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Battle in the Square VI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony States (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexndr Wennberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexndr Wennberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony States!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexndr Wennberg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
States closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wennberg circles away.
Wennberg leaves States with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wennberg stuffs the takedown attempt from States. States gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony States. That's going to take a lot out of him.
States rushes Wennberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wennberg stops a takedown attempt from States.
Wennberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but States has him pressed against the cage.
States tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
States has Wennberg pressed against the cage, preventing Wennberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
States tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wennberg smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
States tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wennberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wennberg swats away the attempt to clinch by States.
States jabbing away but nothing is landing.
States shoots in for a double leg but Wennberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
States uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wennberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wennberg throws a series of punches but States moves out of range.
States throws the kick towards the body but Wennberg avoids it.
States fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wennberg sprawls well initially but States persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wennberg pushes States off looking to stand but States dives back in and keeps control.
States landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wennberg manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. States keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
States decides to pull guard.
States 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.
Wennberg throws a strike but States rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wennberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with States. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wennberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
States advances position into side control!
Wennberg is pushing States's head away, looking to escape. States manages to hold on to the position though.
States scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wennberg to see if he's OK.
States wants to control but Wennberg is keeping him busy.
The referee asks States politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. States prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
States tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wennberg is trying to buck States off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
States is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
States has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wennberg!
Wennberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
States has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wennberg's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wennberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
States looking to finish Wennberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wennberg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony States 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.
States shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wennberg sprawls well. Wennberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. States gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - States throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
States shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
States rushes Wennberg and presses him up against the cage.
States is trying to pull guard but Wennberg has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony States. That's going to take a lot out of him.
States gets control of Wennberg's arms and successfully pulls guard. States will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg throws a strike but States rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
States wants to control from the top but Wennberg keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wennberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
States throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wennberg keeping moving, preventing States from controlling successfully.
States connects with a couple of short punches.
States cracks Wennberg with a solid left hand.
States is stalling in the full guard.
Wennberg wants to stand up but States is controlling him.
Anthony States overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
States postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
States trying to control but Wennberg is working from the bottom.
States prevents Wennberg from getting back to his feet.
States trying to control but Wennberg is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wennberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst States is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells States's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
States passes Wennberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wennberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
States is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
States postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wennberg looks a forlorn figure.
States looking to control but Wennberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wennberg'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.
States fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
States with the ground and pound from mount.
Wennberg taking shots to the head.
Wennberg taking shots to the head.
Wennberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
States looking to secure an arm triangle but Wennberg defends it well.
Wennberg is still in real trouble! Can States finish him?
States landing strikes from the mount and Wennberg is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
States looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wennberg is squirming around, avoiding States's attempts to control the action.
Wennberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wennberg really wants to buck States off and get back to his feet.
Wennberg seems to have recovered his senses.
States fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wennberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wennberg is breathing heavily.
Wennberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
States trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony States 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
States shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wennberg is trying to defend but States finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
States thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wennberg's head.
States trying to control from half guard but Wennberg is working away.
States tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wennberg controls his leg.
Wennberg is trying to stand back up but States is controlling him
States gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexndr Wennberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
States throws a leg kick but Wennberg moved away.
A punch combination from Wennberg misses.
States tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wennberg counters with a two punch combo.
Wennberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
States shoots in and bounces Wennberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
States wants to pass the guard but Wennberg is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst States is controlling him.
Wennberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from States.
States darts in looking for a takedown but Wennberg gets double underhooks and turns States into the cage.
States is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wennberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony States. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wennberg stops a takedown attempt from States.
States breaks the clinch.
States throws a push kick but Wennberg slaps the foot to one side.
States misses with a left hand
and Wennberg counters with a straight right hand.
States fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wennberg checks it well.
States throws an overhand right that lands on Wennberg's shoulder, as Wennberg tries to avoid the shot.
States shoots in for a takedown but Wennberg shows good takedown defense.
Anthony States is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
States closes the distance and clinches up with Wennberg, looking for a takedown. States pushes Wennberg against the cage but Wennberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wennberg stuffs the takedown.
States drops his hands momentarily and Wennberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
States scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
States prevents Wennberg from standing back up.
States wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wennberg keeps working.
Alexndr Wennberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wennberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony States showed his dominance in that final round.
Well States 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony States!
Anthony States really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Heininger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djuro Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Heininger!
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, Djuro Sila!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heininger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heininger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heininger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heininger is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Sila tries to clinch but Heininger moves out of range.
Sila tries to close the distance and clinch but Heininger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila moves to clinch but Heininger breaks away
and Heininger counters with a three punch combo that has Sila backing up. Sila nods at Heininger to acknowledge the strikes.
Sila tries to clinch up.
Heininger closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Heininger pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heininger tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Heininger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heininger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heininger gets tackled into the cage by Sila. Sila maintains the clinch.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dennis Heininger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Heininger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heininger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sila obliges.
Sila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heininger is breathing heavily.
Sila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heininger takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Sila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heininger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Sila.
Sila connects with a knee to the head.
Sila working Heininger over with knees to the body.
Heininger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heininger takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heininger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sila connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sila lands a nice knee to the body.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Heininger is rocked!
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Heininger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Sila misses with a knee to the head.
Sila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heininger blocks it with crossed arms.
Sila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sila looking to throw knees to the head but Heininger is blocking nicely.
Heininger misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Heininger seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from Sila.
Heininger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila working Heininger over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Heininger fails to land.
Knees to the body from Sila.
Sila lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
A knee to the head by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Heininger avoids the damage to the body.
Sila blocking some punches.
Heininger working aggressively here.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
Heininger managing to block the knees to the body from Sila.
Sila with a knee to the head.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heininger blocks it with crossed arms.
Heininger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sila trying to land knees to the body.
Sila misses with a knee to the head.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Heininger avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Heininger blocks it.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger lands a shoulder strike.
Heininger has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila missing with knees to the body.
Heininger scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila lands a nice knee to the body.
Sila landing knees to the body.
Sila working Heininger over with knees to the body.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
Sila crunches a lovely knee into Heininger's ribcage.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Sila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Heininger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heininger keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila tries to clinch up
and Heininger counters with a left and a right that stings Sila.
Sila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heininger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heininger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sila has Heininger up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sila lands a good knee to the midsection. Heininger won't want to take too many of those.
Heininger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sila.
Knees to the body from Sila.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila landing knees to the body.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Heininger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heininger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Sila working Heininger over with knees to the body.
Sila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sila scores a nice knee to the body.
Sila with a knee to the head.
Sila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heininger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heininger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Sila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila trying to land knees to the body.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Heininger has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Heininger has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sila blocking some punches.
Heininger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila crunches a lovely knee into Heininger's ribcage.
Heininger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sila lands a good knee to the midsection. Heininger won't want to take too many of those.
Sila scores a nice knee to the body.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heininger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sila blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heininger's face.
Sila tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Djuro Sila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heininger misses with some punches.
Sila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the head but Heininger blocks with his arms.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Heininger misses with some punches.
Heininger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Heininger fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dennis Heininger's cut is getting worse.
Heininger misses with the head strike.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heininger fails to land.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila crunches a lovely knee into Heininger's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila blocking some punches.
Heininger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Sila with a knee to the head.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Sila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sila trying to land knees to the body.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Heininger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heininger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heininger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sila defends it nicely.
Heininger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sila closes the distance and pushes Heininger back into the cage.
Sila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sila crunches a lovely knee into Heininger's ribcage.
Heininger misses with the head strike.
Heininger working aggressively here.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heininger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sila obliges.
Sila landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila scores with a knee to the head.
Sila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Heininger avoids the damage to the body.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Heininger avoids the damage to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heininger avoids it.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Sila trying to land knees to the body.
Heininger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sila with a knee to the head.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heininger throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Heininger avoiding damage as Sila throws knees to the body.
Heininger has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heininger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heininger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Sila.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heininger lands with a short shot to the head.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heininger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heininger misses with some punches.
Sila misses with a knee strike.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Heininger blocks it.
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Heininger swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heininger misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Heininger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heininger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heininger working aggressively here.
Sila lands a good knee to the midsection. Heininger won't want to take too many of those.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila lands a knee to the head.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heininger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sila connects with a knee to the head.
Sila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heininger lands a nice uppercut.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sila lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heininger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heininger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sila landing knees to the head.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Heininger avoids the damage to the body.
Sila looking to throw knees to the head but Heininger is blocking nicely.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila blocking some punches.
Heininger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heininger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heininger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heininger.
Heininger throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sila with a knee to the head.
Sila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Dennis Heininger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djuro Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sila 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djuro Sila!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jo Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shock Zhou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Jo Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shock Zhou!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhou pushes Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne taking a breather.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhou stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Zhou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Zhou won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jo Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhou gets underhooks to prevent Wayne's takedown attempt.
Wayne wants a takedown.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Zhou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhou tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhou drops Wayne with a beautiful combination! Wayne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zhou is looking for the KO!
It looks like Bob Jo Wayne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Wayne is rocked!
Zhou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Wayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhou lands a big right hook! Wayne looks hurt but is still standing! Zhou lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Wayne falls down and Zhou dives in with a huge hammer fist! Wayne's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zhou runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shock Zhou!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusef Olmerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Ballard 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 super heavyweight 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, Kevin Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yusef Olmerov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olmerov stuffs the takedown.
Ballard swats away the attempt to clinch by Olmerov.
Ballard 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olmerov wants to sweep here but Ballard controlling him for the moment.
Olmerov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ballard controls the pace.
Olmerov pulls Ballard in close to prevent any damage.
Ballard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olmerov being controlled here, momentarily.
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, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Ballard.
Olmerov wants to clinch up but Ballard keeps it at a distance.
Ballard takes the fight into the clinch.
Ballard pulls Olmerov into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballard wants to sweep but no luck.
Olmerov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olmerov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ballard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Olmerov is looking to defend but Ballard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Olmerov! Ballard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Olmerov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Ballard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Isupov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Dmitry Isupov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isupov tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Isupov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kane wants to stand but Isupov has his arm trapped.
Isupov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Isupov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Isupov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isupov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Isupov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kane's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Isupov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isupov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Isupov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like Kane is going to stand back up.
Isupov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Isupov missing with punches from the bottom.
Isupov 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.
Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Isupov punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Isupov tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isupov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane is keen to just control but Isupov is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dane Kane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Isupov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Isupov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Isupov's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Isupov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isupov is breathing heavily.
Isupov striking off his back but it's not causing Kane any problems.
Isupov trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane wanted to stand there but Isupov had control of the position.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Isupov keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Isupov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Isupov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Isupov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Isupov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane has control of Isupov's left arm, preventing Isupov from doing any damage.
Isupov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Isupov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Isupov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kane pulls Isupov in to control the position.
Isupov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane managing to control the position.
Isupov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kane is looking to stand up but Isupov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Isupov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Isupov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Kane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isupov tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Isupov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane misses with some punches.
Isupov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isupov misses with the head strike.
Isupov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Isupov fails to land.
Kane is trying to pull guard but Isupov has him pressed against the cage.
Kane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kane manages to end up in side control.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Isupov being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kane scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kane scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dane Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Isupov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Isupov is defending well.
Isupov gets back to half guard.
Isupov moves into full guard.
Kane is working Isupov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isupov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Isupov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isupov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isupov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Isupov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Kane trying to control but Isupov is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dane Kane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isupov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Kane trying to control the pace.
Isupov punching from the bottom.
Isupov punching from the bottom.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Isupov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Kane wants to stand but Isupov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is keen to just control but Isupov is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dane Kane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Isupov is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Isupov shoots and misses
and Kane moves into the clinch.
Isupov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane manages to pull guard.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Isupov defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isupov stops Kane from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Isupov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Isupov controls his leg.
Kane lands strikes from half guard.
Isupov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kane wants to stand up but Isupov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Isupov is defending well.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isupov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Isupov punching from the bottom.
Kane working Isupov over with strikes.
Isupov won't allow Kane to pass to mount.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Isupov defends it well.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Isupov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isupov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Isupov wants to get back to full guard.
Isupov gets full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Isupov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dane Kane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kane leaves Isupov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isupov misses with a takedown
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isupov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Isupov is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane wants to stand but Isupov has his arm trapped.
Kane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Isupov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isupov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Isupov prevents Kane from moving into mount.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Isupov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane wants to stand but Isupov has his arm trapped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isupov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Isupov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane blocks the strikes from Isupov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane wants to control but Isupov is keeping him busy.
Dmitry Isupov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dane Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kane taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Kane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Gordon!
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, Roger Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reynolds pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is trying to keep Gordon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Reynolds hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gordon throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reynolds.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gordon blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Gordon is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gordon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds moves to clinch but Gordon breaks away
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gordon is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Gordon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gordon wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gordon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Reynolds 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reynolds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reynolds pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gordon's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Reynolds's head and hops out.
Reynolds moves to clinch but Gordon breaks away
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Gordon cracks Reynolds with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gordon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reynolds to stand back up!
Reynolds is rocked!
It looks like Roger Reynolds has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon wobbles Reynolds with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gordon dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Reynolds to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Gordon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wladamir Sholvansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Palicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladamir Sholvansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Palicki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sholvansky throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Palicki or perhaps it was just good defense by Sholvansky which made him look bad.
Palicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palicki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sholvansky looks to score with a jab to the body but Palicki is just out of range.
Palicki misses with a two punch combination.
Sholvansky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sholvansky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sholvansky catches Palicki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sholvansky takes a swing at Palicki's ribcage but misses.
Sholvansky throws the left hand but Palicki avoids the punch easily.
Sholvansky takes a swing at Palicki's ribcage but misses.
Palicki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Sholvansky is looking to escape.
Sholvansky trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Palicki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sholvansky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sholvansky tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Palicki connects with a nice short shot to Sholvansky's temple.
Sholvansky is looking to control Palicki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sholvansky avoid being mounted?
Palicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sholvansky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palicki.
Sholvansky is doing well to control the position and prevent Palicki from advancing to side control.
Palicki wants to control but Sholvansky is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sholvansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sholvansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palicki.
Palicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sholvansky defending well though.
Palicki content to control rather than advance.
Sholvansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palicki.
Palicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palicki thows a huge punch but Sholvansky dodges it nicely.
Palicki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sholvansky keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sholvansky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palicki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sholvansky keeps working.
Sholvansky trying to control but Palicki postures up.
Sholvansky is trying to stand.
Palicki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sholvansky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palicki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sholvansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palicki wants to take a breather but Sholvansky is having none of it.
Sholvansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palicki is looking to take a break and control but Sholvansky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sholvansky is looking to escape.
Sholvansky wants to get back to full guard.
Sholvansky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palicki is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palicki slips a nice elbow through Sholvansky's hands, connecting with Sholvansky's forehead.
Palicki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palicki is trying to control the action in half guard but Sholvansky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palicki controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Palicki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Palicki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sholvansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Sholvansky.
Dan Palicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Sholvansky does no damage.
Palicki throws out a loose jab but Sholvansky uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Sholvansky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sholvansky throws a jab when Palicki was well out of range.
Sholvansky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sholvansky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Palicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sholvansky has wrist control.
Sholvansky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palicki on the ground.
Palicki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sholvansky wants to sweep here but Palicki controlling him for the moment.
Dan Palicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palicki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palicki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palicki throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palicki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sholvansky keeping moving, preventing Palicki from controlling successfully.
Palicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sholvansky has wrist control.
Sholvansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sholvansky keeping moving, preventing Palicki from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palicki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palicki is in close to Sholvansky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palicki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sholvansky is looking for a sweep. Palicki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sholvansky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palicki.
Palicki misses with a head shot. Sholvansky uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sholvansky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sholvansky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palicki throwing strikes from guard but Sholvansky blocks nicely.
Palicki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palicki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Palicki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sholvansky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palicki.
Palicki connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sholvansky looking for a sweep. Not yet Sholvansky, not yet.
Palicki trying to control but Sholvansky is working from the bottom.
Palicki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sholvansky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palicki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Palicki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Palicki 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palicki postures up and lands a big shot to Sholvansky's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Palicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sholvansky.
Sholvansky throws a series of punches but Palicki avoids them all with ease.
Sholvansky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palicki back to the cage. Sholvansky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Palicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sholvansky to the ground. Palicki is now in Sholvansky's guard.
Palicki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palicki cracks Sholvansky with a solid left hand.
Palicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sholvansky has wrist control.
Palicki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palicki stands up over Sholvansky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sholvansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palicki wants to pass the guard but Sholvansky is keeping the position.
Sholvansky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palicki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palicki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palicki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palicki wants to control from the top but Sholvansky keeps moving.
Palicki prevents Sholvansky from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palicki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sholvansky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sholvansky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palicki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sholvansky looking to ground and pound but Palicki is blocking nicely.
Sholvansky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sholvansky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Sholvansky.
Sholvansky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palicki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sholvansky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palicki avoids a strike by Sholvansky and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Sholvansky's guard! Fantastic escape!
Palicki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sholvansky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palicki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dan Palicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palicki wants to control from the top but Sholvansky keeps moving.
Palicki preventing the sweep.
Sholvansky keeping moving, preventing Palicki from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sholvansky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palicki dives in and grabs Sholvansky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sholvansky pushes down on Palicki's head and hops out.
Palicki misses with a hook. Sholvansky ducked under it nicely.
Palicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sholvansky on his heels. He'll look to pass Sholvansky's guard now, I'm sure.
Palicki working some strikes from top position.
Palicki landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sholvansky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palicki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Palicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palicki 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Palicki!
Dan Palicki made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Square Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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