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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendez tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Mendez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones clinches up with Mendez and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rob Mendez has been cut.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mendez.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones knocks Mendez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Rob Mendez's cut even more.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Mendez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Jones throws a strike but Mendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mendez stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Mendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Mendez drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones jabs at Mendez's body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Mendez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Mendez jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mendez around his waist. Mendez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mendez.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez pulls guard successfully.
Jones wanted to stand there but Mendez had control of the position.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a strike but Mendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mendez is out of range.
Mendez shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Mendez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to bench press Mendez off him but Mendez keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Mendez looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendez staying calm.
Mendez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mendez but great work by Jones.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez defending against the ground and pound.
Jones working the strikes but Mendez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mendez to regain full guard.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Mendez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Mendez.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
Jones throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with the left hand. Mendez knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Mendez persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
Jones is working for takedown but Mendez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mendez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendez is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones won't allow Mendez to pass to mount.
Mendez stands up out of the half guard.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Mendez slips under a jab.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to clinch
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendez pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Mendez into the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones dives in and grabs Mendez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Mendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Mendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastich comes to the cage accompanied by Watcher. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gordon Freeman enters the cage!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bastich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bastich sprawls well initially but Freeman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freeman prevents Bastich from standing back up.
Freeman seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but Bastich defending well.
Freeman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bastich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freeman.
Freeman is looking for submissions but instead, Bastich has regained full guard.
Bastich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastich is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bastich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bastich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bastich!
Bastich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastich scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freeman looks gassed!
Bastich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bastich trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Bastich is keen to just control but Freeman is a slippery customer.
Bastich is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Bastich drops an elbow to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back.
Bastich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastich throws a shot to the body.
Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastich sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastich digs a good body shot into Freeman's ribs.
Bastich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Bastich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastich scores with a head kick.
Bastich throws a head kick that half lands.
Bastich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freeman.
Bastich rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bastich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bastich.
Bastich pushes Freeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastich scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the cage.
Bastich with a jab.
Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastich lands with a right to the head.
Freeman has Bastich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bastich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bastich is fending him off so far but Freeman persists. Nope, Bastich circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastich swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Freeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastich darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bastich.
Freeman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bastich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bastich breaks the clinch.
Gordon Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastich digs a good hook to Freeman's body.
Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich lands a body punch.
Bastich breaks the clinch.
Bastich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bastich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Bastich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Big Bastich is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Bastich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastich is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freeman looking for a takedown.
Freeman is trying to break free.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bastich.
Bastich closes the distance and clinches.
Bastich is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bastich just leaning against Freeman, taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Bastich.
Bastich lands an uppercut.
Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastich leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bastich scores with a nice body kick.
Bastich stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Bastich has managed to clinch.
Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastich cracks Freeman with an open hand slap.
Bastich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Bastich scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freeman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Bastich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman dives in and grabs Bastich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastich pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
Bastich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
A short left from Bastich.
Freeman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastich moves into the clinch.
Freeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bastich breaks from the clinch.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Bastich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastich drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastich stops a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Bastich breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Bastich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastich.
Bastich scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Bastich.
Bastich lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Bastich sprawls well.
Freeman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bastich scores with a nice strike.
Bastich stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Freeman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Freeman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freeman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bastich is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman goes for an armbar but Bastich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bastich.
Bastich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bastich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastich.
Bastich throws a nice head kick!
Bastich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastich moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastich breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Bastich.
Bastich throws a head kick that Freeman semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bastich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Freeman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Bastich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Bastich sprawls well.
Bastich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastich controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Bastich.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bastich.
Bastich throws a series of strikes that have Freeman backpedaling.
Bastich connects with a looping right hand.
Bastich rushes Freeman and presses him up against the cage.
Bastich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastich avoids it really well and circles away.
Big Bastich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Bastich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastich feints and then cracks Freeman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freeman down.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bastich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Freeman's head.
Bastich lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Big Bastich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bastich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bastich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastich lands with a nice body punch.
Freeman shoots in but Bastich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bastich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastich.
Freeman takes one on the button.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastich's waist but Bastich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Freeman has a takedown stuffed.
Bastich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastich swivels and escapes.
Bastich lands a head kick!
Bastich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastich slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bastich defends it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Bastich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastich lands with a left to the head.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bastich clinches up against the cage.
Bastich scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Bastich as Freeman shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bastich tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bastich to the ground. Bastich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastich lands with a slapping head kick.
Freeman feints and as Bastich raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman has gone for a leg lock! Bastich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Freeman's guard.
Freeman looking for a guillotine here but Bastich defends easily.
Freeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastich manages to get himself to full guard.
Bastich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastich is working Freeman over against the cage.
Bastich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastich instigates a clinch.
Bastich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastich scores with a body shot.
Bastich scores with a nice right hand.
Bastich moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Bastich clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastich breaks the clinch.
Bastich lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Big Bastich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freeman throws a combination that misses
and Bastich counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bastich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bastich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riddler Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riddler Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arlovski somewhat.
Arlovski scores with a nice head shot.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Junior walks into a left hand.
Riddler Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Junior counters with a left and a right that hurts Arlovski! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Junior jumps into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arlovski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Junior's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riddler Junior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panos Rasgadus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasgadus shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adrik Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasgadus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasgadus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
Rasgadus tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov trying to control the position but instead, Rasgadus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanov into the cage.
Rasgadus wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panos Rasgadus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasgadus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ivanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Rasgadus improves position.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Rasgadus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Panos Rasgadus has been cut.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasgadus is breathing heavily.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rasgadus's face.
Rasgadus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Panos Rasgadus's cut is getting worse.
Ivanov lands an elbow that stopped Rasgadus in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
Panos Rasgadus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasgadus's defenses.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Panos Rasgadus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ivanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Panos Rasgadus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrik Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Worcester Sauce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Worcester Sauce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Rypien!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauce rushes Rypien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sauce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sauce misses with a knee to the head.
Sauce stalling against the cage.
Sauce looking to throw knees to the head but Rypien is blocking nicely.
Rypien wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sauce has him pressed against the cage.
Sauce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sauce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rypien tries to circle away but Sauce has him pinned against the cage.
Sauce effectively controlling the action here.
Sauce has Rypien pressed against the cage, preventing Rypien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sauce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rypien backwards.
Rypien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sauce walks away with a smile on his face. Rypien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sauce avoids the body shot from Rypien.
Sauce moves out of range as Rypien strikes.
Sauce drives through and clinches with Rypien against the cage.
Sauce digs a right hand underneath Rypien's ribcage. Rypien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sauce throws an elbow but misses.
Sauce has Rypien pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sauce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rypien tumbling to the mat - Sauce dives into Rypien's guard.
Sauce trying to control but Rypien is working from the bottom.
Rypien is looking for a triangle but Sauce pushes his legs off easily.
Sauce trying to control but Rypien is working from the bottom.
Sauce seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rypien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sauce is aware though and is defending well.
Sauce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sauce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sauce looking to pass the guard.
Sauce stands up from Rypien's guard - Sauce perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rypien fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sauce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sauce goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rypien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sauce has closed the distance and engaged Rypien in a clinch.
Rypien jumps guard but Sauce stands there with Rypien around his waist. Rypien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sauce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sauce presses Rypien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sauce is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sauce controlling the action here for a moment.
Sauce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rypien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rypien tries to break free but Sauce pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rypien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rypien takes a swing at Sauce's ribcage but misses.
Sauce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Rypien misses
and Sauce counters with a nice body kick.
Rypien looks to land a left hand but Sauce moved out of range nicely.
Sauce has Rypien up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauce tries to land a knee to the head but Rypien blocks with his arms.
Sauce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sauce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sauce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rypien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sauce lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Worcester Sauce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick from Sauce lands but Rypien takes it in his stride.
Sauce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Rypien misses its intended target.
Rypien throws a jab but it's blocked by Sauce.
Rypien throws a hook but Sauce avoids it easily.
A jab from Rypien misses.
Sauce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rypien looking for a sweep. Not yet Rypien, not yet.
Rypien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sauce passes into side control.
Sauce decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rypien is breathing heavily.
Sauce connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rypien lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Rypien misses
and Sauce counters with a three punch combo that has Rypien backing up. Rypien nods at Sauce to acknowledge the strikes.
Sauce shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rypien looking for subs off his back but Sauce has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sauce frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sauce lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sauce trying to control but Rypien is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauce lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sauce looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rypien keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sauce scoring with strikes but Rypien is staying in there.
Rypien regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rypien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sauce.
Rypien works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rypien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rypien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sauce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sauce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rypien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sauce stopping the sweep attempt from Rypien.
Sauce tries to free his leg and advance position but Rypien is retaining full guard.
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.
Rypien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sauce defends it easily.
Sauce wants to control from the top but Rypien keeps moving.
Rypien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rypien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sauce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sauce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rypien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Worcester Sauce dominated that second round.
That's time! Sauce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rypien looks to score with a jab to the body but Sauce is just out of range.
Sauce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rypien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sauce takes one on the button.
Rypien looks to throw the jab but Sauce is out of range.
Sauce moves out of range as Rypien strikes.
Sauce throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sauce thumps Rypien with a low kick.
Worcester Sauce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rypien missing with a left hand there. Sauce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rypien walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sauce.
Sauce cracks the inside of Rypien's front leg.
Rypien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sauce counters with a big head kick but Rypien shrugs it off.
Rypien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sauce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rypien's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sauce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sauce scores with a knee to the head.
Sauce gets through Rypien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sauce crunches a lovely knee into Rypien's ribcage.
Sauce tries to land a knee to the head but Rypien blocks with his arms.
Sauce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sauce effectively controlling the action here.
Sauce gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sauce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rypien's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sauce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rypien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rypien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sauce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sauce has Rypien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rypien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sauce stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sauce has Rypien pressed against the cage, preventing Rypien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sauce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rypien wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sauce has him pressed against the cage.
Sauce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rypien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauce keeps control of Rypien as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rypien gets underhooks to prevent Sauce's takedown attempt.
Rypien looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sauce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rypien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sauce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rick Rypien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worcester Sauce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rypien.
Sauce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worcester Sauce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sauce dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Worcester Sauce.
Sauce staying out of range there.
Rypien sizes up Sauce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Worcester Sauce has been cut.
Rypien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sauce.
Worcester Sauce is winning the standup battle so far.
Rypien throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sauce counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rypien misses
enabling Sauce to counter with a crisp jab.
Sauce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rypien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rypien misses with a looping right.
Sauce shoots in for a takedown but Rypien shows good takedown defense.
Rypien misses the jab.
Rypien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Rypien misses.
Sauce lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Worcester Sauce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sauce 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Worcester Sauce!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Demirel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amzi Azzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demirel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Sonne. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakan Demirel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amzi Azzan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzan misses with a double jab.
Azzan tries to clinch up but Demirel circles away and keeps his distance.
Azzan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demirel throws an overhand right that lands on Azzan's shoulder, as Azzan tries to avoid the shot.
Azzan slips under a jab.
Azzan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirel throws out the jab.
Azzan dives in and grabs Demirel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demirel pushes down on Azzan's head and hops out.
Demirel looks to land a left hand but Azzan moved out of range nicely.
Demirel looks to land a combination but Azzan avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Demirel. No joy for Azzan on that attempt.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Azzan moves out of range as Demirel strikes.
Azzan closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzan misses with a punch on the inside.
Azzan gets control of Demirel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azzan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demirel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demirel wants to control from the top but Azzan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan tries to strike from the bottom.
Demirel tries to free his leg and advance position but Azzan is retaining full guard.
Demirel won't allow Azzan to sweep him here.
Demirel wants to pass the guard but Azzan is keeping the position.
Demirel trying to control but Azzan is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demirel throws a hook but Azzan blocks it.
Azzan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demirel is trying to defend but Azzan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azzan connects with a nice short shot to Demirel's temple.
Demirel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demirel tries to get out of the position.
Azzan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirel is trying to maintain the position but Azzan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azzan lands with a punch from half guard.
Azzan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azzan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Demirel's head.
Demirel controlling the position well.
Demirel is trying to control but can't.
Demirel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azzan.
Azzan thows a huge punch but Demirel dodges it nicely.
Azzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirel has his hands clasped together around Azzan's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demirel tries to keep at a distance but Azzan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azzan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demirel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demirel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Amzi Azzan has been cut.
Azzan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demirel prevents it.
Demirel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azzan being controlled against the cage.
Azzan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demirel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demirel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demirel landing knees to the head.
Azzan swings wildly with an uppercut but Demirel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but Azzan blocks with his arms.
Demirel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azzan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demirel is breathing heavily.
Azzan tries to pull guard but Demirel holds him up against the cage and eventually Azzan drops back down to his feet.
Azzan tries to score a body lock takedown but Demirel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azzan.
Demirel prevents the takedown attempt.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Demirel manages to get underhooks.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan has Demirel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demirel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Demirel manages to get underhooks.
Demirel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demirel connects with a knee to the head.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demirel prevents it.
Demirel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Azzan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demirel connects with a knee to the head.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demirel lands a knee to the body.
Azzan is trying to drag Demirel to the mat but Demirel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azzan as Demirel tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Demirel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amzi Azzan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demirel tries to keep at a distance but Azzan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demirel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azzan.
Demirel working Azzan over with knees to the body.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Azzan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Azzan looking to slow down the pace here.
Azzan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirel missing with knees to the body.
Azzan is working for takedown but Demirel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azzan is breathing heavily.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azzan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demirel misses with a knee strike.
Demirel stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azzan's face.
Azzan can't get the takedown.
Demirel landing knees to the head.
Demirel scores with a knee to the head.
Demirel is pushing Azzan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Azzan wants a takedown.
Demirel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azzan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demirel walks away with a smile on his face. Azzan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azzan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demirel.
Azzan is looking to clinch but Demirel is avoiding it.
Demirel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azzan clinches up against the cage.
Azzan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demirel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demirel throws a shot from downtown. Azzan moves away and avoids it.
Azzan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirel misses with a straight left.
Azzan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demirel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demirel connects with a body shot.
Demirel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azzan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirel is looking for a sweep.
Demirel parries the strikes from Azzan easily there. Azzan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Demirel to escape.
Azzan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Azzan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Demirel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Azzan.
Demirel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azzan connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzan working the ground and pound but Demirel is defending the strikes.
Azzan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azzan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Demirel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Demirel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Azzan there.
Azzan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demirel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azzan throwing shots but Demirel is blocking nicely.
Azzan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azzan throwing shots but Demirel is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirel trying to control from the bottom.
Azzan lands with a punch from half guard.
Demirel is looking for a sweep. Azzan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azzan drops an elbow to the side of Demirel's head.
Azzan lands strikes from half guard.
Demirel is in trouble now - Azzan has advanced to mount!
Demirel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Azzan.
Azzan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demirel looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amzi Azzan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Amzi Azzan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azzan jumps guard but Demirel stands there with Azzan around his waist. Azzan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demirel controlling the action here for a moment.
Demirel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azzan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demirel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Demirel prevents the takedown attempt.
Demirel misses with a knee strike.
Azzan throws a head punch that misses.
Demirel looking to stall.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
Azzan goes for a takedown attempt but Demirel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demirel misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan blocks a jab.
Azzan defending well as Demirel loads up on a big left hand.
Azzan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirel but Demirel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azzan moves into the clinch.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demirel misses with a knee to the head.
Azzan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demirel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azzan jumps guard and drags Demirel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Azzan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Azzan landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzan unloading with bombs!
Azzan tries to control but Demirel wriggling away.
Demirel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Azzan looking to finish Demirel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Demirel!
Azzan throwing strikes here but Demirel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azzan cracks Demirel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Amzi Azzan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azzan misses with a head shot.
Azzan raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Azzan with shots to the head and body - Demirel looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azzan landing strikes from the mount and Demirel is in trouble!
Demirel is bucking up trying to escape but Azzan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azzan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Demirel tries to reverse the position but Azzan maintains control.
Azzan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Demirel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Azzan.
Azzan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzan with the ground and pound from mount.
Azzan with the ground and pound from mount.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Azzan looking to control but Demirel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azzan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azzan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Azzan landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Azzan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amzi Azzan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azzan 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amzi Azzan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tjitsteuvfehl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from the Project.
the Project is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with an uppercut.
the Project dodges the punch combination from Tjitsteuvfehl.
the Project throws a combination that misses
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a nice body shot.
the Project throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a hook to the side of the Project's head but the Project sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tjitsteuvfehl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the Project gets in close and instigates a clinch.
the Project gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has been cut.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the Project just stands there and leans against the cage.
the Project lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
the Project lands with a right to the head.
the Project lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but the Project pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but the Project shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for the Project.
Tjitsteuvfehl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. the Project is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
the Project trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
the Project lands a nice elbow.
the Project comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes an elbow to the forehead.
the Project throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tjitsteuvfehls head.
the Project lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Tjitsteuvfehl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the Project has managed to clinch.
the Project lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but the Project holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
the Project comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes an elbow to the temple.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but the Project has double underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the Project pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tjitsteuvfehl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but the Project has double underhooks.
the Project lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the Project just stands there and leans against the cage.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as the Project walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a combination. the Project tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to keep at a distance but the Project has taken the fight into the clinch.
the Project unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tjitsteuvfehl is breathing heavily.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to circle away but the Project has him pinned against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
the Project taking a breather.
the Project lands a body punch.
the Project lands an elbow inside that Tjitsteuvfehl shrugs off.
the Project holding his opponent close, against the cage.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the Project lands a damaging elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to drag the Project to the mat but the Project just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as the Project walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
the Project dodges the punch combination from Tjitsteuvfehl.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tjitsteuvfehl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the Project uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws an overhand right that lands on the Project's shoulder, as the Project tries to avoid the shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl cracks the Project with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
the Project moves away from the strike by Tjitsteuvfehl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tjitsteuvfehl.
the Project forces Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and clinches.
the Project lands a nice elbow.
the Project is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants a takedown but no success here.
the Project gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project lands an elbow inside that Tjitsteuvfehl shrugs off.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to get back to striking at distance but the Project won't allow it.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as the Project walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from the Project. Tjitsteuvfehl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl ducks under a wild hook from the Project.
the Project closes the distance and clinches.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to circle away but the Project has him pinned against the cage.
the Project lands an elbow inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to break the clinch but the Project is controlling the position.
the Project working some nice short punches in the clinch.
the Project works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from the Project.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the Project just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl letting the Project take a breather here.
the Project lands a nice uppercut.
the Project stalling in the clinch.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from the Project.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
Tjitsteuvfehl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
the Project rushes Tjitsteuvfehl and presses him up against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. the Project avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the Project lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl can't break the clinch.
the Project scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from the Project.
the Project lands a nice shot to the body.
the Project stalling in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but the Project holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
the Project gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl goes for a takedown in the clinch but the Project prevents it.
the Project slows down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes an elbow to the temple.
the Project slows down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the Project taking a breather.
Chuck the Project seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. the Project obliges.
the Project lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
the Project digs a right hand underneath Tjitsteuvfehl's ribcage. Tjitsteuvfehl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tjitsteuvfehl 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 Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a takedown.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as the Project walks away with a smile on his face. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Project misses with a double jab
and the Project takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
the Project tries to clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away and keeps his distance.
the Project has closed the distance and engaged Tjitsteuvfehl in a clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but the Project has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to break free.
the Project lands a left hand.
the Project gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. the Project fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tjitsteuvfehl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the Project will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Project moves in looking to clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off.
the Project gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
the Project lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
the Project lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
the Project lands an elbow inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl jumps guard but the Project stands there with Tjitsteuvfehl around his waist. Tjitsteuvfehl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the Project makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
the Project lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by the Project.
the Project lands an elbow inside that Tjitsteuvfehl shrugs off.
the Project lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by the Project.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
the Project stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but the Project holds him up against the cage and eventually Tjitsteuvfehl drops back down to his feet.
Tjitsteuvfehl looking for a takedown.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull guard.
Come on the Project - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
the Project pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from the Project.
the Project lands an elbow inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
the Project closes the distance and pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from the Project.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but the Project gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
the Project throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
the Project comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tjitsteuvfehl can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as the Project takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for the Project.
the Project stalling against the cage.
the Project lands a nice elbow.
the Project lands an elbow inside.
the Project scores with a shot to the side of Tjitsteuvfehl's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the Project smiles and moves away.
the Project throws a right hand that Tjitsteuvfehl ducks under and follows up with a left that Tjitsteuvfehl also avoids with ease.
the Project wants to clinch.
the Project misses with a few strikes there.
the Project lands with a hook. Tjitsteuvfehl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
the Project slips under a jab.
Chuck the Project is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the Project.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
the Project tries to clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away and keeps his distance.
the Project pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the Project doesn't manage to clinch there - Tjitsteuvfehl circles away.
the Project tries to clinch there but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away.
the Project swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the Project closes the distance and pushes Tjitsteuvfehl back into the cage.
the Project lands an elbow inside that Tjitsteuvfehl shrugs off.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes an elbow to the forehead.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tjitsteuvfehl backwards.
the Project slows down the pace here.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to maintain a safe position but the Project gets an underhook and turns Tjitsteuvfehl into the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the Project just stands there and leans against the cage.
the Project lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the Project just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from the Project.
Tjitsteuvfehl takes a shot to the head.
the Project taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl's cut.
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!
the Project misses with the combination.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tjitsteuvfehl.
A jab from Tjitsteuvfehl misses.
the Project throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tjitsteuvfehl counters with a straight right hand.
the Project defending well as Tjitsteuvfehl loads up on a big left hand.
the Project ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a left - swing and a miss!
the Project is looking to clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl is avoiding it.
Tjitsteuvfehl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tjitsteuvfehl falls off balance throwing a combination
and the Project counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tjitsteuvfehl thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the Project shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tjitsteuvfehl but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tjitsteuvfehl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Tjitsteuvfehl ducks under a wild hook from the Project.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a two punch combo.
the Project fails to land with a series of punches.
the Project slips under a jab from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a hook but the Project blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Tjitsteuvfehl lands an impressive looking overhand right. the Project doesn't seem phased though.
the Project doesn't manage to clinch there - Tjitsteuvfehl circles away.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws out a loose jab but the Project uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Tjitsteuvfehl is just out of range.
the Project uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tjitsteuvfehl.
the Project fails with an attempt to clinch.
the Project looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a straight right.
the Project bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to escape but the Project is in control.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to get back to his feet here but the Project is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tjitsteuvfehl's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. the Project controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjitsteuvfehl is really stuck here.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
the Project has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck the Project.
I've got the Project winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmi Samara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmi Samara!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger has a takedown stuffed.
Krueger avoids the head kick by Samara.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samara lands a glancing blow to the side of Krueger's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krueger throws a right hand that Samara ducks under and follows up with a left that Samara also avoids with ease.
Samara looks to land a right hand but Krueger moved out of range.
Samara misses with a straight left.
Samara lands with a shot to the body.
Samara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samara misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samara circles away quickly and effectively.
Samara is looking to clinch.
Samara dodges the punch combination from Krueger.
Krueger blocks a head kick by Samara.
Krueger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samara's head backwards.
Samara slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Krueger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krueger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Krueger misses.
Samara just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krueger cracks Samara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
Samara is looking to clinch but Krueger is avoiding it.
Samara closes the distance and clinches.
Samara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krueger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samara throws a leg kick but Krueger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krueger swinging wildly here.
Krueger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samara at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger looks to land a left hand but Samara moved out of range nicely.
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krueger misses with a series of wild punches.
Samara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krueger counters with a two punch combo.
Samara scores with a nice right hand.
Krueger ducks under a wild hook from Samara.
Krueger checks a low kick from Samara.
Krueger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krueger happy to just control the position for now.
Krueger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krueger but great work by Samara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Krueger is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Krueger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krueger parries the strikes from Samara easily there. Samara is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krueger to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krueger is avoiding damage well.
Krueger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krueger is trying to control Samara's posture but Samara avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samara slows the pace down.
Krueger is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krueger is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krueger struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger dominated that round.
That's time! Krueger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samara scores with a nice right hand.
Samara tries to bum rush Krueger with a series of wild strikes but Krueger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krueger misses with a two punch combination.
Krueger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samara.
Samara feints and as Krueger raises his hands in defense, Samara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krueger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krueger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samara is one step ahead there.
Krueger managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger trying to keep a closed guard but Samara is proving a slippery customer.
Krueger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samara trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
Samara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krueger wants to sweep here but Samara controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krueger misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Samara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krueger counters with a series of strikes. Samara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krueger slips under a jab from Samara.
Samara throws a combination. Krueger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krueger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samara has time to react.
A punch combination from Samara misses.
Samara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Freddy Krueger is winning the standup battle so far.
Samara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krueger misses with a double jab
and Samara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krueger misses with a takedown attempt
and Samara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krueger tries to stall but Samara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krueger wants a takedown but no success here.
Samara tries for a takedown but Krueger manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samara working Krueger over with knees to the body.
Samara wants a takedown but no success here.
Krueger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samara avoids it.
Krueger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Krueger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samara taking a breather.
Samara tries to score a body lock takedown but Krueger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Krueger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krueger.
Samara taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krueger.
Krueger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Samara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krueger has Samara pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger is looking to control Samara's arms but Samara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krueger has his back to the cage.
Samara stalls.
Samara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krueger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samara.
Samara misses with an elbow over the top.
Samara jumps guard and drags Krueger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Samara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Samara is looking to stand up but Krueger isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmi Samara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Krueger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Samara.
Krueger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krueger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krueger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krueger swinging wildly here.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samara throws a leg kick but Krueger checks it.
Krueger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Samara moves out of range.
A big left from Krueger misses.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Samara avoids nicely.
Krueger misses with the combination.
Samara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krueger is trying to defend but Samara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krueger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krueger wants to sweep here but Samara controlling him for the moment.
Samara throwing strikes but missing.
Krueger working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krueger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krueger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krueger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krueger won't be happy with that.
Krueger tries to buck Samara off but Samara is having none of it.
Samara working away.
Samara controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Samara connects with a decent elbow.
Samara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Samara throws an elbow but Krueger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Samara working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Samara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krueger tries to bench press Samara off him but Samara keeps the position.
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.
Krueger is not content to let Samara control the position.
Krueger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Samara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Samara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krueger working to try and regain half guard.
Krueger 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.
Samara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmi Samara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samara 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmi Samara!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boleslav Demidoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boleslav Demidoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Parker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslav Demidoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Parker! Oh, that's hurt him - Demidoff falls to the canvas and Parker follows him into side control.
It looks like Boleslav Demidoff has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demidoff keeps working.
Demidoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demidoff defending against the ground and pound.
Demidoff regains half guard.
Parker trying to control the action but Demidoff is working from the bottom.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Demidoff defending well.
Demidoff is doing well to control the position and prevent Parker from advancing to side control.
Demidoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Demidoff wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Parker working Demidoff over with strikes.
Demidoff is refusing to be controlled, as Parker sits in half guard.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demidoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demidoff 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.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Demidoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Demidoff has his hands on Parker's head, controlling the position.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demidoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demidoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Demidoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker trying to control but Demidoff is working from the bottom.
Parker prevents Demidoff from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Demidoff.
Demidoff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demidoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker trying to control but Demidoff is working from the bottom.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Demidoff has control of Parker's left arm, preventing Parker from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demidoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parker!
Demidoff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker wants to control but Demidoff is having none of it.
Parker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Demidoff 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.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demidoff managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Demidoff's brow.
Demidoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parker has hold of Demidoff's hands but Demidoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demidoff is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Demidoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boleslav Demidoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Demidoff throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Demidoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demidoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bob Parker has been cut.
Parker scores with a takedown into Demidoff's guard.
Demidoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Parker wants to control from the top but Demidoff keeps moving.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Demidoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Demidoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Demidoff is having none of it.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Demidoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demidoff throwing strikes but missing.
Demidoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker wants to control from the top but Demidoff keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demidoff holds on and takes a little breather.
Parker is in close to Demidoff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Demidoff keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Demidoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Demidoff keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker wants to control from the top but Demidoff keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Demidoff misses its intended target.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demidoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker misses with a body punch
enabling Demidoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Parker misses.
A jab from Demidoff does it's job there.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demidoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker is rocked!
Parker is breathing heavily.
Demidoff darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Parker's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Demidoff before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boleslav Demidoff!
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hype
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