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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christmas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enea Vollare Mezzo. John Christmas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Champ Kind's chin.
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196 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
8 - 6 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Champ Kind!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kind throws a series of punches but Christmas avoids them all with ease.
Christmas misses with a head kick.
Kind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kind moves away from the strike by Christmas.
Christmas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christmas misses with a left hand
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Christmas was not able to check.
Christmas misses with a hook
and Kind counters with a good low kick that Christmas was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christmas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kind has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kind and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christmas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kind thumps Christmas with a low kick.
Christmas lunges at Kind with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kind's hand.
Kind circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christmas.
Christmas walks into a jab.
It looks like John Christmas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind moves away from the strike by Christmas.
Christmas gets a double leg takedown into Kind's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kind can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christmas controls the pace.
Christmas postures up in Kind's guard and throws a big left but Kind blocks it.
Christmas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Kind is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christmas misses with a left hand
and Kind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kind throws a shot from downtown. Christmas moves away and avoids it.
Christmas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kind moves away from the strike by Christmas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kind.
Christmas moves out of range of the body kick from Kind.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christmas.
Christmas shoots for a takedown but Kind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas throws a head kick but Kind moves out of range.
Christmas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christmas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kind moves away.
Kind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kind avoids a kick to the body.
Kind throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there
and Christmas counters with an outside leg kick.
Kind lands a jab.
Kind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kind checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christmas.
Kind thuds his shin into the meat of Christmas's side.
Kind connects with a leg kick. Christmas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kind keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind lands a jab to the nose.
Christmas tries to score with a low kick but Kind moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Christmas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christmas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christmas has closed the distance and engaged Kind in a clinch.
Kind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Christmas's cut is getting worse.
Christmas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kind up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Christmas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Christmas throws the kick towards the body but Kind avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kind.
Christmas misses with a few strikes there.
Christmas gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kind as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christmas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kind's brow.
Christmas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
I was talking to Christmas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christmas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind lands a nice uppercut.
Christmas tightens his grip and picks Kind up, before dumping him to the ground. Kind manages to land in guard.
Christmas throwing strikes from guard but Kind blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kind holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind is continuing to stall.
Christmas throwing strikes from guard but Kind blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christmas won't allow Kind to sweep him here.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kind works Christmas's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kind tries a head kick but it misses.
Kind misses with a head kick.
Champ Kind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christmas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kind sprawls well initially but Christmas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Christmas misses with a head shot. Kind uses the momentum to regain guard.
Christmas postures up in Kind's guard and throws a big left but Kind blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kind is keeping the position for now.
Christmas throws a strike but Kind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kind is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet.
Christmas 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.
Kind trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kind 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kind trying to stand up but can't free himself from Christmas's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Christmas tries to land a leg kick but Kind saw it coming and moves away.
Kind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christmas darts in and clinches Kind up against the cage.
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Christmas avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christmas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Christmas's head.
Kind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 John Christmas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Christmas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christmas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kind connects with a solid leg kick.
Christmas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christmas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kind sprawls well. Kind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christmas gets slowly back to his feet.
Christmas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kind can pounce on him.
Christmas misses with a body kick.
Kind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kind working aggressively here.
Champ Kind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Kind.
Kind tries to work over Christmas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christmas misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Christmas has had enough of the clinch but Kind keeps him there for the moment.
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Christmas avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christmas has Kind pushed against the cage.
Christmas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kind lands a hook that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christmas.
Christmas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christmas misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kind.
Christmas wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas lands an elbow inside that Kind shrugs off.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Christmas.
Christmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Kind leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christmas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind blocks an elbow strike from Christmas.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Christmas avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Kind working hard to break the clinch.
Kind breaks from the clinch.
Christmas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kind was well out of range. Poor timing from Christmas.
Kind slips a jab from Christmas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas throws a head kick that misses
and Kind counters with a straight right hand.
Christmas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kind tries to bum rush Christmas with a series of wild strikes but Christmas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kind takes a swing at Christmas's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christmas checks a leg kick.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christmas moves away from the strike by Kind.
Kind throws out a leg kick but Christmas moves out of range and Kind only half commits.
Kind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christmas.
Some wild striking there from Christmas.
Christmas slips under a jab.
Christmas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christmas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kind. That one must have hurt.
Christmas scores with a jab. Kind acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christmas misses with a looping left.
Christmas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Christmas misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Christmas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kind.
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!
Christmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christmas throws a hook but Kind blocks it.
Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christmas throws out the jab.
Kind takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Kind.
Christmas misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Kind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kind has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Kind!
Champ Kind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panteleev scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Panteleev circles away and keeps his distance.
Panteleev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panteleev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panteleev stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panteleev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Panteleev scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Panteleev.
Panteleev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Panteleev.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Panteleev circles away and keeps his distance.
Panteleev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panteleev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panteleev clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Panteleev.
Panteleev is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Panteleev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panteleev can't break the clinch.
Panteleev lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Panteleev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Panteleev has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Panteleev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panteleev.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panteleev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev breaks the clinch.
Panteleev stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panteleev on his heels. He'll look to pass Panteleev's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko looks winded!
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!
Panteleev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Panteleev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko prevents Panteleev from breaking the clinch.
Panteleev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Panteleev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panteleev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Panteleev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panteleev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panteleev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panteleev wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Panteleev is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Panteleev lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Panteleev.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Panteleev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Panteleev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panteleev.
Panteleev wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
A short uppercut from Panteleev.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Panteleev smiles and moves away.
Panteleev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panteleev throws out a powerful jab.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panteleev lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Panteleev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonid Panteleev 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.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Panteleev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Panteleev.
Panteleev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panteleev misses with a wild combination.
Panteleev throws a one two combo.
Panteleev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panteleev misses with a two punch combination.
Panteleev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panteleev lands a body shot.
Panteleev wants to slow Emelianenko down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Panteleev dominated that round.
That's time! Panteleev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Panteleev throws a one two combo.
Panteleev lands with a right hand.
Panteleev scores with a jab to the body.
Panteleev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panteleev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panteleev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panteleev connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Panteleev keeps the fight on the outside.
Panteleev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panteleev misses with a series of wild punches.
Panteleev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panteleev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panteleev's waist but Panteleev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panteleev throws a chopping leg kick but Emelianenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Panteleev. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Panteleev gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Panteleev kicks Emelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Panteleev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Panteleev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panteleev misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Panteleev throws a body kick.
Panteleev is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Panteleev is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panteleev looking for a sweep. Not yet Panteleev, not yet.
Panteleev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panteleev is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panteleev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Panteleev.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panteleev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Emelianenko eats them both and turns towards Panteleev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Panteleev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Panteleev misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panteleev's knee momentarily.
Panteleev misses with the combination.
Panteleev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panteleev digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panteleev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panteleev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev trying to control the position.
Panteleev trying to control the position here.
Panteleev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Panteleev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Emelianenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Panteleev looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Panteleev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Panteleev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Panteleev wants it to stay on the feet.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Panteleev circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panteleev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Panteleev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Emelianenko working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Emelianenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Emelianenko working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panteleev trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Panteleev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Panteleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panteleev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working an open guard so Panteleev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Panteleev jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Panteleev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panteleev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panteleev misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panteleev won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panteleev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Panteleev wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Panteleev has the hooks in. Emelianenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Panteleev controlling the position well here. Emelianenko rolled but Panteleev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Panteleev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Panteleev is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leonid Panteleev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Further stalling from Panteleev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Panteleev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panteleev, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Panteleev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Stand Alone. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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31
184 lbs
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32
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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 - 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Votava lands with a right hand.
Craven tries to clinch there but Votava circles away.
Votava checks the leg kick.
Craven tries to clinch but Votava is having none of it.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Craven controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven throws a strike but Votava avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Craven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Votava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven has gone for a leg lock! Votava slips out almost immediately though and dives into Craven's guard.
Craven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Votava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Votava throwing strikes from guard but Craven blocks nicely.
Craven is controlling Votava's posture.
Votava has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Craven is proving hard to escape from.
Votava preventing the sweep.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Votava from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craven holds on and takes a little breather.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Craven controlling Votava's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Votava wanted to stand there but Craven had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Craven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Votava fails with a takedown attempt.
Votava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votava fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craven forces Votava back against the cage and clinches.
Craven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Votava looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craven misses with a knee strike.
Votava is pressed up against the cage. Craven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Votava down to the mat. Votava avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Votava misses with a series of wild punches.
Craven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craven showed some decent athleticism there.
Craven is working for a submission of some sort.
Votava trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craven stalling away here and it's allowed Votava to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Craven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven is fighting to break Votava's control of his arms but Votava is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at Warrior MMA and Fitness inform us that Votava has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven won't allow Votava to get back to his feet.
Votava keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Votava shoots in for a takedown but Craven shows good takedown defense.
Craven tries to keep at a distance but Votava has taken the fight into the clinch.
Votava wants to break free but Craven has control.
Craven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Votava has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Votava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craven checks a low kick from Votava.
Craven darts in looking for a takedown but Votava gets double underhooks and turns Craven into the cage.
Votava is trying to force a seperation but Craven has the dominant position.
Votava drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craven is working for takedown but Votava is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Votava gets underhooks to prevent Craven's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Votava is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craven is defending well.
A knee to the head by Craven.
It looks like Stanislav Votava has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven tries to land knees in the clinch but Votava avoids the damage to the body.
Votava stops a takedown attempt from Craven.
Craven is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Votava pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Craven decides to pull guard.
Votava is fighting to break Craven's control of his arms but Craven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Votava wants to stand and escape but instead Craven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Craven wants to control from the top but Votava keeps moving.
Votava wants to stand up but Craven is controlling him.
Votava wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven content to stall in guard here.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Votava swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Votava working a defensive guard here.
Craven wants to control from the top but Votava keeps moving.
Votava is looking to stand up but Craven isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven avoids the body shot from Votava.
Votava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Votava closes the distance and clinches.
Craven keeps control of Votava as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craven will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Votava up against the cage.
Votava is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craven breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Votava.
Craven tries for a takedown but Votava manages to get underhooks.
Craven jumps guard and drags Votava to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craven is keeping the position for now.
Votava tries to stand but Craven is controlling from the bottom.
Votava is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Craven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Votava is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven seems keen to control Votava's posture.
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 Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanislav Votava's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Votava just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Votava defends well and Craven ends up having to push Votava into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Votava has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craven swings wildly with an uppercut but Votava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Votava leaves Craven with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Craven scores with a head kick. Votava tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Votava misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Votava shoots in but no luck this time.
Votava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Craven.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Votava shoots for a double leg takedown but Craven sprawls well. He's pushed Votava's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Votava can do to turn this around?
Craven moves into range and clinches up with Votava.
Craven jumps guard but Votava turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Votava is trying to drag Craven to the mat but Craven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Votava is looking to break free of the clinch but Craven has double underhooks.
Craven just leaning against Votava, taking a breather.
Votava breaks the clinch.
Votava shoots for a takedown but Craven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Votava bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craven's head.
Votava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Craven as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Votava. Beautiful body shot.
Votava pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Craven stuffs the takedown.
Craven gets a double leg takedown into Votava's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Votava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Votava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Craven is trying to work for a kimura but Votava is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craven prevents Votava from standing back up.
Craven thows a huge punch but Votava dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven is trying to control the action in half guard but Votava is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Craven is really struggling to control Votava but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Votava works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votava trying to keep a closed guard but Craven is proving a slippery customer.
Craven trying to control but Votava is working from the bottom.
Craven advances position into side control!
Votava is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Craven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stanislav Votava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craven trying to control the action but Votava is working from the bottom.
Votava is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven is staying tight to Votava's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Votava gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Craven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Craven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Votava has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craven has managed to get both his arms back between Votava's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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164 lbs
15 - 19 - 3 |
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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 - 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
15 - 19 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener cracks Clifton with a good jab.
Clifton avoids the body shot from Havener.
Clifton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havener pinned against the cage. Havener gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Havener is looking to clinch.
Clifton looks for a takedown but Havener 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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havener's waist but Havener gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clifton dives in and grabs Havener's left leg, looking for a takedown. Havener pushes down on Clifton's head and hops out.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havener feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cliftons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clifton has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havener tries to avoid it but Clifton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havener to the ground. Havener escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clifton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Havener.
The fighters circle momentarily. Havener darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Havener closes the distance but Clifton moves to the side
and Clifton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton wants to work for an arm triangle but Havener is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clifton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Havener wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Havener throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Clifton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Havener trying to control here.
Havener is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Clifton is staying active.
Havener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clifton wants to control but Havener is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clifton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clifton uses his free foot to push down on Havener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Havener.
Clifton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clifton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Clifton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clifton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clifton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Havener hang on?
Clifton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clifton looking for a guillotine from mount but Havener is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havener is squirming around, avoiding Clifton's attempts to control the action.
Havener is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Clifton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Havener gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clifton is looking for the choke from the back position but Havener is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Havener knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Havener for a finish.
Clifton avoiding Havener 's attempts to control his hands.
Clifton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clifton 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.
Clifton is persistently looking for the submission but Havener is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Clifton struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clifton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Havener throws a body shot but no joy.
Clifton gets a takedown into half guard.
Clifton uses his free foot to push down on Havener's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Havener.
Clifton looking to secure an arm triangle but Havener defends it well.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clifton controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clifton trying to control but Havener is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Havener tries to hold on but Clifton postures up.
Clifton working for a submission but Havener is keeping him at bay.
Havener is trying to escape the mount but Clifton keeps good control and instead manages to take Havener's back.
Clifton has got one arm under Havener's chin. This could be trouble... Havener trying to control the other hand but Clifton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Havener has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Clifton!
An out of breath Craig Clifton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Andrew Havener stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Mead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Mead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mead tenderised Tigh's leg. Tigh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mead misses with an uppercut.
Mead throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Mead feints a jab promting Tigh to slip. Mead then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tigh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Mead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tigh tries to clinch but Mead moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mead looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tigh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mead is trying to buck Tigh off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mead is trying to buck Tigh off.
Tigh cracks Mead with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mead tries to escape but Tigh is in control.
An elbow from Tigh crashes against the mat.
Mead wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mead 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.
Tigh has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mead is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tigh yanks on the arm and Mead is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tigh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Twisted Transistor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angel Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Harder!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Toney does it's job there.
Toney gets tackled into the cage by Harder. Harder maintains the clinch.
Toney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toney is pressing down on Harder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harder is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Toney's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toney seems to be working for a kimura but Harder defends the submission attempt.
Toney tries to pass to full mount but Harder defends it.
Toney is working for a kimura but Harder is defending it quite comfortably.
Toney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harder's head.
Toney wants to pass to mount but Harder is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harder tries to roll over but Toney keeps him under control.
Toney trying to mount his opponent but Harder defends it.
Toney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toney manages to get himself to full guard.
Harder passes Toney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harder's back!
Toney looking for the choke from the back.
Harder tries to escape the position.
Harder is still trying to improve position.
Harder keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney is looking for the choke from the back position but Harder is controlling his hands well.
Toney cracks Harder with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Harder from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Toney gets his way!
Toney is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harder for a finish.
Toney is trying to stick to Harder's back but Harder is turning into Toney. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toney's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harder.
Toney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harder defends well.
Toney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harder is pushing down on Toney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toney is fighting to maintain full guard but Harder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toney wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Toney is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toney defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Toney defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Toney is really stuck here.
Harder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toney breaks Harder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harder trying to keep a closed guard but Toney is proving a slippery customer.
Harder keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harder keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
Toney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harder is on top in guard.
Harder preventing the sweep.
Toney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harder manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toney wants to pass the guard but Harder is keeping the position.
Harder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toney manages to get himself to full guard.
Toney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Toney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toney drives through and clinches with Harder against the cage.
Harder has clasped his hands together around Toney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Toney tries to improve position but can't.
Harder cracks Toney with a big elbow.
Toney is looking to regain half guard here but Harder keeps moving and retains side control.
Harder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toney is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney regains half guard.
Harder prevents Toney from improving his position.
Harder wants to take a breather but Toney is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney wants to improve his position but Harder is controlling well.
Harder wants to work for an arm triangle but Toney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toney is in trouble now - Harder has advanced to mount!
Toney can't escape the position.
Toney is working hard here to advance position.
Toney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toney wants to get back to full guard.
Toney is pressing down on Harder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toney looking for a sweep. Not yet Toney, not yet.
Angel Toney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harder's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney slips nicely into half guard.
Toney tries to pass to full mount but Harder defends it.
Toney slips a nice elbow through Harder's hands, connecting with Harder's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney wants to pass the guard but Harder is defending well.
Harder trying to hold on to Toney's head to control him but Toney postures up.
Toney is pressing down on Harder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harder is holding on for now.
Harder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toney wants to pass the guard but Harder is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harder wants to sweep but no luck.
Harder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Toney wants to improve his position but Harder is controlling well.
Harder trying to control the action but Toney is working from the bottom.
Toney tries to roll over but Harder keeps him under control.
Harder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toney wants to get back to full guard.
Toney won't allow Harder to pass to mount.
Harder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toney is just riding it out for now. Harder eventually gives up the hold.
Toney actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney actively working from the bottom here.
Harder passes to side control.
Harder trying to control the action but Toney is working from the bottom.
Toney tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toney.
Harder pushing down on Toney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Harder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Toney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harder circles away quickly and effectively.
Harder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toney is looking to improve his position.
Harder passes to full mount!
Toney can't escape the position.
Toney is in a horrible position here. Harder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toney is looking to escape.
Toney can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney taking shots to the head.
Toney is looking to get to half guard.
Harder wants to control the pace but Toney is squirming around nicely.
Toney working to try and regain half guard.
Harder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Toney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toney is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Toney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harder looking to control but Toney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harder is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Toney has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harder manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toney to take his back!
Toney rolls, trying to escape but Harder keeps control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toney defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Harder throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney is in bad spot here.
Harder doesn't have the hooks in and Toney manages to turn into his guard.
Harder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toney tries to free his leg and advance position but Harder is retaining full guard.
Toney stopping the sweep attempt from Harder.
Toney is looking to pass into half guard but Harder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harder is in guard.
Harder looking to pass the guard.
Toney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harder manages to get himself to full guard.
Toney stands up over Harder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harder keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
Harder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harder winds up and cracks Toney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harder wants to free his trapped foot but Toney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toney looking for a guillotine here but Harder defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toney is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Harder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Harder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Savvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Dokken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dokken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cherry Pie "Warrant". Axl Dokken is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Dokken!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savvy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savvy misses with a punch on the inside.
Savvy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dokken or not.
Savvy throws a head punch that misses.
Dokken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savvy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dokken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Savvy crashes against the mat.
Savvy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Savvy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savvy 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.
Dokken is looking for a sweep.
Savvy misses with the ground and pound.
Dokken is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savvy working the ground and pound but Dokken is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy tries to move to mount but Dokken blocks the move with his legs.
Savvy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dokken works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Savvy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savvy thows a huge punch but Dokken dodges it nicely.
Savvy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dokken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savvy is working away from the top position though.
Dokken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savvy.
Savvy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savvy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dokken's head.
Dokken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savvy.
Savvy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savvy working the head and body with strikes.
Dokken regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savvy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savvy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savvy stands and throws Dokken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savvy throws an elbow but Dokken slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dokken is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dokken has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dokken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savvy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savvy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Savvy tries to advance to mount but Dokken denies him.
The strikes coming from Savvy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Savvy.
Dokken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Savvy looking to finish with strikes here!
Dokken wants to control but Savvy is having none of it.
Savvy looking to ground and pound but Dokken is blocking nicely.
Dokken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savvy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savvy punching from mount but Dokken doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savvy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dokken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Savvy.
Dokken is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Savvy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dokken looks a forlorn figure.
Dokken tries to hold on but Savvy pushes him away.
Dokken wants to get back to his feet.
Savvy content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savvy unloads with some shots from mount but Dokken bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Savvy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savvy lands a jab to Dokken's midsection.
Savvy moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savvy.
Savvy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokken backwards.
Savvy tries for a takedown but Dokken manages to get underhooks.
Savvy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokken pulls guard successfully.
Dokken working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savvy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savvy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savvy postures up in Dokken's guard and throws a big left but Dokken blocks it.
Savvy throwing strikes from guard but Dokken blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy throwing strikes but missing.
Savvy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savvy throwing strikes from guard but Dokken blocks nicely.
Savvy chips away with some ground and pound.
Savvy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dokken is keeping the position for now.
Dokken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dokken trying to keep a closed guard but Savvy is proving a slippery customer.
Savvy throwing strikes from guard but Dokken blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savvy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savvy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dokken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savvy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dokken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savvy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dokken has wrist control.
Savvy slips nicely into half guard.
Savvy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dokken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savvy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savvy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savvy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savvy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokken can do to turn this around?
Savvy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savvy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savvy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savvy looks to throw the jab but Dokken is out of range.
Axl Dokken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savvy instigates a clinch.
Savvy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savvy scores with a shoulder strike.
Savvy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler Savvy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savvy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savvy has clasped his hands together around Dokken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savvy throws an elbow but Dokken slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savvy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dokken is avoiding damage well.
Dokken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savvy.
Savvy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savvy working away.
Dokken is breathing heavily.
Savvy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dokken is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dokken defending against the ground and pound.
Savvy throws an elbow but Dokken slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dokken struggling a bit here.
Savvy working the head and body with strikes.
Savvy misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Savvy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestler Savvy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dokken has Savvy up against the cage in a clinch.
Savvy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dokken can't fight it off and eventually Savvy manages to take the fight to the floor. Dokken looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savvy wants to control from the top but Dokken keeps moving.
Dokken trying to keep a closed guard but Savvy is proving a slippery customer.
Savvy throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savvy postures up in Dokken's guard and throws a big left but Dokken blocks it.
Savvy postures up.
Savvy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dokken has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dokken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrestler Savvy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savvy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dokken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savvy throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savvy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dokken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savvy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savvy gets a clinch.
Savvy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savvy blocks a body shot from Dokken.
Savvy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savvy.
Savvy tightens his grip and picks Dokken up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokken manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savvy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savvy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savvy wants to pass the guard but Dokken is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savvy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Axl Dokken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savvy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savvy pushes down on Dokken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dokken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savvy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokken defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savvy thows a huge punch but Dokken dodges it nicely.
Dokken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savvy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savvy controlling the action here.
Dokken is trying to maintain the position but Savvy is very close to passing his half guard.
Savvy thows a huge punch but Dokken dodges it nicely.
Savvy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dokken's head.
Savvy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dokken defends it well.
Savvy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savvy thows a huge punch but Dokken dodges it nicely.
Savvy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokken defending well though.
Savvy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savvy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savvy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dokken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savvy connects with a nice looking jab.
Savvy moves into range and clinches up with Dokken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokken.
Savvy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dokken smiles and moves away.
Savvy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savvy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savvy drives through and clinches with Dokken against the cage.
Savvy lands a shoulder strike.
Savvy avoids the elbow strike from Dokken, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestler Savvy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savvy 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestler Savvy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (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 . Khrapov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky road to Dublin (RUS). The key to victory for Alexander Schelokov 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 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov lands a front kick.
A big left from Khrapov misses.
Schelokov throws a lazy right hand but Khrapov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schelokov blocks a jab.
Khrapov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov is looking to clinch but Schelokov is avoiding it.
Schelokov shoots in for a takedown but Khrapov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khrapov slaps away a takedown attempt from Schelokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Schelokov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Vasiliy Khrapov has been cut.
Schelokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khrapov has a couple of punches blocked by Schelokov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khrapov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khrapov has a couple of punches blocked by Schelokov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schelokov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schelokov is trying to break the clinch but Khrapov has him pressed against the cage.
Khrapov working aggressively here.
Schelokov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schelokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khrapov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schelokovs head.
Khrapov has a couple of punches blocked by Schelokov.
Khrapov working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Khrapov.
A head punch on the inside from Khrapov fails to land.
Khrapov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khrapov tries to throw a body punch but Schelokov avoids it by throwing Khrapov back against the cage.
Schelokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khrapov leaves Schelokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Schelokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov wants to clinch.
Khrapov tries to clinch up.
Alexander Schelokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schelokov as he avoids it easily.
Khrapov misses with a body kick.
Khrapov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schelokov scores with a nice right hand.
Schelokov throws a looping overhand right but Khrapov ducks down to avoid it.
Khrapov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov slips a straight right by Schelokov.
Khrapov wants to clinch.
Schelokov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schelokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khrapov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Schelokov.
Schelokov checks a leg kick.
Khrapov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schelokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khrapov.
Khrapov is looking to clinch but Schelokov is avoiding it.
Khrapov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schelokov.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Schelokov moves out of range.
Schelokov misses with a wild combination.
Schelokov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schelokov.
Schelokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khrapov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov throws a series of punches but Khrapov moves out of range.
Khrapov cracks a nice hook into Schelokov's ribs.
Schelokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Khrapov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schelokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khrapov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schelokov throws a nice looking combination but Khrapov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schelokov throws a series of punches but Khrapov avoids them all with ease.
Schelokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khrapov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khrapov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khrapov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schelokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schelokov controls Khrapov momentarily but Khrapov frees himself.
Khrapov wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
Khrapov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schelokov looking to control.
Schelokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khrapov manages to get himself to full guard.
Schelokov wants to stand but Khrapov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schelokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Khrapov has wrist control.
Khrapov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schelokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khrapov is on top in guard.
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 Vasiliy Khrapov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khrapov drops Schelokov with a beautiful combination! Schelokov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khrapov is looking for the KO!
Schelokov is rocked!
Khrapov clinches with his opponent.
Oh Schelokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khrapov lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khrapov.
Khrapov throws a big uppercut that drops Schelokov! More strikes from Khrapov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schelokov lies dazed against the cage as Khrapov celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Khrapov!
A relieved looking Vasiliy Khrapov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapis. That did some damage!
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Lapis saw that one coming.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapis.
Lapis digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Lapis stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapis.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Lapis's legs.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Lapis does no damage.
Lapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Lapis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Lapis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lapis.
Griffiths cracks Lapis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffiths defends well and Lapis ends up having to push Griffiths into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Lapis.
Lapis is trying to push Griffiths away but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lapis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lapis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Griffiths on his heels. He'll look to pass Griffiths's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffiths looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapis is one step ahead there.
Griffiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing Lapis from standing up.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffiths looking to control.
Lapis stopping the sweep attempt from Griffiths.
Griffiths working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing Lapis from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lapis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis passes Griffiths's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffiths looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffiths works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lapis wants to stand but Griffiths is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Griffiths is keeping the position.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapis slips nicely into half guard.
Lapis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffiths is working to get back to half guard.
Griffiths 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.
Lapis passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to stand but Griffiths is controlling his arm.
Lapis advances to full mount.
Lapis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffiths is looking to escape.
Griffiths regains half guard.
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffiths knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Griffiths looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lapis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Stephen Griffiths has been cut.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lapis.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Lapis misses with a two punch combination.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Andrey Lapis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffiths throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lapis was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffiths finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Griffiths tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis working for a triangle but Griffiths defends it easily.
Griffiths trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Griffiths pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis wants to hit a switch here but Griffiths passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lapis there!
Lapis tries to hold on but Griffiths postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Griffiths has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Griffiths is trying to take his opponent's back.
Griffiths trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lapis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Griffiths.
Lapis is desperately trying to improve his position but Griffiths has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffiths working for a guillotine from mount but Lapis is in no mood to give up.
Lapis is trying to escape the mount.
Griffiths is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lapis is surviving well by controlling Griffiths's body position as best he can.
Griffiths can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lapis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lapis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lapis tries to stand but Griffiths is controlling from the bottom.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffiths escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffiths has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lapis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griffiths is proving hard to escape from.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Griffiths wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths working for a triangle but Lapis defends it easily.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis is looking to stand up but Griffiths won't let him.
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griffiths trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
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 Stephen Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen Griffiths's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lapis throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths shoots in but Lapis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffiths looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffiths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffiths has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
Lapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffiths passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths is working for a kimura but Lapis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lapis won't allow Griffiths to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephen Griffiths overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis is trying to control but can't.
Griffiths controlling the action here.
Griffiths looking for a submission but Lapis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Griffiths thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis pulls Griffiths in close to his closed guard and prevents Griffiths from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffiths wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis keeping moving, preventing Griffiths from controlling successfully.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Griffiths postures up.
Lapis has his feet on Griffiths's thighs here. He's pushed Griffiths off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Griffiths screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis is the new welterweight champion!
As Andrey Lapis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My belt! Try to take it from me!'.
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