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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Champagne Champagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Ka Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wong's choice of entrance music: Aegukka. Champagne Champagne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Champagne Champagne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Ka Wong! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Champagne blocks a head kick by Wong.
Champagne doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.
Champagne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for Champagne on that attempt. Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Champagne shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Champagne Champagne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Champagne thows a left - swing and a miss! Wong throws a solid leg kick but Champagne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wong. Champagne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wong is fending him off so far but Champagne persists. Nope, Wong circles away and we're back to standing. Champagne shoots in but no luck this time. Wong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wong throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Champagne fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wong thuds his shin into the meat of Champagne's side. Wong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Champagne. That did some damage! Wong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Champagne is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Look low, kick high! Wong uses the oldest trick in the book to send Champagne tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wong is absolutely delighted - when Champagne wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bing Ka Wong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peanut Butter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butter 's entrance music is Voodoo People. A fine choice. Peanut Butter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peanut Butter ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian mack! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butter swivels and escapes. mack looks to land a combination but Butter avoids it well. mack darts in and clinches Butter up against the cage. Butter goes for a takedown attempt but mack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Butter . Butter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mack moves in looking to clinch but Butter pushes him off. Butter avoids a punch combination nicely.
mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Butter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butter is in a horrible position here. mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Butter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
mack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Butter hang on? mack prevents Butter from getting the reversal. Butter tries to hold on but mack pushes him away. Butter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as mack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Butter tries to get back to half guard but can't. mack scoring with strikes but Butter is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You get the feeling that Butter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
mack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
mack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. mack landing strikes from the mount and Butter is in trouble! mack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Butter is in all sorts of trouble here.
mack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Butter is in all sorts of trouble here.
mack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butter . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Butter tries to hold on but mack pushes him away. mack throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Butter because mack loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mack looking to control but Butter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. mack scoring with strikes but Butter is staying in there. mack content just to control the position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. mack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
mack tries to control but Butter wriggling away. Butter is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. mack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Butter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
mack wants to control the pace but Butter is squirming around nicely. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, mack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
mack cracks Butter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Butter is in a horrible position here. mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Butter wants to control but mack is having none of it. Butter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian mack dominated that round. That's time! Butter 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. mack doesn't seem bothered though. mack looks to land a combination. Butter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. mack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butter sprawls well. Butter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. mack gets slowly back to his feet. Butter fails in his attempt to clinch. Butter throws a right and a left that both miss. Butter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in mack's guard. Butter won't allow mack to get back to his feet. Butter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but mack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Butter has mack in his guard. mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butter wants to stand up but mack is controlling him. mack throws and elbow that misses. Butter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in mack's guard. Nice move by Butter ! mack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butter is controlling him. mack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butter is one step ahead there. mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Butter controls the pace.
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. Butter scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Butter advances to half guard. Butter is trying to control. mack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Butter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ian mack has got the better of the ground game so far. Butter is keen to just control but mack is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. mack taking some punishment here, with Butter in his half guard. mack is staying active underneath Butter , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Butter is working for a submission of some sort.
Butter stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. mack misses with a takedown attempt and Butter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Butter throws a combination. mack tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Butter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but mack manages to avoid it. Butter is looking to clinch. Butter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butter throws a combination that misses and mack counters with a one-two to the body. mack misses with a body shot.
Ian mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Butter is looking to score with low kicks. Butter fails in his attempt to clinch. mack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butter counters by clinching up. mack breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peanut Butter dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Butter connects with a body shot. Butter throws a good cross that connects.
Butter lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ian mack has been cut. Butter tries to clinch but mack is having none of it. mack tries for a takedown but Butter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Butter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Butter trying to control from half guard but mack is working away. Butter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for mack! mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Butter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. mack is in a horrible position here. Butter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Butter is landing with some decent strikes but mack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Butter with good strikes from the mount here!
mack is rocked! Butter unloads with some vicious shots from mount and mack wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Butter celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peanut Butter !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaahl Infernus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Teremetskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Teremetskiy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Artem Teremetskiy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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 St Petersburg, Gaahl Infernus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Teremetskiy! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for Infernus. Infernus scores with a punch to the head. A clash of legs there as Infernus blocks the low kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Infernus. Infernus throws a shot to the body.
Teremetskiy tries to clinch up. Infernus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teremetskiy momentarily.
Teremetskiy looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Teremetskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Teremetskiy misses with a double jab.
Infernus scores with a decent looking hook.
Teremetskiy is rocked! Infernus walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Teremetskiy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Infernus swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Teremetskiy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaahl Infernus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Chalikiopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Chalikiopolous! 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, Lee Machin! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chalikiopolous working hard to break the clinch. Chalikiopolous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Machin has Chalikiopolous pressed against the cage, preventing Chalikiopolous from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chalikiopolous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Chalikiopolous tries to circle away but Machin has him pinned against the cage. Machin keeps control of Chalikiopolous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Chalikiopolous is looking to break free of the clinch but Machin has double underhooks. Chalikiopolous is pressed up against the cage. Machin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalikiopolous down to the mat. Chalikiopolous avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Machin shoots in but no luck this time. Lee Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machin clinches with his opponent.
Machin breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A short left from Machin. Machin breaks the clinch.
Chalikiopolous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chalikiopolous wants it to stay on the feet. Stefan Chalikiopolous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin. Machin gets a clinch. Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Chalikiopolous misses. Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chalikiopolous, pushing him back against the cage. Machin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Chalikiopolous misses. Machin looks for a takedown but Chalikiopolous sprawls well. Chalikiopolous throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease. Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chalikiopolous, pushing him back against the cage. Chalikiopolous tries to break the clinch but Machin is controlling the position. Machin breaks from the clinch.
Machin slips a straight right by Chalikiopolous. Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chalikiopolous defends it nicely. Chalikiopolous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin. A lazy left from Machin finds it's target. A head kick misses from Machin. Machin slips a jab and a cross from Chalikiopolous.
Machin closes the distance and pushes Chalikiopolous back into the cage. Chalikiopolous is trying to break the clinch but Machin is controlling him. Chalikiopolous is pressed up against the cage. Machin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalikiopolous down to the mat. Chalikiopolous avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chalikiopolous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machin wants to clinch up but Chalikiopolous keeps it at a distance. Machin moves into the clinch. Machin pulls guard effortlessly. Machin is trying to keep Chalikiopolous in close.
Chalikiopolous decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machin, up you get! Chalikiopolous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machin moves away. Chalikiopolous gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chalikiopolous is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chalikiopolous has escaped and now he's on top! Chalikiopolous has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machin is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chalikiopolous gets to his feet - Machin follows without any prompting. Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Chalikiopolous, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Chalikiopolous against the cage but Chalikiopolous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chalikiopolous looks to land a combination but Machin avoids it well. Machin closes the distance and pushes Chalikiopolous back into the cage. Chalikiopolous prevents the takedown attempt.
Chalikiopolous tries to break free but Machin pushes him back against the cage. Chalikiopolous prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chalikiopolous is trying to break free. Machin goes for a takedown attempt but Chalikiopolous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machin misses with a double jab
and Chalikiopolous counters with a nice uppercut. Machin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chalikiopolous avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machin has closed the distance and engaged Chalikiopolous in a clinch.
Machin tries to score a body lock takedown but Chalikiopolous shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machin breaks the clinch.
Machin slips under a jab from Chalikiopolous. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin. Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Machin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chalikiopolous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chalikiopolous throws a right and a left that both miss. Machin throws a right and a left that both miss. Machin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chalikiopolous. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chalikiopolous misses with a double jab
and Machin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chalikiopolous thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Machin will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chalikiopolous. Some wild striking there from Chalikiopolous.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chalikiopolous sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat. Machin shoots in for a takedown but Chalikiopolous shows good takedown defense. Machin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chalikiopolous throws out the jab. Stefan Chalikiopolous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Machin forces Chalikiopolous back against the cage and clinches. Chalikiopolous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chalikiopolous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machin breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Chalikiopolous misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chalikiopolous takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chalikiopolous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Machin gets a clinch. Machin manages to break the clinch.
Chalikiopolous slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat. Stefan Chalikiopolous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Machin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chalikiopolous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Machin looking for a takedown. Machin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machin tries to pull guard but Chalikiopolous won't allow it.
Chalikiopolous avoids a wild elbow strike from Machin. Chalikiopolous tries to break free but Machin pushes him back against the cage. Machin manages to break the clinch.
Machin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chalikiopolous takes a swing at Machin's ribcage but misses. Chalikiopolous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chalikiopolous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machin closes the distance and pushes Chalikiopolous back into the cage. Machin lands an elbow inside. Machin breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machin throws a series of strikes that have Chalikiopolous backpedaling.
Machin darts in and clinches Chalikiopolous up against the cage. Chalikiopolous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machin has him pressed against the cage. Machin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chalikiopolous pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chalikiopolous sprawls well initially but Machin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Machin working the head and body with strikes. Machin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chalikiopolous! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chalikiopolous is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Machin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chalikiopolous is now in Machin's guard. A big mistake from Machin there, giving up the dominant position! This has been an exciting period of action! Machin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chalikiopolous wanted to stand there but Machin had control of the position. Machin is looking to sweep but instead, Chalikiopolous has passed into half guard.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
Machin manages to get to full guard.
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. Chalikiopolous is looking to stand up but Machin won't let him. Machin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck. Machin is pulling down on Chalikiopolous's head. It's preventing any offense from Chalikiopolous, at least for the moment. Chalikiopolous has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Machin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Machin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Chalikiopolous, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Chalikiopolous against the cage but Chalikiopolous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chalikiopolous looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Machin staying out of range there. Machin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chalikiopolous.
Chalikiopolous just misses with a punch to the body.
Machin lands with a straight right. Chalikiopolous didn't see that one coming. Machin misses with a body kick. No joy there for Chalikiopolous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chalikiopolous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Machin. Chalikiopolous throws a combination that misses and Machin counters with a left and a right that stings Chalikiopolous. Chalikiopolous blocks a head kick by Machin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Machin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machin wants to work for an arm triangle but Chalikiopolous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chalikiopolous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Machin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chalikiopolous kicks off Machin and gets to his feet. Machin throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chalikiopolous looks to land a combination but Machin avoids it well. Machin rushes Chalikiopolous and presses him up against the cage. Machin jumps guard but Chalikiopolous stands there with Machin around his waist. Machin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stefan Chalikiopolous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin. Machin goes for a takedown attempt but Chalikiopolous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stefan Chalikiopolous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Machin goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Chalikiopolous misses with a combination
and Machin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Machin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Machin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chalikiopolous stuffs the takedown. Chalikiopolous fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machin on the side of the head. Machin blocks a low kick nicely. Machin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Chalikiopolous is refusing to be controlled, as Machin sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chalikiopolous is trying to stand up here but Machin is controlling him well. Machin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Machin prevents Chalikiopolous from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Machin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Machin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Machin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Boiko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boiko! 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, Anton Smirnov! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Boiko throws a combination that misses and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice. Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Smirnov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boiko regains guard.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but instead Boiko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smirnov can do anything to dispel that myth. Smirnov is working an open guard so Boiko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Boiko clinches but Smirnov breaks the clinch and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Boiko drops Smirnov with a left right combo! Boiko follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smirnov is trying to buck Boiko off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boiko decides to stand back up. Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick by Boiko misses and Smirnov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks. Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A solid leg kick lands there for Boiko.
Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Boiko shoots in for a double leg but Smirnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Boiko in a clinch.
Smirnov pulls guard effortlessly. Boiko gets to his feet - Smirnov follows without any prompting. Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boiko slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range. A head kick misses from Smirnov. Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a flying knee. Nice. Boiko forces Smirnov back against the cage and clinches. Smirnov tries to break the clinch but Boiko is controlling the position. Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Boiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Boiko misses and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body. Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Anton Smirnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away and Smirnov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination! Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smirnov cracks the inside of Boiko's front leg. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boiko is looking to score with low kicks. Boiko closes the distance looking to clinch and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body. Boiko is breathing heavily. Smirnov throws a right hand that Boiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Boiko also avoids with ease. Boiko throws a leg kick but Smirnov checks it. Boiko walks into a jab. Boiko misses with a low kick.
Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Boiko rushes Smirnov and presses him up against the cage. Smirnov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily. Smirnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A combination from Smirnov does no damage. Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov slips a jab from Boiko. A punch combination from Smirnov misses. Boiko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smirnov counters with a head kick. That will keep Boiko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Boiko tries to land a front kick but Smirnov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Boiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Smirnov throws a head kick that half lands.
Smirnov lands a really nice looking cross but Boiko seems unphased.
Boiko tries to clinch and Smirnov counters with a body kick. Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smirnov moves into the clinch successfully.
Smirnov is trying to force a seperation but Boiko has the dominant position. Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ivan Boiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smirnov connects with a body shot. Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Boiko tries to keep at a distance but Smirnov has taken the fight into the clinch. Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side. Smirnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smirnov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Smirnov throws a right hand that Boiko ducks under and follows up with a left that Boiko also avoids with ease. Boiko looks to throw a body kick and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off. Boiko blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Boiko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smirnov tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it. Smirnov lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick. Smirnov throws a head kick but Boiko moves out of range.
A low kick from Boiko is predictable there and Smirnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smirnov wants to clinch up but Boiko keeps it at a distance. Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov counters with a series of strikes. Boiko will be more careful next time no doubt. Boiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov lands a head kick. Boiko smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Smirnov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Boiko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center. A punch combination from Boiko misses. Smirnov scores with a one two! Boiko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Boiko looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away. Smirnov throws a one two combo.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses. Boiko throws a series of punches but Smirnov avoids them all with ease. Smirnov is working the combinations to good effect here. Smirnov catches Boiko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Smirnov throws a right and a left that Boiko avoids nicely. Smirnov lands a jab-cross combination. Boiko looks to throw a body kick and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick by Boiko misses and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body. Smirnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov. Smirnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A head kick misses from Smirnov. Smirnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boiko. Boiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boiko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Boiko misses the jab. Boiko throws the kick towards the body but Smirnov avoids it. Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Boiko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Boiko tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Boiko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Boiko throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov slips under a jab. Smirnov is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boiko looks to clinch and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off. Smirnov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Smirnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smirnov misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boiko. Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smirnov tries to stall but Boiko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Boiko tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body. Smirnov darts in and clinches Boiko up against the cage. Smirnov pulls Boiko into guard.
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Boiko defends easily.
Smirnov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boiko tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it. Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Boiko misses and Smirnov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Smirnov blocks a leg kick. Anton Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smirnov stalks Boiko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boiko's face. Boiko staggers backwards, shaken. Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Boiko takes one on the button. Boiko misses with a low kick. Boiko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smirnov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smirnov scores with a head kick.
Smirnov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Boiko.
Boiko throws a combination that misses and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Boiko. Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a head kick. Smirnov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smirnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smirnov. Smirnov lands a two punch combo.
Boiko wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side and Smirnov counters with a nice body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smirnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smirnov throws a front kick that sends Boiko stumbling back into the cage. Smirnov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smirnov lands with a kick to the temple. Boiko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice leg kick lands there from Smirnov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Boiko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boiko throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well. A low kick from Boiko is predictable there and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body. Smirnov moves into the clinch. Boiko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnov smiles and moves away.
Boiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boiko wants to clinch. Boiko shoots for a takedown but Smirnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boiko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Boiko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boiko breaks from the clinch.
Boiko walks into a left hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boiko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smirnov scores with a three punch combo!
Ivan Boiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smirnov!
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smirnov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boiko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boiko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Smirnov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boiko smiles and moves away.
Boiko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov lands with a slapping head kick. Smirnov looks to land a combination. Boiko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Smirnov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Boiko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Smirnov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smirnov duly obliges. Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
Boiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combo that has Boiko backing up. Boiko nods at Smirnov to acknowledge the strikes. Smirnov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smirnov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Boiko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smirnov clinches up with Boiko and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smirnov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boiko backwards. Smirnov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smirnov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Smirnov controlling Boiko's posture. Smirnov wants to stand but Boiko is controlling the position. Smirnov has his hands on Boiko's head, controlling the position. Boiko gets to his feet. Smirnov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boiko shoots and misses and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Boiko shrugs it off. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Boiko. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smirnov cracks Boiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Smirnov tries to clinch but Boiko moves out of range. Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination! Smirnov is looking to slow Boiko down with leg kicks. Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boiko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smirnov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Smirnov lands a head kick. Boiko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smirnov lands a lovely overhand right. Boiko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Boiko misses with a straight right. Smirnov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A clash of legs there as Smirnov blocks the low kick. Boiko throws a big shot that misses. Ivan Boiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. Smirnov tries to pull guard but Boiko won't allow it.
Boiko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Danga de danga de dang - Smirnov scores with a four punch combination! Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Boiko. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boiko is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks. Boiko stops a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Boiko keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Anton Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boiko has double underhooks. Boiko misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Anton Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smirnov 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 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazzer Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazzer Jay Jay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazzer Jay Jay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel Abadi! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abadi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jay Jay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jay Jay checks a low kick from Abadi. Jay Jay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abadi was covering up waiting for the punch and Jay Jay finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jay Jay looking to sit in guard and control but Abadi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Abadi wants to control from the top but Jay Jay keeps moving. Jay Jay is trying to control the position but Abadi postures up. Abadi wants to control from the top but Jay Jay keeps moving. Jay Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jay Jay is trying to keep Abadi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abadi stopping the sweep attempt from Jay Jay. Jay Jay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jay Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abadi's waist but Abadi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay Jay off to one side. Jay Jay fails to land the takedown. Nice takedown defense from Abadi. No joy for Jay Jay on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazzer Jay Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abadi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay Jay backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay Jay. Jay Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jay Jay moves away from the strike by Abadi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abadi keeps Jay Jay at a distance using the push kick. Jay Jay is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jay Jay defending well as Abadi loads up on a big left hand. Abadi throws a nice looking combination but Jay Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Abadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay Jay's calf. Abadi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jay Jay avoids the head kick by Abadi.
Abadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joel Abadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abadi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay Jay manages to avoid it. Abadi misses with a kick to the body.
Abadi throws a body punch but Jay Jay moves out of range. Jay Jay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abadi defends it nicely. Abadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abadi scores with a push kick. Abadi throws a head kick but Jay Jay moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abadi thuds a left hand into Jay Jay's body. Abadi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jay Jay's sensitive parts. Abadi delivers a nice body kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Abadi works the jab nicely. Abadi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jay Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Abadi scores with a spinning back kick! A kick lands to the mid section there for Abadi. Abadi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Abadi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jay Jay. That did some damage! Abadi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jay Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jay Jay tries for a takedown but Abadi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Abadi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Abadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Abadi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay Jay. Abadi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jay Jay rather than just go for the knockout. Abadi throws a right hand that Jay Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay Jay also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abadi throws a leg kick which misses Jay Jay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jay Jay tries to avoid it. Abadi misses with an uppercut. Jay Jay saw that one coming. Abadi lands a front kick. Jay Jay slips under a jab from Abadi. Abadi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abadi - that will leave a mark!
Abadi punishes Jay Jay's body with a nice straight punch. Abadi looks for the body kick but Jay Jay saw that one coming. Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay Jay moves away. Jay Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abadi.
Jay Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abadi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay Jay. Jay Jay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Abadi is looking to land body kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Abadi throws out a leg kick but Jay Jay moves out of range and Abadi only half commits. Jay Jay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abadi sprawls well initially but Jay Jay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Abadi is trying to control but can't.
Jay Jay is working for a kimura but Abadi is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Abadi dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jay Jay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abadi can pounce on him.
Abadi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jay Jay takes a step back to recover. Nice shot by Abadi. Jay Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Abadi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Abadi keeps Jay Jay at a distance using the push kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abadi connects with a high kick. A solid body kick from Abadi. Jay Jay defending well as Abadi loads up on a big left hand. Abadi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Abadi connects with a looping right hand.
Abadi throws a half hearted mid kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Abadi looks to land a combination. Jay Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Abadi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jay Jay moves out of range as Abadi strikes. Jay Jay shoots for a double leg takedown but Abadi sprawls well. He's pushed Jay Jay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A slapping body kick lands there for Abadi. A clash of legs there as Jay Jay blocks the low kick. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abadi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Abadi lands a high kick!
Jay Jay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Abadi scores with a head kick.
Abadi throws a right and a left that both miss. A chopping leg kick lands by Abadi. Abadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Abadi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Joel Abadi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Abadi connects with a solid leg kick. Abadi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jay Jay takes a kick to the side of the head. Abadi scores with a nice strike. Abadi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jay Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Abadi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abadi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay Jay.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick. Abadi digs a good body shot into Jay Jay's ribs. Jay Jay blocks a head kick by Abadi.
Jay Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Abadi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abadi. A slapping leg kick lands for Abadi.
Abadi throws a nice head kick!
Abadi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abadi showed some decent athleticism there. Jay Jay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jay Jay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jay Jay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abadi! Jay Jay prevents Abadi from getting the reversal. Jay Jay wants to finish this one by submission but Abadi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jay Jay. Jay Jay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abadi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abadi and Jay Jay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Abadi wants to control but Jay Jay postures up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Abadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Abadi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Abadi throws a body kick that misses. Jay Jay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jay Jay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jay Jay showed some decent athleticism there. Abadi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jay Jay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jay Jay's back! Abadi is looking to control Jay Jay but Jay Jay is wriggling around and keeping busy. Abadi looking to hold on to the position here but Jay Jay rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jay Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abadi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abadi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Abadi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abadi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jay Jay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abadi looking to pass the guard. Abadi won't allow Jay Jay to sweep him here. Abadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Abadi looks for the body kick but Jay Jay saw that one coming. Jay Jay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Abadi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Abadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay Jay.
Jay Jay seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abadi trying to hold on to Jay Jay's head to control him but Jay Jay postures up.
Abadi gets full guard. Jay Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abadi is keeping the position for now. Abadi is trying to control the position but Jay Jay postures up. Jay Jay wants to control from the top but Abadi keeps moving.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jay Jay has a takedown stuffed. Abadi is looking to slow Jay Jay down with leg kicks. Abadi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brazzer Jay Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Abadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jay Jay's head. Abadi swinging wildly here.
Abadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay Jay moves away. Abadi misses the shot to the body. Abadi swings for the body but Jay Jay moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abadi. Jay Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Abadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay Jay's calf. Joel Abadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Abadi scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Joel Abadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Abadi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Abadi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McBasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBasher has chosen Biggest & the best - Clawfinger as his entrance music. Randy Skiter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Skiter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus McBasher! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skiter has a takedown stuffed. Skiter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McBasher is fending him off so far but Skiter persists. Nope, McBasher circles away and we're back to standing. Skiter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Skiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Skiter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Skiter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Skiter thows a huge punch but McBasher dodges it nicely.
Skiter prevents McBasher from standing back up.
Skiter is trying to control. McBasher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Skiter throwing shots but McBasher is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Skiter misses with a takedown attempt - McBasher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skiter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Skiter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBasher defends it nicely. Skiter is breathing heavily. McBasher lands with a kick to the temple. Skiter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McBasher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBasher wants it to stay on the feet. McBasher throws a leg kick which misses Skiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Skiter tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBasher throws a head kick that misses. Skiter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBasher lands with a kick to the temple. Skiter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Skiter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBasher avoids it really well and circles away. A thudding body kick lands there by McBasher!
McBasher clinches with his opponent.
McBasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Skiter won't want to take too many of those. McBasher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skiter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBasher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McBasher rushes Skiter and presses him up against the cage. McBasher is trying to maintain a safe position but Skiter gets an underhook and turns McBasher into the cage. Skiter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBasher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Skiter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBasher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McBasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBasher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. McBasher scores with a leg kick.
Skiter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McBasher is fending him off so far but Skiter persists. Nope, McBasher circles away and we're back to standing. Skiter takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skiter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skiter is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McBasher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oh Skiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McBasher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Skiter seems to have got his legs back now. McBasher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McBasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skiter takes a kick to the side of the head. McBasher gets a takedown into half guard. McBasher wants to stand up but Skiter has a hold of him and won't allow it. Skiter wants to get back to his feet. McBasher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skiter keeps working. Skiter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! McBasher lands with a nice body kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBasher!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBasher lands a big head kick that sends Skiter tumbling to the mat! McBasher takes a step backwards and waves Skiter back to his feet - he wants the finish! The fight stays on the outside here - McBasher looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McBasher fails with the takedown. Skiter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Skiter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McBasher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. McBasher lands a left and a right that send Skiter crashing to the mat, dazed. McBasher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! McBasher lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBasher tries a head kick but it misses.
McBasher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McBasher lands a nice looking body kick. McBasher thuds his shin into the meat of Skiter's side. McBasher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skiter's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McBasher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. McBasher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skiter is fending him off so far but McBasher persists. Nope, Skiter circles away and we're back to standing. McBasher moves into the clinch. Skiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McBasher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skiter regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skiter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. McBasher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. McBasher decides to stand back up. McBasher has Skiter up against the cage in a clinch.
McBasher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skiter is defending well for now. McBasher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skiter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBasher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Skiter wants a takedown.
McBasher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McBasher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skiter.
McBasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McBasher dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBasher is looking to slow Skiter down with leg kicks. Skiter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBasher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Skiter doesn't succeed with the takedown and McBasher counters with a low kick, right behind Skiter 's knee. A head kick from McBasher lands but Skiter takes it in his stride. McBasher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skiter. McBasher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skiter's head. McBasher lands a big head kick that sends Skiter tumbling to the mat! McBasher takes a step backwards and waves Skiter back to his feet - he wants the finish! Skiter keeps the fight on the outside. No luck for McBasher with that takedown attempt. McBasher tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiter misses with a takedown and McBasher counters with a body kick that stops Skiter in his tracks momentarily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skiter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Skiter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McBasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McBasher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McBasher has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBasher lands an elbow inside. McBasher breaks from the clinch.
McBasher lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. McBasher is looking to clinch but Skiter is avoiding it.
McBasher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skiter is defended easily by McBasher. McBasher scores with a kick to the midsection. Skiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBasher. Skiter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McBasher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McBasher tries to clinch up but Skiter circles away and keeps his distance. McBasher has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McBasher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skiter's head. The fighters circle, before McBasher throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Skiter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McBasher lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Angus McBasher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Lev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Brass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Lev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hayden Brass! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Some wild striking there from Lev.
Jab by Brass. Lev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lev takes one on the button. Lev defending well as Brass loads up on a big left hand. Lev slips under a jab. Brass misses with a hook. Brass slips a jab and a cross from Lev.
Brass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lev moves away. Brass throws a lazy right hand but Lev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lev blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brass. Lev tries to keep at a distance but Brass has taken the fight into the clinch. Lev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brass. Lev pressing his opponent against the cage. Brass can't find room to land a body shot as Lev controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lev has Brass pushed against the cage. Lev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brass. Brass tries to throw a body punch but Lev avoids it by throwing Brass back against the cage. Lev trying to control the position but instead, Brass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lev into the cage. Lev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lev lands a body shot. The referee is keeping an eye on Brass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brass backwards. Lev manages to break the clinch.
Brass cracks Lev with a right hand to the side of the head. Lev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lev lands a nice looking body shot.
Brass looks gassed! Brass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lev throws a right and a left that both miss. Lev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brass was well out of range. Poor timing from Lev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brass looks to land a left hand but Lev moved out of range nicely. Lev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A jab from Brass does it's job there. Lev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Brass throws a lazy right hand but Lev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brass cracks Lev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brass moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lev throws a right and a left that both miss. Lev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brass moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lev scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brass throws a hook but Lev avoids it easily. Brass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lev manages to avoid it. Lev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brass clinches. Lev is leaning against Brass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lev as Brass tries to tie him up. Lev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lev misses with a hook. Brass ducked under it nicely. Lev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brass. Lev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brass counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lev misses with a combination
letting Brass counter with a right hand. Brass misses with a hook. Brass tries to clinch up. Lev scores with a shot to the body.
Brass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Lev misses with a double jab
and Brass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Brass missing with a left hand there. Lev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brass with a jab. Lev takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lev lands a two punch combo.
Brass lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lev swinging wildly here.
Lev works Brass's body with a nice hook. Lev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brass counters with a nice uppercut. Brass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lev manages to avoid it. Brass throws a looping overhand right but Lev ducks down to avoid it. Lev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brass throws a hook but Lev avoids it easily. Hayden Brass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brass moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lev slips under a jab. Brass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lev moves away from the strike by Brass. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brass manages to avoid it. Brass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lev. Lev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Lev dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Lev does no damage. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass moves out of range. Lev missing with a left hand there. Brass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brass loads up on a big right hand but Lev slips the punch. Lev throws a right and a left that both miss. Brass connects with a body shot. A big right from Lev misses. Lev dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lev needs to keep his hands up - Brass had a free shot at his head there. Lev is looking to wear down Brass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lev duly obliges. Brass throws out a loose jab but Lev uses good head movement to avoid it. Lev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brass is breathing heavily. Brass slips under a jab. Lev swinging wildly here.
Gregor Lev is winning the standup battle so far. Lev throws a body punch but Brass moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brass misses with a straight right. Gregor Lev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brass circles away quickly and effectively. Lev throws a right and a left that both miss. Lev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Brass lands a slapping body shot.
Lev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brass. A slow jab from Brass misses its intended target. Lev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Brass scores with a jab. Lev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass moves out of range. Lev scores with a hook to the body. Brass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brass misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Lev counter with a right hand. Brass misses with a hook. Lev ducked under it nicely. Lev misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brass looks to land a left hand but Lev moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Brass misses the target. Brass slips under a jab from Lev. Brass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lev is fending him off so far but Brass persists. Nope, Lev circles away and we're back to standing. Lev slips a straight right by Brass. Brass moves away from the strike by Lev. Brass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lev thows a body shot but no joy. Lev misses with a looping right. Brass throws a jab when Lev was well out of range. Brass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brass is just out of range. Brass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Brass dodges the punch combination from Lev.
Brass misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brass moves out of range of the strikes. Lev misses with a few strikes there.
Brass throws a shot from downtown. Lev moves away and avoids it. Lev throws a nice looking combination but Brass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Good standup being displayed there by Brass as he connects with a hook. Brass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass moves out of range. Brass cracks a nice hook into Lev's ribs. Danga de danga de dang - Lev scores with a four punch combination! Nice body punch from Brass. Lev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brass. Lev avoids the body shot from Brass.
Lev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brass. Brass just misses with a punch to the body.
Lev throws a right and a left that Brass avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lev moves away. Lev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lev misses with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Brass. That snapped Lev's head back.
Brass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brass looks to score with a jab to the body but Lev is just out of range. Brass throws a jab when Lev was well out of range. Brass sizes up Lev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brass moves away. Lev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lev moves out of range of the strikes. Lev throws a right and a left that both miss. Lev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brass looks to clinch and Lev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Lev dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lev misses the jab. Brass avoids the body shot from Lev.
Lev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lev throws out a loose jab but Brass uses good head movement to avoid it. Lev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lev throws a nice looking combination but Brass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lev works the jab nicely. Good standup being displayed there by Lev as he connects with a hook. Lev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Brass. Lev tries to bum rush Brass with a series of wild strikes but Brass uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brass counters with a nice body shot. Decent striking displayed by Lev there. Brass lands an overhand right. Brass lands a glancing blow to the side of Lev's head. Brass tries to clinch there but Lev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lev misses with a body shot.
Brass misses with a looping left. Brass missing with a left hand there. Lev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good shot there by Brass. Lev takes a swing at Brass's ribcage but misses. Brass throws a half hearted mid kick. Brass lands a really nice looking cross but Lev seems unphased.
Brass ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lev misses with a body shot
and Lev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brass with a nice cross. Lev drops his hands momentarily and Brass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brass moves out of range of the strikes. Lev misses with a wild body shot. Brass tries to move into range but Lev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Brass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lev. Lev circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brass lands a jab to Lev's midsection. Lev tries to bum rush Brass with a series of wild strikes but Brass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brass scores with a jab to the jaw. Brass throws a shot to the body.
Lev misses with the combination.
Brass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Good shot there by Lev. Lev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brass doesn't manage to clinch there - Lev circles away.
Brass lands with a shot to the body. Lev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brass lands a slapping body shot.
Lev tries to bum rush Brass with a series of wild strikes but Brass uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brass looks to throw the jab but Lev is out of range. Lev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brass thuds a left hand into Lev's body. Brass throws a lazy right hand but Lev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Brass does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brass thuds his right hand into Lev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Brass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lev defending well as Brass loads up on a big left hand. Nice defenses there by Lev. Brass lands the left hand. A big right from Brass misses. Brass throws a big shot that misses. A big right from Brass misses. Lev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brass. Hayden Brass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brass lands a lovely overhand right. Brass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brass throws out the jab. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass moves out of range. Lev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brass throws a looping overhand right but Lev ducks down to avoid it. Brass throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass moves out of range. Lev scores with a three punch combo!
Lev takes a swing at Brass's ribcage but misses. Lev walks into a stiff left hand from Brass. Lev misses with a shot to the body and Brass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gregor Lev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lev swinging wildly here.
Brass loads up on a big right hand but Lev slips the punch. Lev loads up on a big right hand but Brass slips the punch. Brass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lev throws a series of punches but Brass avoids them all with ease. Good exchange - Lev coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lev on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brass counters with a right hand to the body. Lev misses with a wild body shot. Lev thuds a left hand into Brass's body.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregor Lev showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge 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... Gregor Lev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Paniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifi Polomeros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniki comes to the cage accompanied by Sapul. Leifi Polomeros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Paniki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leifi Polomeros! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paniki misses with a few strikes there.
Paniki misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Polomeros scores with a four punch combination! Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paniki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Polomeros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Polomeros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paniki.
Paniki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Paniki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Leifi Polomeros has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paniki scores with a one two! Polomeros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Paniki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paniki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paniki is looking to slow Polomeros down with leg kicks. Polomeros misses with the combination.
Polomeros looks gassed! Paniki lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Polomeros crumples to the floor! Paniki milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elias Paniki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexeyevich Romanov has chosen Paint it black as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kirill Fedorov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Fedorov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alexeyevich Romanov scores a takedown into full mount! Alexeyevich Romanov with a couple of short strikes. Alexeyevich Romanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fedorov hang on? Fedorov is looking to improve his position but Alexeyevich Romanov isn't that keen on the idea. Alexeyevich Romanov avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control. The referee warns Fedorov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fedorov is working to get back to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov raining down shots from the mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fedorov is bucking up trying to escape but Alexeyevich Romanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fedorov tries to lock up and control but Alexeyevich Romanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position. Alexeyevich Romanov landing shots from mount. Fedorov is trying desperately to improve position. Alexeyevich Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully. Fedorov wants to hold on but Alexeyevich Romanov pushes him away. Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fedorov?
Alexeyevich Romanov punishing his opponent with strikes. Fedorov tries to hold on but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up. Alexeyevich Romanov is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fedorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alexeyevich Romanov looking to control and managing it successfully. Alexeyevich Romanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fedorov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexeyevich Romanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fedorov?
Fedorov can't escape the position.
Fedorov manages to regain half guard. Good work. Alexeyevich Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fedorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexeyevich Romanov slips a nice elbow through Fedorov's hands, connecting with Fedorov's forehead. Fedorov regains full guard. Nicely done. Alexeyevich Romanov preventing the sweep. Fedorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fedorov is breathing heavily. Alexeyevich Romanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fedorov's brow. Fedorov has his feet on Alexeyevich Romanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Alexeyevich Romanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fedorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Alexeyevich Romanov wants to control but Fedorov is keeping him busy. Fedorov tries to get to full guard but Alexeyevich Romanov has control of the leg. Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedorov is trying to get back to full guard. Alexeyevich Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Alexeyevich Romanov lands strikes from half guard. Fedorov trying to hold on to Alexeyevich Romanov's head to control him but Alexeyevich Romanov postures up.
Fedorov tries to roll over but Alexeyevich Romanov keeps him under control. Alexeyevich Romanov drops an elbow to the side of Fedorov's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fedorov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Alexeyevich Romanov prevents Fedorov from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Alexeyevich Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexeyevich Romanov showed some decent athleticism there. Alexeyevich Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fedorov manages to get to full guard.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Fedorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fedorov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedorov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alexeyevich Romanov reverses the position - he's now on top in Fedorov's guard. Fedorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fedorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexeyevich Romanov's guard. Fedorov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexeyevich Romanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fedorov has Alexeyevich Romanov in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alexeyevich Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedorov swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alexeyevich Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexeyevich Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Fedorov's legs - danger averted. Alexeyevich Romanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fedorov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alexeyevich Romanov is looking to defend but Fedorov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alexeyevich Romanov! Fedorov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alexeyevich Romanov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirill Fedorov! Kirill Fedorov retains his middleweight title!
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