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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McAfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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177 cm
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank McAfee!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAfee shoots in for a double leg but Bowen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bowen gets a takedown into half guard.
McAfee is staying active underneath Bowen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McAfee tries to get to full guard but Bowen has control of the leg.
McAfee wants to stand back up but Bowen manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bowen is working to tighten his grip on McAfee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McAfee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bowen is really squeezing tight and eventually McAfee passes out! Bowen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Bowen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratard Ferus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Peterson (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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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratard Ferus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Peterson misses.
Ferus clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ferus shows good takedown defense.
Ferus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferus is trying to improve his position.
Peterson gets to mount! Ferus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ferus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferus tries to get out of the position.
Peterson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looking to finish Ferus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferus!
Peterson controlling from mount.
Ferus is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson content just to control the position here.
Peterson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
Ferus tries to reverse the position but Peterson maintains control.
Peterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ferus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scoring with strikes but Ferus is staying in there.
Peterson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ferus is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ferus flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Peterson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ferus and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Peterson slips an arm under Ferus chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Peterson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Peterson is squeezing on Ferus like an anaconda would it's prey. Ferus fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Peterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the cage accompanied by Watch you Bleed by FFDP. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Maywho misses
and May counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Carl Maywho has been cut.
May lands a head shot.
Maywho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maywho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maywho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but May swivels and escapes.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maywho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
May has closed the distance and engaged Maywho in a clinch.
Maywho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maywho goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
May circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maywho to the canvas! Maywho doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - May keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Woody May!
An out of breath Woody May thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cierzniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caesar Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cierzniak!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker misses with a hook. Cierzniak ducked under it nicely.
Cierzniak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cierzniak wants to break free but Baker has control.
Baker tries to work over Cierzniak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cierzniak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cierzniak's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cierzniak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cierzniak slips a straight right by Baker.
Cierzniak scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
It looks like Caesar Baker has been cut.
Cierzniak closes the distance and clinches.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Cierzniak tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cierzniak tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierzniak misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Cierzniak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker is looking to break free of the clinch but Cierzniak has double underhooks.
Baker tries to work over Cierzniak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cierzniak is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cierzniak has Baker pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierzniak breaks from the clinch.
Baker slips under a jab from Cierzniak.
Cierzniak misses with a shot to the body
and Cierzniak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Robert Cierzniak has been cut.
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cierzniak doesn't seem bothered though.
Cierzniak looks winded!
Baker tries to bum rush Cierzniak with a series of wild strikes but Cierzniak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker is looking to score with low kicks.
Baker dives in and grabs Cierzniak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cierzniak pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Cierzniak shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Cierzniak misses.
Baker closes the distance and pushes Cierzniak back into the cage.
Baker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker drives through and clinches with Cierzniak against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cierzniak has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Cierzniak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cierzniak walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Baker! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caesar Baker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Mirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natty Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip Mirkovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filip Mirkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Natty Light!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirkovic blocks a head kick by Light.
Light darts in trying to clinch
and Mirkovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Light.
Mirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Light tries to score a body lock takedown but Mirkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Light fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Light's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Mirkovic.
Light tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Mirkovic gets through Light's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirkovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Light.
Light pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirkovic connects with a crisp jab.
Mirkovic drops Light with a naaaaasty hook - Light is in real trouble here! Mirkovic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Mirkovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dmitri Povetkin enters the cage!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drew Jitsu!
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, Dmitri Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jitsu. No joy for Povetkin on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jitsu lands a good knee to the midsection. Povetkin won't want to take too many of those.
Jitsu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Povetkin.
Povetkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jitsu smiles and moves away.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Povetkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Povetkin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Povetkin moves into the clinch.
Jitsu keeps control of Povetkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Povetkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jitsu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Povetkin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jitsu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Povetkin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Povetkin for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jitsu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jitsu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Povetkin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Povetkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jitsu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jitsu is persistently looking for the submission but Povetkin is defending it well.
Jitsu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu avoiding Povetkin 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Povetkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jitsu looking for the RNC.
Jitsu gets his hands free as Povetkin looks to control.
Jitsu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin trying to control the position but Jitsu manages to sink in the hooks.
Povetkin fending off the submission attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Povetkin is defending well though. Jitsu let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Povetkin is defending well but eventually Jitsu manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Povetkin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drew Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Munawat Guli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiley McCoist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Munawat Guli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guli gets caught napping as McCoist dives in and scores a takedown. Guli manages to retain guard.
Guli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCoist.
Guli pulls McCoist in close to prevent any damage.
McCoist trying to control the position from guard on top but Guli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoist stands up and waves to Guli to follow him.
Guli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoist misses the shot to the body.
Guli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Munawat Guli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist crunches a lovely knee into Guli's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoist.
Guli throws a head punch that misses.
McCoist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCoist working Guli over with knees to the body.
Guli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guli scores with a hook to the body.
McCoist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guli misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guli avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Guli.
Guli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guli trying to stall but McCoist improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCoist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guli pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Guli's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Guli.
McCoist misses with a takedown attempt
and Guli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
Guli scores with a nice head shot.
Guli throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guli misses with a body shot
and McCoist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCoist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoist stalling the fight.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
Guli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guli is defending well.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guli is defending well for now.
Guli is pushing McCoist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCoist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guli looks to land a combination but McCoist avoids it well.
McCoist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoist tries to pull guard but Guli won't allow it.
McCoist scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoist is trying to drag Guli to the mat but Guli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist lands a right hand.
Guli pushes McCoist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoist tries a knee to the head but Guli blocks it.
McCoist is trying to pull guard but Guli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guli is stalling here.
McCoist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guli is looking to control McCoist's arms but McCoist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guli has his back to the cage.
McCoist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guli up against the cage.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wiley McCoist will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoist shoots in but Guli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCoist ducks under a wild hook from Guli.
McCoist is looking for the big counter here.
Guli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoist manages to avoid it.
And McCoist tries to counter it with a takedown but Guli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guli throws a shot from downtown. McCoist moves away and avoids it.
McCoist drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCoist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice uppercut there from Guli.
A big left from Guli misses.
McCoist is looking for the big counter here.
McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Guli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoist struggles to land a body shot inside as Guli controls his hands.
Guli tries to work over McCoist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCoist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guli smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist has Guli up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
McCoist slows down the pace here.
Guli trying to stall but McCoist improves his position.
McCoist misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoist tries to land knees in the clinch but Guli avoids the damage to the body.
McCoist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoist connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoist avoids the body shot from Guli.
Guli tries to sprawl but McCoist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCoist throws a strike but Guli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guli stopping the sweep attempt from McCoist.
McCoist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guli advances position into side control!
McCoist trying to remain calm as Guli controls from the top position.
McCoist can't do much from the bottom here.
Guli just content to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Guli both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Guli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown but Guli shows good takedown defense.
Guli throws a chopping leg kick but McCoist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCoist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guli blocks it well.
McCoist takes one on the button.
Wiley McCoist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guli misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guli circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCoist doesn't manage to clinch there - Guli circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guli throws a jab when McCoist was well out of range.
And McCoist tries to counter it with a takedown but Guli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Munawat Guli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guli throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guli misses with a looping right.
McCoist closes the distance and pushes Guli back into the cage.
McCoist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guli throws a series of punches but McCoist avoids them all with ease.
McCoist unleashes a big counter combination but Guli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guli swings widly with a right hand
and McCoist counters with a one-two to the body.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoist lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Guli.
McCoist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guli lands with a shot to the body.
McCoist clinches up with Guli and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guli digs a right hand underneath McCoist's ribcage. McCoist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCoist is trying to pull guard but Guli has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoist lands a nice uppercut.
Guli swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from McCoist.
McCoist is trying to trip Guli. He has hold of a leg but Guli is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCoist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Guli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McCoist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
McCoist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guli leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCoist has Guli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guli tumbling to the mat - McCoist dives into Guli's guard.
Wiley McCoist has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoist stands up from Guli's guard - McCoist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guli jabs McCoist right on the nose. McCoist blinks but takes it well.
Munawat Guli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guli keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoist tries to clinch up.
McCoist slips a jab and a cross from Guli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guli.
Guli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoist.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guli as he jumps to the side.
McCoist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCoist moves into the clinch.
Guli just leaning against McCoist, taking a breather.
McCoist missing with knees to the body.
McCoist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guli up against the cage.
McCoist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guli walks away with a smile on his face. McCoist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
Guli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoist moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch but Guli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guli lands with a straight right. McCoist didn't see that one coming.
McCoist lands a head kick!
McCoist looks to land a combination. Guli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guli scores with a nice strike.
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!
McCoist tries to clinch but Guli is having none of it.
Guli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guli to score with a decent uppercut.
Guli misses with a two punch combination.
Munawat Guli is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guli circles away.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guli throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wiley McCoist.
I think McCoist 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiley McCoist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hendo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jagerkokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hendo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jagerkokov!
Jagerkokov tries to bench press Hendo off him but Hendo keeps the position.
Hendo tries to stand but Jagerkokov is controlling his head.
Jagerkokov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jagerkokov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendo's best efforts.
Hendo controlling the action here.
Hendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jagerkokov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jagerkokov actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov is looking for a sweep. Hendo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jagerkokov looking for submissions off his back.
Hendo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jagerkokov actively working from the bottom here.
Jagerkokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Hendo.
Hendo wants to stand but Jagerkokov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hendo lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Hendo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hendo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jagerkokov looking for submissions off his back.
Hendo controlling the pace.
Jagerkokov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jagerkokov is looking to get back to full guard here but Hendo has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo wants to stand but Jagerkokov has his arm trapped.
Hendo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jagerkokov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendo's best efforts.
Jagerkokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Hendo tries to stand and escape but Jagerkokov is controlling the position.
Hendo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jagerkokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Jagerkokov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Hendo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jagerkokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Hendo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jagerkokov controls his leg.
Hendo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jagerkokov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jagerkokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendo is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jagerkokov darts in looking for a takedown but Hendo gets double underhooks and turns Jagerkokov into the cage.
Jagerkokov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hendo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
As Jagerkokov backs off Hendo throws a huge counter combo but Jagerkokov manages to avoid it all.
Hendo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jagerkokov up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hendo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendo jumps guard.
Jagerkokov has gone for a leg lock! Hendo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jagerkokov's guard.
Hendo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo is sitting in close to Jagerkokov's body. Jagerkokov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hendo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hendo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jagerkokov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emil Jagerkokov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buru Doragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odenson (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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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buru Doragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Odenson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doragon throws a shot from downtown. Odenson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Odenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Odenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Odenson being controlled here momentarily.
Doragon keeping moving, preventing Odenson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doragon keeping full guard, as Odenson tries to pass.
Odenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Odenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doragon keeping full guard, as Odenson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Odenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Doragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Doragon is retaining full guard.
Odenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doragon keeping moving, preventing Odenson from controlling successfully.
Odenson is looking to pass into half guard but Doragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doragon is in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Odenson misses.
Doragon throwing a counter right hand but Odenson manages to avoid it.
Doragon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Odenson defends well and Doragon ends up having to push Odenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odenson swivels and escapes.
Doragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Odenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doragon doesn't seem phased though.
Odenson thumps Doragon with a low kick.
Doragon scores with a jab to the head.
Doragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Odenson looks to land a combination but Doragon avoids it well.
Doragon gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Doragon tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Odenson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Doragon buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Doragon!! Doragon is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Odenson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odenson!
Thor Odenson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Thor Odenson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon MCdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Gasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MCdonald comes into the arena with Are you sure Hank Done it this Way: Waylon Jennings blaring out of the sound system. Gasanov has chosen Salif Keita - Tomorrow (Muhammad Ali) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon MCdonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Gasanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCdonald moves into the clinch.
MCdonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gasanov backwards.
MCdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gasanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gasanov manages to break the clinch.
MCdonald forces Gasanov back against the cage and clinches.
Gasanov breaks the clinch.
MCdonald slips a straight right by Gasanov.
MCdonald lands a slapping body shot.
MCdonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gasanov manages to avoid it.
Gasanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MCdonald with a body shot.
Gasanov misses with a double jab.
Gasanov tries to keep at a distance but MCdonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
MCdonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gasanov.
MCdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gasanov avoids the damage to the body.
MCdonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
MCdonald missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MCdonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gasanov's brow.
Gasanov breaks from the clinch.
Gasanov throws a leg kick but MCdonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Gasanov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Simon MCdonald has been cut.
Gasanov lands a body shot.
MCdonald moves into range and clinches up with Gasanov.
A frustrated look appears on Gasanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MCdonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gasanov.
MCdonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gasanov's efforts to push away.
MCdonald misses with a knee to the head.
MCdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gasanov avoids the damage to the body.
MCdonald lands a knee to the head.
MCdonald fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gasanov avoids it.
Gasanov trying to land knees to the body.
MCdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gasanov avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gasanov stalling against the cage.
MCdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gasanov avoids it.
Gasanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MCdonald working Gasanov over with knees to the body.
Gasanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gasanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gasanov blocks the elbow strike.
MCdonald misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov avoids a wild elbow strike from MCdonald.
MCdonald throws an elbow that misses.
MCdonald missing with knees to the body.
MCdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Gasanov.
We've been informed that Gasanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gasanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MCdonald is rocked!
Gasanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh MCdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by MCdonald's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MCdonald is breathing heavily.
Gasanov connects with a nice cross there... MCdonald is looking wobbly and Gasanov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send MCdonald to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Gasanov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mamed Gasanov!
Mamed Gasanov is the new featherweight champion!
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