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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Constanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adolfo Constanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stampfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stampfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stampfer lands a head shot.
Stampfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stampfer.
Constanzo blocks a body shot from Stampfer.
Stampfer prevents Constanzo from breaking the clinch.
Stampfer is leaning against Constanzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stampfer tries a knee to the head but Constanzo blocks it.
Stampfer can't find room to land a body shot as Constanzo controls the action.
Stampfer scores with a shot to the side of Constanzo's head.
Stampfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Constanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stampfer has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Stampfer on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stampfer.
Stampfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stampfer scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
Stampfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stampfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stampfer.
Constanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stampfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Stampfer.
Constanzo is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Stampfer.
Constanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stampfer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constanzo avoids it.
Stampfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
A short uppercut from Stampfer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stampfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stampfer cracks Constanzo with a nice body shot.
Stampfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stampfer keeps control of Constanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stampfer.
Constanzo wants to break free but Stampfer has control.
Stampfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stampfer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constanzo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stampfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Stampfer.
Stampfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stampfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stampfer lands a nice uppercut.
Stampfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stampfer digs a right hand underneath Constanzo's ribcage. Constanzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
Constanzo dodges an elbow strike from Stampfer.
A hook to the body from Stampfer.
A short uppercut from Stampfer.
A short body shot lands from Stampfer as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stampfer.
A nice left hand lands by Stampfer.
Stampfer pushes Constanzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stampfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Stampfer works on Constanzo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stampfer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Stampfer.
Constanzo has had enough of the clinch but Stampfer keeps him there for the moment.
Constanzo misses with some punches.
Stampfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer pushes Constanzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stampfer lands an uppercut.
Stampfer gets through Constanzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Constanzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stampfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stampfer works on Constanzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Stampfer scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Stampfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stampfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Constanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stampfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stampfer lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stampfer has him pressed against the cage.
Stampfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Stampfer lands a shoulder strike.
Stampfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constanzo is rocked!
Stampfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Oh Constanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Constanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Stampfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Constanzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Stampfer.
Stampfer works on Constanzo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
A nice left hand lands by Stampfer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stampfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Stampfer.
Still in the clinch, Stampfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stampfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stampfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stampfer 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.
Stampfer moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
Stampfer lands an uppercut.
Stampfer lands a nice uppercut.
Stampfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stampfer lands a body punch.
Stampfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constanzo.
Stampfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stampfer lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Stampfer.
A hook to the body from Stampfer.
Stampfer pushes Constanzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stampfer cracks Constanzo with a nice body shot.
Stampfer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stampfer - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stampfer lands with a right to the head.
Constanzo is trying to break the clinch but Stampfer is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stampfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stampfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stampfer lands a body punch.
Stampfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stampfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stampfer lands a nice uppercut.
Stampfer lands an uppercut.
Stampfer pushes Constanzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stampfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constanzo backwards.
Stampfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Constanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stampfer's elbow.
Constanzo breaks from the clinch.
Stampfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Constanzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stampfer has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stampfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constanzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Stampfer has double underhooks.
Stampfer works on Constanzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Stampfer lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stampfer lands with a left to the head.
Stampfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Constanzo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stampfer is unloading with more strikes now! Constanzo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stampfer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axl Dokken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ushman Haszan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dokken's entrance music is Cherry Pie "Warrant". A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Dokken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ushman Haszan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokken lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Ushman Haszan has been cut.
Dokken scores with a jab to the body.
Dokken lands with a good body shot.
Dokken lands with a nice body punch.
Haszan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dokken.
Dokken scores with a shot to the body.
Haszan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dokken cracks Haszan with a good jab.
Dokken lands a big right hand that sends Haszan crashing to the mat! Dokken stays standing though and waves Haszan back to his feet!
Haszan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dokken.
Haszan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dokken finish him?
Dokken moves into the clinch.
Dokken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haszan avoids it.
Haszan seems to have recovered his senses.
Haszan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dokken after a bit of a struggle.
Haszan blocks an elbow strike from Dokken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokken taking a breather.
Haszan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Dokken.
Our sources have told us that Dokken has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dokken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Axl Dokken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ushman Haszan.
Dokken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haszan looking to score a takedown here. Dokken is defending well but Haszan drives through and ends up in Dokken's guard.
Haszan is in close to Dokken's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dokken working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokken looking for a sweep. Not yet Dokken, not yet.
Dokken controls Haszan momentarily but Haszan frees himself.
Haszan 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haszan pushing down on Dokken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haszan content to control rather than advance.
Haszan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dokken is trying to maintain the position but Haszan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dokken tries to get to full guard but Haszan has control of the leg.
Haszan thows a huge punch but Dokken dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haszan looks to throw the jab but Dokken is out of range.
Haszan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dokken.
Dokken jabs Haszan right on the nose. Haszan blinks but takes it well.
Dokken throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haszan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dokken.
Good exchange - Dokken coming out on top.
Dokken cracks Haszan with an open hand slap.
Dokken throws a jab but it's blocked by Haszan.
Dokken lands with an overhand left.
Dokken throws a hook but Haszan blocks it.
Haszan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dokken to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokken wants to clinch but Haszan slips to the side
and Haszan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dokken's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haszan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haszan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haszan distracts Dokken with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dokken being controlled here, momentarily.
Haszan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Dokken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ushman Haszan's cut.
That's time! Dokken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Dokken finds it's way through Haszan's defenses.
Dokken dodges the punch combination from Haszan.
Dokken is looking to clinch but Haszan is avoiding it.
Dokken lands a nice looking body kick.
Dokken just misses with a punch to the body.
Dokken throws a head kick that misses.
Dokken scores with a sloppy right hand. Haszan should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haszan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Dokken. Beautiful body shot.
Haszan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dokken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haszan's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Dokken.
Dokken thuds a left hand into Haszan's body.
Haszan is breathing heavily.
Dokken is looking to clinch but Haszan is avoiding it.
Dokken throws a body punch but Haszan moves out of range.
Dokken drops Haszan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haszan looks back up at him and smiles so Dokken waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dokken cracks Haszan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Haszan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dokken pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Haszan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Dokken!
A victorious Axl Dokken 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Destin Craven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Sepulveda !
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
A cross from Craven lands.
Craven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Craven.
Craven scores with a sloppy right hand. Sepulveda should have avoided that one.
Sepulveda is rocked!
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sepulveda swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sepulveda face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Destin Craven!
A less than humble Destin Craven misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Stanislav Votava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Votava as Clifton shoots in.
Votava gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Votava manages to retain guard.
Clifton content to stall in guard here.
Votava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clifton content to stall in guard here.
Clifton won't allow Votava to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton preventing the sweep.
Clifton 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.
Votava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Votava is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clifton prevents Votava from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clifton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Votava swivels and escapes.
Votava shoots in and drives through. Clifton sprawls well.
Clifton looks for a takedown but Votava sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Votava is trying to defend but Clifton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clifton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Votava reverses the position - he's now on top in Clifton's guard.
Clifton has a closed guard, preventing Votava from standing up.
Clifton trying to control the position.
Clifton is working an open guard so Votava takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Votava.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Votava circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Votava lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Votava throws out a leg kick but Clifton moves out of range and Votava only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton walks into a straight right hand from Votava.
Votava misses the shot to the body.
Clifton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clifton lands in his opponent's guard.
Votava wants to stand but Clifton is controlling the position.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Votava is retaining full guard.
Votava wants to sweep but no luck.
Votava kicks Clifton off and gets to his feet.
Votava doesn't manage to clinch there - Clifton circles away.
Clifton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Votava stuffs the takedown.
Votava gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Votava manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clifton is controlling him.
Clifton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Votava working a defensive guard here.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is pressing down on Votava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Votava is holding on for now.
Clifton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Votava will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Votava connects with a body shot.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Votava as he jumps to the side.
Votava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clifton at a distance.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Votava pinned against the cage. Votava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Votava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clifton manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Votava misses.
Votava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Votava lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Votava takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
Votava misses with a wild body shot.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clifton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton taking a breather here.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clifton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clifton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Votava's shoulder. That is not cool.
Votava is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clifton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Votava wants to control but Clifton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clifton tries for a kimura but Votava is defending well.
Clifton controls the position.
Votava is looking to reverse the position.
Clifton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Votava!
Votava wants to try and get back to his feet.
Votava prevents Clifton from taking his back.
Clifton wants to finish this one by submission but Votava is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clifton.
Clifton looking to control but Votava is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Votava is surviving well by controlling Clifton's body position as best he can.
Votava tries to buck Clifton off but he can't manage it.
Votava tries to hold on but Clifton postures up.
Votava has given up his back. Will we see Clifton going for some submissions?
Clifton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clifton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Votava has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Votava trying to get back to his feet but Clifton is in full control for now.
Clifton throwing sloppy strikes.
Clifton has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Votava is in real trouble here. Clifton gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Votava is tapping out! Clifton wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Clifton!
Craig Clifton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey Mickey where's my contract renewel at? '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener has chosen My Dick: Mickey Avalon as his entrance music. Andrew Havener has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dominic Cerrone's chin.
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180 lbs
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164 lbs
15 - 18 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominic Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havener was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Havener tries to clinch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Havener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havener tries to clinch up but Cerrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrone misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Cerrone misses its intended target.
Cerrone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jaennersdorfer Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Havener needs to keep his hands up - Cerrone had a free shot at his head there.
Havener throws a hook but Cerrone blocks it.
Havener misses with a body shot.
Cerrone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Havener fails with an attempt to clinch.
Havener is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
Havener moves into the clinch.
Havener throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener wants a takedown but no success here.
Havener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cerrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havener tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havener looking to throw knees to the head but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
Havener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cerrone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener trying to land knees to the body.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havener using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cerrone avoids the elbow strike from Havener, against the cage.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havener tries for a takedown. No joy.
Havener tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cerrone has had enough of the clinch but Havener keeps him there for the moment.
Havener throws an elbow but it misses.
Havener lands a damaging elbow.
Havener lands a damaging elbow.
Havener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cerrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cerrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Havener using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cerrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerrone's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havener manages to break the clinch.
Cerrone misses with a few strikes there.
Cerrone tries to keep at a distance but Havener has taken the fight into the clinch.
Havener prevents Cerrone from breaking the clinch.
Cerrone avoids the elbow strike from Havener, against the cage.
Havener drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerrone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dominic Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Havener.
Havener tests Cerrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havener fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Cerrone moves out of range of the body kick from Havener.
Havener lands with a kick to the temple. Cerrone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Havener avoids them all with ease.
Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havener looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Havener showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a left and a right that send Havener crashing to the mat, dazed. Cerrone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Havener is rocked!
It looks like Andrew Havener has been cut.
Cerrone cracks Havener with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Cerrone!
Andrew Havener spoke after the fight, saying 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sirens . Saul Tigh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Schelokov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schelokov looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
Tigh shoots in for a double leg but Schelokov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schelokov sprawls well. Schelokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigh gets slowly back to his feet.
Schelokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tigh shoots for a takedown but Schelokov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tigh.
A lazy left from Schelokov finds it's target.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Schelokov 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.
Schelokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schelokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schelokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Schelokov lands a right hook to the body.
Tigh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schelokov looks to land a combination. Tigh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
No joy there for Schelokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tigh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tigh wants to work for an arm triangle but Schelokov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schelokov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tigh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schelokov!
Tigh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Tigh 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.
Tigh looking to finish Schelokov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schelokov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tigh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schelokov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schelokov for a finish.
Schelokov is trying to stand back up.
Tigh misses with a punch to the head.
You can see the frustration on Schelokov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Elroys Elite Private Gym inform us that Tigh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh landing with strikes.
Tigh biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schelokov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tigh.
Schelokov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tigh doesn't have the hooks in and Schelokov manages to turn into his guard.
Schelokov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tigh is looking to reverse the position.
Tigh dodges the ground and pound from Schelokov.
Tigh regains half guard there - taking advantage of Schelokov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh wants to get back to full guard.
Tigh gets full guard.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schelokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tigh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schelokov is one step ahead there.
Schelokov throws a strike but Tigh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schelokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Alexander Schelokov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schelokov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tigh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schelokov leaves Tigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tigh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schelokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tigh.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tigh.
Schelokov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schelokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tigh should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Saul Tigh's cut even more.
Schelokov catches Tigh with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tigh forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Schelokov!
After the fight, Alexander Schelokov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Toney has chosen Korn - Twisted Transistor as his entrance music. Angel Toney told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
185 lbs
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174 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angel Toney!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lapis lands with a good body shot.
Lapis throws a hook but Toney blocks it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toney enables Lapis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Toney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toney keeps trying to improve his position.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis looking to pass the guard.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Toney keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis looking to pass the guard.
Toney working for a triangle but Lapis defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toney is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toney passes Lapis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toney trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
Lapis gets back to full guard.
Lapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Toney defends easily.
Toney lying in Lapis's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lapis decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Toney taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lapis!
A relieved looking Andrey Lapis 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Savvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wrestler Savvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Patrick Harris!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savvy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savvy instigates a clinch.
Savvy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Savvy has him pressed against the cage.
Savvy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Savvy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savvy circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savvy is looking to clinch.
Savvy has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Savvy has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savvy is defending well.
Savvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris wants to break free but Savvy has control.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Savvy is stalling here.
Savvy working aggressively here.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savvy clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris blocks a body shot from Savvy.
Savvy misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Savvy misses.
Savvy staying out of range there.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savvy slips a straight right by Harris.
Savvy rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savvy wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Savvy stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Savvy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savvy throws a head punch that misses.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savvy keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savvy misses with some punches.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savvy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Savvy misses with a straight right.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Savvy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Savvy saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savvy darts in trying to clinch
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savvy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harris working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savvy wants to sweep but no luck.
Savvy pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Harris preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Patrick Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savvy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrestler Savvy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savvy throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Savvy moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
A big right from Savvy misses.
Neil Patrick Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Savvy checks it.
Savvy is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Savvy misses the shot to the body.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savvy checks it well.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savvy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savvy momentarily.
Savvy throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savvy.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Savvy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savvy finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Savvy closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Savvy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savvy pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Savvy gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savvy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Savvy is controlling the position.
Savvy is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savvy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Neil Patrick Harris 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Savvy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savvy.
Savvy struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Savvy tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Savvy back against the cage.
Savvy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Savvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Savvy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Savvy misses with a punch to the body.
Savvy throws a head punch that misses.
Savvy keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savvy scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Savvy cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Savvy tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savvy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Savvy.
Savvy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Savvy is controlling him.
Harris lands a right hand.
Savvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savvy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Savvy has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savvy misses with a body punch.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Savvy won't allow it.
Savvy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savvy throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Savvy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Savvy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Neil Patrick Harris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Savvy throws a body shot but no joy.
Savvy is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Savvy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savvy takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Savvy scores with a nice right hand.
Savvy is looking to clinch.
A big right from Savvy misses.
Savvy darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Savvy moves to clinch but Harris breaks away
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savvy lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Savvy.
Savvy throws a head punch that misses.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Savvy keeps him there for the moment.
Savvy slowing the pace effectively.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with the combination.
Savvy moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savvy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savvy misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Savvy.
A short uppercut from Savvy.
Savvy working aggressively here.
Savvy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris prevents a body shot from Savvy.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris is trying to break free.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Savvy pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Savvy has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Savvy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Wrestler Savvy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris blocking some punches.
Savvy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris throws a series of punches but Savvy avoids them all with ease.
Savvy tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
A lazy left from Savvy finds it's target.
Savvy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savvy misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Savvy backing up. Savvy nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Savvy misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savvy connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savvy throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savvy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris throws a right and a left that Savvy avoids nicely.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Savvy.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Savvy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Savvy instigates a clinch.
Neil Patrick Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savvy wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Savvy moved out of range.
Good work by Savvy as he checks the leg kick.
Savvy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Wrestler Savvy.
I think Savvy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Wrestler Savvy!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Wrestler Savvy!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Wrestler Savvy!
Wrestler Savvy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khrapov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Griffiths with that takedown attempt.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Khrapov moves out of range easily.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Khrapov.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Khrapov's front leg but catches the back leg as Khrapov tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Khrapov as Griffiths shoots in.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths ducks right into an uppercut from Khrapov.
Khrapov misses with a looping left.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths shoots for a double leg takedown but Khrapov sprawls well. He's pushed Griffiths's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khrapov on his heels. He'll look to pass Khrapov's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khrapov is keeping the position for now.
Griffiths trying to control but Khrapov is working from the bottom.
Griffiths tries to free his leg and advance position but Khrapov is retaining full guard.
Khrapov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffiths drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khrapov dives on top into guard.
Griffiths is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khrapov rolls with it to try and escape but Griffiths cranks on the arm and Khrapov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths retains his welterweight title!
Stephen Griffiths 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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