying to keep Jinping in close.
Jinping with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jinping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jinping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinping lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salidov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jinping chips away with some ground and pound.
Jinping wants to pass the guard but Salidov is keeping the position.
Salidov trying to keep a closed guard but Jinping is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jinping stands up over Salidov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xi Jinping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salidov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salidov is breathing heavily.
Jinping looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinping won't allow Salidov to sweep him here.
Salidov working a defensive guard but Jinping passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jinping in particular looking to stall.
Salidov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinping seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jinping is working for a submission of some sort.
Salidov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jinping 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.
Salidov won't allow Jinping to pass to mount.
Salidov is looking to control Jinping's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salidov avoid being mounted?
Jinping is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jinping throws a lazy uppercut
and Salidov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jinping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salidov slips a jab from Jinping.
Jinping misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinping shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jinping showed some decent athleticism there.
Salidov is trying to stand up here but Jinping is controlling him well.
Salidov trying to hold on to Jinping's head to control him but Jinping postures up.
Salidov is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salidov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jinping lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Jinping content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Jinping 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jinping dives in and scores a takedown into Salidov's guard.
Jinping stops Salidov from standing up.
Salidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jinping controls the pace.
Salidov is looking to stand up but Jinping isn't so interested in that idea.
Jinping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jinping trying to control the position from guard on top but Salidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jinping postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salidov trying to keep a closed guard but Jinping is proving a slippery customer.
Salidov wants to get back to his feet but Jinping is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jinping is in close to Salidov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jinping sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salidov controlling Jinping's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jinping shoots in and bounces Salidov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xi Jinping is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salidov is pulling down on Jinping's head. It's preventing any offense from Jinping, at least for the moment.
Jinping controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salidov wants to get back to his feet but Jinping is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jinping is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Xi Jinping wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jinping throws an overhand right that lands on Salidov's shoulder, as Salidov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinping fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salidov sprawls well initially but Jinping persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salidov trying to control from the bottom.
Jinping perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jinping scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jinping is controlling the pace.
Salidov is trying to stand back up but Jinping is controlling him
Salidov is trying to maintain the position but Jinping is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Xi Jinping just wasn't active enough.
Salidov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jinping to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salidov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jinping is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jinping controls the pace.
Salidov trying to control the position.
Jinping is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xi Jinping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jinping fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salidov to the ground. Jinping is now in Salidov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Jinping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jinping, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Jinping!
In his post fight interview, Xi Jinping started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Jicola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Serious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Jicola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Jicola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Serious!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jicola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jicola somewhat.
A nice combination there by Serious.
Serious stuffs the takedown.
Jicola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Jicola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serious works Jicola's body with a nice hook.
Jicola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Serious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jicola is one step ahead there.
Jicola trying to move into half guard but instead Serious has managed to sweep!
Jicola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jicola tries to get out of the position.
Jicola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jicola wants to hit a switch here but Serious passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jicola there!
Serious trying to control but Jicola is having none of it.
Jicola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Serious lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jicola hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serious can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jicola is looking to escape.
Serious looking to finish with strikes here!
Serious looking to control but Jicola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jicola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serious on the ground.
Serious manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jicola to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serious punches the canvas rather than the man.
Serious missing with strikes from the back.
Serious is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jicola won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Serious off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Serious!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Manny Mannetosen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Manny Mannetosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Do!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Do lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannetosen backwards.
It looks like Mr Manny Mannetosen has been cut.
Do lands a damaging elbow.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannetosen misses with the head strike.
Mannetosen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannetosen throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
Do lands a nice uppercut.
Do presses Mannetosen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Do lands with a light punch inside.
Mannetosen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Do is keeping busy.
Mannetosen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Do working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Do presses Mannetosen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mannetosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Do throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mannetosen misses with an elbow strike.
Mannetosen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do backwards.
Do digs a right hand underneath Mannetosen's ribcage. Mannetosen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Do on the inside.
Mannetosen is breathing heavily.
Do works on Mannetosen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do avoids a wild elbow strike from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen pushes off an throws an elbow but Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mannetosen throws an elbow that misses.
Do landing knees to the body.
Do lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannetosen takes a shot to the head.
Do lands a nice shot to the body.
Do breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Do lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Do cracks Mannetosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mannetosen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Do landing some decent shots from guard.
Mannetosen has momentary wrist control but Do slips an elbow through the middle.
Do with a nice head shot there.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mannetosen's head.
Mannetosen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Mannetosen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do pushing down on Mannetosen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mannetosen seems to have got his legs back now.
Do drops an elbow to the side of Mannetosen's head.
Do content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Do working the head and body with strikes.
Do winds up and cracks Mannetosen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mannetosen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Do has cracked it and Mannetosen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Do!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Do!
Billy Do was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Djozilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rampage Djozilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djozilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obasi sprawls well initially but Djozilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Djozilla not doing much here.
Obasi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Djozilla escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Djozilla!
A lull in the action here as Djozilla stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djozilla trying to control the position but Obasi is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djozilla is staying tight to Obasi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Obasi is looking to reverse the position.
Djozilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obasi keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rampage Djozilla wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Djozilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obasi's guard.
Obasi is looking for a triangle here but Djozilla uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Obasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Djozilla is just riding it out for now. Obasi eventually gives up the hold.
Djozilla is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djozilla is looking to improve his position.
Djozilla is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djozilla is defending against the submission attempts here by Obasi.
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!
Djozilla manages to get to full guard.
Obasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasi passes Djozilla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Djozilla is just riding it out for now. Obasi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djozilla is trying to maintain the position but Obasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Djozilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obasi on the ground.
Obasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Djozilla is just riding it out for now. Obasi eventually gives up the hold.
Djozilla wants to improve his position but Obasi is controlling well.
Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Djozilla is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is looking for a kimura here.
Djozilla is pressing down on Obasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obasi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Obasi working away.
Obasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Djozilla is defending well.
Obasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Djozilla struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Djozilla, who protects the arm well.
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!
Obasi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Rampage Djozilla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Djozilla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Djozilla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obasi looking for submissions off his back.
Obasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Djozilla pulls his head out easily.
Djozilla trying to control the pace.
Obasi looking for submissions off his back.
Obasi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Djozilla passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djozilla controlling from side mount.
Obasi is looking for a sweep.
Djozilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obasi keeps working.
Obasi is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is being controlled here.
Obasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Djozilla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obasi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Djozilla is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Djozilla controlling the position easily from mount.
Obasi is looking to improve his position but Djozilla isn't that keen on the idea.
Djozilla looking to control but Obasi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djozilla looking to control and managing it successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rampage Djozilla.
Djozilla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Rampage Djozilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Djozilla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obasi looking for submissions off his back.
Djozilla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obasi is not content to let Djozilla control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi actively working from the bottom here.
Obasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Djozilla wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving.
Obasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Djozilla trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
Djozilla controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Djozilla has his hands clasped together but Obasi extends an breaks Djozilla's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Obasi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayila Obasi!
Ayila Obasi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Mafia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth comes into the arena with Iron Maiden - Killers blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Mafia!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafia moves forwards but Elsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elsworth lands with a straight right. Mafia didn't see that one coming.
Elsworth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mafia.
Elsworth blocks a head kick by Mafia.
Mafia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elsworth connects with a body shot that sends Mafia's belly button to the back.
Mafia lands a high kick!
It looks like Rob Elsworth has been cut.
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!
Elsworth cracks Mafia with a good jab.
Elsworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mafia will feel that in the morning.
Elsworth scores with a leg kick.
Elsworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elsworth lands a front kick.
Elsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mafia.
Nice uppercut there from Elsworth.
Mafia gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Elsworth.
Elsworth avoids the elbow strike from Mafia, against the cage.
Mafia is trying to maintain a safe position but Elsworth gets an underhook and turns Mafia into the cage.
Elsworth gets through Mafia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mafia's defenses.
It looks like Umberto Mafia has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafia looking to stall.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
Elsworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mafia looks winded!
Mafia misses with an elbow over the top.
Elsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Mafia stalling in the clinch but Elsworth improves position.
Elsworth landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Elsworth works on Mafia's body with a couple of short punches.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Mafia takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mafia takes a shot to the head.
Elsworth lands a knee to the head.
Elsworth cracks Mafia with a nice body shot.
Elsworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mafia takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Umberto Mafia's cut even more.
Mafia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mafia has a couple of punches blocked by Elsworth.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mafia throws an elbow but misses.
Elsworth working Mafia over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth works on Mafia's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mafia backwards.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Umberto Mafia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mafia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umberto Mafia's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Umberto Mafia's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Elsworth!
A relieved looking Rob Elsworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cus Damato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger has chosen Asher Roth - More Cowbell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cus Damato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Menger's chin.
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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157 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cus Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Menger.
Damato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menger.
Menger blocks a head kick by Damato.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Menger, right into the meat.
Menger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damato.
Menger with a jab.
Damato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Menger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Damato's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damato misses with a low kick.
Menger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Damato to the floor! Menger dives in looking for the finish!
Damato is rocked!
Menger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Damato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menger scores with a big shot! Damato's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Damato! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Menger!
A relieved looking Carl Menger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Brit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is You've Seen the Butcher. A fine choice. Leon Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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288 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Brit!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Brit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries for a takedown but Brit circles away easily
and Brit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brit drops Smith with a big left hand and mounts him. Smith is in big trouble!
Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brit lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Smith! Brit sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Smith and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Brit!
Johnny Brit made sure to mention his sponsor, Speed Junkie Supplements Q160-158-155 (95%Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Nuriel Leonard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Leonard.
Leonard loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Leonard off balance momentarily.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Moore jabs Leonard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Leonard avoids it.
Leonard avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leonard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moore - the referee stops the clock and Leonard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moore. Leonard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moore looks for a takedown but Leonard sprawls well.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonard misses the target.
Moore tries a low kick but Leonard avoids it.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Leonard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.
Leonard swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Moore drives through with a takedown into Leonard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Leonard is trying to keep Moore in close.
Leonard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leonard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Leonard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leonard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leonard tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moore is thwarting Leonard's attempts to control the position.
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 Bobby Moore will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonard is able to avoid easily.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonard jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Leonard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonard.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Leonard's leg but Leonard calmly moves out of range.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Leonard's head but Leonard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore slips a straight right by Leonard.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Leonard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonard but Leonard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonard misses with an uppercut.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Moore.
Leonard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonard works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Leonard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore keeps Leonard at a distance using the push kick.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Nice sprawl there from Leonard as Moore shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Leonard saw it coming and moves away.
Moore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore drops an elbow to the side of Leonard's head.
Leonard is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonard controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Leonard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leonard wants to get back to his feet.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
Leonard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
Leonard misses with a punch to the head.
Leonard throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Leonard misses with an elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Moore trying to control the hands but Leonard won't let him.
Leonard punches the canvas rather than the man.
Moore is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Good control from Leonard.
Moore tries to escape but Leonard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Leonard is looking to control Moore but Moore is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leonard gets his hands free as Moore looks to control.
Leonard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Moore right now.
Leonard missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
A shot to the liver by Leonard. Beautiful body shot.
Leonard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore lands the left hand.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
Moore moves away from the strike by Leonard.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leonard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Leonard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moore.
Moore postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moore in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Moore sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leonard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leonard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moore.
Leonard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore is trying to control. Leonard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leonard tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard tries to kick Moore off but Moore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonard wants to get back to full guard.
Moore prevents Leonard from standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore throwing strikes from guard but Leonard blocks nicely.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moore preventing the sweep.
Moore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leonard wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard is pulling down on Moore's head. It's preventing any offense from Moore, at least for the moment.
Leonard looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonard, not yet.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leonard wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leonard misses the jab.
Leonard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore working over Leonard with some ground and pound. Leonard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonard is trying to maintain the position but Moore is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore wants to pass to mount but Leonard is defending the position.
Leonard is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Moore!
Post fight, Bobby Moore stared into the camera and said 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
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