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RSFL 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Erschov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral dives in and scores a takedown into Erschov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Erschov is trying to keep Barral in close.
Barral wants to pass the guard but Erschov is keeping the position.
Barral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Erschov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barral has managed to get both his arms back between Erschov's legs - danger averted.
Barral drops back looking for a leg! Erschov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erschov manages to kick Barral off! Barral jumps back into Erschov's guard.
Barral 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erschov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Erschov trying to control the position.
Barral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erschov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erschov has escaped and now he's on top!
Erschov wants to get up but he can't break Barral's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
Barral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erschov landing with the ground and pound.
Barral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erschov defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barral utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barral has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
Erschov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barral is proving hard to escape from.
Barral looking for a guillotine here but Erschov defends easily.
Erschov trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barral's head.
Barral has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erschov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Erschov from controlling successfully.
Barral working for a triangle but Erschov defends it easily.
Barral has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erschov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erschov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Erschov from controlling successfully.
Erschov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Erschov postures up in Barral's guard and throws a big left but Barral blocks it.
Barral is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barral is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
Barral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barral working for a triangle but Erschov defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erschov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Barral keeps moving.
Barral looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Erschov is defending well. Barral quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Erschov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barral celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Barral!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Si Sangtain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zu Korov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Si Sangtain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zu Korov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sangtain avoids the head kick by Korov.
Korov tries to work over Sangtain's front leg with a kick but Sangtain checks it.
Korov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korov throws a head kick but Sangtain moves out of range.
Sangtain avoids the head kick by Korov.
Sangtain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korov lands a head kick!
It looks like Si Sangtain has been cut.
Sangtain checks a leg kick.
Korov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korov tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov throws a head kick that half lands.
Sangtain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korov throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korov throws a leg kick
and Sangtain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korov misses with a knee to the head.
Sangtain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sangtain missing with knees to the body.
Korov crunches a lovely knee into Sangtain's ribcage.
Korov's coach down at Ivan's house of pain [300$] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Korov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sangtain throws an elbow but misses.
Korov blocks an elbow strike.
Sangtain utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Korov.
Korov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sangtain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korov avoiding damage as Sangtain throws knees to the body.
Sangtain tries a knee to the head but Korov blocks it.
Korov stalling.
Korov connects with a knee to the head.
Sangtain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korov is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangtain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korov is defending well for now.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov lands a nice knee to the body.
Korov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korov looks winded!
Sangtain managing to block the knees to the body from Korov.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sangtain avoiding damage as Korov throws knees to the body.
Korov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korov blocks an elbow strike.
Korov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sangtain blocks it with crossed arms.
Sangtain tries to land knees in the clinch but Korov avoids the damage to the body.
Korov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sangtain tries to land knees in the clinch but Korov avoids the damage to the body.
Korov lands a knee to the head.
Sangtain tries to land a knee to the head but Korov blocks with his arms.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangtain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korov avoids it.
Sangtain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
Sangtain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sangtain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korov's brow.
Korov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sangtain is keeping busy.
Korov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korov managing to block the knees to the body from Sangtain.
Sangtain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sangtain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sangtain trying to land knees to the body.
Korov dodges an elbow strike from Sangtain.
Korov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Sangtain.
Sangtain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sangtain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Korov landing knees to the head.
Korov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sangtain won't want to take too many of those.
Korov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Korov dodges an elbow strike from Sangtain.
Sangtain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sangtain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Sangtain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sangtain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korov.
Korov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korov with a knee to the head.
Korov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sangtain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zu Korov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Si Sangtain's cut.
That's time! Sangtain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korov scores with a spinning back kick!
Sangtain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korov throws a head kick that Sangtain semi-blocks.
Sangtain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zu Korov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sangtain tries to clinch but Korov moves out of range.
Korov tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sangtain is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sangtain avoids the head kick by Korov.
Sangtain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korov throws a lazy head kick
and Sangtain counters with a left to the body.
Korov tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sangtain cracks a nice hook into Korov's ribs.
Korov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Korov.
Sangtain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Sangtain misses.
Korov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sangtain.
Korov feints and then cracks Sangtain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sangtain down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Sangtain moves out of range easily.
Korov misses with a head kick.
Korov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sangtain swings for the body but Korov moves out of range.
Korov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Korov throws a low kick but Sangtain avoids it.
Korov throws a head kick that misses
and Sangtain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sangtain looking to throw knees to the head but Korov is blocking nicely.
Sangtain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sangtain misses with a knee to the head.
Si Sangtain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sangtain missing with knees to the body.
Korov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sangtain is defending well for now.
Sangtain throws an elbow but it misses.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
Korov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sangtain is defending well for now.
Korov avoiding damage as Sangtain throws knees to the body.
Sangtain throws an elbow that misses.
Korov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sangtain avoids it.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
Sangtain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korov is defending well for now.
Sangtain missing with knees to the body.
Korov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangtain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sangtain missing with knees to the body.
Korov misses with a knee strike.
Sangtain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangtain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Korov.
Sangtain managing to block the knees to the body from Korov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sangtain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korov's brow.
Sangtain trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Korov.
Sangtain tries to land knees in the clinch but Korov avoids the damage to the body.
Korov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sangtain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korov's brow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Korov throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korov tries a knee to the head but Sangtain blocks it.
Korov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sangtain is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sangtain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sangtain tries to land knees in the clinch but Korov avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zu Korov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Si Sangtain's cut.
That's time! Sangtain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Korov lands a head kick. Sangtain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Si Sangtain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sangtain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sangtain digs a good body shot into Korov's ribs.
Sangtain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korov moves away.
Zu Korov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sangtain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sangtain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korov avoids the body shot from Sangtain.
Sangtain is looking to wear down Korov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Sangtain moves out of range easily.
Korov lands a head kick. Sangtain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korov moves out of range of the body kick from Sangtain.
Korov lands with a kick to the temple. Sangtain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Korov throws a head kick but Sangtain moves out of range.
Good exchange - Sangtain coming out on top.
Korov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sangtain.
Sangtain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sangtain misses with a head kick.
Korov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sangtain shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangtain moves out of range of the body kick from Korov.
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and Sangtain moves out of range easily.
Sangtain is looking to clinch but Korov is avoiding it.
Korov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sangtain thows a body shot but no joy.
Zu Korov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korov throws a head kick that misses.
Korov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sangtain.
Korov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sangtain avoids the head kick by Korov.
Si Sangtain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sangtain.
Korov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korov blocks a head kick by Sangtain.
Sangtain avoids the head kick by Korov.
Nice shot by Sangtain.
Korov throws a head kick that misses
and Sangtain counters with a head kick. That will keep Korov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from Korov.
Sangtain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sangtain tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korov misses with a kick to the body.
Korov tries to land a front kick but Sangtain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sangtain tries to clinch up.
Korov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sangtain wants to clinch.
Korov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sangtain doesn't manage to clinch there - Korov circles away.
Korov throws out a leg kick but Sangtain moves out of range and Korov only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Si Sangtain.
I think Korov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zu Korov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Armack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sousuke Kamida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodney Armack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sousuke Kamida!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamida tries to land a front kick but Armack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamida.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kamida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamida trying to control the position but Armack is working away.
Armack is looking for a sweep.
Kamida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armack keeps working.
What's Armack going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kamida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kamida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Armack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kamida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Armack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armack.
Armack looking for a guillotine here but Kamida defends easily.
Kamida wants to control from the top but Armack keeps moving.
Armack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamida defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
Armack looking for a guillotine here but Kamida defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamida has managed to get both his arms back between Armack's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
Kamida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamida has managed to get both his arms back between Armack's legs - danger averted.
Armack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armack wants to stand up but Kamida is controlling him.
Armack keeping moving, preventing Kamida from controlling successfully.
Armack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamida has managed to get both his arms back between Armack's legs - danger averted.
Armack throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kamida wants to control from the top but Armack keeps moving.
Armack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sousuke Kamida.
Armack looks for the body kick but Kamida saw that one coming.
Rodney Armack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamida tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armack's corner calls for a 1-2. Armack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodney Armack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Armack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Armack.
Kamida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Armack throws a one two combo.
Armack jabs Kamida right on the nose. Kamida blinks but takes it well.
Kamida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kamida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamida swings around for an armbar but Armack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamida's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamida is trying to keep Armack in close.
Armack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Armack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Armack!
Armack regains half guard.
Kamida wants to control but Armack is keeping him busy.
Kamida is trying to work for a kimura but Armack is defending well.
Kamida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamida stops Armack from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Armack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamida wants to control from the top but Armack keeps moving.
Armack working for a triangle but Kamida defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
Kamida throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
Armack looking for a guillotine here but Kamida defends easily.
Kamida trying to control but Armack is working from the bottom.
Armack working for a triangle but Kamida defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armack is looking for a triangle but Kamida pushes his legs off easily.
Armack keeping moving, preventing Kamida from controlling successfully.
Armack looking for a guillotine here but Kamida defends easily.
Rodney Armack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Kamida throwing strikes from guard but Armack blocks nicely.
Kamida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamida stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Armack has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kamida manages to get his head free but now Armack has transitioned to an armbar! Kamida grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Armack! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Armack!
Rodney Armack gave a mention to Red Square Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Sousuke Kamida was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues... Team Goroshi - Aplha-Male Supplements'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Sholvansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Micheli had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladamir Sholvansky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sholvansky lands a jab to Micheli's midsection.
Sholvansky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sholvansky works Micheli's body with a nice hook.
Micheli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sholvansky connects with a body shot that sends Micheli's belly button to the back.
Sholvansky keeps the fight on the outside.
Micheli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sholvansky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Micheli scrambles back to his feet.
Sholvansky misses with a wild combination.
Sholvansky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sholvansky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Micheli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sholvansky.
It looks like Franco Micheli has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sholvansky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sholvansky throws a series of punches but Micheli moves out of range.
Sholvansky swats away the attempt to clinch by Micheli.
Micheli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Micheli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sholvansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Sholvansky there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Micheli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sholvansky keeps the fight on the outside.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sholvansky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sholvansky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Micheli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sholvansky lands a hook that stumbles Micheli back into the ropes. Sholvansky follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Micheli to the canvas! Sholvansky pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Micheli has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wladamir Sholvansky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roushimar Lombardo (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roushimar Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lombardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lombardo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lombardo is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombardo keeps working.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lombardo misses with a wild combination.
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!
Lombardo throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lombardo is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lombardo to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lombardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Lombardo looks winded!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lombardo but Lombardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
William Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roushimar Lombardo.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Lombardo gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the ropes.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Lombardo get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lombardo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lombardo enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lombardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lombardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lombardo to his feet.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lombardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We're going to have a standup here because William Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lombardo swivels and escapes.
Jab from Lombardo.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson gets to his feet. Lombardo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lombardo, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson 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.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Lombardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.
Johnson stands up and beckons Lombardo to join him on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lombardo which made him look bad.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Lombardo ends up having to push Johnson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Lombardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Lombardo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson kicks Lombardo off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lombardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lombardo is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lombardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Johnson gets to his feet - Lombardo follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lombardo to the mat! Lombardo manages to get full guard.
Lombardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lombardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lombardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Lombardo is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lombardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson 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.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Lombardo, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Lombardo against the ropes but Lombardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
William Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in but Lombardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lombardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Johnson wants to break free but Lombardo has control.
Lombardo has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Lombardo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lombardo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lombardo sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lombardo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombardo is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Lombardo circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lombardo.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombardo can do to turn this around?
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lombardo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombardo defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lombardo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lombardo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Lombardo is having none of it.
Lombardo drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Lombardo off! Lombardo jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lombardo is controlling him.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lombardo tries to pass.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Lombardo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Roushimar Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombardo.
Lombardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson wants to break free but Lombardo has control.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lombardo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombardo pinned against the ropes. Lombardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson slips a jab from Lombardo.
Roushimar Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Lombardo is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Lombardo's guard.
Johnson passes Lombardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lombardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lombardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lombardo gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Lombardo is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson feints and as Lombardo raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombardo defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Lombardo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Lombardo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lombardo cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lombardo sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lombardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombardo wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lombardo.
Lombardo closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Lombardo pushes Johnson against the ropes but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Daze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Daze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Daze!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Daze's ribcage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Daze shrugs off.
It looks like Danny Daze 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!
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daze in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daze looks winded!
Knees to the body from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Daze takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson lands a vicious elbow to the side of Daze's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Johnson tries to finish him with strikes but Daze still seems able to defend himself so Johnson steps back and lets Daze get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Daze is rocked!
Johnson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Daze crumples to the floor! Johnson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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26
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Kreuger!
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, Tim Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreuger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards gets tackled into the ropes by Kreuger. Kreuger maintains the clinch.
Kreuger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kreuger won't allow Edwards to get back to his feet.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Kreuger prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Kreuger manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kreuger.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreuger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edwards.
It looks like Dag Kreuger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards lands with a right that hurts Kreuger. Kreuger looks to clinch but Edwards throws a short knee that drops Kreuger. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tim Edwards!
Dag Kreuger spoke after the fight, saying 'He just happened to be the better man tonight, I won't make excuses. He beat me, hands down. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aramite Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Lameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lameson has chosen never die on the ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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277 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aramite Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Lameson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands a big head kick that sends Lameson tumbling to the mat! Wallace takes a step backwards and waves Lameson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Georges Lameson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lameson fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace and Lameson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Wallace throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Lameson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Wallace knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aramite Wallace!
Aramite Wallace retains his heavyweight title!
Aramite Wallace very nearly forgot to thank Red Square Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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