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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 33 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt clobbers Phoenix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phoenix lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt tries to bench press Phoenix off him but Phoenix keeps the position.
Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phoenix working away.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Phoenix connects with a decent elbow.
Hunt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Phoenix scoring with punches from side control.
Phoenix scoring with punches and elbows.
Phoenix working the ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is rocked!
Phoenix tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Phoenix finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Phoenix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Phoenix is chipping away with strikes.
Phoenix in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hunt looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Phoenix turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Phoenix!
A very excited looking Paul Phoenix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tony Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'ok mate....you got that one, one more go around?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Volya Nikolaev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Albertsson misses with a low kick as Nikolaev jumps back.
Nikolaev throws a hook but Albertsson blocks it.
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a double jab
enabling Albertsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albertsson drops his hands momentarily and Nikolaev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Albertsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikolaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Albertsson's head.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
Nikolaev with a hook.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albertsson's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev swinging wildly here.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Albertsson saw that one coming.
Albertsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albertsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
A left lands for Albertsson.
Nikolaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albertsson throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a push kick but Nikolaev slaps the foot to one side.
Nikolaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albertsson needs to keep his hands up - Nikolaev had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a hook
letting Nikolaev counter with a right hand.
Albertsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Albertsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Albertsson!
Nikolaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albertsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Albertsson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikolaev postures up in Albertsson's guard and throws a big left but Albertsson blocks it.
Nikolaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikolaev lands a couple of digs.
Nikolaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev distracts Albertsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Albertsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikolaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikolaev looking to pass the guard.
Albertsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaev on the ground.
Albertsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikolaev trying to control but Albertsson is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Albertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albertsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nikolaev wants to improve his position but Albertsson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Albertsson's head to control him but Albertsson postures up.
Nikolaev gets back to full guard.
Albertsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle here but Albertsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Albertsson trying to control the position but Nikolaev is working away.
Nikolaev regains half guard.
Albertsson is trying to control. Nikolaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Albertsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev throws out a counter right but Albertsson avoids it with no problem.
Nikolaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikolaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albertsson's hands.
Albertsson loads up on a big right hand but Nikolaev slips the punch.
Nikolaev throws a right hand that misses
and Albertsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Albertsson throws a jab when Nikolaev was well out of range.
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
Albertsson misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albertsson.
Nikolaev throws an overhand right that lands on Albertsson's shoulder, as Albertsson tries to avoid the shot.
Albertsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikolaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albertsson.
Albertsson throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaev tries to avoid it.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. Nikolaev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albertsson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Albertsson.
A low kick from Albertsson misses
and Nikolaev counters with a straight right hand.
Albertsson swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albertsson.
Albertsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikolaev is out of range.
Albertsson catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albertsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albertsson slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands with a right hand.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from Albertsson.
Albertsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albertsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikolaev blocks the leg kick.
Albertsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev sizes up Albertsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Nikolaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albertsson misses with a kick to the body.
Albertsson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Albertsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Albertsson defending well as Nikolaev loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev walks into a stiff left hand from Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
Albertsson dodges the punch combination from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
A jab-cross combination lands for Nikolaev and sends Albertsson crashing to the mat! Nikolaev follows him down to the mat - Albertsson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Albertsson is rocked!
Nikolaev lands a big elbow - Albertsson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nikolaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volya Nikolaev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akulenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cowboys From Hell. Alaniz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beck - Loser . Charlie Alaniz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eugeniy Akulenko's chin.
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Alaniz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Akulenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alaniz checks it well.
Alaniz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akulenko throws the kick towards the body but Alaniz avoids it.
Akulenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Alaniz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akulenko smiles and moves away.
Akulenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akulenko stuns Alaniz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akulenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alaniz shoots in but no luck this time.
Alaniz gets a clinch.
Akulenko breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
Akulenko looks to land a left hand but Alaniz moved out of range nicely.
Alaniz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akulenko defends it well.
Alaniz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alaniz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akulenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alaniz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akulenko!
Akulenko bucks up and tries to throw Alaniz off but instead Alaniz has got his back!
Akulenko trying to control the action but Alaniz just sinks the hooks in.
Akulenko avoids the strikes from Alaniz.
Akulenko fending off the submission attempt from Alaniz.
Alaniz scores with strikes from the back.
Akulenko tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is punishing Akulenko with some ground and pound.
Akulenko trying to control the position but Alaniz manages to sink in the hooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaniz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Akulenko's head.
Alaniz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Akulenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alaniz's guard. Nice work there by Akulenko.
Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Alaniz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alaniz is controlling Akulenko's posture.
Akulenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaniz is retaining full guard.
Akulenko wants to stand but Alaniz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akulenko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko wants to control from the top but Alaniz keeps moving.
Alaniz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akulenko defends well.
Akulenko stops Alaniz from standing up.
Akulenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alaniz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akulenko is aware though and is defending well.
Akulenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaniz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akulenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akulenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Alaniz blocks it.
Akulenko crunches a lovely knee into Alaniz's ribcage.
Alaniz tries to score a body lock takedown but Akulenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akulenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akulenko gets underhooks to prevent Alaniz's takedown attempt.
Alaniz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akulenko is defending well.
Alaniz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alaniz has Akulenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akulenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alaniz.
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akulenko moves into range and clinches up with Alaniz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaniz tries to throw a body punch but Akulenko avoids it by throwing Alaniz back against the cage.
Akulenko trying to land knees to the body.
Akulenko leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that 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.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akulenko as he avoids it easily.
Akulenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alaniz slips a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko lands a really nice looking cross but Alaniz seems unphased.
Akulenko rushes Alaniz and presses him up against the cage.
Akulenko lands an elbow inside.
Alaniz wants a takedown.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Alaniz blocks it.
Alaniz tries to pull guard but Akulenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Alaniz drops back down to his feet.
Eugeniy Akulenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Akulenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akulenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alaniz takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akulenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alaniz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alaniz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akulenko clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akulenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alaniz.
A shot in the inside from Akulenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akulenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akulenko 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.
Akulenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akulenko closes the distance and clinches.
Alaniz digs a right hand underneath Akulenko's ribcage. Akulenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akulenko trying to stall but Alaniz improves his position.
Alaniz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akulenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akulenko lands a knee to the body.
Akulenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alaniz can do to turn this around?
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Akulenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alaniz tries to pull guard but Akulenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alaniz blocking some punches.
Akulenko misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akulenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alaniz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akulenko walks away with a smile on his face. Alaniz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alaniz slips under a jab.
Akulenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Alaniz. Alaniz gets slowly back to his feet.
Akulenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Alaniz blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Alaniz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akulenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alaniz, pushing him back against the cage.
Akulenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Akulenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akulenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eugeniy Akulenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akulenko with a knee to the head.
Alaniz is rocked!
Akulenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alanizs head.
Alaniz is still on wobbly legs! Can Akulenko finish him?
Akulenko lands a nice elbow.
Akulenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alaniz backwards.
Akulenko scores with a knee to the head.
Akulenko tries a knee to the head but Alaniz blocks it.
Alaniz jumps guard but Akulenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alaniz takes an elbow to the temple.
Akulenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alaniz to his knees! Akulenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Charlie Alaniz had this to say: 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dzczaskz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzczaskz has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Stig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Dzczaskz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzczaskz misses with a body kick.
Dzczaskz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stig thinks about countering with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stig.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick that misses.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz avoids it easily.
Stig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a shot from downtown. Stig moves away and avoids it.
Stig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dzczaskz lands with a shot to the body.
Dzczaskz's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dzczaskz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dzczaskz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Stig down with leg kicks.
Dzczaskz misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stig.
It seemed like Dzczaskz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dzczaskz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dzczaskz throws a big shot that misses.
Stig throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dzczaskz avoids it.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Dzczaskz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stig throws a leg kick but Dzczaskz checks it.
Dzczaskz lands a glancing blow to the side of Stig's head.
Dzczaskz checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dzczaskz ducks right into an uppercut from Stig.
Stig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Stig misses the target.
Stig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dzczaskz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Stig lands a nice hook to Dzczaskz's body. Dzczaskz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stig throws an overhand right that lands on Dzczaskz's shoulder, as Dzczaskz tries to avoid the shot.
Stig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Dzczaskz.
Stig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stig misses with a straight right.
Dzczaskz throws a lazy right hand but Stig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stig lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dzczaskz. Dzczaskz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Stig missing with a left hand there. Dzczaskz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stig throws the left hand but Dzczaskz avoids the punch easily.
Stig ducks under a wild hook from Dzczaskz.
Stig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stig throws a nice head kick!
Stig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dzczaskz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stig looks to land a combination but Dzczaskz avoids it well.
Dzczaskz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stig's hands.
A head kick from Stig lands but Dzczaskz takes it in his stride.
Stig throws a looping overhand right but Dzczaskz ducks down to avoid it.
Stig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dzczaskz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stig.
As Dzczaskz looks to move away, Stig throws a big counter combo bu Dzczaskz just gets out of the way.
Dzczaskz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dzczaskz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stig.
Stig misses with an uppercut.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
Stig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dzczaskz.
Stig fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dzczaskz just manages to avoid it.
Dzczaskz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dzczaskz connects with a right hand. Stig shakes it off.
Dzczaskz tests Stig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stig misses.
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stig misses with a hook
and Dzczaskz counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzczaskz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stig.
Dzczaskz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stig blocks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stig, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz scores with a jab to the body.
Dzczaskz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stig doesn't seem bothered though.
Dzczaskz throws the left hand but Stig avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dzczaskz, right into the meat.
Dzczaskz throws a wild body kick that Stig sees coming a mile off.
Dzczaskz misses with a kick to the body.
Stig scores with a decent looking hook.
Stig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stig misses with a looping left.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot.
Dzczaskz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dzczaskz's head.
Dzczaskz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzczaskz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stig looks to land a body kick but Dzczaskz moved away.
Dzczaskz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stig fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dzczaskz just manages to avoid it.
Stig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dzczaskz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Stig will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dzczaskz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Dzczaskz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzczaskz lands a nice looking body kick.
Dzczaskz tried to score with a low kick but Stig checks it.
The Stig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dzczaskz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stig throws a lazy right hand but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stig lands a nice looking body shot.
Omar Dzczaskz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dzczaskz thows a leg kick but Stig checks it
and Stig counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Dzczaskz misses.
Stig throws a leg kick
and Dzczaskz counters with a three punch combo that has Stig backing up. Stig nods at Dzczaskz to acknowledge the strikes.
Dzczaskz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stig feints and then cracks Dzczaskz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzczaskz down.
Dzczaskz misses with a looping right.
Dzczaskz blocks a low kick nicely.
Dzczaskz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stig lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzczaskz connects with the punch.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz avoids it easily.
Stig lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dzczaskz will feel that in the morning.
Dzczaskz throws a hook to the side of Stig's head but Stig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stig lands a slapping body shot.
Stig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Dzczaskz is looking for the big counter here.
Dzczaskz tries to move into range but Stig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dzczaskz misses with a kick to the body.
Dzczaskz throws a head kick that misses
and Stig counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Stig throws a hook but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Jab from Dzczaskz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dzczaskz slips under a jab from Stig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stig can pounce on him.
Stig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stig stuns Dzczaskz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stig loads up on a big right hand but Dzczaskz slips the punch.
Dzczaskz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stig misses the shot to the body.
Stig lands a high kick!
Dzczaskz misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stig.
Dzczaskz throws the kick towards the body but Stig avoids it.
Good leg kick by Stig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dzczaskz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stig.
Stig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzczaskz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzczaskz was well out of range. Poor timing from Stig.
Dzczaskz just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stig.
Stig takes a swing at Dzczaskz's ribcage but misses.
Dzczaskz scores with a body shot.
Stig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stig throws a lazy right hand but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick, looking for Stig's leg but Stig calmly moves out of range.
Stig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stig takes one on the button.
Stig lands a nice looking body shot.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stig throws a body punch but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Dzczaskz throws out a loose jab but Stig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dzczaskz staying out of range there.
Dzczaskz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stig throws a head kick but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Stig.
Stig misses with a looping right.
Dzczaskz misses with a left hand
and Stig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stig scores with a kick to the body.
Stig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stig.
Stig looks to land a left hand but Dzczaskz moved out of range nicely.
Stig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Stig will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzczaskz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzczaskz throws a hook to the side of Stig's head but Stig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stig misses the shot to the body.
Dzczaskz feints a counter leg kick.
Stig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dzczaskz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stig.
Stig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzczaskz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzczaskz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stig gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzczaskz counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz blocks a jab.
Stig thuds his right hand into Dzczaskz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Stig moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzczaskz throws a hook but Stig blocks it.
Stig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dzczaskz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzczaskz drops his hands momentarily and Stig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dzczaskz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stig checks a leg kick.
Dzczaskz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stig misses with a wild combination.
Dzczaskz checks the leg kick.
Dzczaskz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stig lunges at Dzczaskz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzczaskz's hand.
Omar Dzczaskz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzczaskz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stig slips a jab from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stig walks into a straight right hand from Dzczaskz.
A big left from Dzczaskz misses.
A big left from Dzczaskz misses.
Stig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dzczaskz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stig. Stig obviously looking to wear him down.
Dzczaskz misses with an uppercut. Stig saw that one coming.
Dzczaskz cracks the inside of Stig's front leg.
Stig misses with a hook.
Dzczaskz throws a hook but Stig blocks it.
Stig throws a head kick that misses
and Dzczaskz counters with a good low kick that Stig was not able to check.
Stig lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzczaskz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dzczaskz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stig.
Stig moves out of range of the body kick from Dzczaskz.
A shot to the liver by Stig. Beautiful body shot.
Dzczaskz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stig moves away.
Dzczaskz moves away from the strike by Stig.
Dzczaskz slips under a jab.
Dzczaskz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dzczaskz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dzczaskz scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stig moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzczaskz.
Dzczaskz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzczaskz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stig.
Dzczaskz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stig lands a lovely overhand right.
Dzczaskz misses the body punch
and Stig counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig looks for the body kick but Dzczaskz saw that one coming.
Dzczaskz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dzczaskz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stig momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dzczaskz takes a step back to recover.
Stig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dzczaskz throws a body punch but Stig moves out of range.
Dzczaskz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stig.
No joy there for Stig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzczaskz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stig can pounce on him.
Stig misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stig checks a leg kick.
Stig appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Stig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dzczaskz missing with a left hand there. Stig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stig.
Dzczaskz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stig 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Stig.
Well Stig has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Stig!
The Stig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I get Knocked Down. Manison has chosen Wherever I May Roam as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands a jab to the head.
Benton feints a jab promting Manison to slip. Benton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benton throws a hook but Manison blocks it.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Manison misses the jab.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Manison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Manison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benton tries for a takedown but Manison circles away easily
and Benton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benton works Manison's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Manison.
Benton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Benton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manison swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manison.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manison has time to react.
Manison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
A jab from Manison misses.
Manison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Manison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
A little jabbing left from Manison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manison misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manison circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Manison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benton circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton 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.
Benton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Manison's shoulder, as Manison tries to avoid the shot.
Benton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manison's guard.
Manison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Benton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Benton cracks a nice hook into Manison's ribs.
Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Manison is just out of range.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benton.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Manison saw that one coming.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Manison takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.
Benton throws a one two combo.
A lazy left from Manison finds it's target.
Benton cracks Manison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manison is rocked!
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Manison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manison lands with a shot to the body.
It looks like Benton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manison might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Benton dives in for a single leg takedown but Manison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manison throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.
Benton slips under a jab.
Manison leaves Benton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Benton cracks Manison with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison with a hook.
Manison loads up on a big right hand but Benton slips the punch.
Manison misses with a straight right.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Manison is just out of range.
Benton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manison misses the jab.
Benton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison thuds a left hand into Benton's body.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Manison throws out a powerful jab.
Manison throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Benton misses.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Manison will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Manison stalks Benton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benton's face. Benton staggers backwards, shaken.
Manison connects with a nice looking jab.
Manison lands a body shot.
Manison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton cracks Manison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benton shoots for a double leg takedown but Manison sprawls well. He's pushed Benton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
A little jabbing left from Manison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benton takes one to the side of the head.
Grant Benton's cut is getting worse.
Benton throws a body punch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benton slips a jab from Manison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Benton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
It looked like Benton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Manison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manison, as that shot connected.
Manison scores with a decent looking hook.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Manison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benton's head backwards.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manison as he jumps to the side.
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
A big right from Manison misses.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Benton swinging wildly here.
Manison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manison clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benton's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
Benton scores with a decent looking hook.
Benton drives through with a takedown into Manison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manison keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Manison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manison looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manison looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manison!
Benton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benton looking for submissions off his back.
Manison controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benton!
Benton is working to get back to half guard.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
Manison wants to take his opponent's back but instead Benton manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Manison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manison.
Konstantin Manison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manison stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Manison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
Benton is looking to wear down Manison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benton misses with a looping right.
No luck for Benton with that takedown attempt.
Manison dips to his left and cracks Benton with an uppercut!
Manison slips under a jab.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Benton shoots in for a double leg but Manison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manison misses with a straight left.
Manison ducks right into an uppercut from Benton.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manison.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benton, as that shot connected.
Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Manison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manison stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manison clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Manison.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
Konstantin Manison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison.
Manison slips a jab from Benton.
Benton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manison wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison.
Good exchange - Manison coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Benton needs to keep his hands up - Manison had a free shot at his head there.
Benton is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Benton finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manison, as that shot connected.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton tests Manison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Manison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benton doesn't seem phased though.
Benton cracks Manison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manison cracks Benton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Manison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benton to stand back up!
Grant Benton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manison throws a good cross that connects.
Benton scores with a takedown into Manison's guard.
Manison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Benton is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manison avoid being mounted?
Benton wants to take a breather but Manison is having none of it.
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Manison trying to control but Benton postures up.
Manison is controlling Benton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Konstantin Manison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manison trying to control from the bottom.
Manison wants to get back to full guard.
Manison is staying active underneath Benton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four 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.
Benton is looking to advance position but Manison won't allow it.
Manison keeping control of the position.
Manison kicks Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton jabs at Manison's body.
Manison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Manison lands.
Benton swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Grant Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Manison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manison 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
159 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Chandler.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chandler's hands.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetsov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler postures up.
Chandler stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Chandler misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Chandler lands a jab.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chandler lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Chandler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chandler with a body shot.
Chandler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Chandler tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetsov keeps him there for the moment.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling the position.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Donk. Chandler catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Chandler had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Chandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chandler is rocked!
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chandler's calf.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chandler! Kuznetsov lets Chandler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chandler throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Chandler collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato has chosen Cats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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285 lbs
36 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSlamm was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Contemprato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSlamm jabs Contemprato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McSlamm throws a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contemprato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contemprato throws a head kick but McSlamm moves out of range.
McSlamm throwing a counter right hand but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contemprato misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato takes a swing at McSlamm's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato missing with a left hand there. McSlamm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McSlamm throws a sloppy head kick and Contemprato moves out of range easily.
McSlamm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSlamm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Contemprato 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.
Contemprato throws a body kick that misses.
McSlamm drops down looking for a counter takedown but Contemprato sprawls and moves away.
McSlamm tries a low kick but Contemprato avoids it.
Contemprato scores with a push kick.
McSlamm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
McSlamm takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McSlamm misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Contemprato there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato misses with a body kick.
Contemprato lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contemprato.
McSlamm tries a head kick but it misses.
McSlamm connects with a looping right hand.
McSlamm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contemprato connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. McSlamm does a little dance to reset his feet.
McSlamm throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Contemprato swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
McSlamm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Contemprato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McSlamm rather than just go for the knockout.
McSlamm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contemprato throws a lazy body kick
and McSlamm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Contemprato connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that 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.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
And McSlamm counters with a quick kick to the body but Contemprato blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Contemprato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSlamm.
McSlamm slips under a jab.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSlamm manages to avoid it.
Contemprato lands with a nice body kick.
Contemprato lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSlamm's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSlamm throws a poor cross that misses
and Contemprato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contemprato swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
McSlamm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Contemprato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSlamm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Contemprato won't be happy with that.
Contemprato is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm prevents Contemprato from escaping the position.
Contemprato tries to buck McSlamm off but McSlamm is having none of it.
McSlamm working away.
McSlamm misses with the ground and pound.
Contemprato manages to get back to half guard.
McSlamm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Contemprato to regain full guard.
Contemprato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Contemprato is adopting a defensive guard.
Contemprato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm works over Contemprato with some ground and pound from guard.
Contemprato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Contemprato wants to sweep but no luck.
McSlamm postures up.
McSlamm stopping the sweep attempt from Contemprato.
McSlamm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Contemprato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McSlamm with a nice head shot there.
McSlamm looking to sit in guard and control but Contemprato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McSlamm looking for a sweep. Not yet McSlamm, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Contemprato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSlamm is pulling down on Contemprato's head to control his posture.
McSlamm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contemprato gets to his feet - McSlamm follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by McSlamm.
McSlamm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Contemprato misses with a combination
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Contemprato is holding on to half guard well.
Contemprato is trying to stand up here but McSlamm is controlling him well.
McSlamm working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contemprato has his hands clasped together around McSlamm's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Contemprato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McSlamm.
McSlamm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato is trying is best to control the position here.
McSlamm working the head and body with strikes.
McSlamm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contemprato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McSlamm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSlamm is trying to control. Contemprato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Contemprato wants to get back to full guard.
Contemprato trying to control but McSlamm postures up.
McSlamm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Contemprato defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McSlamm is working away from the top position though.
McSlamm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Contemprato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McSlamm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McSlamm's back!
Contemprato tries to keep control of the position but McSlamm is staying busy.
McSlamm manages to reverse the position and now he's in Contemprato's guard. Nice work there by McSlamm.
Contemprato wants to stand and escape but McSlamm is having none of it.
McSlamm is working Contemprato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Contemprato bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSlamm's guard.
McSlamm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McSlamm lands with a punch from half guard.
Contemprato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Contemprato tries to roll over but McSlamm keeps him under control.
McSlamm is looking to stall here but Contemprato recovers full guard.
Contemprato is trying to keep McSlamm in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contemprato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McSlamm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSlamm looking to sit in guard and control but Contemprato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McSlamm managing to control the position.
Contemprato throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contemprato tries to free his leg and advance position but McSlamm is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sara McSlamm clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McSlamm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but McSlamm is just out of range.
McSlamm blocks a jab.
McSlamm misses the jab.
McSlamm tries to move into range but Contemprato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm tries to move into range but Contemprato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Contemprato scores with a leg kick.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSlamm.
Noel Contemprato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSlamm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSlamm attempts a counter takedown but Contemprato avoids it well and moves away.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSlamm manages to avoid it.
Contemprato walks into a left hand.
Contemprato leaves McSlamm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Contemprato misses with a body shot
and McSlamm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm moves out of range of the body kick from Contemprato.
Contemprato lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contemprato, right into the meat.
Contemprato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSlamm slips a jab from Contemprato.
It looked like McSlamm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McSlamm tries for a takedown but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sara McSlamm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contemprato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McSlamm misses.
Contemprato throws out a counter right but McSlamm avoids it with no problem.
McSlamm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contemprato but Contemprato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab from Contemprato.
Contemprato 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.
McSlamm fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm misses the jab.
Contemprato throws a lazy right hand but McSlamm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McSlamm misses the target.
McSlamm lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy left from Contemprato finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSlamm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McSlamm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Contemprato was covering up waiting for the punch and McSlamm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Contemprato looking to control.
McSlamm stands up over Contemprato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McSlamm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McSlamm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSlamm chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contemprato is on top in guard.
Contemprato trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlamm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Contemprato is one step ahead there.
Contemprato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Contemprato wants to stand but McSlamm is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Contemprato preventing the sweep.
McSlamm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Contemprato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Noel Contemprato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Contemprato wants it to stay on the feet.
Contemprato throws a predictable looking body shot
and McSlamm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contemprato lands a leg kick that knocks McSlamm off balance momentarily.
Contemprato throws a body punch but McSlamm moves out of range.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Contemprato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Contemprato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Contemprato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut
and McSlamm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a sloppy head kick and McSlamm moves out of range easily.
McSlamm fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlamm shoots in but Contemprato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sara McSlamm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McSlamm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Contemprato - the referee stops the clock and McSlamm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Contemprato. McSlamm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noel Contemprato.
I think Contemprato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato! Noel Contemprato retains his super heavyweight title!
Noel Contemprato decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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28
185 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong punishes Lapis's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarpong lands an overhand right.
Lapis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Lapis clinches up with Sarpong and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarpong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapis manages to break the clinch.
Sarpong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lapis throws a hook but Sarpong avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapis 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.
Sarpong throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarpong is looking to clinch but Lapis is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarpong lands with a right hand.
Lapis dips to his left and cracks Sarpong with an uppercut!
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapis.
Lapis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapis 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.
Sarpong lands a nice shot that snaps Lapis's head back.
Sarpong drives through and clinches with Lapis against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong working Lapis over with knees to the body.
Lapis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lapis.
Sarpong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lapis's defenses.
Nice elbow from Sarpong.
Lapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lapis prevents a body shot from Sarpong.
Lapis wants to break free but Sarpong has control.
Sarpong 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.
Lapis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lapis tries to circle away but Sarpong has him pinned against the cage.
Sarpong misses with an elbow over the top.
Lapis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarpong.
Sarpong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lapis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sarpong back to the cage. Lapis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Good exchange - Sarpong coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapis misses with an uppercut
and Sarpong counters with a straight right hand.
Lapis dives in and grabs Sarpong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarpong pushes down on Lapis's head and hops out.
Sarpong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapis.
Lapis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeffrey Sarpong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarpong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapis throws out the jab.
Lapis moves out of range of the body kick from Sarpong.
Lapis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lapis shoots in looking for a takedown but Sarpong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lapis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffrey Sarpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Sarpong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapis moves in looking to clinch but Sarpong pushes him off.
Sarpong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sarpong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarpong throws out a powerful jab.
Sarpong slaps away a takedown attempt from Lapis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sarpong avoids the body shot from Lapis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Sarpong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapis gets tackled into the cage by Sarpong. Sarpong maintains the clinch.
Lapis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lapis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looks to land a body kick but Lapis moved away.
Sarpong's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarpong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapis misses the target.
Sarpong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sarpong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lapis's head.
Sarpong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapis.
Lapis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarpong delivers a nice body kick.
Lapis walks into a jab.
Sarpong moves into the clinch.
Lapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sarpong is defending well.
Sarpong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lapis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sarpong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lapis's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarpong lands an elbow inside that Lapis shrugs off.
It looks like Andrey Lapis has been cut.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sarpong misses with a knee to the head.
Lapis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a nice knee to the body.
Lapis looks winded!
Sarpong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarpong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lapis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lapis wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarpong won't allow it.
Lapis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarpong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapis avoids it.
Lapis is trying to push Sarpong away but Sarpong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lapis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lapis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sarpong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lapis is trying to break the clinch but Sarpong has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarpong.
Sarpong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapis backwards.
Sarpong keeps control of Lapis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sarpong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarpong.
Sarpong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lapis tries to break free but Sarpong pushes him back against the cage.
Sarpong lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sarpong clinches with his opponent.
Lapis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sarpong lands a right hand.
Lapis managing to block the knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong lands an elbow just above Lapis 's eye.
Sarpong misses with a body punch.
Sarpong lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarpong.
Sarpong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lapis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Sarpong scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lapis is rocked!
Sarpong working Lapis over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarpong.
Lapis is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarpong finish him?
Sarpong misses with a knee to the head.
Lapis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lapis is breathing heavily.
Lapis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarpong lands with a short shot to the head.
Jeffrey Sarpong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sarpong tries to land a knee to the head but Lapis blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sarpong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lapis's efforts to push away.
Sarpong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sarpong scores with a hook to the body.
Sarpong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapis can do to turn this around?
Sarpong has Lapis pressed against the cage, preventing Lapis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Sarpong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarpong lands an elbow that stopped Lapis in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarpong.
Sarpong pushes off an throws an elbow but Lapis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sarpong lands a knee to the body.
Sarpong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Sarpong.
Sarpong gets through Lapis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarpong lands a left hand.
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!
Lapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lapis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sarpong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lapis's efforts to push away.
Sarpong tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapis avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lapis is trying to break free.
Lapis looking to stall.
Sarpong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarpong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lapis or not.
Sarpong connects with a knee to the head.
Sarpong scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sarpong.
Sarpong pushes Lapis against the cage. Sarpong is working some dirty boxing. Sarpong pushes off with a quick right hook! Lapis goes down! Lapis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sarpong moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Sarpong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Twisted Transistor. Schelokov has chosen Sirens as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
185 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schelokov. Toney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schelokov swings for the body but Toney moves out of range.
Schelokov 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.
Schelokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Toney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toney looking to pass the guard.
Schelokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Schelokov, not yet.
Toney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schelokov keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
Schelokov trying to keep a closed guard but Toney is proving a slippery customer.
Toney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schelokov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schelokov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schelokov!
Toney is looking to regain half guard here but Schelokov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney gets back to half guard.
Toney is looking to improve his position.
Toney is not content to let Schelokov control the position.
Toney is looking for a sweep. Schelokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toney is working hard here to advance position.
Schelokov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schelokov is trying to control. Toney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schelokov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov working some strikes from top position.
Toney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schelokov is one step ahead there.
Schelokov lands a couple of elbows.
Toney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schelokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toney keeping moving, preventing Schelokov from controlling successfully.
Toney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schelokov works over Toney with some ground and pound from guard.
Toney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schelokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schelokov is aware though and is defending well.
Toney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov with a nice head shot there.
Toney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schelokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schelokov connects with a couple of short punches.
Toney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schelokov's guard.
Schelokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schelokov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toney throws a big right hand that misses.
Schelokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.
Toney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schelokov trying to control the position.
Toney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schelokov wants to stand but Toney is controlling the position.
Toney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney tries to free his leg and advance position but Schelokov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney throws a big elbow that misses.
Toney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Toney swings around for an armbar but Schelokov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toney's guard.
Schelokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toney looking for a sweep. Not yet Toney, not yet.
Schelokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schelokov has managed to get both his arms back between Toney's legs - danger averted.
Schelokov postures up and lands a big shot to Toney's brow.
Schelokov distracts Toney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schelokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schelokov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angel Toney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schelokov takes a swing at Toney's ribcage but misses.
Schelokov throws a right and a left that Toney avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schelokov, right into the meat.
Schelokov misses the shot to the body.
Angel Toney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schelokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schelokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toney manages to avoid it.
Alexander Schelokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney drives through and clinches with Schelokov against the cage.
Schelokov stalling in the clinch but Toney improves position.
Schelokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney is trying to trip Schelokov. He has hold of a leg but Schelokov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Toney persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Toney postures up in Schelokov's guard and throws a big left but Schelokov blocks it.
Angel Toney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schelokov is keeping the position for now.
Toney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schelokov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schelokov has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toney looking for a triangle here. Schelokov is fighting it but it looks tight! Toney pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Schelokov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Angel Toney!
Angel Toney is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Angel Toney, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Robledo Puch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eka Tahuna!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Puch misses.
Robledo Puch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahuna blocks a jab.
Tahuna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tahuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Puch. Puch gets slowly back to his feet.
Puch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tahuna momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puch.
Tahuna swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Puch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Puch does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tahuna. Puch does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Puch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tahuna but Tahuna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tahuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robledo Puch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tahuna.
Puch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Puch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puch in side control, throwing shots but Tahuna defends.
Puch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahuna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tahuna parries the strikes from Puch easily there. Puch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tahuna to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tahuna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Puch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tahuna defending against the ground and pound.
Tahuna is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puch connects with a decent elbow.
Puch working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Puch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Puch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna parries the strikes from Puch easily there. Puch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tahuna to escape.
Puch is putting a hurting on Tahuna here, landing some big shots from side control.
Puch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tahuna struggling a bit here.
Tahuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tahuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puch.
Puch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tahuna, who protects the arm well.
Tahuna can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puch.
Puch is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tahuna looks calm but he's in trouble here. Puch gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tahuna is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Puch lets go of the hold and Tahuna can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robledo Puch made sure he mentioned Machiavelli Boutique, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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