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BMP 36 (Harlamov vs Dustup) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHale has chosen Half of Fame as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39 - 18 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzoko Dzoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McHale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dzoker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McHale is fending him off so far but Dzoker persists. Nope, McHale circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzoker lands with a good body shot.
Dzoker fails to land the takedown.
McHale gets caught flat footed, as Dzoker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dzoker stopping the sweep attempt from McHale.
McHale is looking to sweep but instead, Dzoker has passed into half guard.
McHale is looking for a sweep. Dzoker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHale is trying is best to control the position here.
Dzoker wants to control but McHale is keeping him busy.
Dzoker throws a strike but McHale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dzoker trying to control but McHale is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McHale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dzoker preventing the sweep.
Dzoker throwing strikes but missing.
McHale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzoker is one step ahead there.
McHale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dzoker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McHale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dzoker looking for a sweep. Not yet Dzoker, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale distracts Dzoker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McHale working some strikes from top position.
Dzoker keeping moving, preventing McHale from controlling successfully.
McHale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dzoker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McHale's guard.
Dzoker wants to control from the top but McHale keeps moving.
McHale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dzoker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dzoker is working McHale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dzoker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McHale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzoker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale pulls Dzoker in close to prevent any damage.
Dzoker trying to control but McHale is working from the bottom.
McHale trying to keep a closed guard but Dzoker is proving a slippery customer.
Dzoker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dzoker won't allow McHale to sweep him here.
McHale throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McHale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McHale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzoker manages to get himself to full guard.
McHale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dzoker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzoker is looking for a triangle but McHale pushes his legs off easily.
Dzoker has control of McHale's left arm, preventing McHale from doing any damage.
Dzoker wants to stand but McHale is controlling the position.
Dzoker controls McHale momentarily but McHale frees himself.
McHale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoker wants to stand but McHale is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McHale wants to control from the top but Dzoker keeps moving.
McHale looking to sit in guard and control but Dzoker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dzoko Dzoker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dzoker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McHale swivels and escapes.
McHale throws out a counter right but Dzoker avoids it with no problem.
McHale leaves Dzoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dzoker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHale's guard.
McHale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McHale looking for a sweep. Not yet McHale, not yet.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but McHale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker stopping the sweep attempt from McHale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzoker postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker stands up over McHale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dzoker stopping the sweep attempt from McHale.
Dzoker looking to pass the guard.
Dzoker throwing strikes but missing.
McHale is trying to hold Dzoker in close to prevent damage but Dzoker has managed to pass into half guard.
Dzoker trying to control from half guard but McHale is working away.
Dzoko Dzoker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McHale is positioning himself well to prevent Dzoker advancing to mount.
McHale is pressing down on Dzoker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale controls Dzoker momentarily but Dzoker frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzoker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McHale is looking to stand up but Dzoker isn't so interested in that idea.
McHale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzoker preventing the sweep.
Dzoker stands up and waves to McHale to follow him.
Dzoker with a poor takedown
and Dzoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McHale but McHale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McHale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but McHale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHale is pulling down on Dzoker's head. It's preventing any offense from Dzoker, at least for the moment.
Dzoker is looking to work some ground and pound but McHale has wrist control.
Dzoker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dzoker preventing the sweep.
Dzoker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McHale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzoker manages to get himself to full guard.
McHale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHale postures up in Dzoker's guard and throws a big left but Dzoker blocks it.
McHale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McHale content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dzoker has locked up a guillotine! Dzoker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McHale is holding on here and Dzoker must be using up a lot of energy. McHale has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dzoker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dzoko Dzoker!
Dzoko Dzoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Winston Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Winston Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Winston Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernandez with a poor takedown
and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Wilson.
As Wilson tries to get set, Fernandez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilson manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson is struggling to control the position.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Fernandez in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernandez's defenses.
It looks like Frank Fernandez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fernandez's face.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Fernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks with his arms.
Fernandez dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fernandez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top!
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Winston Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Fernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernandez tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandez lands a takedown into guard.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fernandez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks with his arms.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wade Winston Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson trying to stall but Fernandez improves his position.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fernandez up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks with his arms.
Fernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Fernandez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has Wilson in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Fernandez has his feet on Wilson's thighs here. He's pushed Wilson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Fernandez!
Our winner, Frank Fernandez, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaff Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Terra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
29 - 39 - 0 |
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201 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 39 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaff Terra!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra throws a jab but it's blocked by Boets.
Boets misses with a left hand
and Terra counters with a stiff right hand.
Boets cracks Terra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Gaff Terra has been cut.
Boets misses with a takedown
and Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boets swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Terra to counter with a crisp jab.
Boets has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boets shoots in looking for a takedown but Terra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boets's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terra trying to land knees to the body.
Boets working hard to break the clinch.
Boets is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boets tries for a takedown but Terra manages to get underhooks.
Terra is struggling to control the position.
Boets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boets looks to land a strike but Terra avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boets tries to free his leg and advance position but Terra is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boets trying to control but Terra is working from the bottom.
Terra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boets looking to pass the guard.
Terra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boets throws a big right hand that misses.
Boets trying to control the position from guard on top but Terra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Terra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boets working some strikes from top position.
Boets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Terra wants to stand and escape but Boets is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boets sizes up Terra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boets drops Terra with a nice combination! Boets dives into Terra's guard, looking to finish!
Boets drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Terra dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets trying to control the position here.
Boets throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boets has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Terra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets is trying to keep Terra in close.
Boets is looking for a triangle but Terra pushes his legs off easily.
Terra is posturing up here but Boets has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Terra tries to roll out but it's too tight and Terra has to tap! Slick submission there by Boets!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimon Boets!
A victorious Dimon Boets thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. Norman Vizcarra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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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
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Vizcarra!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabogo takes a swing at Vizcarra's ribcage but misses.
Vizcarra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vizcarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Mabogo throwing a counter right hand but Vizcarra manages to avoid it.
Mabogo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vizcarra misses the shot to the body.
Mabogo connects with a body shot.
Mabogo swings for the body but Vizcarra moves out of range.
Mabogo moves out of range as Vizcarra throws a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Mabogo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mabogo misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vizcarra.
Vizcarra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Mabogo tried to score with a low kick but Vizcarra checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mabogo throws a right and a left that Vizcarra avoids nicely.
Vizcarra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Mabogo.
Mabogo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vizcarra under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabogo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo looks to land a combination but Vizcarra avoids it well.
Nice combo by Mabogo! Oh, that's hurt him - Vizcarra falls to the canvas and Mabogo follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vizcarra tries to bench press Mabogo off him but Mabogo keeps the position.
Mabogo controls the position.
Vizcarra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mabogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mabogo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mabogo continues to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabogo working the ground and pound from side control.
Mabogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mabogo working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo controls the position.
Vizcarra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mabogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mabogo moves into full mount!
Mabogo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vizcarra looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo looking for a guillotine from mount but Vizcarra is having none of it.
Mabogo controlling the pace for now.
Mabogo working for a submission but Vizcarra is keeping him at bay.
Vizcarra has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mabogo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mabogo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mabogo with shots to the head and body - Vizcarra looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mabogo controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mabogo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo cracks Vizcarra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mabogo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
After the fight, Kenalemodisa Mabogo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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37
215 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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33
250 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot loads up on a big right hand but Gilbert slips the punch.
Gilbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abbot.
Gilbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abbot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilbert somewhat.
Gilbert shoots and misses
so Abbot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot slips nicely into half guard.
Gilbert is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abbot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilbert is just riding it out for now. Abbot eventually gives up the hold.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert is working hard here to advance position.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilbert scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abbot manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilbert is looking to escape.
Gilbert wants to hold on but Abbot pushes him away.
Gilbert is looking to improve his position but Abbot isn't that keen on the idea.
Abbot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abbot looking to control but Gilbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbot looking for a guillotine from mount but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gilbert is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abbot controlling his opponent.
Abbot tries to control but Gilbert wriggling away.
Gilbert trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abbot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilbert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilbert shrugs it off.
Gilbert is desperately trying to improve his position but Abbot has a good base and remains in mount.
Abbot controlling his opponent.
Abbot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gilbert to take his back!
Abbot keeps control of the position as Gilbert tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot controlling from the back.
Gilbert tries to break free.
Gilbert turns into Abbot and is now in his guard.
Abbot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abbot has his foot on Gilbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilbert works his way back into a safe position though.
Gilbert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbot has escaped and now he's on top!
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilbert keeping full guard, as Abbot tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from escaping the position.
Gilbert sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Abbot seems content to control.
Abbot wants to take a breather but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot is keen to just control but Gilbert is a slippery customer.
Abbot works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Abbot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gilbert scores with a takedown into Abbot's guard.
Gilbert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abbot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gilbert, into his guard.
Abbot passes into half guard.
Gilbert is looking for a sweep. Abbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbot wants to take a breather but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abbot.
Abbot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gilbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abbot prevents Gilbert from improving his position.
Gilbert with the active half guard here but Abbot passes nicely into side control.
Gilbert manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abbot's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Gilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilbert is in trouble now - Abbot has advanced to mount!
Abbot content just to control the position here.
Abbot takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gilbert tries to roll but Abbot sticks to his back.
Abbot biding his time, controlling Gilbert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gilbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gilbert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abbot is looking for the choke from the back position but Gilbert is controlling his hands well.
Gilbert fending off the submission attempt from Abbot.
Gilbert rolls, trying to escape but Abbot keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot controls the action.
Abbot controlling well, preventing Gilbert from escaping the position.
Tony Abbot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbot keeps control of the position easily here as Gilbert tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Gilbert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gilbert doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gilbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abbot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gilbert wants to free his trapped foot but Abbot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abbot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abbot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abbot looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gilbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbot is just riding it out for now. Gilbert eventually gives up the hold.
Gilbert is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Abbot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Abbot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abbot off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gilbert's guard. Nice work there by Abbot.
Gilbert has his foot on Abbot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abbot works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbot wants to pass the guard but Gilbert is keeping the position.
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abbot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abbot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abbot tries for a kimura but Gilbert is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert is trying to control Abbot's posture but Abbot avoids it.
Abbot is looking to take a break and control but Gilbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tony Abbot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilbert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gilbert looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert actively working from the bottom here.
Abbot trying to control the pace.
Gilbert tries to roll over but Abbot keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abbot is taking a breather. Gilbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Abbot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abbot uses his free foot to push down on Gilbert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gilbert.
Gilbert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abbot controlling the positon.
Gilbert tries to roll but Abbot sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Gilbert right now.
George Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Abbot.
Well Abbot 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Abbot!
In his post fight interview, Tony Abbot started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boykin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Пересмотри. 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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41
275 lbs
35 - 33 - 1 |
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26
255 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
35 - 33 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Boykin catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boykin to the ground. Smith is now in Boykin's guard.
Smith is pushing down on Boykin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boykin is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Boykin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the action but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to advance position but Boykin won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working for a kimura but Boykin is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boykin is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Boykin tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boykin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boykin is looking to escape.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with strikes but Boykin is staying in there.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boykin working to try and regain half guard.
Smith looking to control but Boykin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boykin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith is trying to control the position but Boykin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems keen to control Boykin's posture.
Boykin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boykin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boykin advances to half guard.
Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boykin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boykin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boykin is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boykin is working for a submission of some sort.
Boykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykin is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
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.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boykin misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Boykin misses its intended target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boykin but Boykin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boykin is able to avoid easily.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Boykin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boykin missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boykin misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Boykin pushes him off.
Boykin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith works over Boykin with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith postures up.
Boykin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boykin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chad Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boykin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boykin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Boykin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boykin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Boykin taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boykin wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boykin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boykin slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Smith wants to control but Boykin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A lull in the action here.
Smith tries to move to mount but Boykin blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position but Boykin is working away.
Boykin gets back to half guard.
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 Dimentiy Boykin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boykin connects with a looping right hand.
Boykin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boykin wants to clinch.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykin breaks from the clinch.
Boykin has managed to clinch.
Boykin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Boykin gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boykin breaks from the clinch.
Boykin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boykin fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips a straight right by Boykin.
Boykin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boykin throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Boykin misses with a body shot.
Boykin gets the takedown into side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Boykin keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boykin's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boykin controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Boykin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boykin has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Boykin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Boykin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boykin is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith trying to control the action but Boykin is working from the bottom.
Smith tries for a kimura but Boykin is defending well.
Boykin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Boykin is working away.
Boykin struggling a bit here.
Boykin is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Boykin stops Smith from passing to mount.
Boykin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Boykin defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boykin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimentiy Boykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boykin 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimentiy Boykin!
Dimentiy Boykin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
56 - 27 - 0 |
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40
275 lbs
31 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
56 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco cracks Kovalenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kovalenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Loco finish him?
Kovalenko is rocked!
Loco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Kovalenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Loco misses.
Kovalenko throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Loco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalenko moves away.
Loco looks to throw the jab but Kovalenko is out of range.
Kovalenko seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovalenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Loco. Those never looked like landing.
Loco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Loco moves out of range easily.
Loco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
Loco wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Loco misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko slips a straight right by Loco.
Loco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko misses with a kick to the body.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Loco.
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
As Loco looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Loco just gets out of the way.
Loco swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loco lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kovalenko is looking to close the distance but Loco sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kovalenko crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kovalenko is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). El Loco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dustup's waist but Dustup gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
Dustup defending well as Harlamov loads up on a big left hand.
Harlamov looks for a takedown but Dustup sprawls well.
Dustup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harlamov's head backwards.
Dustup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harlamov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dustup is trying to control but can't.
Harlamov winds up and cracks Dustup with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dustup 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.
Harlamov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dustup trying to control from the bottom.
Harlamov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dustup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harlamov.
Dustup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harlamov is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Harlamov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harlamov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dustup is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Garik Harlamov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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