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EFC 16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poo Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Ruslanov (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poo Leg!
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, Timur Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslanov throws a series of punches but Leg moves out of range.
Ruslanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leg is looking to reverse the position.
Ruslanov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Leg.
Ruslanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Leg is defending well.
Ruslanov tries to advance to mount but Leg denies him.
Leg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Leg is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruslanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Leg is working away.
Ruslanov tries to advance to mount but Leg instead regains half guard.
Leg works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruslanov is controlling him.
Leg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruslanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leg is retaining full guard.
Leg is trying to control the position but Ruslanov postures up.
Leg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruslanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruslanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leg wants to get back to his feet but Ruslanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruslanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leg is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leg struggling a bit here.
Ruslanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leg is trying to improve his position.
Ruslanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leg wants to stand up but Ruslanov is controlling the position.
Ruslanov tries to kick Leg off but Leg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruslanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Ruslanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruslanov pinned against the cage. Ruslanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Ruslanov with that takedown attempt.
Ruslanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Leg tries to sprawl out of it but Ruslanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruslanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leg gets a takedown into half guard.
Leg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leg wants to stand up but Ruslanov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ruslanov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ruslanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leg avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Leg controlling from mount.
Leg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruslanov is surviving well by controlling Leg's body position as best he can.
Leg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruslanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruslanov?
Leg avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
Leg controlling his opponent.
Poo Leg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leg avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
Leg looking to control but Ruslanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruslanov regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ruslanov tries to improve his position but instead Leg has taken his back!
Ruslanov rolls, trying to escape but Leg keeps control of the position.
Will Leg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Leg not allowing Ruslanov to control his hands.
Ruslanov is breathing heavily.
Leg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leg keeps control of the position as Ruslanov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poo Leg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruslanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leg counters with a big head kick but Ruslanov shrugs it off.
Ruslanov misses with a takedown
and Leg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruslanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruslanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leg trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Leg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leg stays in close to Ruslanov's body and controls the position.
Leg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leg is working Ruslanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leg stopping the sweep attempt from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leg escapes and throws Ruslanov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ruslanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leg trying to control the action but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looks to move to half guard but instead Leg has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leg avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
Leg tries to control but Ruslanov wriggling away.
Leg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruslanov gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruslanov wants to get back to full guard but Leg has passed into side control.
Leg wants to control but Ruslanov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ruslanov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Leg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leg avoids the attempt from Ruslanov to control.
Leg controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov tries to lock up and control but Leg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leg looking to control but Ruslanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruslanov wants to hold on but Leg pushes him away.
Ruslanov reaches up to try and control the position but Leg seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ruslanov rolls and tries to escape and now Leg has his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leg throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ruslanov!
Leg tightening his grip on Ruslanov, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leg wants to control the position but Ruslanov frees himself and scrambles - Leg manages to regain control in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poo Leg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poo Leg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mack Bolan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mack Bolan!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolan tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws a head kick but Bolan moves out of range.
Bolan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolan is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Bolan tries to clinch up.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Bolan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolan tries to avoid it.
Fish throws a leg kick but Bolan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fish misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Fish's head coaches at Finch Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish throws a chopping leg kick but Bolan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fish thumps Bolan with a low kick.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bolan is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Bolan moves out of range of the leg kick from Fish.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fish.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Bolan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolan tries to avoid it.
Fish throws a leg kick but Bolan moved away.
Fish connects with a leg kick. Bolan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bolan wants to clinch.
Bolan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Fish lands but Bolan takes it in his stride.
Bolan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bolan tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Fish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolan blocks a low kick nicely.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fish lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan checks the leg kick.
Fish connects with a leg kick. Bolan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish throws a front kick aimed at Bolan's knee but Bolan avoids it well.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Bolan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolan tries to avoid it.
Bolan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Fish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Bolan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish misses with a double jab.
Fish takes a swing at Bolan's ribcage but misses.
Bolan tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fish.
Fish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fish.
Fish thumps Bolan with a low kick.
Fish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolan's sensitive parts.
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!
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolan manages to avoid it.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish throws a right hand that Bolan ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolan also avoids with ease.
Bolan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolan moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fish scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Bolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Fish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Bolan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolan tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Fish swinging wildly here.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolan avoids the head kick by Fish.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Bolan moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fish's face.
Fish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolan throwing strikes from guard but Fish blocks nicely.
Bolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fish has his foot on Bolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolan sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fish doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bolan paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fish - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish 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 Zvone Koban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Barsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koban comes to the cage accompanied by TIM DOG - step to me. Barsov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stare kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Zvone Koban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Barsov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barsov lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by Koban's head coaches at Iron Fist Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koban throws a front kick aimed at Barsov's knee but Barsov avoids it well.
Barsov cracks Koban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Barsov.
Some wild striking there from Barsov.
Barsov connects with a body shot that sends Koban's belly button to the back.
Barsov clobbers Koban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koban throws a leg kick
and Barsov counters with an inside leg kick.
Koban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barsov.
Koban throws a hook but Barsov avoids it easily.
Barsov checks a leg kick.
Barsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koban pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barsov is out of range and Koban settles back down.
Koban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koban looks to land a left hand but Barsov moved out of range nicely.
Barsov avoids the head kick by Koban.
Zvone Koban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barsov moves out of range as Koban strikes.
Koban fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barsov is out of range.
Koban misses with a straight left.
Barsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Barsov. Those never looked like landing.
Barsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barsov clinches up with Koban and pushes him back against the cage.
Barsov is trying to push Koban away but Koban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barsov looking to stall.
Barsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koban has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barsov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barsov wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barsov wants to control his opponent's hands but Koban gets his hands free.
Koban trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barsov trying to control the action but Koban just sinks the hooks in.
Koban controlling well, preventing Barsov from escaping the position.
Barsov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koban's guard. Nice work there by Barsov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barsov throwing strikes but missing.
Barsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koban is trying to control the position but Barsov postures up.
Barsov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barsov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koban is breathing heavily.
Barsov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barsov connects with a couple of short punches.
Koban is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Koban is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barsov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Koban covers up, he's hurt! Barsov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barsov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barsov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Barsov!
An out of breath Alexander Barsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Sobotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galahad Threepwood (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Sobotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Galahad Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobotka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sobotka looks to throw the jab but Threepwood is out of range.
Threepwood blocks a head kick by Sobotka.
Sobotka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Threepwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobotka misses the shot to the body.
Threepwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sobotka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Threepwood defends it nicely.
Sobotka throws a lazy head kick
and Threepwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobotka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobotka misses the body punch
and Threepwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Threepwood avoids the body shot from Sobotka.
Threepwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Threepwood jabs Sobotka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobotka throws a series of punches but Threepwood avoids them all with ease.
Sobotka shoots in for a double leg but Threepwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Sobotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobotka is breathing heavily.
Threepwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobotka at a distance.
Threepwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Threepwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobotka's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobotka is defended easily by Threepwood.
Threepwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sobotka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Threepwood lands the left hand.
Threepwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobotka.
Threepwood cracks Sobotka with an open hand slap.
Threepwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobotka.
Sobotka fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobotka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobotka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Threepwood's waist but Threepwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobotka off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobotka walks into a straight right hand from Threepwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood scores with a shot to the body.
Sobotka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Threepwood but Threepwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobotka misses with a kick to the body
and Threepwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galahad Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sobotka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Threepwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobotka under the eye.
Threepwood scores with a jab to the body.
Sobotka walks into a stiff left hand from Threepwood.
Sobotka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Threepwood throws a series of strikes that have Sobotka backpedaling.
Threepwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Threepwood.
Threepwood lands with an overhand left.
Threepwood staying out of range there.
Threepwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobotka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobotka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Threepwood tries to buck Sobotka off but Sobotka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobotka.
Sobotka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Threepwood keeps working.
Sobotka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Threepwood gets back to half guard.
Sobotka trying to pass the guard but Threepwood defending well.
Sobotka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Threepwood is not content to let Sobotka control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood won't allow Sobotka to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Threepwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Threepwood keeping moving, preventing Sobotka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Threepwood pulls Sobotka in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobotka from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobotka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galahad Threepwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Threepwood stalks Sobotka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobotka's face. Sobotka staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Threepwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobotka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobotka shoots in but no luck this time.
Threepwood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Threepwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobotka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobotka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobotka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sobotka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threepwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobotka somewhat.
Sobotka throws a right hand that Threepwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Threepwood also avoids with ease.
Threepwood lands a right hook to the body.
Galahad Threepwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Threepwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobotka.
Threepwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Threepwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sobotka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Threepwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marek Sobotka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobotka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Sobotka is predictable there
and Threepwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobotka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Threepwood with a jab.
Sobotka looks to score with a jab to the body but Threepwood is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobotka is defended easily by Threepwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Sobotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobotka goes for a double leg but Threepwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Threepwood continues to drive forward.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Threepwood works on Sobotka's body with a couple of short punches.
Threepwood breaks from the clinch.
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!
Sobotka misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Threepwood as Sobotka shoots in.
Sobotka dives in for a single leg takedown but Threepwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Threepwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Threepwood lands with a hook. Sobotka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobotka takes one to the chin there.
Threepwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Threepwood scores with a hook.
Sobotka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sobotka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Threepwood lands with a good body shot.
Sobotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Threepwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Threepwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Sobotka misses with an uppercut
and Threepwood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sobotka throws a combination that misses
and Threepwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobotka misses with a wild body shot.
Sobotka is looking to wear down Threepwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Threepwood cracks a nice hook into Sobotka's ribs.
Marek Sobotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Threepwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobotka throws a nice looking combination but Threepwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Threepwood lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sobotka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sobotka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Threepwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Threepwood scores with a body shot.
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!
Sobotka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Threepwood.
Threepwood with a jab.
Threepwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Threepwood scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobotka's head.
Sobotka is rocked!
Threepwood stuns Sobotka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sobotka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Threepwood moves away.
Threepwood lands a head shot.
Sobotka throws a head kick that misses
and Threepwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobotka misses with a looping left.
Sobotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sobotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Sobotka.
Threepwood cracks Sobotka with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Threepwood avoids the head kick by Sobotka.
Nice straight punches there by Threepwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Threepwood.
Threepwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galahad Threepwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sobotka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Threepwood.
Threepwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Threepwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobotka doesn't seem phased though.
Sobotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Threepwood thuds his right hand into Sobotka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Threepwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobotka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Threepwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobotka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobotka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobotka showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood has his hands clasped together around Sobotka's back. He's all about the action.
Sobotka trying to control from half guard but Threepwood is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is defending well.
Sobotka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Threepwood keeps working.
Sobotka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Threepwood wants to control but Sobotka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobotka is keen to just control but Threepwood is a slippery customer.
Sobotka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Threepwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobotka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marek Sobotka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobotka thows a huge punch but Threepwood dodges it nicely.
Sobotka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobotka wants to take a breather but Threepwood is having none of it.
Threepwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Threepwood gets back to full guard.
Sobotka postures up in Threepwood's guard and throws a big left but Threepwood blocks it.
Threepwood keeping moving, preventing Sobotka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka pushing down on Threepwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobotka throwing shots but Threepwood is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Sobotka there.
Threepwood trying to hold on to Sobotka's head to control him but Sobotka postures up.
Sobotka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobotka is thwarting Threepwood's attempts to control the position.
Sobotka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobotka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka is trying to control. Threepwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobotka connects with a nice short shot to Threepwood's temple.
Sobotka is trying to control. Threepwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Threepwood taking some punishment here, with Sobotka in his half guard.
Sobotka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is defending well.
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!
Threepwood gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Threepwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobotka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Sobotka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Threepwood 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galahad Threepwood!
After winning the bout, Galahad Threepwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Marek Sobotka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I not happy'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Ismailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismailov missing with a left hand there. Lagk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ismailov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lagk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ismailov's guard.
Lagk sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ismailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lagk wants to control from the top but Ismailov keeps moving.
Ismailov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ismailov is trying to control the position but Lagk postures up.
Ismailov wants to sweep here but Lagk controlling him for the moment.
Ismailov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ismailov wants to sweep here but Lagk controlling him for the moment.
Lagk postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ismailov lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk ducks under a wild hook from Ismailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk forces Ismailov back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Lagk.
Lagk has Ismailov pressed against the cage, preventing Ismailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ismailov throws a shot to the body.
Lagk feints and as Ismailov raises his hands in defense, Lagk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ismailov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismailov wants to sweep here but Lagk controlling him for the moment.
Lagk throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismailov keeping moving, preventing Lagk from controlling successfully.
Ismailov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ismailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lagk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ismailov tries to break free but Lagk pushes him back against the cage.
Lagk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ismailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lagk wants a takedown but no success here.
Ismailov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ismailov wants to break free but Lagk has control.
Ismailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lagk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Ismailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ismailov jumps guard but Lagk stands there with Ismailov around his waist. Ismailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lagk is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagk manages to break the clinch.
Lagk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ismailov.
Ismailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ismailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ismailov misses with a straight left.
Lagk tries to clinch there but Ismailov circles away.
Ismailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lagk.
Lagk takes the fight into the clinch.
Ismailov tries to pull guard but Lagk holds him up against the cage and eventually Ismailov drops back down to his feet.
Lagk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov jumps guard but Lagk stands there with Ismailov around his waist. Ismailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lagk working Ismailov over with knees to the body.
Ismailov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lagk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lagk controlling the position from side mount.
Lagk lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lagk working the body and head with strikes.
Lagk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lagk works to advance to full mount. Ismailov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk 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.
Lagk wants to clinch up but Ismailov keeps it at a distance.
Lagk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ismailov did well to prevent Lagk getting side control.
Lagk trying to control from Ismailov's half guard. Ismailov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lagk trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Ismailov trying to keep a closed guard but Lagk is proving a slippery customer.
Ismailov wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismailov working for a triangle but Lagk defends it easily.
Ismailov keeping moving, preventing Lagk from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ismailov trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Magomed Ismailov just wasn't active enough.
Ismailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagk.
Nick Lagk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ismailov lands a nice shot that snaps Lagk's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lagk tries to clinch up but Ismailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lagk shoots in and gets a takedown into Ismailov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagk slips nicely into half guard.
Lagk is looking to take a break and control but Ismailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ismailov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lagk manages to pass to mount!
Lagk unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lagk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ismailov hang on?
Ismailov is squirming around, avoiding Lagk's attempts to control the action.
Lagk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ismailov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ismailov!
Ismailov is looking to advance position but Lagk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
BOOM! Lagk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ismailov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nick Lagk has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ismailov is surviving well by controlling Lagk's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk controlling his opponent.
Lagk working Ismailov over with strikes here.
Lagk looking to control but Ismailov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismailov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lagk landing strikes from the mount and Ismailov is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lagk gets a double leg takedown into Ismailov's guard.
Lagk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lagk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lagk trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Ismailov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ismailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ismailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lagk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lagk not doing much here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lagk working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ismailov!
Lagk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ismailov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ismailov is working hard here to advance position.
Lagk trying to control but Ismailov is having none of it.
Ismailov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lagk is trying to control the position but Ismailov postures up.
Ismailov looking to pass the guard.
Ismailov postures up.
Lagk is looking to stand up but Ismailov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Lagk.
Lagk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ismailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lagk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov jabs at Lagk's body.
Lagk looking to score a takedown here. Ismailov is defending well but Lagk drives through and ends up in Ismailov's guard.
Ismailov keeping moving, preventing Lagk from controlling successfully.
Lagk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lagk trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ismailov is keeping the position for now.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nick Lagk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ismailov cracks Lagk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ismailov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lagk wants to clinch up but Ismailov keeps it at a distance.
Ismailov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lagk.
Ismailov misses with an uppercut. Lagk saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ismailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lagk can pounce on him.
Lagk looks for a takedown but Ismailov sprawls well.
Lagk tests Ismailov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lagk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismailov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lagk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ismailov is refusing to be controlled, as Lagk sits in half guard.
Ismailov trying to control here.
Lagk controlling the pace.
Lagk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lagk 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.
Ismailov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk trying to pass the guard but Ismailov defending well.
Lagk is looking for a kimura but Ismailov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lagk to get the leverage.
Lagk 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.
Lagk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ismailov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk working Ismailov over with strikes.
Ismailov won't allow Lagk to pass to mount.
Lagk is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ismailov reverses the position - he's now on top in Lagk's guard.
Lagk keeping moving, preventing Ismailov from controlling successfully.
Ismailov looking to pass the guard.
Lagk keeping moving, preventing Ismailov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov throwing strikes but missing.
Ismailov gets to his feet. Lagk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lagk drives through and clinches with Ismailov against the cage.
Lagk is looking for a takedown.
Lagk breaks the clinch.
Lagk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ismailov throws a big shot that misses.
Lagk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lagk clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lagk slips under a jab from Ismailov.
Nice shot by Ismailov.
Ismailov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomed Ismailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lagk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismailov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismailov wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Lagk blocks the low kick.
Magomed Ismailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lagk tries to clinch but Ismailov is having none of it.
Ismailov misses with a shot to the body
and Lagk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismailov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lagk manages to get himself to full guard.
Lagk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lagk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ismailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ismailov misses with a looping right.
Ismailov looks to land a right hand but Lagk moved out of range.
A combination from Ismailov does no damage.
Ismailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lagk.
Lagk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ismailov swings for the body but Lagk moves out of range.
Ismailov misses with a hook. Lagk ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ismailov. Lagk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lagk drives through and clinches with Ismailov against the cage.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ismailov avoids it.
Nick Lagk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lagk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ismailov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailov blocks an uppercut.
Lagk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ismailov controls his hands.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lagk trying to control the position but instead, Ismailov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lagk into the cage.
Lagk looking for a takedown.
Ismailov is trying to pull guard but Lagk has him pressed against the cage.
Lagk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lagk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ismailov controls his hands.
Lagk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ismailov tightens his grip and picks Lagk up, before dumping him to the ground. Lagk manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk managing to control the position.
Ismailov wants to stand and escape but instead Lagk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lagk advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk working the ground and pound.
Lagk trying to control the action but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Lagk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk breaks from Ismailov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lagk controlling from mount.
Ismailov tries to hold on but Lagk postures up.
Lagk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ismailov's face.
Lagk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ismailov?
Magomed Ismailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov working to try and regain half guard.
Lagk tries to control but Ismailov wriggling away.
Ismailov gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagk trying to control the pace.
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Lagk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ismailov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lagk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ismailov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lagk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lagk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lagk!
Nick Lagk is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nick Lagk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Shark has chosen Still as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike The Shark!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Shark's waist but The Shark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barral off to one side.
The Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barral ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from The Shark does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Shark!
The Shark throws a right and a left that Barral avoids nicely.
The Shark gets caught flat footed, as Barral shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barral postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Shark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barral, into his guard.
The Shark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Shark is posturing up here but Barral has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Shark tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Shark has to tap! Slick submission there by Barral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Barral!
Romulo Barral retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duce Bigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balian Ibelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ibelin's choice of entrance music: Never Let It Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duce Bigalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balian Ibelin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibelin connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bigalo, right into the meat.
Ibelin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bigalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibelin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bigalo walks away with a smile on his face. Ibelin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ibelin 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.
Bigalo slips under a jab from Ibelin.
Bigalo catches Ibelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibelin shoots in and drives through. Bigalo sprawls well.
Duce Bigalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balian Ibelin.
Ibelin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bigalo. Bigalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Bigalo scores with a head kick. Ibelin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ibelin is rocked!
Ibelin lands with a right hand.
Bigalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bigalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibelin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bigalo's head.
Bigalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibelin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bigalo lands a big head kick that sends Ibelin tumbling to the mat! Bigalo takes a step backwards and waves Ibelin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ibelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bigalo finish him?
Bigalo lands a front kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigalo with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ibelin looks winded!
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bigalo working Ibelin over with knees to the body.
Bigalo landing knees to the body.
Bigalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bigalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ibelin's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bigalo obliges.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside that Ibelin shrugs off.
Bigalo scores with a knee to the head.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Ibelin 's eye.
Ibelin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigalo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ibelin is trying to break free.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigalo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bigalo lands a knee to the body.
Bigalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ibelin's face.
Bigalo scores with a knee to the head.
Bigalo lands an elbow that stopped Ibelin in his tracks for a moment.
Ibelin takes an elbow to the temple.
Bigalo keeps control of Ibelin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside that Ibelin shrugs off.
Ibelin can't break the clinch.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigalo crunches a lovely knee into Ibelin's ribcage.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Bigalo lands a damaging elbow.
Ibelin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow.
Bigalo landing knees to the head.
Ibelin tries to pull guard but Bigalo won't allow it.
Ibelin tries for a takedown but Bigalo manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bigalo.
Bigalo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ibelin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bigalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibelin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bigalo scores with a knee to the head.
Bigalo jerks Ibelin's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ibelin drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Bigalo goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Bigalo because Ibelin was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Duce Bigalo!
Duce Bigalo retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Duce Bigalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Maruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miroslav Maruska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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286 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miroslav Maruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Angel!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruska lunges at Angel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Angel's hand.
Angel tries to land a front kick but Maruska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maruska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maruska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA in the buildup to the fight.
Maruska feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Angel sprawling to the canvas! Angel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maruska finish him?!
Angel is rocked!
It looks like Sam Angel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maruska connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Angel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miroslav Maruska!
Miroslav Maruska seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song as his entrance music. Mac Tyson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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312 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thor moves away.
Thor throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Thor lands a body shot.
Thor misses with a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown. Thor fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyson trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Thor is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Thor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor postures up.
Thor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson has control of Thor's left arm, preventing Thor from doing any damage.
Thor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Atli Thor just wasn't active enough.
Thor tries to land a leg kick but Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thor.
Thor misses with a hook.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thor.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson slips a straight right by Thor.
A head kick by Tyson misses
and Thor counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Thor.
Thor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyson is out of range.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thor.
Atli Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Atli Thor has been cut.
Thor misses with a left hand
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Thor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thor swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Thor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thor blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Thor.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Thor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Thor lands with a nice body punch.
Thor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thor rather than just go for the knockout.
Thor has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Thor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atli Thor's cut.
That's time! Thor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thor throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thor tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Thor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
Tyson checks a low kick from Thor.
Thor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Thor is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tyson wants to take a breather but Thor is having none of it.
Tyson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson working Thor over with strikes.
Atli Thor's cut is getting worse.
Tyson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson throwing shots but Thor is blocking nicely.
Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thor is rocked!
Atli Thor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Thor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson controlling the action here.
Tyson scores with a big shot! Thor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Thor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Tyson!
Our winner, Mac Tyson, 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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