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Adrenaline MMA #10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dewayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Dewayne!
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, Sten Sax!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sax looks for a takedown but Dewayne sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dewayne is defended easily by Sax.
Sax throws a right and a left that Dewayne avoids nicely.
Sten Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sax lands a jab to Dewayne's midsection.
Sax tries to bum rush Dewayne with a series of wild strikes but Dewayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dewayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sax tries to avoid it but Dewayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sax to the ground. Sax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dewayne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Dewayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Marcus Dewayne has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sax leaves Dewayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dewayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewayne dives in for a single leg takedown but Sax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sax.
Sax can't break the clinch.
Dewayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Sax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dewayne has him pressed against the cage.
Sax wants to get back to striking at distance but Dewayne won't allow it.
Dewayne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sax's efforts to push away.
Dewayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sax steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dewayne is out on his feet! Sax sets himself and nearly takes Dewayne's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sten Sax!
A very excited looking Sten Sax made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramey Fildstron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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375 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skinny Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramey Fildstron!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Man.
Fildstron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Man.
Fildstron looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Man.
It looks like Ramey Fildstron has been cut.
Fildstron avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fildstron avoids it.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fildstron's defenses.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Ramey Fildstron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Man.
Fildstron is rocked!
Ramey Fildstron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramey Fildstron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Skinny Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fists Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fists Lightning!
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, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapshinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lightning checks it well.
Lightning misses with a looping left.
Lightning missing with a left hand there. Lapshinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lightning looks to land a combination. Lapshinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lightning throws a looping overhand right but Lapshinov ducks down to avoid it.
Lapshinov throws a leg kick which misses Lightning's front leg but catches the back leg as Lightning tries to avoid it.
Lapshinov moves into the clinch.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Lightning blocks with his arms.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lightning won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Fists Lightning has been cut.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the body.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.
Lightning takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lightning working hard to break the clinch.
Lapshinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapshinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov landing knees to the head.
Lapshinov misses with an elbow strike.
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lapshinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lapshinov landing knees to the body.
Lapshinov with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lightning won't want to take too many of those.
Lightning takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lapshinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lightning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lapshinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lightning tries to break the clinch but Lapshinov is controlling the position.
Lapshinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lapshinov 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.
Lapshinov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fists Lightning's cut is getting worse.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lightning avoids the damage to the body.
Lightning tries to break the clinch but Lapshinov is controlling the position.
Lapshinov looking to throw knees to the head but Lightning is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Lightning's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lapshinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Lightning wants to break free but Lapshinov has control.
Lightning has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lapshinov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lightning's efforts to push away.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Lightning blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapshinov has double underhooks.
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lightning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapshinov with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov working Lightning over with knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws an elbow but it misses.
Lightning wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapshinov won't allow it.
Lapshinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lightning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lapshinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
Lapshinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lapshinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lightning won't want to take too many of those.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lightning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Lightning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapshinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lapshinov connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lapshinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fists Lightning's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lightning takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapshinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightning throws out the jab.
Lightning throws a body punch but Lapshinov moves out of range.
Lightning throws a hook but Lapshinov blocks it.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lightning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapshinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artem Lapshinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lapshinov working Lightning over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lapshinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lapshinov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lapshinov obliges.
A knee to the head by Lapshinov.
Lightning is rocked!
Lapshinov crunches a lovely knee into Lightning's ribcage.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapshinov lands a knee to the body.
Lapshinov has Lightning pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lightning is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lapshinov - that's hurt Lightning badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lightning is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lightning doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Artem Lapshinov! Artem Lapshinov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Artem Lapshinov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genboa Vendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Clinton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Clinton!
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, Genboa Vendish!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vendish does no damage.
Vendish misses with a double jab.
Vendish scores with a nice head shot.
Vendish tries to close the distance and clinch but Clinton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vendish tries to clinch but Clinton moves out of range.
Vendish throws a right and a left that Clinton avoids nicely.
Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vendish.
Vendish just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vendish.
Clinton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinton tries to clinch up but Vendish circles away and keeps his distance.
Clinton misses with a double jab.
Vendish misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vendish misses with a two punch combination.
Vendish misses with a straight left.
Vendish misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Vendish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton slips under a jab.
Clinton is looking to clinch but Vendish is avoiding it.
Vendish keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton tries to clinch up.
Vendish misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vendish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clinton staying out of range there.
Clinton throws a nice looking combination but Vendish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vendish looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range.
Vendish just misses with a punch to the body.
Genboa Vendish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vendish throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vendish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vendish finds it's way round the side to connect with Clinton's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clinton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vendish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Vendish misses with a shot to the body
so Clinton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendish wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vendish's head.
Clinton is working Vendish over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clinton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clinton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clinton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clinton distracts Vendish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinton drops back looking for a leg! Vendish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vendish manages to kick Clinton off! Clinton jumps back into Vendish's guard.
Vendish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vendish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clinton stands up over Vendish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendish wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Vendish.
Clinton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vendish keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton 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.
Vendish looking to control.
Vendish being controlled here, momentarily.
Vendish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clinton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clinton with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vendish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vendish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vendish!
Clinton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clinton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clinton is trying to get back to half guard.
Clinton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vendish's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vendish is thwarting Clinton's attempts to control the position.
Vendish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clinton's head.
Clinton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vendish.
Clinton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendish throws out the jab.
Vendish swinging wildly here.
Genboa Vendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vendish misses with a looping left.
A jab from Vendish misses.
Vendish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Vendish on the inside.
Vendish misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendish lands a nice uppercut.
Clinton is trying to drag Vendish to the mat but Vendish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vendish misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendish.
Vendish throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vendish has him pressed against the cage.
Vendish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendish misses with the head strike.
Vendish keeps control of Clinton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clinton looking to throw knees to the head but Vendish is blocking nicely.
Clinton looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vendish.
Clinton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vendish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Vendish won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vendish throws a head punch that misses.
Vendish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clinton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vendish fails to land.
Vendish lands with a right to the head.
Vendish lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendish blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Vendish lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clinton is trying to force a seperation but Vendish has the dominant position.
Clinton can't get the takedown.
Vendish lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Vendish is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendish misses with the head strike.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Clinton jumps guard but Vendish stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vendish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clinton is trying to force a seperation but Vendish has the dominant position.
Vendish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vendish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vendish is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendish lands a nice uppercut.
Vendish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinton jumps guard but Vendish stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vendish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vendish has a couple of punches blocked by Clinton.
Clinton has Vendish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vendish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vendish.
Clinton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Vendish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clinton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vendish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vendish fails to land.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vendish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendish pushes Clinton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendish throws a punch but it's blocked by Clinton.
Vendish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendish misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Vendish as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vendish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clinton wants to take the fight to the mat but Vendish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vendish swings wildly with an uppercut but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clinton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vendish just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vendish.
A right handed body shot lands from Vendish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vendish misses with a body punch.
Vendish lands with a left to the head.
Clinton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vendish walks away with a smile on his face. Clinton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genboa Vendish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Vendish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton keeps the fight on the outside.
Clinton slips under a jab.
Clinton swings for the body but Vendish moves out of range.
Vendish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vendish throws a combination that misses
and Clinton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bill Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clinton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clinton drops an elbow to the side of Vendish's head.
Vendish is trying to get back to full guard.
Vendish is trying to maintain the position but Clinton is very close to passing his half guard.
Clinton working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton content to control rather than advance.
Vendish wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Clinton there.
Clinton is trying for a kimura here. Vendish looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clinton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Clinton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Post (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolor Pulchra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Post!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dolor Pulchra!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Post wants to clinch
and Pulchra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Post tries to clinch
and Pulchra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pulchra.
Post definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pulchra throwing strikes but missing.
Pulchra prevents Post from getting back to his feet.
Pulchra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulchra throwing strikes but missing.
Pulchra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pulchra advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulchra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pulchra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulchra lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Post gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pulchra working the ground and pound effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big strike lands for Pulchra! That's really hurt Post and he's turned his back - Pulchra keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pulchra jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolor Pulchra!
Dolor Pulchra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alicate American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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290 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alicate American!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potts jumps guard but American turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but American pulls him back up using the underhooks.
American pulls guard effortlessly.
American can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potts controls the pace.
American working a defensive guard here.
American keeping moving, preventing Potts from controlling successfully.
American is trying to keep Potts in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Potts with a poor takedown
and American counters with a series of strikes. Potts will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potts is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
American has Potts up against the cage in a clinch.
American ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. American no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Potts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Potts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
American is not content to let Potts control the position.
American is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Potts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
American wants to control but Potts postures up.
Potts moves into full mount!
Potts working for a submission but American is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American can't escape the position.
Potts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potts prevents American from getting the reversal.
Potts punishing his opponent with strikes.
American keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Potts cracks American with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
American has given up his back here.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Potts tries to keep control of the position but American is staying busy.
Potts has managed to slip his arm under American's chin. This could be all over... yep, American is tapping out! Submission win for Potts.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Potts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormengof Smirulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Diggs (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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26
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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29
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Good chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yormengof Smirulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirulenko throws a head kick that misses
and Diggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggs.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diggs gets to his feet. Smirulenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs blocks a head kick by Smirulenko.
Smirulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirulenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs tests Smirulenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smirulenko tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Smirulenko throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Clay Diggs has been cut.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Smirulenko avoids nicely.
Smirulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirulenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Smirulenko.
Yormengof Smirulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs scores with a one two! Smirulenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smirulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirulenko is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Smirulenko is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirulenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs dives in and scores a takedown into Smirulenko's guard.
Smirulenko is working an open guard so Diggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smirulenko throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Smirulenko is breathing heavily.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smirulenko at a distance.
Smirulenko throws a lazy head kick
and Diggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smirulenko won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diggs working the head and body with strikes.
Diggs working the head with strikes.
Smirulenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diggs on the ground.
Smirulenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diggs looks up at the clock and then as Smirulenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diggs scoring with punches and elbows.
Diggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smirulenko throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Yormengof Smirulenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smirulenko. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirulenko circles away.
Smirulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirulenko.
Diggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smirulenko's head backwards.
Smirulenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smirulenko thuds his shin into the meat of Diggs's side.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirulenko.
Smirulenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
Smirulenko throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smirulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Smirulenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Smirulenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Diggs. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Smirulenko misses with a head kick.
Diggs wants to clinch.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirulenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smirulenko has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Smirulenko lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Smirulenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smirulenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirulenko looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Smirulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Smirulenko.
Diggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smirulenko connects with a knee to the head.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirulenko looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Smirulenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smirulenko misses with a knee strike.
Diggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smirulenko looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirulenko connects with a knee to the head.
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirulenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Diggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smirulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs forces Smirulenko back against the cage and clinches.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smirulenko misses with a knee strike.
Smirulenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smirulenko with a knee to the head.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Smirulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirulenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirulenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diggs moves into the clinch.
Smirulenko with a knee to the head.
Smirulenko has Diggs pressed against the cage, preventing Diggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diggs is trying to push Smirulenko away but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirulenko keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggs tries to break free but Smirulenko pushes him back against the cage.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smirulenko has Diggs pressed against the cage, preventing Diggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirulenko lands a knee to the head.
Yormengof Smirulenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smirulenko misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirulenko.
Diggs is trying to push Smirulenko away but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smirulenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but Smirulenko is controlling the position.
Smirulenko misses with a knee strike.
Diggs dodges an elbow strike from Smirulenko.
Smirulenko misses with a knee strike.
Smirulenko keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smirulenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirulenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smirulenko tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diggs pulls guard effortlessly.
Diggs punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smirulenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Diggs stands up and waves to Smirulenko to follow him.
Smirulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yormengof Smirulenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirulenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs with a nice cross.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Smirulenko.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Smirulenko's ribs.
Clay Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirulenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggs scores with a nice right hand.
Smirulenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs stuns Smirulenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs instigates a clinch.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Smirulenko keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirulenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
Diggs is trying to drag Smirulenko to the mat but Smirulenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smirulenko lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs tries to break free but Smirulenko pushes him back against the cage.
Diggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smirulenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Smirulenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirulenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smirulenko tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Smirulenko lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but Smirulenko has the dominant position.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Smirulenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smirulenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diggs can turn it around.
Smirulenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Smirulenko lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs moves into the clinch successfully.
Diggs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smirulenko tries to buck Diggs off but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clay Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Smirulenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smirulenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but Smirulenko is controlling the position.
Smirulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smirulenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirulenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diggs's defenses.
Smirulenko misses with a knee to the head.
Smirulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smirulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs looks to land a combination. Smirulenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Smirulenko.
A left and a right from Diggs both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smirulenko to the ground. Diggs is now in Smirulenko's guard.
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.
Diggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirulenko looking to control.
Diggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smirulenko, up you get!
Smirulenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs misses with a double jab.
Diggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirulenko is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diggs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diggs tries to score with some ground and pound. Smirulenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Diggs crashes against the mat.
Diggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yormengof Smirulenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs is putting a hurting on Smirulenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smirulenko is looking for a sweep.
Diggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smirulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs rushes Smirulenko and presses him up against the cage.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirulenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smirulenko tries to sprawl but Diggs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smirulenko taking some punishment here, with Diggs in his half guard.
Smirulenko trying to control but Diggs postures up.
Diggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smirulenko is looking for a sweep. Diggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggs slips a nice elbow through Smirulenko's hands, connecting with Smirulenko's forehead.
Diggs stands up from half guard.
Diggs checks a low kick from Smirulenko.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Clay Diggs's cut even more.
Smirulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Smirulenko.
Diggs drives through and clinches with Smirulenko against the cage.
Diggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirulenko has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirulenko landing knees to the head.
Smirulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diggs stands up over Smirulenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smirulenko is looking to stand up but Diggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Smirulenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Smirulenko trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
Diggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diggs gets to his feet - Smirulenko follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs avoids the head kick by Smirulenko.
Smirulenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs cracks Smirulenko with a good jab.
Clay Diggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Smirulenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diggs 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Clay Diggs!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Clay Diggs!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Clay Diggs!
Clay Diggs wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Yof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimka Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimka Medvedev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bertrand Yof!
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, Dimka Medvedev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yof throws a combination that misses
and Medvedev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bertrand Yof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Medvedev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yof thinking.
Medvedev digs a good body shot into Yof's ribs.
Yof doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yof throws a lazy head kick
enabling Medvedev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medvedev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yof misses with a double jab
and Medvedev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yof thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yof shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Medvedev is trying to stand back up but Yof is controlling him
Yof is looking to advance position but Medvedev won't allow it.
Yof is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yof. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bertrand Yof has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yof fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medvedev lands a right hook to the body.
Dimka Medvedev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Yof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yof shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medvedev is trying to defend but Yof finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is looking for a sweep. Yof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yof is thwarting Medvedev's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yof trying to control the pace.
Yof is trying to control the action in half guard but Medvedev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev wants to control the action here but instead Yof manages to pass to full mount!
Yof controlling from the full mount.
Yof working Medvedev over with strikes here.
It looks like Dimka Medvedev has been cut.
Medvedev is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yof controlling from mount.
Yof stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yof misses with a combination
and Medvedev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bertrand Yof will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dimka Medvedev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Medvedev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Medvedev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yof 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.
Yof gets to his feet - Medvedev follows without any prompting.
Yof tries to clinch up but Medvedev circles away and keeps his distance.
Medvedev throws a shot to the body.
Yof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Medvedev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yof closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yof lands in his opponent's guard.
Yof wants to control from the top but Medvedev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yof cracks Medvedev with a solid left hand.
Medvedev looking for a guillotine here but Yof defends easily.
Yof could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medvedev is breathing heavily.
Yof stays in close to Medvedev's body and controls the position.
Yof forces his way into half guard.
Medvedev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yof might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yof wants to pass the guard but Medvedev is keeping the position.
Yof decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Medvedev, up you get!
Yof dives in and grabs Medvedev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medvedev pushes down on Yof's head and hops out.
Yof wants to clinch up but Medvedev keeps it at a distance.
Medvedev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Medvedev slips a jab and a cross from Yof.
Medvedev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yof tries to clinch there but Medvedev circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev slaps away a takedown attempt from Yof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yof showed some decent athleticism there.
Yof lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medvedev is trying to stand.
Yof perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yof frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yof wants to control the pace but Medvedev is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yof cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Medvedev is rocked!
Yof working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Medvedev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Yof! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bertrand Yof!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullshet McMaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullshet McMaker looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bullshet McMaker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMaker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bazanov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bazanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Bazanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Bullshet McMaker has been cut.
Bazanov landing a few strikes.
That has opened up Bullshet McMaker's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazanov lands an elbow.
McMaker is rocked!
Bazanov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McMaker is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bazanov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Bazanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rich Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (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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161 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Porter!
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, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter has managed to clinch.
Smith jumps guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Porter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has his foot on Porter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porter works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Porter is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Porter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Smith!
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