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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Dorokhov (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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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dorokhov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glenn throws a body punch but Dorokhov moves out of range.
Dorokhov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glenn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dorokhov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Glenn trying to control the action but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Dorokhov prevents Glenn from improving position.
Glenn trying to control the action but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Glenn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dorokhov, who protects the arm well.
Glenn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorokhov holding on.
Glenn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorokhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glenn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dorokhov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dorokhov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Glenn.
Dorokhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glenn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov stops Glenn from passing to mount.
Dorokhov is not content to let Glenn control the position.
Glenn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dorokhov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Glenn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glenn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glenn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dorokhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov is trying to escape the position but Glenn is controlling the position.
Glenn swings around for an armbar but Dorokhov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Glenn's guard.
Dorokhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorokhov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glenn is proving hard to escape from.
Glenn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dorokhov frees his head nicely. Oh but Glenn has switched to an armbar! Dorokhov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam B Glenn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozar's choice of entrance music: z Buta Wjeżdzam. Pozar Pozar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozar tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pozar is trying to defend but Carvalho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pozar gets full guard.
Carvalho passes into half guard.
Carvalho winds up and cracks Pozar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pozar wants to control the action here but instead Carvalho manages to pass to full mount!
Pozar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pozar regains half guard.
Carvalho slips a nice elbow through Pozar's hands, connecting with Pozar's forehead.
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura but Pozar is defending well.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pozar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pozar actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pozar actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho not doing much here.
Pozar is trying to stand back up but Carvalho is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Pozar is a slippery customer.
Pozar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carvalho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Pozar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Pozar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
Pozar is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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!
Carvalho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pozar!
Carvalho scoring with strikes but Pozar is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar is working to get back to half guard.
Pozar is bucking up trying to escape but Carvalho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carvalho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pozar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pozar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Carvalho has latched onto it... Big trouble! Carvalho pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pozar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Carvalho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Carvalho!
Fabricio Carvalho got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Pozar Pozar spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks my sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition and The Big Kabosh and all my fans!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Tkyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Tkyka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Tkyka!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tkyka lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Carl Rose has been cut.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tkyka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tkyka defends it nicely.
Tkyka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tkyka thuds his shin into the meat of Rose's side.
Rose tries for a takedown but Tkyka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tkyka swinging wildly here.
Tkyka lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tkyka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkyka scores with a kick to the body.
Tkyka connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tkyka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuri Tkyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tkyka lands a high kick!
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tkyka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tkyka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tkyka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tkyka defends well and Rose ends up having to push Tkyka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tkyka scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Rose tries for a takedown but Tkyka manages to get underhooks.
Tkyka gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Tkyka scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tkyka works on Rose's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Tkyka.
Tkyka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose goes for a takedown attempt but Tkyka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tkyka pushes Rose away with a front kick.
Rose is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tkyka.
Tkyka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tkyka dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Tkyka scores with a shot to the body.
Tkyka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkyka looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tkyka digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Tkyka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rose. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tkyka scores with a one two! Rose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tkyka throws a combination. Rose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tkyka lands with a good body shot.
Tkyka works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Tkyka does no damage.
Tkyka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Whack! Tkyka lands a heavy head kick that drops Rose. The ref tackles Tkyka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rose was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yuri Tkyka!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Tkyka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Travinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christmas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enea Vollare Mezzo. Travinski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hungry Like the Wolf kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Travinski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christmas manages to avoid it.
Travinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Travinski throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
Christmas looks to land a combination but Travinski avoids it well.
Christmas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christmas knocks Travinski to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Travinski is rocked!
It looks like Xavier Travinski 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!
A big shot lands for Christmas! That's hurt Travinski! Will he recover? Christmas fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Christmas!
An out of breath John Christmas 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 Tony Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Tron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Chalidow!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalidow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chalidow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chalidow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tron as he jumps to the side.
Oooooh!!! Tron has knocked Chalidow down with a huge combo! Tron steps away and waves a wobbly Chalidow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chalidow is rocked!
It looks like Mamed Chalidow has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tron tries to bum rush Chalidow with a series of wild strikes but Chalidow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chalidow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chalidow somewhat.
Chalidow dives in and grabs Tron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tron pushes down on Chalidow's head and hops out.
Tony Tron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Chalidow.
Chalidow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tron avoids it really well and circles away.
Chalidow looks winded!
Chalidow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tron sprawls well initially but Chalidow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tron tries to roll over but Chalidow keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron wants to get back to his feet.
Chalidow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chalidow prevents Tron from improving his position.
Chalidow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chalidow.
Tron tries to roll over but Chalidow keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tron is working hard here to advance position.
Chalidow is working for a kimura but Tron is defending it quite comfortably.
Tron trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron is trying to stand up here but Chalidow is controlling him well.
Chalidow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tron is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mamed Chalidow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Paris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Paris has latched onto it... Big trouble! Paris pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rock is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Paris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petia Chetkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chetkiy comes to the cage accompanied by Маечка. 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petia Chetkiy!
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, John Vogh!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogh fails to land the takedown.
Chetkiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chetkiy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vogh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chetkiy is aware though and is defending well.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chetkiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chetkiy has managed to get both his arms back between Vogh's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chetkiy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chetkiy trying to control but Vogh is working from the bottom.
Vogh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chetkiy trying to control but Vogh is working from the bottom.
Vogh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chetkiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chetkiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogh has momentary wrist control but Chetkiy slips an elbow through the middle.
Chetkiy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetkiy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vogh, who protects the arm well.
Vogh is looking to regain half guard here but Chetkiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Chetkiy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vogh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chetkiy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vogh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chetkiy off and has taken his back!
Chetkiy tries to escape but Vogh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vogh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogh working for the choke.
Vogh working for a choke but Chetkiy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy trying to control the position but Vogh manages to sink in the hooks.
Chetkiy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chetkiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogh is working away from the top position though.
Chetkiy is looking for a sweep. Vogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vogh is working for a kimura but Chetkiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Vogh is looking for a kimura but Chetkiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogh to get the leverage.
Chetkiy trying to control here.
Chetkiy is positioning himself well to prevent Vogh advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chetkiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogh is working away from the top position though.
Vogh is looking for a kimura but Chetkiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogh to get the leverage.
Vogh wants to free his trapped foot but Chetkiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vogh 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.
Vogh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vogh looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy is looking to control Vogh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chetkiy avoid being mounted?
Vogh is trying to work for a kimura but Chetkiy is defending well.
Chetkiy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chetkiy missing with punches from the bottom.
Chetkiy is doing well to control the position and prevent Vogh from advancing to side control.
Vogh is looking for a kimura here.
Chetkiy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chetkiy tries to get to full guard but Vogh has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Vogh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vogh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chetkiy shoots in and bounces Vogh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chetkiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chetkiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chetkiy has managed to get both his arms back between Vogh's legs - danger averted.
Chetkiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chetkiy trying to control but Vogh is working from the bottom.
Chetkiy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vogh working for a triangle but Chetkiy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chetkiy content to stall in guard here.
Vogh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chetkiy is aware though and is defending well.
Chetkiy works over Vogh with some ground and pound from guard.
Vogh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chetkiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vogh is breathing heavily.
Chetkiy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chetkiy defends well.
Chetkiy landing with the ground and pound.
Chetkiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogh is looking for a triangle but Chetkiy pushes his legs off easily.
Chetkiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chetkiy defends it easily.
Chetkiy working some strikes from top position.
Vogh keeping moving, preventing Chetkiy from controlling successfully.
Chetkiy landing with the ground and pound.
Chetkiy cracks Vogh with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chetkiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chetkiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vogh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chetkiy stands up over Vogh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chetkiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chetkiy postures up and lands a big shot to Vogh's brow.
Vogh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chetkiy defends well.
Chetkiy landing some decent shots from guard.
Vogh keeping moving, preventing Chetkiy from controlling successfully.
Chetkiy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vogh working for a triangle but Chetkiy defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chetkiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogh is looking for a triangle but Chetkiy pushes his legs off easily.
Chetkiy landing some decent shots from guard.
Chetkiy wants to control from the top but Vogh keeps moving.
Chetkiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chetkiy passes into half guard.
Chetkiy is trying to control. Vogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vogh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chetkiy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petia Chetkiy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chetkiy throws a series of punches but Vogh avoids them all with ease.
Vogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Chetkiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chetkiy fails to land.
Vogh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chetkiy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vogh to the mat. Vogh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chetkiy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chetkiy stands up over Vogh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chetkiy passes Vogh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vogh is refusing to be controlled, as Chetkiy sits in half guard.
Chetkiy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chetkiy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vogh's head.
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. Chetkiy connects with a nice short shot to Vogh's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vogh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chetkiy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chetkiy's back!
Vogh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogh avoiding Chetkiy 's attempts to control his hands.
Chetkiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vogh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chetkiy tries to escape the position.
Vogh doesn't have the hooks in and Chetkiy manages to turn into his guard.
Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chetkiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chetkiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chetkiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chetkiy throwing strikes from guard but Vogh blocks nicely.
Chetkiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Chetkiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chetkiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chetkiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chetkiy has managed to get both his arms back between Vogh's legs - danger averted.
Chetkiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chetkiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chetkiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogh can't keep his opponent in guard - Chetkiy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vogh wants to improve his position but Chetkiy is controlling well.
Chetkiy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy is trying to control. Vogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chetkiy is working for a kimura but Vogh is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Chetkiy there.
Chetkiy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vogh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chetkiy throwing shots but Vogh is blocking nicely.
Chetkiy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chetkiy wants to control but Vogh is keeping him busy.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chetkiy pulls his head out easily.
Chetkiy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chetkiy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chetkiy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vogh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogh actively working from the bottom here.
Chetkiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vogh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chetkiy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vogh is still in real trouble! Can Chetkiy finish him?
Chetkiy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vogh seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chetkiy is looking to take a break and control but Vogh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chetkiy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petia Chetkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chetkiy 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petia Chetkiy!
Petia Chetkiy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. This should be fireworks!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hathaway misses the target.
Hathaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manison pinned against the cage. Manison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hathaway moves into the clinch.
Hathaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manison manages to break the clinch.
Manison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hathaway back to the cage. Manison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manison counters with a two punch combo.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manison misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
No joy there for Manison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway dives in for a single leg takedown but Manison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hathaway stalling in the clinch but Manison improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manison.
Manison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manison fails to land with a series of punches.
Manison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manison.
Danga de danga de dang - Manison scores with a four punch combination!
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hathaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manison to score with a decent uppercut.
Manison throws a combination. Hathaway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hathaway is rocked!
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!
Manison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hathaway counters with a nice body shot.
Manison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Manison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manison enables Hathaway to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hathaway is controlling him.
Hathaway trying to control but Manison is working from the bottom.
Hathaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hathaway prevents Manison from getting back to his feet.
Hathaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Manison pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hathaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manison's efforts to push away.
Hathaway looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Manison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hathaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hathaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hathaway is trying to stall.
Manison tries to break free but Hathaway pushes him back against the cage.
Manison blocks a body shot from Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a punch to the body.
Manison manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Hathaway pushes Manison up against the cage in a clinch.
Manison tries to break free but Hathaway pushes him back against the cage.
Hathaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Manison manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Hathaway wants to clinch up but Manison keeps it at a distance.
Hathaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manison swats away the attempt to clinch by Hathaway.
Manison fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Hathaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manison misses with a wild combination.
Manison tries to bum rush Hathaway with a series of wild strikes but Hathaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Manison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hathaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hathaway somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway wants to clinch up but Manison keeps it at a distance.
Manison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manison looks to land a combination but Hathaway avoids it well.
Hathaway moves in looking to clinch but Manison pushes him off.
Hathaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Manison keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manison.
Hathaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
Hathaway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manison's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison digs a good hook to Hathaway's body.
Manison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hathaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway has managed to clinch.
Hathaway tries to work over Manison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hathaway wants to take the fight to the mat but Manison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Manison controls his hands.
Manison blocks a body shot from Hathaway.
Manison blocks a body shot from Hathaway.
Manison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway tries to clinch there but Manison circles away.
Hathaway walks into a straight right hand from Manison.
Manison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manison.
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!
Hathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway closes the distance but Manison moves to the side
and Manison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantin Manison is winning the standup battle so far.
Manison throws a combination that misses
and Hathaway counters with a three punch combo that has Manison backing up. Manison nods at Hathaway to acknowledge the strikes.
Manison connects with a crisp jab.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Manison is avoiding it.
Hathaway slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
Hathaway is looking to clinch but Manison is avoiding it.
Manison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manison is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Manison circles away.
Manison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manison.
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Hathaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hathaway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Hathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manison throws a series of punches but Hathaway avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Manison. No joy for Hathaway on that attempt.
Hathaway looks for a takedown but Manison sprawls well.
Manison misses with a double jab.
Hathaway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manison on the side of the head.
Konstantin Manison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manison misses with a double jab.
Hathaway tries to clinch up but Manison circles away and keeps his distance.
Manison gets tackled into the cage by Hathaway. Hathaway maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hathaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manison is trying to break the clinch but Hathaway has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway fails to pull guard.
Hathaway lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway looking to slow down the pace here.
Hathaway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manison's efforts to push away.
Hathaway tightens his grip and picks Manison up, before dumping him to the ground. Manison manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manison wants to stand and escape but Hathaway is having none of it.
Hathaway gets to his feet. Manison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Manison throws a series of punches but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway tries to clinch there but Manison circles away.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
Hathaway tries to land a front kick but Manison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Konstantin Manison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hathaway doesn't manage to clinch there - Manison circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hathaway.
Manison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manison throws a one two combo.
Manison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manison!
Hathaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Manison finish him?
Hathaway instigates a 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!
Hathaway lands a nice shot to the body.
Hathaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Hathaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manison is defending well for now.
Manison has had enough of the clinch but Hathaway keeps him there for the moment.
Manison has had enough of the clinch but Hathaway keeps him there for the moment.
Hathaway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison tries to break free but Hathaway pushes him back against the cage.
Hathaway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hathaway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manison stands and steps away. Hathaway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hathaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hathaway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manison tries to bum rush Hathaway with a series of wild strikes but Hathaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hathaway slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
A shot to the liver by Hathaway. Beautiful body shot.
Hathaway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manison avoids it really well and circles away.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison throws a right and a left that Hathaway avoids nicely.
Manison throws a series of punches but Hathaway moves out of range.
Manison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Hathaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Hathaway.
Hathaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manison misses with a combination
and Hathaway counters with a straight right hand.
Hathaway is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hathaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hathaway wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to clinch up.
Manison throws a hook but Hathaway avoids it easily.
Manison throws a series of strikes that have Hathaway backpedaling.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Hathaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hathaway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hathaway.
Hathaway takes one on the button.
Hathaway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hathaway thows a body shot but no joy.
Hathaway is looking to clinch.
Manison throws a series of punches but Hathaway avoids them all with ease.
Mike Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hathaway throws out a loose jab but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Manison misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hathaway counters with an outside leg kick.
Hathaway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konstantin Manison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hathaway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Manison misses.
Hathaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Hathaway keeps control of Manison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hathaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway looking to slow down the pace here.
Hathaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manison prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hathaway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manison's brow.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Konstantin Manison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manison, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konstantin Manison!
A victorious Konstantin Manison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Salomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Salomon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Salomon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pushes Salomon up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salomon backwards.
Salomon has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salomon looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva works on Salomon's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Silva.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva is leaning against Salomon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salomon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a body punch.
A short left from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Silva.
Salomon is rocked!
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Salomon's head.
Salomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Salomon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva is unloading with more strikes now! Salomon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva retains his middleweight title!
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