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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Chef Hesienburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Master Chef Hesienburg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Master Chef Hesienburg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Chef Hesienburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Strike!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hesienburg lands a jab to Strike's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hesienburg. Strike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hesienburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strike stuns Hesienburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hesienburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strike lands a nice shot that snaps Hesienburg's head back.
Strike punishes Hesienburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Hesienburg moves forwards but Strike connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hesienburg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strike.
No joy there for Hesienburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hesienburg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Strike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hesienburg misses the body punch
and Strike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hesienburg throws an off balance right hand
and Strike counters with a straight right hand.
Strike scores with a jab to the body.
Hesienburg misses with a combination
letting Strike counter with a right hand.
Hesienburg misses with a wild combination.
Hesienburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hesienburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hesienburg throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Strike to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Master Chef Hesienburg has been cut.
Strike connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strike.
Hesienburg is rocked!
Strike lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hesienburg - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Strike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Strike!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Micheli (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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denzel Kurt!
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, Franco Micheli!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurt blocks a head kick by Micheli.
Micheli misses with a kick to the body.
Micheli misses with a head kick.
Micheli misses with a low kick.
Micheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheli feints and then cracks Kurt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurt down.
Some wild striking there from Kurt.
Micheli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Micheli throws a head kick but Kurt moves out of range.
Micheli moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for Micheli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Micheli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Micheli.
Kurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Micheli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micheli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Micheli is looking to score with low kicks.
Micheli throws a head kick that misses.
Kurt looks to throw the jab but Micheli is out of range.
Kurt blocks a head kick by Micheli.
Kurt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kurt cracks Micheli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Franco Micheli has been cut.
Kurt avoids the head kick by Micheli.
Kurt avoids the head kick by Micheli.
Micheli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco Micheli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurt blocks a head kick by Micheli.
Micheli looks winded!
Kurt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurt blocks a head kick by Micheli.
Micheli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Micheli misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Micheli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Micheli missing with a left hand there. Kurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Micheli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Micheli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurt staying out of range there.
Micheli lands a head kick!
Micheli drops his hands for a split second and Kurt immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Micheli face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kurt follows up with a right hand that knocks Micheli into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denzel Kurt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gedis Igars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igars is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Criminal. Gedis Igars will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chance Silver!
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, Gedis Igars!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igars fails with a takedown attempt.
Igars tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igars somewhat.
Igars looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Silver has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Igars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igars throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igars throws out the jab.
Silver moves away from the strike by Igars.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Igars fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igars tries to sprawl but Silver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Igars that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Igars?
Silver is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Igars goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Silver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chance Silver!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jaicko Lawrence - Caribbean Girl . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handle circles away quickly and effectively.
Handle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Handle getting side control.
Handle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is staying active underneath Handle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Handle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Handle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Handle wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Handle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Handle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Handle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Handle trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Handle trying to control but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva wants to control but Handle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handle wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva wants to take a breather but Handle is having none of it.
Silva throwing shots but Handle is blocking nicely.
Handle is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Handle is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Handle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Handle is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Silva 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.
Handle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Handle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva controlling the position.
Handle trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Handle is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Handle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Handle throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Handle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Handle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Handle, into his guard.
Handle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle looking to control.
Silva distracts Handle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handle has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Handle misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Handle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Handle's half guard.
Brock Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Handle pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Handle trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Handle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva lands an elbow.
Handle is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Handle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Handle blocks a head kick by Silva.
Handle throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva tries to clinch there but Handle circles away.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handle's head.
Some wild striking there from Handle.
Handle misses with a two punch combination.
Handle looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Handle moves out of range easily.
Handle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Handle as Silva shoots in.
No joy there for Handle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handle gets slowly back to his feet.
Handle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handle checks a leg kick.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Handle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Handle's guard.
Silva won't allow Handle to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Handle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brock Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handle misses with a few strikes there.
Handle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handle as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brock Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handle tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Handle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Handle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Handle.
A punch combination from Handle misses.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Brock Silva!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Brock Silva!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Brock Silva!
Brock Silva wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Brock Silva 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillian Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Sullivan!
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, Dillian Bone!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone misses with a body kick.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Sullivan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bone in his tracks.
Sullivan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone counters with a head kick. That will keep Sullivan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ivan's house of pain [200$] in the buildup to the fight.
Sullivan drops Bone with a left and a right! Oh, Bone is hurt - Sullivan dives into side control looking to finish!
Bone is rocked!
It looks like Dillian Bone 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!
Bone is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Bone is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan tries to score with some ground and pound. Bone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan scoring with punches and elbows.
Bone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Bone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
James Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bone controls the pace.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Bone seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sullivan wants to stand but Bone is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dillian Bone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Bone gets a double leg takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan lands the left hand.
Bone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bone.
Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bone misses with a combination
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Bone! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Sullivan!
An out of breath James Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Rugalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Hart 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Rugalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Hart!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rugalov to the ground. Hart is now in Rugalov's guard.
Hart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rugalov controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Rugalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rugalov, not yet.
Hart content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Hart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circling - Rugalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rugalov has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rugalov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hart gets through Rugalov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rugalov wants a takedown.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rugalov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hart just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Rugalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugalov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hart after a bit of a struggle.
Rugalov is breathing heavily.
Rugalov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hart is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rugalov to the mat. Rugalov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Warrior BJJ and Fitness inform me that Hart has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hart passes Rugalov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rugalov defending well though.
Hart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rugalov!
Rugalov is working to get back to half guard.
Hart content just to control the position here.
Hart looking to finish Rugalov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rugalov!
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rugalov is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Hart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugalov is in a horrible position here. Hart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hart controlling from mount.
Hart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You get the feeling that Rugalov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rugalov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rugalov tries to get out of the position.
Hart raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hart connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Hart 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Hart dominated that round.
That's time! Rugalov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rugalov defends it nicely.
Rugalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Hart gets a clinch.
Hart gets underhooks to prevent Rugalov's takedown attempt.
Rugalov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hart.
A body shot lands from Hart.
Hart has Rugalov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rugalov tumbling to the mat - Hart dives into Rugalov's guard.
Hart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugalov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hart controls the pace.
Hart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rugalov being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabriel Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rugalov trying to control the position.
Hart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Hart 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Rugalov.
Hart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart moves into range and clinches up with Rugalov.
Nice body punch from Hart - that landed with a thud.
Hart has picked Rugalov up - he's going for a ride! Hart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rugalov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugalov is trying to get back to half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Hart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hart darts in and clinches Rugalov up against the cage.
Hart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hart uses his free foot to push down on Rugalov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rugalov.
Hart controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the attempt from Rugalov to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Hart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rugalov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rugalov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rugalov swivels and escapes.
Rugalov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hart sprawls well initially but Rugalov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hart trying to control but Rugalov postures up.
Rugalov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rugalov looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart pulls Rugalov in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hart slows the pace down in half guard.
Rugalov trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
Rugalov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
Hart is taking a breather. Rugalov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hart works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a head shot.
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Hart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rugalov stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Rugalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Hart.
Rugalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Hart blocks the leg kick.
Hart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rugalov defends well and Hart ends up having to push Rugalov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart tightens his grip and picks Rugalov up, before dumping him to the ground. Rugalov manages to land in guard.
Hart passes Rugalov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hart working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rugalov tries to lock up and control but Hart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivan Rugalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Gabriel Hart!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Gabriel Hart!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Gabriel Hart!
Gabriel Hart wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Loshkarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Craven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Loshkarev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loshkarevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Loshkarev.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loshkarev forces Craven back against the cage and clinches.
Loshkarev is trying to pull guard but Craven has him pressed against the cage.
Loshkarev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loshkarev decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loshkarev keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loshkarev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craven's guard.
Craven is trying to keep Loshkarev in close.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Loshkarev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven wants to get back to his feet but Loshkarev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loshkarev stacks Craven on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loshkarev!
Loshkarev trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
Loshkarev controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is not content to let Loshkarev control the position.
Loshkarev tries to stand but Craven is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven is looking for a sweep.
Loshkarev trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craven keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexandr Loshkarev.
Loshkarev shoots in and bounces Craven off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Craven is adopting a defensive guard.
Loshkarev tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
Craven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craven is looking for a triangle but Loshkarev pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev looking to sit in guard and control but Craven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loshkarev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loshkarev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craven's guard.
Loshkarev is fighting to break Craven's control of his arms but Craven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loshkarev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Loshkarev dominated that round.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Loshkarev.
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch but Loshkarev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Craven misses.
Craven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loshkarev circles away quickly and effectively.
Loshkarev throws an overhand right that lands on Craven's shoulder, as Craven tries to avoid the shot.
Loshkarev closes the distance and clinches.
Loshkarev jumps guard but Craven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loshkarev tries to pull guard but Craven holds him up against the cage and eventually Loshkarev drops back down to his feet.
Craven slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loshkarev breaks the clinch.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven slips a jab and a cross from Loshkarev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loshkarev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craven tries to avoid it but Loshkarev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craven to the ground. Craven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Loshkarev.
Loshkarev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loshkarev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Craven throws out the jab.
Craven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loshkarev.
Craven moves into the clinch successfully.
Craven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craven misses with a punch on the inside.
Loshkarev is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Craven is keeping busy.
Craven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loshkarev smiles and moves away.
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loshkarev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loshkarev moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.
Craven throws a series of strikes that have Loshkarev backpedaling.
Craven tries to clinch but Loshkarev is having none of it.
Loshkarev wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven throws a one two combo.
Loshkarev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to control but Loshkarev postures up.
Loshkarev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Craven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loshkarev.
Loshkarev with the ground and pound but Craven uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Loshkarev wants to get up but he can't break Craven's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Craven looking to control.
Loshkarev passes Craven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Loshkarev is going to stand back up.
Craven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loshkarev.
Loshkarev wants to pass the guard but Craven is defending well.
Loshkarev wants to take a breather but Craven is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loshkarev shoots in for a double leg but Craven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandr Loshkarev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Loshkarev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Loshkarev working away.
Loshkarev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Craven is looking to regain half guard here but Loshkarev keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Loshkarev.
Loshkarev tries to stand but Craven is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven can't do much from the bottom here.
Loshkarev laying and praying for a moment but Craven takes advantage and regains half guard.
Craven trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Loshkarev manages to pass to mount!
Loshkarev prevents Craven from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Loshkarev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Loshkarev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loshkarev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Craven taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loshkarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Loshkarev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Loshkarev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Craven because Loshkarev loaded up on that one.
Craven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loshkarev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Craven is looking to escape.
Loshkarev thowing shots but they're missing.
Loshkarev avoids the attempt from Craven to control.
Alexandr Loshkarev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Loshkarev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Loshkarev avoids the attempt from Craven to control.
Loshkarev trying to control but Craven is having none of it.
Loshkarev is trying to control here but Craven has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loshkarev works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Loshkarev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loshkarev 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Alexandr Loshkarev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alexandr Loshkarev!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Alexandr Loshkarev!
Alexandr Loshkarev wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Gubarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gubarev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mutant Ninja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dee Nice 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Gubarev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice blocks a head kick by Gubarev.
Gubarev tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Nice - just one landing.
Nice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice scores with a shot to the body.
Gubarev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gubarev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gubarev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gubarev throws a head kick but Nice moves out of range.
Nice scores with a shot to the body.
Nice blocks the body kick.
Nice avoids the head kick by Gubarev.
Nice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gubarev tries to clinch up but Nice circles away and keeps his distance.
Gubarev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Dee Nice has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gubarev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice lands a jab to Gubarev's midsection.
Gubarev darts in and clinches Nice up against the cage.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev misses with a knee to the head.
Gubarev looks winded!
Nice takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
Nice is trying to force a seperation but Gubarev has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice is looking to break free of the clinch but Gubarev has double underhooks.
Nice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Nice is trying to force a seperation but Gubarev has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice tries to break the clinch but Gubarev is controlling the position.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice working hard to break the clinch.
Nice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gubarev.
Nice is looking to break free of the clinch but Gubarev has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Nice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nice blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nice avoids it.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nice's efforts to push away.
Nice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Gubarev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dee Nice'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.
Nice thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice swings for the body but Gubarev moves out of range.
Nice moves out of range of the body kick from Gubarev.
Gubarev throws a front kick that sends Nice stumbling back into the cage.
Nice thuds a left hand into Gubarev's body.
Nice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice looks to score with a jab to the body but Gubarev is just out of range.
Nice lands with a straight right. Gubarev didn't see that one coming.
Nice cracks a nice hook into Gubarev's ribs.
Gubarev throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Gubarev throws a head kick but Nice moves out of range.
Nice just misses with a punch to the body.
Gubarev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gubarev avoids the body shot from Nice.
A jab lands there for Nice.
Nice looks to score with a jab to the body but Gubarev is just out of range.
Nice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gubarev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Nice is trying to break the clinch but Gubarev is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Nice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice is trying to break free.
Gubarev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nice's efforts to push away.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasily Gubarev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Nice tries to circle away but Gubarev has him pinned against the cage.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Nice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gubarev has him pressed against the cage.
Nice is trying to force a seperation but Gubarev has the dominant position.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Nice blocks it.
Gubarev is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Nice blocks with his arms.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Nice is blocking nicely.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nice blocks it with crossed arms.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Nice is trying to break the clinch but Gubarev has him pressed against the cage.
Nice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gubarev prevents it.
Nice managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice lands a nice hook to Gubarev's body. Gubarev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gubarev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gubarev's head backwards.
Nice is looking to wear down Gubarev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gubarev throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Nice.
Nice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gubarev manages to avoid it.
Gubarev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice misses with a body shot.
Nice swings for the body but Gubarev moves out of range.
Nice blocks a head kick by Gubarev.
Nice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gubarev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice misses with a body shot.
Nice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gubarev eats them both and turns towards Nice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice throws a body punch but Gubarev moves out of range.
Gubarev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gubarev manages to avoid it.
Nice moves out of range as Gubarev throws a body kick.
Nice motions for Gubarev to come forward. Nice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gubarev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice misses with a body shot.
Gubarev forces Nice back against the cage and clinches.
Gubarev landing knees to the body.
Gubarev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gubarev connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gubarev trying to land knees to the body.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nice blocks it with crossed arms.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nice blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dee Nice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dee Nice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gubarev throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Nice thows a body shot but no joy.
Gubarev misses with a head kick.
Nice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice avoids the head kick by Gubarev.
Nice looks to land a combination. Gubarev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gubarev moves forwards but Nice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gubarev throws a head kick that half lands.
Gubarev is looking to clinch.
Gubarev moves forwards but Nice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gubarev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gubarev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gubarev is rocked!
Nice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gubarev.
Nice keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice lands an overhand right.
Gubarev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nice finish him?
Gubarev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gubarev misses with a head kick.
Nice throws a push kick but Gubarev slaps the foot to one side.
Gubarev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice works Gubarev's body with a nice hook.
Nice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gubarev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gubarev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nice dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee Nice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Ramford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun Hui has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russ Ramford!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramford throws a body punch but Hui moves out of range.
Ramford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hui to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Russ Ramford has been cut.
Ramford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramford gets underhooks to prevent Hui's takedown attempt.
Hui is looking for a takedown.
Hui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ramford - that landed with a thud.
Hui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hui wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Ramford.
Ramford wants the takedown. Hui is fighting it off but Ramford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hui's guard against the cage.
Ramford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardcore fight company that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramford content to stall in guard here.
Russ Ramford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramford forces Hui back against the cage and clinches.
Hui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramford prevents it.
Ramford lands a shot to the body.
Ramford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramford continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramford prevents the takedown attempt.
Hui has Ramford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Ramford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramford is looking to chop away at Hui's legs.
Ramford throws a leg kick but Hui checks it.
Ramford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Ramford to work.
Hui is trying to pull guard but Ramford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramford prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ramford.
Hui blocking some punches.
Hui fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Ramford to work.
Ramford gets through Hui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hui can't get the takedown.
Ramford is working Hui over against the cage.
Hui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ramford swings for the body but Hui moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramford.
Ramford gets a double leg takedown into Hui's guard.
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!
Ramford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russ Ramford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramford misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Ramford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Ramford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hui walks into a straight right hand from Ramford.
Hui closes the distance and pushes Ramford back into the cage.
Ramford lands a body shot.
Ramford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hui is trying to force a seperation but Ramford has the dominant position.
Ramford can't find room to land a body shot as Hui controls the action.
Ramford is pressed up against the cage. Hui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramford down to the mat. Ramford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramford slowing the pace effectively.
Hui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hui tries to circle away but Ramford has him pinned against the cage.
Ramford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hui looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramford effectively controlling the action here.
Ramford tries to work over Hui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hui tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramford misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramford rushes Hui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramford misses with a punch to the body.
Ramford lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui pulls guard effortlessly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramford working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hui controls Ramford momentarily but Ramford frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Ramford 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.
Ramford being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ramford content to stall in guard here.
Russ Ramford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ramford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hui tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramford misses the shot to the body.
Sun Hui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hui is looking to clinch.
Ramford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hui tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hui jumps guard.
Ramford content to stall in guard here.
Ramford wants to control from the top but Hui keeps moving.
Hui trying to control the position.
Hui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramford controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russ Ramford.
Hui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramford defends well and Hui ends up having to push Ramford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hui is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramford is defending well.
Hui goes for a takedown attempt but Ramford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramford throwing strikes from guard but Hui blocks nicely.
Hui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Ramford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Ramford's cut.
That's time! Hui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hui drops his hands momentarily and Ramford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramford.
Hui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramford.
Ramford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hui, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramford missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ramford.
Hui is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramford to keep the fight standing.
Ramford misses with a punch to the body.
Hui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramford after a bit of a struggle.
Hui looking for a takedown.
Ramford lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramford has Hui pushed against the cage.
Ramford tries to land knees in the clinch but Hui avoids the damage to the body.
Ramford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russ Ramford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hui wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramford tries to work over Hui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hui is trying to break the clinch but Ramford has him pressed against the cage.
Ramford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hui's elbow.
Ramford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hui prevents a body shot from Ramford.
Hui has Ramford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramford stalling in the clinch.
Hui is trying to push Ramford away but Ramford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramford slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hui is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hui can't get the takedown.
Ramford gets underhooks to prevent Hui's takedown attempt.
Hui tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramford cracks Hui with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramford stalling in the clinch.
Ramford lands with a left to the head.
Ramford effectively controlling the action here.
Ramford scores with a shoulder strike.
Hui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramford to keep the fight standing.
Ramford lands a shot to the body.
Ramford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hui's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ramford.
Ramford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hui is trying to pull guard but Ramford has him pressed against the cage.
Hui is trying to break the clinch but Ramford has him pressed against the cage.
Hui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramford has Hui pressed against the cage.
Hui wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramford digs a right hand underneath Hui's ribcage. Hui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramford.
Ramford missing with knees to the body.
Ramford is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hui can't fight it off and eventually Ramford manages to take the fight to the floor. Hui looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Ramford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hui is trying to keep Ramford in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Ramford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Ramford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hui tries to keep at a distance but Ramford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hui has Ramford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hui is trying to drag Ramford to the mat but Ramford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramford lands a shot to the body.
Hui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramford prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramford has Hui pressed against the cage, preventing Hui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hui breaks the clinch.
Ramford has managed to clinch.
Ramford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ramford manages to end up in side control.
Russ Ramford has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramford is staying tight to Hui's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ramford is working Hui over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ramford 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 Hui's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hui sneaks back into half guard.
Hui is looking for a sweep. Ramford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramford is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Russ Ramford wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramford throws a series of punches but Hui avoids them all with ease.
Hui shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramford sprawls well. He's pushed Hui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramford has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramford prevents the takedown attempt.
Hui can't break the clinch.
Hui working hard to break the clinch.
Ramford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hui can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ramford on the inside.
Hui is trying to pull guard but Ramford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramford cracks Hui with a nice body shot.
Hui wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hui backwards.
Ramford lands a shot to the body.
Ramford lands a shoulder strike.
Ramford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramford has clasped his hands together around Hui's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramford staying calm.
Ramford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hui managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramford.
Ramford working the ground and pound but Hui is defending the strikes.
Ramford misses with the ground and pound.
Ramford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hui will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ramford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramford is looking to take a break and control but Hui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hui wants to control but Ramford postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Ramford dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russ Ramford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ramford fails to land with a series of punches.
Russ Ramford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramford misses with a shot to the body
and Hui counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ramford. No joy for Hui on that attempt.
Ramford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramford misses the jab.
Ramford misses with a looping left.
Hui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramford content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Ramford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramford digs a right hand underneath Hui's ribcage. Hui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ramford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hui tries to pull guard but Ramford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramford is pressed up against the cage. Hui has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramford down to the mat. Ramford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russ Ramford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramford scores with a shot to the body.
Ramford closes the distance and pushes Hui back into the cage.
Hui jumps into guard, dragging Ramford to the mat.
Hui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hui can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Ramford there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramford throwing shots but Hui is blocking nicely.
Ramford with the ground and pound but Hui uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hui wants to sweep but no luck.
Hui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hui looking for a sweep. Not yet Hui, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Russ Ramford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ramford closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hui lands with a light punch inside.
Ramford misses with a body punch.
Ramford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hui tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hui has hold of one of Ramford's legs. Ramford is fighting the takedown attempt but Hui gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ramford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hui has passed into side control.
Hui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ramford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hui but great work by Ramford.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramford wants to control but Hui is keeping him busy.
Hui is trying to control Ramford's posture but Ramford avoids it.
Russ Ramford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramford.
Ramford controls the position from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Ramford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Russ Ramford!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Russ Ramford!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Russ Ramford!
Russ Ramford wins by unanimous decision!
Russ Ramford is the new middleweight champion!
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