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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexender Petronov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vort Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexender Petronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vort Under!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Under keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petronov.
Petronov misses with a left hand
and Under counters with a shoot takedown. Petronov fights it but they end up in guard.
Under postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Under thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Under thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Under thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Under 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.
Under 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under landing some decent shots from guard.
Under loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Under 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.
Under wants to control from the top but Petronov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Under jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Under postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petronov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Under, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Under controlling the position.
Petronov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petronov landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petronov wants to pass the guard but Under is keeping the position.
Under looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petronov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petronov is fighting to break Under's control of his arms but Under is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petronov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petronov throwing strikes but missing.
Under looking for a sweep. Not yet Under, not yet.
Under manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petronov manages to get himself to full guard.
Under drops back looking for a leg! Petronov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petronov manages to kick Under off! Under jumps back into Petronov's guard.
Under drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Under jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Under trying to control but Petronov is working from the bottom.
Under told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Under slips a straight right by Petronov.
Petronov leaves Under with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petronov misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Petronov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vort Under dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petronov throws a hook to the side of Under's head but Under sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Under.
Under tries for a kimura but Petronov is defending well.
Petronov is pushing Under's head away, looking to escape. Under manages to hold on to the position though.
Under is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petronov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Under is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Petronov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Under gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Petronov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Under lets go of the hold and Petronov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vort Under!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmud Magomedov (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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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahmud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagk tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lagk lands a takedown into guard.
Lagk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lagk throws a big right hand that misses.
Lagk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lagk gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lagk.
Magomedov pushes Lagk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lagk lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lagk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lagk manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lagk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedov tries to bench press Lagk off him but Lagk keeps the position.
Lagk working the body and head with strikes.
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Lagk controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lagk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lagk lands a big shot there that rocks Magomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lagk jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lagk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Lagk is controlling the position.
Magomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagk looks up at the clock and then as Magomedov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lagk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lagk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lagk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Magomedov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Lagk!
Our winner, Nick Lagk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Adel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen comes into the arena with Duran Duran - WIld Boys blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
18 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
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, Karim Adel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaikkonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Adel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaikkonen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Warrior MMA and Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaikkonen defending well though.
Adel stops Kaikkonen from getting back to his feet.
Adel controlling the pace.
Adel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Adel.
Kaikkonen is looking to escape.
Adel working over Kaikkonen with some ground and pound. Kaikkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adel lands a nice short elbow.
Adel stalling.
Kaikkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Adel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaikkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaikkonen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Adel.
Adel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adel lands a heavy elbow.
Adel lands a big shot there that rocks Kaikkonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adel controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adel looking to isolate an arm here. Kaikkonen doesn't see it coming and as Adel extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Adel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karim Adel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. George Chambers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Chambers!
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, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brandon is looking for a takedown.
Brandon blocks a body shot from Chambers.
Brandon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brandon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chambers after a bit of a struggle.
George Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Chambers tries to circle away but Brandon has him pinned against the cage.
Brandon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chambers's efforts to push away.
Brandon has Chambers pressed against the cage, preventing Chambers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chambers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandon controls his hands.
Chambers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon has Chambers pressed against the cage, preventing Chambers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chambers is defending well.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Chambers slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brandon has Chambers pressed against the cage, preventing Chambers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Chambers.
Chambers tries to circle away but Brandon has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chambers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chambers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Brandon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon looks for a takedown but Chambers sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to clinch
and Brandon counters with a single leg into guard. Chambers didn't expect that.
Chambers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chambers being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Chambers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chambers trying to control the position.
Brandon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon has an Americana. Chambers didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brandon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brandon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Junior Brandon!
Junior Brandon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zombie Nutrition - LOD , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonapart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napoleon Bonapart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Bonapart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonapart.
McBorin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McBorin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonapart keeps working.
McBorin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bonapart!
McBorin tries to control but Bonapart wriggling away.
Bonapart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonapart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McBorin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bonapart is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Warrior MMA and Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bonapart is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonapart is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McBorin throwing shots but Bonapart is blocking nicely.
McBorin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonapart keeps working.
McBorin working Bonapart over with strikes.
McBorin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonapart's head.
Bonapart manages to get to full guard.
McBorin lands a couple of elbows.
McBorin pushes down on Bonapart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBorin misses with a head shot. Bonapart uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBorin postures up.
Bonapart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBorin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonapart keeping moving, preventing McBorin from controlling successfully.
Bonapart controls McBorin momentarily but McBorin frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBorin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonapart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBorin has managed to get both his arms back between Bonapart's legs - danger averted.
McBorin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBorin postures up.
McBorin wants to control from the top but Bonapart keeps moving.
McBorin stays in close to Bonapart's body and controls the position.
It looks like McBorin 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.
McBorin won't allow Bonapart to sweep him here.
McBorin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Napoleon Bonapart.
Bonapart throws a nice looking combination but McBorin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonapart closes the distance and clinches up with McBorin, looking for a takedown. Bonapart pushes McBorin against the cage but McBorin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBorin swings for the body but Bonapart moves out of range.
A punch combination from McBorin misses.
A lazy left from McBorin finds it's target.
It looks like Napoleon Bonapart has been cut.
Bonapart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBorin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonapart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBorin catches Bonapart napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bonapart to the canvas!
McBorin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McBorin wants to control from the top but Bonapart keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBorin wants to pass the guard but Bonapart is keeping the position.
McBorin pushes down on Bonapart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus McBorin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonapart'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.
Bonapart gets tackled into the cage by McBorin. McBorin maintains the clinch.
McBorin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBorin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonapart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonapart stalling in the clinch but McBorin improves position.
McBorin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bonapart up against the cage.
Good body shot from McBorin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBorin.
Bonapart tries to circle away but McBorin has him pinned against the cage.
Bonapart can't get the takedown.
Bonapart tries for a takedown but McBorin manages to get underhooks.
McBorin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McBorin manages to end up in side control.
McBorin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonapart defending against the ground and pound.
McBorin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonapart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McBorin scores with a couple of short elbows.
McBorin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from McBorin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bonapart is pushing McBorin's head away, looking to escape. McBorin manages to hold on to the position though.
McBorin wants to control for a moment but Bonapart uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bonapart wants to control but McBorin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bonapart blocking the ground and pound attempt from McBorin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart tries to get to full guard but McBorin has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBorin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonapart is staying active underneath McBorin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonapart wants to get back to full guard.
McBorin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McBorin moves into full mount! Bonapart won't be happy about that!
McBorin wants to control the pace but Bonapart is squirming around nicely.
McBorin lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart wants to hold on but McBorin pushes him away.
McBorin controlling from the full mount.
McBorin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonapart looks a forlorn figure.
Napoleon Bonapart's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Napoleon Bonapart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus McBorin!
Marcus McBorin made sure to mention his sponsor, Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven NZonzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven NZonzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Devlin tries to clinch up
and NZonzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Devlin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NZonzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
NZonzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devlin tries to avoid it but NZonzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devlin to the ground. Devlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch but NZonzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NZonzi scores with a jab.
Jonathan Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NZonzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
NZonzi shoots in for a takedown but Devlin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
NZonzi throws a head kick but Devlin moves out of range.
No joy there for NZonzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NZonzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Devlin misses with a wild body shot.
Devlin swinging wildly here.
Devlin is looking to clinch but NZonzi is avoiding it.
Devlin blocks a head kick by NZonzi.
NZonzi circles away from the clinch attempt
and NZonzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
NZonzi throws a right hand that Devlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Devlin also avoids with ease.
NZonzi misses with a hook
and Devlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Devlin misses.
NZonzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NZonzi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Devlin falls backwards - clearly groggy! NZonzi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven NZonzi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven NZonzi thanked Bellum Dominum for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Lewinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewinski comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot from the hip. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Black enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raymond Lewinski!
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, Mike Black!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lewinski has passed into side control.
Lewinski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Lewinski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewinski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lewinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewinski is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewinski to get the leverage.
Lewinski wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Lewinski prevents Black from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewinski works his way into full mount!
Lewinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewinski working Black over with strikes here.
Lewinski with the ground and pound from mount.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lewinski works his way into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Black regains half guard.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Lewinski eventually gives up the hold.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Lewinski is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewinski to get the leverage.
Lewinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewinski uses his free foot to push down on Black's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewinski tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Lewinski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lewinski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Black has a hand on Lewinski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewinski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Black is looking to improve his position but Lewinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Lewinski looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lewinski works his way into full mount!
Lewinski breaks from Black's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lewinski wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewinski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lewinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Black is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Lewinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lewinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewinski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lewinski wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lewinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Lewinski defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Black is breathing heavily.
Lewinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Lewinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewinski is keeping the position for now.
Lewinski working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black pushes down on Lewinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Lewinski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is thwarting Lewinski's attempts to control the position.
Black 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.
Black 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.
Lewinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lewinski is looking for a sweep.
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lewinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lewinski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Lewinski defends the submission attempt.
Black is looking to advance position but Lewinski won't allow it.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to advance position but Lewinski won't allow it.
Raymond Lewinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewinski is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewinski actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewinski.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Lewinski has passed into mount! Damn!
Lewinski lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Black regains half guard.
Lewinski is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Lewinski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewinski controlling the pace for now.
Lewinski raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lewinski pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Lewinski's legs - danger averted.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewinski is keeping the position for now.
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewinski dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Black gets full guard.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewinski is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewinski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black is in trouble now - Lewinski has advanced to mount!
Lewinski wants to get back to his feet but Black is holding on tight.
Lewinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black is looking to improve his position but Lewinski isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewinski with the ground and pound from mount.
Black wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lewinski lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Black.
Lewinski is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
Lewinski working for the choke.
Lewinski looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black breaks Lewinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewinski's guard.
Lewinski wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lewinski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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290 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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World class MT
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dupree lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been informed that Dupree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dupree lands with a nice body punch.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Cooke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dupree circles away.
Dupree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Nice shot lands for Dupree.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cooke.
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!
Dupree works over Cooke's head and body with a nice combination.
Cooke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dupree counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dupree throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooke taking some punishment here, with Dupree in his half guard.
Dupree missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooke's head.
Dupree drops an elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dupree is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cooke gets full guard.
Cooke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dupree postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree is proving a slippery customer.
Cooke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cooke has his foot on Dupree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dupree works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Dupree defends easily.
Cooke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dupree lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dupree postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dupree wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dupree defends well.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupree keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
Dupree throws a big right hand that misses.
Dupree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree preventing the sweep.
Dupree scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dupree throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dupree trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooke is trying to keep Dupree in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dupree.
Dupree landing some decent shots from guard.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupree working some strikes from top position.
Dupree cracks Cooke with a solid left hand.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dupree is working Cooke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dupree trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dupree working some strikes from top position.
Dupree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupree has managed to get both his arms back between Cooke's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupree working away.
Cooke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cooke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dupree wants to pass to mount but Cooke is defending the position.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cooke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dupree scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dupree working over Cooke with some ground and pound. Cooke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dupree throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cooke trying to hold on to Dupree's head to control him but Dupree postures up.
Cooke won't allow Dupree to pass to mount.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
Cooke trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dupree is nestled in close to Cooke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cooke gets full guard.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke seems keen to control Dupree's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dupree dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cooke dodges the punch combination from Dupree.
Dupree darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dupree prevents Cooke from improving his position.
Dupree throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cooke tries to roll over but Dupree keeps him under control.
Cooke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dupree.
Cooke taking some punishment here, with Dupree in his half guard.
Marcus Dupree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupree thows a huge punch but Cooke dodges it nicely.
Cooke tries to roll over but Dupree keeps him under control.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree pulls his head out easily.
Cooke is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dupree uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke.
Cooke can't escape the position.
Dupree with shots to the head and body - Cooke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cooke is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupree has a good base and remains in mount.
Dupree is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cooke throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dupree. What's that going to do exactly?
Dupree tries to control but Cooke wriggling away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dupree. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dupree fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cooke is rocked!
Cooke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke gets back to half guard.
Cooke striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cooke trying to control here.
Cooke taking some punishment here, with Dupree in his half guard.
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dupree.
Cooke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupree is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cooke tries to roll over but Dupree keeps him under control.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dupree throwing strikes but missing.
Dupree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupree is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dupree working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dupree lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dupree scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dupree lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dupree lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dupree is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Dupree is proving a slippery customer.
Dupree stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dupree content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dupree scoring with some ground and pound.
Dupree works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cooke has momentary wrist control but Dupree slips an elbow through the middle.
Cooke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupree defends it easily.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupree gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupree drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupree jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cooke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dupree working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dupree stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dupree is defending well. Cooke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dupree has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cooke celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cooke!
Eric Cooke 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tanner's choice of entrance music: Mr. Tanner. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanner counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Damien Bishop has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanner.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Tanner avoids them all with ease.
Tanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tanner! Bishop is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tanner!
Dick Tanner is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dick Tanner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mertsi Peltola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peltola counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Peltola.
Peltola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peltola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Peltola in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Peltola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peltola misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith'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.
Peltola taking a breather.
Peltola has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Mertsi Peltola's cut is getting worse.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertsi Peltola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Peltola fails to land.
Peltola looking to slow down the pace here.
Peltola managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peltola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peltola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Peltola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peltola is defending well for now.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peltola blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Peltola avoids the damage to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Mertsi Peltola's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Peltola lands a right hand.
Peltola tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Peltola is blocking nicely.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peltola.
Peltola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Peltola blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peltola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith keeping full guard, as Peltola tries to pass.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Peltola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Peltola prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Peltola trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Peltola prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Peltola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mertsi Peltola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith slips under a jab from Peltola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltola misses with a few strikes there.
Peltola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Peltola scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peltola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Peltola is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Peltola jabs at Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltola counters with a left to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith rushes Peltola and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peltola blocks it with crossed arms.
Peltola taking a breather.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peltola.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Peltola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peltola is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peltola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peltola trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Peltola is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peltola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Peltola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltola stops Smith from standing up.
Peltola looking to pass the guard.
Peltola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith wants to stand but Peltola is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries to improve position but can't.
Smith working away.
Peltola is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Peltola is controlling his arm.
Smith working away.
Smith tries to stand but Peltola is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Peltola is looking to reverse the position.
Smith tries to stand but Peltola is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Peltola get back to his feet.
Peltola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Peltola catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
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 Mertsi Peltola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Peltola misses with a body shot.
Peltola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltola swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peltola misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peltola is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peltola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peltola dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Peltola drags him back down.
Peltola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peltola trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peltola is controlling him well.
Peltola trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peltola is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peltola asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith is not content to let Peltola control the position.
Peltola is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Peltola dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Peltola drags him back down.
Peltola tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Peltola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Peltola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peltola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peltola is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mertsi Peltola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertsi Peltola!
A relieved looking Mertsi Peltola 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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