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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Lewis Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 17 - 1 |
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165 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Lewis Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tetsuya Tate!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Tate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillinger tries for a takedown but Tate circles away easily
and Tate counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dillinger seems content to control.
Dillinger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dillinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dillinger trying to mount his opponent but Tate defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger is looking to stall here but Tate recovers full guard.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tate is continuing to stall.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Tate.
Dillinger showing good wrestling skills 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.
Dillinger with a poor takedown
and Tate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger trying to control here.
Tate controlling the action here.
Dillinger wants to get back to full guard.
Tate controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger won't allow Tate to pass to mount.
Tate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Tate has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dillinger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate gets a double leg takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Tate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate slips nicely into half guard.
Tate sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Tate dominated that round.
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.
Tate scores with a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Tate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Tate 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tate has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dillinger's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate is pressing down on Dillinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillinger is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tate.
Tate trying to mount his opponent but Dillinger defends it.
Tate is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
Tate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tate defends it nicely.
Tate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Tate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tate controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate drives through with a takedown into Dillinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate keeps trying to improve his position.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The adventures of Tate the control monster continue. Boring.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dillinger's guard.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Tate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Tate controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillinger pulls Tate in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Lewis Dillinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger looking to control.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Dillinger is keeping the position.
Tate sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dillinger looking to control.
Tate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four 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.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger trying to remain calm as Tate controls from the top position.
Tetsuya Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Tate.
Marc Lewis Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuya Tate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Tate!
Tetsuya Tate made sure to mention his sponsor, The Adrenaline Matrix in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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194 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets caught napping as Pablo dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Pablo manages to pass to half guard.
Pablo slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Pablo is controlling him well.
Pablo lands strikes from half guard.
Pablo slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva is trying to stand.
Pablo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniello Pablo!
Our winner, Daniello Pablo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusilutka throws a one two combo.
Pablos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kusilutka but Kusilutka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kusilutka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusilutka rushes Pablos and presses him up against the cage.
Pablos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kusilutka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pablos to the mat. Pablos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pablos looking for a guillotine here but Kusilutka defends easily.
Pablos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kusilutka's guard.
Kusilutka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablos is controlling him.
Pablos preventing the sweep.
Kusilutka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablos is controlling him.
Kusilutka keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Pablos stopping the sweep attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kusilutka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pablos wants to control from the top but Kusilutka keeps moving.
Pablos prevents Kusilutka from getting back to his feet.
Pablos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kusilutka is controlling Pablos's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka wants to stand but Pablos is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pablos gets tackled into the cage by Kusilutka. Kusilutka maintains the clinch.
Kusilutka tries to land a knee to the head but Pablos blocks with his arms.
Kusilutka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pablos tries to get to full guard but Kusilutka has control of the leg.
Pablos wants to sweep but Kusilutka has passed to side control!
Kusilutka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusilutka decides to stand back up. Kusilutka steps back and let's Pablos get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka instigates a clinch.
Kusilutka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pablos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kusilutka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pablos trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Pablos wants to pass to mount but Kusilutka is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pablos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kusilutka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kusilutka is trying to stand up here but Pablos is controlling him well.
Kusilutka won't allow Pablos to pass to mount.
Kusilutka is trying to stand back up but Pablos is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusilutka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pablos did well to prevent Kusilutka getting side control.
Kusilutka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pablos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablos.
Kusilutka stopping the sweep attempt from Pablos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kusilutka dominated that round.
That's time! Kusilutka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pablos tries to keep at a distance but Kusilutka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kusilutka just leaning against Pablos, taking a breather.
Pablos blocking some punches.
Kusilutka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pablos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusilutka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kusilutka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kusilutka gets control of Pablos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kusilutka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kusilutka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablos manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos controls Kusilutka momentarily but Kusilutka frees himself.
Pablos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pablos trying to keep a closed guard but Kusilutka is proving a slippery customer.
Pablos looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablos, not yet.
Kusilutka is looking to stand up but Pablos won't let him.
Kusilutka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pablos trying to control the position here.
Kusilutka trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos keeping full guard, as Kusilutka tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kusilutka is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pablos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pablos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pablos trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka trying to hold on to Pablos's head to control him but Pablos postures up.
Kusilutka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pablos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos slows the pace down in half guard.
Kusilutka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kusilutka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kusilutka rushes Pablos and presses him up against the cage.
Pablos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusilutka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kusilutka.
Kusilutka has Pablos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pablos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka jumps guard but Pablos stands there with Kusilutka around his waist. Kusilutka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kusilutka is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kusilutka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kusilutka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kusilutka wants a takedown but no success here.
Kusilutka tries a knee to the head but Pablos blocks it.
Kusilutka tries for a takedown but Pablos manages to get underhooks.
Kusilutka lands a left hand.
Kusilutka tries a knee to the head but Pablos blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusilutka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pablos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kusilutka pulls Pablos into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kusilutka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pablos gets tackled into the cage by Kusilutka. Kusilutka maintains the clinch.
Kusilutka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kusilutka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pablos trying to control but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Pablos pushing down on Kusilutka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kusilutka trying to control here.
Pablos is trying to work for a kimura but Kusilutka is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka wants to improve his position but Pablos is controlling well.
Kusilutka is refusing to be controlled, as Pablos sits in half guard.
Kusilutka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablos can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos is trying to work for a kimura but Kusilutka is defending well.
Pablos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusilutka sees it coming and defends easily.
Igor Kusilutka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pablos stops Kusilutka from getting back to his feet.
Pablos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kusilutka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pablos.
Pablos wants to pass the guard but Kusilutka is defending well.
That's two 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.
Pablos trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka is looking to control Pablos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kusilutka avoid being mounted?
Kusilutka pushes Pablos off looking to stand but Pablos dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Kusilutka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kusilutka.
Pablos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kusilutka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka throws a right hand that Pablos ducks under and follows up with a left that Pablos also avoids with ease.
Kusilutka has Pablos up against the cage in a clinch.
Kusilutka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablos smiles and moves away.
Kusilutka takes the fight into the clinch.
Pablo Pablos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusilutka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablos prevents it.
Kusilutka jumps into guard, dragging Pablos to the mat.
Kusilutka is looking to stand up but Pablos isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pablos is one step ahead there.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pablos trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Igor Kusilutka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kusilutka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kusilutka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kusilutka 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kusilutka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Kusilutka thanked V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Pablo Pablos was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira's entrance music is Game of Thrones. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
187 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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188 cm
28
195 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glenn manages to avoid it.
Glenn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glenn's head.
Glenn avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Glenn keeps it at a distance.
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glenn needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Glenn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glenn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Glenn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glenn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Glenn is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glenn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Glenn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glenn trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira's coaches at Thunder MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Glenn is working for a submission of some sort.
Pereira is looking to escape.
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Glenn in his half guard.
Pereira kicks Glenn off and gets back to his feet.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Glenn throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Glenn just manages to avoid it.
Miguel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Glenn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glenn trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira wants to stand up but Glenn is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glenn tightens his grip and picks Pereira up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereira manages to land in guard.
Glenn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glenn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Glenn slips an elbow through the middle.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Glenn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pereira wriggles free and stands up.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pereira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Glenn landing a few strikes.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Glenn drags him back down.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Glenn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pereira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Glenn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira defending against the ground and pound.
Glenn working the ground and pound.
Glenn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pereira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Glenn working the body and head with strikes.
Glenn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira tries to escape but Glenn is in control.
Glenn lands a nice forearm strike.
Pereira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pereira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam B Glenn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Glenn throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Glenn fails to land the takedown.
Glenn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Glenn is in Pereira's guard.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Glenn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Glenn tries to pull guard but Pereira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn tries to score a body lock takedown but Pereira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam B Glenn.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glenn drags the fight down to the ground.
Pereira gets to his feet. Glenn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glenn manages to avoid it.
Sam B Glenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pereira cracks Glenn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pereira thuds his shin into the meat of Glenn's side.
Pereira throws a low kick but Glenn avoids it.
Glenn wants to counter with a clinch but Pereira pushes him away.
Glenn fails to land the takedown.
Pereira throws a head kick that half lands.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Glenn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Glenn.
Miguel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Glenn dives in and scores a takedown into Pereira's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glenn distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glenn stops Pereira from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Glenn cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glenn is controlling him.
Glenn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glenn controls the pace.
Glenn throws a big elbow that misses.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Glenn throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Glenn slips the punch.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Glenn is avoiding it.
Glenn wants to counter the offense by Pereira and move into the clinch position.
Glenn avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Glenn gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Glenn is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Glenn scores a nice knee to the body.
Pereira trying to control the position but instead, Glenn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pereira into the cage.
Glenn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pereira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glenn as Pereira tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Pereira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pereira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Glenn slips the punch.
Glenn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Glenn's knee but Glenn avoids it well.
Glenn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Glenn.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Glenn's shoulder, as Glenn tries to avoid the shot.
Glenn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glenn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Glenn feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Glenn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glenn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Glenn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pereira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn chips away with some ground and pound.
Glenn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Pereira wriggles free and stands up.
Pereira misses with a hook. Glenn ducked under it nicely.
Glenn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Glenn's knee but Glenn avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glenn.
Pereira throws the left hand but Glenn avoids the punch easily.
Glenn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glenn manages to avoid it.
Glenn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Glenn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glenn avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Glenn tries to counter with a clinch but Pereira shakes him off and moves away.
Glenn avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Glenn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the cage. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam B Glenn.
Glenn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Pereira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glenn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pereira's guard.
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Glenn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira wants to stand up but Glenn is controlling him.
Glenn 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.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Glenn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Pereira!
An out of breath Miguel Pereira 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pozar Pozar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozar comes to the cage accompanied by z Buta Wjeżdzam. Azevedo has chosen Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho as his entrance music. 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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151 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo goes for a double leg but Pozar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pozar continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Pozar misses the target.
Pozar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Azevedo does it's job there.
It looks like Pozar Pozar has been cut.
Azevedo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pozar did well to prevent Azevedo getting side control.
Azevedo is working for a kimura but Pozar is defending it quite comfortably.
Pozar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Azevedo is tapping! Great win for Pozar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pozar Pozar!
Pozar Pozar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Evansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norvell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evansen but Evansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norvell moves away.
Norvell catches Evansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Norvell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Evansen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norvell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evansen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evansen misses the shot to the body.
Norvell throws a lazy right hand but Evansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Evansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norvell avoids the body shot from Evansen.
Norvell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Norvell.
Nice shot lands for Evansen.
Christian Evansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norvell misses with a lunging right hand
and Evansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norvell's guard.
Evansen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norvell is keeping the position for now.
Evansen looking to sit in guard and control but Norvell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norvell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norvell is one step ahead there.
Norvell postures up in Evansen's guard and throws a big left but Evansen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norvell looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norvell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evansen is trying to keep Norvell in close.
Evansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norvell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Norvell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Evansen working a defensive guard here.
Norvell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norvell prevents Evansen from getting back to his feet.
Evansen is trying to keep Norvell in close.
Evansen is looking to stand up but Norvell isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norvell lunges at Evansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evansen's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evansen moves out of range as Norvell strikes.
Evansen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norvell misses with an uppercut. Evansen saw that one coming.
Evansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Norvell throws the left hand but Evansen avoids the punch easily.
Norvell lands a really nice looking cross but Evansen seems unphased.
Norvell swings for the body but Evansen moves out of range.
Evansen has Norvell up against the cage in a clinch.
Norvell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Evansen prevents Norvell from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evansen lands a nice uppercut.
Norvell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evansen wants a takedown.
Norvell blocking some punches.
Norvell blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norvell.
Evansen takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norvell lands a takedown into guard.
Norvell trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Evansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norvell defends it easily.
Norvell stops Evansen from standing up.
Norvell throwing strikes from guard but Evansen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Norvell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norvell throws a lazy right hand but Evansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norvell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Evansen scoring well with a low kick there.
Norvell throws a lazy uppercut
and Evansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Evansen is looking to wear down Norvell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Evansen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evansen misses with a body shot.
Norvell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christian Evansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Evansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norvell sprawls well. Norvell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evansen gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell shoots in but Evansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evansen looks to land a combination but Norvell avoids it well.
Norvell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evansen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norvell scrambles back to his feet.
Evansen lands with a hook. Norvell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Evansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norvell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norvell lands a jab.
A big right from Evansen misses.
Evansen throws a leg kick but Norvell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evansen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norvell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evansen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evansen stuns Norvell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evansen lands a leg kick that knocks Norvell off balance momentarily.
Evansen avoids the body shot from Norvell.
Evansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Evansen misses with a straight left.
Norvell throws out a loose jab but Evansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norvell loads up on a big right hand but Evansen slips the punch.
Norvell throws a right hand that misses
letting Evansen counter with a right hand.
Norvell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evansen throws an overhand right that lands on Norvell's shoulder, as Norvell tries to avoid the shot.
Norvell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Evansen with a body shot.
Norvell misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell tests Evansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evansen.
Evansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norvell was well out of range. Poor timing from Evansen.
Norvell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Evansen tumbling to the canvas!
Evansen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Evansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Evansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norvell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Norvell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norvell is in close to Evansen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Norvell throwing strikes from guard but Evansen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norvell stands up over Evansen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evansen trying to control the position.
Evansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evansen seems to have got his legs back now.
Norvell lands a couple of digs.
Norvell trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Evansen is looking to stand up but Norvell isn't so interested in that idea.
Norvell working some strikes from top position.
Norvell is looking to work some ground and pound but Evansen has wrist control.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Evansen is looking to stand up but Norvell isn't so interested in that idea.
Norvell with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norvell catches Evansen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Evansen to the canvas!
Evansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evansen keeping moving, preventing Norvell from controlling successfully.
Evansen being controlled here, momentarily.
Evansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Evansen, not yet.
Evansen is looking for a triangle but Norvell pushes his legs off easily.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Norvell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Evansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Evansen, not yet.
Evansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Norvell trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norvell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norvell feints and as Evansen raises his hands in defense, Norvell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norvell throws a big right hand that misses.
Norvell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norvell is working Evansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Norvell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Evansen keeps moving.
Evansen looking to control.
Norvell trying to control but Evansen is working from the bottom.
Norvell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evansen's head.
Norvell chips away with some ground and pound.
Norvell controlling from the top position.
Christian Evansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norvell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evansen looking to control.
Brad Norvell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evansen keeping moving, preventing Norvell from controlling successfully.
Norvell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Norvell counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evansen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norvell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Norvell.
Evansen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norvell stuns Evansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Norvell misses.
Evansen is looking to counter punch.
Norvell misses with a body shot.
Evansen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Evansen ducks under a wild hook from Norvell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evansen. Norvell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brad Norvell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evansen misses with a jab to the body
and Evansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evansen won't allow Norvell to sweep him here.
Norvell lands an upkick as Evansen stands over him.
Norvell seems keen to control Evansen's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evansen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norvell dives on top into guard.
Norvell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Norvell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norvell 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 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Norvell!
A victorious Brad Norvell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz has chosen Beck - Loser as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Alaniz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond throws a big shot that misses.
Lamond leaves Alaniz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamond sets himself, and Alaniz steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamond avoids it this time.
Lamond throws a series of punches but Alaniz moves out of range.
Lamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamond misses with an uppercut
and Alaniz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alaniz wants a takedown but no success here.
Gordon Lamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Lamond is working Alaniz over against the cage.
Alaniz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaniz managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond connects with a knee to the head.
Alaniz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lamond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamond grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond covering up well under a series of strikes from Alaniz.
Well, with Alaniz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lamond is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alaniz working for a choke but Lamond is defending well.
Alaniz is persistently looking for the submission but Lamond is defending it well.
Alaniz landing with strikes.
Lamond has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alaniz.
Alaniz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alaniz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lamond! Can he survive? No! He's out! Alaniz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Alaniz!
Charlie Alaniz made sure to mention his sponsor, Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes into the arena with My World- Kid Cudi blaring out of the sound system. Bernt Albertsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisumov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taisumov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taisumov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
Albertsson lands with a nice body punch.
Albertsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Albertsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisumov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albertsson throws a combination that misses
and Taisumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albertsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Albertsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taisumov with a body shot.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albertsson digs a good hook to Taisumov's body.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
Taisumov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albertsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taisumov rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albertsson can pounce on him.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Albertsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albertsson swings for the body but Taisumov moves out of range.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taisumov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albertsson lands a head shot.
Albertsson connects with a body shot.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Albertsson avoids nicely.
Albertsson looks to throw the jab but Taisumov is out of range.
Albertsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Albertsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taisumov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Albertsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Taisumov misses the target.
Albertsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Taisumov checks it.
Albertsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taisumov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taisumov throws a sloppy body shot
and Albertsson counters with a two punch combo.
Albertsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albertsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Taisumov should have avoided that one.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Albertsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taisumov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albertsson.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Albertsson. Taisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taisumov misses with a two punch combination.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing.
Albertsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taisumov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Albertsson. Those never looked like landing.
Albertsson is looking to slow Taisumov down with leg kicks.
Albertsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albertsson.
Taisumov misses with an uppercut.
Albertsson scores with a hook.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taisumov.
Albertsson dips to his left and cracks Taisumov with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Albertsson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taisumov blocks the leg kick.
Taisumov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Albertsson looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo bu Albertsson just gets out of the way.
Albertsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taisumov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson'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.
Albertsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taisumov's calf.
Albertsson scores with a shot to the body.
Taisumov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albertsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson lands with a hook. Taisumov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albertsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taisumov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albertsson.
And Albertsson responds with a good body kick, but Taisumov manages to step out the way in time.
Albertsson connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Taisumov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albertsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taisumov checks the leg kick.
Albertsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albertsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albertsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taisumov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albertsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taisumov.
A lazy left from Albertsson finds it's target.
Albertsson misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Albertsson.
Albertsson cracks a nice hook into Taisumov's ribs.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taisumov has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Albertsson throws a shot from downtown. Taisumov moves away and avoids it.
Taisumov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Albertsson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson lands an overhand right.
Albertsson dodges the punch combination from Taisumov.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Albertsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taisumov under the eye.
Albertsson throws a combination. Taisumov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a series of wild punches.
As Albertsson looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo bu Albertsson just gets out of the way.
Albertsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taisumov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Albertsson avoids nicely.
Albertsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albertsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Albertsson lunges at Taisumov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taisumov's hand.
Albertsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albertsson.
Taisumov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson lunges at Taisumov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taisumov's hand.
Nice defenses there by Taisumov.
Taisumov throws a series of punches but Albertsson moves out of range.
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!
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Taisumov misses with a double jab.
Albertsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taisumov.
Albertsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albertsson throws a nice looking combination but Taisumov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taisumov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albertsson misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taisumov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernt Albertsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Albertsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Taisumov's body. Taisumov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albertsson. Albertsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing.
Albertsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taisumov. That did some damage!
Aslan Taisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taisumov slips under a jab from Albertsson.
As Albertsson looks to move away, Taisumov throws a big counter combo bu Albertsson just gets out of the way.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Albertsson with a series of wild strikes but Albertsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albertsson.
Albertsson dodges the punch combination from Taisumov.
Albertsson feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Albertsson scores with a jab to the head.
Taisumov throws a looping overhand right but Albertsson ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Albertsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taisumov has time to react.
Albertsson throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Taisumov down.
Albertsson clobbers Taisumov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albertsson. Albertsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
Taisumov blocks a low kick nicely.
Taisumov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Albertsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Albertsson misses.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Taisumov is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Albertsson finds it's way through Taisumov's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albertsson.
Taisumov misses with a body shot.
Taisumov throws a series of punches but Albertsson avoids them all with ease.
Albertsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taisumov's calf.
Taisumov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albertsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albertsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taisumov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Albertsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taisumov has time to react.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taisumov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albertsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Taisumov is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Taisumov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Albertsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albertsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
Albertsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taisumov's sensitive parts.
Albertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albertsson feints and then cracks Taisumov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taisumov down.
A jab from Albertsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albertsson. Albertsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Albertsson with a hook.
Taisumov tries to bum rush Albertsson with a series of wild strikes but Albertsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Albertsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aslan Taisumov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albertsson throws a leg kick which misses Taisumov's front leg but catches the back leg as Taisumov tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernt Albertsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Albertsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernt Albertsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristotle Polidori (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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12 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Aristotle Polidori!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev catches Polidori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polidori lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polidori.
Panteleev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Polidori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panteleev's guard.
Polidori prevents Panteleev from getting back to his feet.
Panteleev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polidori on the ground.
Polidori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panteleev keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev pulls Polidori in close to prevent any damage.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Polidori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polidori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Polidori's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Polidori controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polidori throws a big elbow that misses.
Panteleev wants to sweep here but Polidori controlling him for the moment.
Polidori is working Panteleev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
Panteleev is pulling down on Polidori's head. It's preventing any offense from Polidori, at least for the moment.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Panteleev can't keep his opponent in guard - Polidori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev is looking to improve his position.
Polidori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polidori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panteleev defending well though.
Polidori looks to land a strike but Panteleev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Panteleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polidori.
Panteleev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Polidori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panteleev counters with a straight right hand.
Panteleev slips a jab and a cross from Polidori.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polidori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panteleev back to the cage. Polidori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Polidori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panteleev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polidori was well out of range. Poor timing from Panteleev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a right hand to the body.
Polidori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Panteleev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polidori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Polidori with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panteleev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
Polidori throws a combination that misses
and Panteleev counters with a nice right hand that sends Polidori toppling to the canvas! Polidori scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Panteleev finish him?!
Polidori is rocked!
Polidori looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polidori misses with a double jab
and Panteleev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Polidori is still on wobbly legs! Can Panteleev finish him?
Panteleev lands a right hook to the body.
Polidori misses with a series of wild punches.
Polidori seems to have recovered his senses.
Polidori fails with the takedown
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polidori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panteleev counters with a nice body shot.
Panteleev jabs at Polidori's body.
Panteleev scores with a jab. Polidori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polidori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Panteleev counters with a nice right hand that sends Polidori toppling to the canvas! Polidori scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Panteleev finish him?!
Panteleev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Polidori does no damage.
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polidori closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panteleev circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Polidori scores with a four punch combination!
Aristotle Polidori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panteleev throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Panteleev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Panteleev lands a left and a right that send Polidori crashing to the mat, dazed. Panteleev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leonid Panteleev is winning the standup battle so far.
Polidori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panteleev's waist but Panteleev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polidori off to one side.
Aristotle Polidori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polidori thinking.
Panteleev misses the shot to the body.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panteleev.
It looks like Panteleev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Polidori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polidori misses with a combination
and Panteleev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polidori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panteleev did well to prevent Polidori getting side control.
Panteleev is trying to stand up here but Polidori is controlling him well.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Polidori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Polidori is breathing heavily.
Panteleev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polidori is working away from the top position though.
Panteleev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polidori stops Panteleev from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panteleev keeping moving, preventing Polidori from controlling successfully.
Polidori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panteleev's head.
Polidori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panteleev is keeping the position for now.
Polidori throws a big right hand that misses.
Panteleev being controlled here, momentarily.
Panteleev is trying to keep Polidori in close.
Polidori trying to control but Panteleev is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polidori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panteleev is trying to control the position but Polidori postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polidori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polidori shoots in but Panteleev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Panteleev misses its target.
Leonid Panteleev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristotle Polidori.
Polidori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panteleev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Polidori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polidori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Panteleev to counter with a crisp jab.
Polidori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polidori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Polidori tries to bum rush Panteleev with a series of wild strikes but Panteleev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Panteleev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Polidori. Those never looked like landing.
Panteleev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polidori can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polidori tries for a takedown but Panteleev circles away easily
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.
Panteleev closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Polidori out cold! Polidori corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Panteleev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leonid Panteleev thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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