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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratko Malich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malich has chosen Behemoth - O Father O Satan O Sun as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratko Malich!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson misses with a takedown attempt
and Malich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emerson wants to get back to full guard.
Emerson is working hard here to advance position.
Malich trying to control from half guard but Emerson is working away.
Emerson is trying to control but can't.
Emerson tries to roll over but Malich keeps him under control.
Emerson is trying to stand.
Emerson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson is looking to improve his position.
Malich maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Emerson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Malich has cracked it and Emerson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Malich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ratko Malich!
A less than humble Ratko Malich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Viaquiro (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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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Viaquiro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viaquiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Sisyaskez throws a right and a left that Viaquiro avoids nicely.
Viaquiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sisyaskez misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Viaquiro.
Viaquiro misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sisyaskez misses the target.
Viaquiro throws a leg kick
and Sisyaskez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sisyaskez staying out of range there.
Viaquiro misses with a shot to the body
and Viaquiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisyaskez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viaquiro.
Viaquiro moves in looking to clinch but Sisyaskez pushes him off.
Viaquiro throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sisyaskez to counter with a crisp jab.
Viaquiro misses with a jab to the body
and Sisyaskez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaquiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Viaquiro.
Viaquiro tries to bum rush Sisyaskez with a series of wild strikes but Sisyaskez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sisyaskez throws a big counter combination but Viaquiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viaquiro throws a lazy body kick
and Sisyaskez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viaquiro looks winded!
Viaquiro wants to clinch up but Sisyaskez keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Sisyaskez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viaquiro works Sisyaskez's body with a nice hook.
Viaquiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Sisyaskez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viaquiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viaquiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sisyaskez lands with an uppercut that bounces Viaquiro off the cage and back into range.
Viaquiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Viaquiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viaquiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viaquiro moves into the clinch.
Sisyaskez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viaquiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viaquiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Viaquiro looks to move away, Sisyaskez throws a big counter combo bu Viaquiro just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viaquiro. Sisyaskez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viaquiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sisyaskez rather than just go for the knockout.
Viaquiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sisyaskez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sisyaskez misses with a few strikes there.
Viaquiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viaquiro keeps control of Sisyaskez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viaquiro manages to break the clinch.
Viaquiro throws a nice looking combination but Sisyaskez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viaquiro throws a hook but Sisyaskez blocks it.
Good exchange - Sisyaskez coming out on top.
Tony Viaquiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viaquiro misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyaskez lands with a shot to the body.
Viaquiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Viaquiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Sisyaskez misses.
Viaquiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Viaquiro.
We've been informed that Viaquiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Viaquiro misses with a double jab
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Viaquiro backing up. Viaquiro nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
Viaquiro is looking to clinch but Sisyaskez is avoiding it.
Viaquiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sisyaskez counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viaquiro tries to clinch
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Sisyaskez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viaquiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisyaskez manages to avoid it.
Viaquiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Sisyaskez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viaquiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Viaquiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sisyaskez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sisyaskez misses with a wild combination.
Sisyaskez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Viaquiro.
Sisyaskez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viaquiro tries to clinch but Sisyaskez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Sisyaskez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viaquiro is looking to clinch but Sisyaskez is avoiding it.
As Viaquiro looks to move away, Sisyaskez throws a big counter combo bu Viaquiro just gets out of the way.
Viaquiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sisyaskez misses with a few strikes there.
Viaquiro throws out a loose jab but Sisyaskez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Viaquiro misses the target.
Viaquiro throws a series of punches but Sisyaskez avoids them all with ease.
Sisyaskez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Viaquiro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sisyaskez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viaquiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sisyaskez, pushing him back against the cage.
Viaquiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viaquiro jabs at Sisyaskez's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viaquiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaquiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sisyaskez stalks Viaquiro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Viaquiro's face. Viaquiro staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viaquiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sisyaskez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sisyaskez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Viaquiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Viaquiro.
Viaquiro tries to clinch but Sisyaskez moves out of range.
Viaquiro misses with a left hand
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Viaquiro backing up. Viaquiro nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
Viaquiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sisyaskez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sisyaskez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viaquiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Sisyaskez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viaquiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Sisyaskez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sisyaskez is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Sisyaskez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viaquiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisyaskez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane Sisyaskez is winning the standup battle so far.
Viaquiro misses with the combination.
It looked like Sisyaskez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viaquiro lands a head kick. Sisyaskez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloppy strikes from Viaquiro. Those never looked like landing.
Sisyaskez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viaquiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viaquiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viaquiro tries to clinch but Sisyaskez moves out of range.
Viaquiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Sisyaskez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Viaquiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sisyaskez is looking to counter punch.
Sisyaskez swats away the attempt to clinch by Viaquiro.
Sisyaskez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viaquiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viaquiro, right into the meat.
Viaquiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viaquiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sisyaskez.
Sisyaskez misses with a double jab.
Viaquiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viaquiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viaquiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viaquiro throws a sloppy head kick and Sisyaskez moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viaquiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisyaskez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sisyaskez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viaquiro lands the left hand.
Sisyaskez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Sisyaskez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sisyaskez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Viaquiro.
Viaquiro moves to clinch but Sisyaskez breaks away
and Sisyaskez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sisyaskez scores with a hook.
Sisyaskez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viaquiro can do to turn this around?
Viaquiro throws a sloppy head kick and Sisyaskez moves out of range easily.
Viaquiro throws a lazy right hand but Sisyaskez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viaquiro wants to clinch but Sisyaskez slips to the side
and Sisyaskez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sisyaskez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viaquiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Viaquiro backing up. Viaquiro nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
Sisyaskez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viaquiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viaquiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viaquiro throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Viaquiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viaquiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sisyaskez.
Viaquiro swinging wildly here.
Sisyaskez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sisyaskez throws a series of punches but Viaquiro moves out of range.
Viaquiro throws a jab when Sisyaskez was well out of range.
As Viaquiro looks to move away, Sisyaskez throws a big counter combo bu Viaquiro just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viaquiro misses with a double jab
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Viaquiro backing up. Viaquiro nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Viaquiro misses
and Sisyaskez counters with a series of strikes. Viaquiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viaquiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisyaskez manages to avoid it.
Sisyaskez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Viaquiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viaquiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Viaquiro backing up. Viaquiro nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Viaquiro misses.
Viaquiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sisyaskez, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viaquiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyaskez tries to break free but Viaquiro pushes him back against the cage.
Viaquiro breaks from the clinch.
Viaquiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sisyaskez, pushing him back against the cage.
Viaquiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viaquiro lands an overhand right.
Viaquiro throws a right and a left that Sisyaskez avoids nicely.
Sisyaskez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Viaquiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sisyaskez counters with a nice uppercut.
Viaquiro tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viaquiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sisyaskez counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sisyaskez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Viaquiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viaquiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viaquiro misses with a right hand
and Sisyaskez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sisyaskez throws a series of punches but Viaquiro moves out of range.
Sisyaskez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Viaquiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viaquiro throws a nice looking combination but Sisyaskez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sisyaskez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Viaquiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisyaskez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viaquiro misses with a head kick.
Viaquiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Sisyaskez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sisyaskez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Sisyaskez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Beast!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Beast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beast.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Redding dives in for a single leg takedown but Beast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beast has managed to clinch.
Beast has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redding avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Anton Beast has been cut.
Redding pulls guard.
Beast wanted to stand there but Redding had control of the position.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has gone for a leg lock! Redding slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beast's guard.
Redding passes into half guard.
Redding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redding trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
Redding is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Redding seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
Redding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redding is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Redding.
Beast is concentrating on defense, preventing Redding from advancing position.
Beast wants to control but Redding is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redding is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Redding's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redding trying to mount his opponent but Beast defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Redding trying to control the action but Beast is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast has his hands clasped together around Redding's back. He's all about the action.
Beast is not content to let Redding control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redding has Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redding.
Redding lands a nice elbow.
Redding drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Redding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast avoids a wild elbow strike from Redding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Beast's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beast looks for the body kick but Redding saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Beast has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redding gets tackled into the cage by Beast. Beast maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redding.
Redding jumps into guard, dragging Beast to the mat.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Redding is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beast trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redding haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Redding working a defensive guard here.
Redding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beast stands up over Redding, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beast passes into half guard.
Redding wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Redding defends it.
Beast decides to return to a standing position.
Joshua Redding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redding tries to clinch up.
Anton Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Redding sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Redding misses the target.
Redding moves into the clinch successfully.
Redding is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redding throws an elbow but misses.
Beast successfully pulls guard.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beast wants to sweep here but Redding controlling him for the moment.
Redding wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast striking from his own guard.
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Redding passes into half guard.
Redding in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beast tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Redding!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Redding!
Joshua Redding thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khan Dharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khan Dharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dharma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dharma but Dharma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dharma misses with a left hand
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dharma as Peterson shoots in.
Peterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dharma was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peterson wants to stand but Dharma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma has an active guard here but Peterson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharma is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Dharma wants to sweep but Peterson has passed to side control!
Dharma is trying to work for a sweep but Peterson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Dharma is trying to escape the mount.
Peterson tries to control but Dharma wriggling away.
Dharma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson controlling from mount.
Peterson wants to control the pace but Dharma is squirming around nicely.
Dharma avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson avoids the attempt from Dharma to control.
Peterson tries to control but Dharma wriggling away.
Peterson prevents Dharma from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson controlling from mount.
Dharma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dharma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dharma tries to get to full guard but Peterson has control of the leg.
Peterson trying to control from half guard but Dharma is working away.
Dharma trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dharma moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dharma is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dharma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dharma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peterson on his heels. He'll look to pass Peterson's guard now, I'm sure.
Dharma wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dharma trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peterson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson wants to control but Dharma postures up.
Peterson tries to escape but Dharma is in control.
Peterson prevents Dharma from moving into mount.
Dharma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dharma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dharma in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dharma slows the pace down.
Dharma passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Peterson!
Dharma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peterson is looking to escape.
Peterson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma won't let Peterson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Peterson is looking to get to half guard.
Dharma is landing with some decent strikes but Peterson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dharma controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dharma avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
Dharma lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharma is working for a guillotine from mount but Peterson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dharma lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Dharma misses.
Dharma misses with an uppercut.
Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma has Peterson pressed against the cage.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dharma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dharma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to sprawl but Dharma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dharma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dharma is looking to pass Peterson's guard but actually Peterson recovers to full guard.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Dharma from controlling successfully.
Khan Dharma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Dharma from controlling successfully.
Dharma looking to pass the guard.
Dharma is pushing down on Peterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dharma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peterson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dharma is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dharma prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Peterson is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
Peterson has hold of Dharma's hands but Dharma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Max Peterson has been cut.
Peterson is looking to control Dharma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peterson avoid being mounted?
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Dharma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson trying to control but Dharma postures up.
Peterson is not content to let Dharma control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson tries to roll over but Dharma keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to work over Dharma's front leg with a kick but Dharma checks it.
Dharma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson closes the distance and clinches up with Dharma, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes Dharma against the cage but Dharma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Peterson tries to get set, Dharma tries to push him back and clinch up but Peterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan Dharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Peterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Dharma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dharma lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Dharma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dharma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khan Dharma!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Gideon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Gideon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
227 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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27
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Gideon!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Gideon moves out of range.
Gideon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Gideon shoots in.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Oliver Gideon has been cut.
Gideon fails with the takedown.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Gideon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Gideon.
Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends Gideon tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves Gideon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gideon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that knocks Gideon silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Filipovic is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
Mirko Filipovic is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ieuan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Stereophonics - Bank Holiday Monday. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vova Klimov enters the cage!
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20
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Klimov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Williams is rocked!
It looks like Ieuan Williams has been cut.
Klimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Klimov connects with the perfect overhand right and Williams falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Klimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov is the new middleweight champion!
Vova Klimov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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