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SPFC XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Mcgregor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhammed Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Mcgregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro presses Mcgregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgregor is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castro is working an open guard so Mcgregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Castro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Mcgregor has one foot on Castro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castro throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgregor to the mat! Mcgregor manages to get full guard.
Castro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro distracts Mcgregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro stays in close to Mcgregor's body and controls the position.
Castro pushes down on Mcgregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castro works his way into full mount!
Mcgregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgregor is trying to stand.
Mcgregor is bucking up trying to escape but Castro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Mcgregor is in trouble!
Mcgregor is trying to stand up.
Mcgregor looks winded!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcgregor?
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcgregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcgregor misses with a double jab
and Mcgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgregor fails with the takedown.
Mcgregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor misses with the combination.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
Mcgregor bucks up and tries to throw Castro off but instead Castro has got his back!
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro punches Mcgregor on the ear.
Castro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro controls the position.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Castro controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is trying to remain composed but Castro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mcgregor with him. Mcgregor is trying to defend but Castro has an arm under the chin now! Mcgregor grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammed Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slim Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zamanda Nebaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Jim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zamanda Nebaba!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebaba misses with a body kick.
Nebaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nebaba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nebaba shoots for a takedown but Jim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jim keeps the fight on the outside.
Jim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nebaba sprawls and moves away.
Nebaba tests Jim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim shoots in and gets a takedown into Nebaba's guard.
Jim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Nebaba.
Jim throws an elbow that misses. Nebaba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jim's guard. Nice move by Nebaba!
Nebaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nebaba.
Nebaba stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Jim keeping moving, preventing Nebaba from controlling successfully.
Jim keeping full guard, as Nebaba tries to pass.
Nebaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim keeping full guard, as Nebaba tries to pass.
Jim has Nebaba pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nebaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nebaba throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nebaba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jim counters with a single leg into guard. Nebaba didn't expect that.
Jim lands a couple of elbows.
Nebaba trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jim wants to control from the top but Nebaba keeps moving.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim cracks Nebaba with a solid left hand.
Jim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim won't allow Nebaba to sweep him here.
Jim is working Nebaba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jim postures up.
Nebaba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nebaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jim connects with a couple of short punches.
Jim scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jim lands a couple of elbows.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Nebaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jim pushing down on Nebaba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nebaba gets full guard.
Nebaba controls Jim momentarily but Jim frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Jim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nebaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nebaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.
Jim works over Nebaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Jim scoring with some ground and pound.
Jim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebaba pushes Jim off and gets back to his feet.
Nebaba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jim's waist but Jim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nebaba off to one side.
Jim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nebaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Jim sprawls well. He's pushed Nebaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nebaba's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nebaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.
Jim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jim connects with a couple of short punches.
Nebaba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jim uses it to pass to side control.
Nebaba is looking to reverse the position.
Jim working the ground and pound.
Nebaba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slim Jim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nebaba wants to control but Jim postures up.
Nebaba gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Nebaba's hands, connecting with Nebaba's forehead.
Nebaba won't allow Jim to pass to mount.
Jim working the head and body with strikes.
Jim trying to control from half guard but Nebaba is working away.
Nebaba wants to improve his position but Jim is controlling well.
Jim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nebaba is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebaba wants to improve his position but Jim is controlling well.
Jim lands with a punch from half guard.
Nebaba is still in real trouble! Can Jim finish him?
Jim lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nebaba quite badly. Nebaba pulls Jim in close trying to recover. Jim postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nebaba on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nebaba doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Jim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raissa Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mcarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Mcarthy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raissa Fournier's chin.
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271 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raissa Fournier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcarthy looks to land a combination but Fournier avoids it well.
Fournier takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
Mcarthy is trying to force a seperation but Fournier has the dominant position.
Fournier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards.
Fournier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Fournier has double underhooks.
Fournier lands with a light punch inside.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Fournier as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier lands a nice shot to the body.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
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!
Fournier lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Mcarthy wants to break free but Fournier has control.
A short left from Fournier.
A body shot lands from Fournier.
Mcarthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fournier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fournier avoiding damage.
Fournier has Mcarthy pressed against the cage, preventing Mcarthy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fournier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fournier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fournier lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fournier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fournier is leaning against Mcarthy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fournier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fournier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcarthy takes a shot to the head.
Fournier lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fournier as the two fighters clinch.
Fournier lands a body punch.
Mcarthy looks winded!
Fournier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards.
Fournier cracks Mcarthy with a nice body shot.
Fournier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fournier lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Fournier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcarthy is rocked!
Fournier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Fournier finish him?
Fournier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mcarthy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mcarthy drops to his knees and Fournier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raissa Fournier!
Raissa Fournier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Ilic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grister Charnstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasa Ilic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grister Charnstrom's chin.
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215 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Ilic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grister Charnstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Charnstrom.
Ilic needs to keep his hands up - Charnstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Charnstrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ilic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charnstrom is out of range and Ilic settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Charnstrom as he connects with a hook.
Charnstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Ilic seems unphased.
Ilic fails with a takedown attempt.
Charnstrom misses with a two punch combination.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ilic got wobbled bad by a big combination! Charnstrom presses forward with punches and knees until Ilic stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ilic closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grister Charnstrom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nyberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Santiago acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Nyberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Nyberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nyberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nyberg.
Nyberg throws out a leg kick but Santiago moves out of range and Nyberg only half commits.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nyberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nyberg is on top in guard.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nyberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nyberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nyberg stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyberg passes into side control.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
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.
Santiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nyberg decides to stand back up. Nyberg steps back and let's Santiago get back to his feet.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Nyberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg scores with a nice strike.
Santiago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nyberg to the mat! Nyberg manages to get full guard.
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nyberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nyberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Nyberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nyberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santiago's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg stands up out of the half guard.
Nyberg throws out a loose jab but Santiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nyberg throws the kick towards the body but Santiago avoids it.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matti Nyberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Nyberg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago slips a jab from Nyberg.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nyberg misses with a leg kick
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nyberg won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nyberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nyberg slips under a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg cracks a nice hook into Santiago's ribs.
Nyberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santiago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nyberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Nyberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Nyberg.
Nyberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyberg misses with a double jab.
And Santiago tries to counter it with a takedown but Nyberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyberg throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Nyberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Nyberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nyberg slips under a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nyberg misses with a combination
enabling Santiago to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Nyberg.
Santiago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyberg is trying to defend but Santiago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nyberg kicks Santiago off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Nyberg lands.
Nyberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyberg.
Santiago throws out a counter right but Nyberg avoids it with no problem.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matti Nyberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyberg throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santiago! But no joy.
Matti Nyberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Nyberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago with the counter takedown but Nyberg avoids it easily.
Nyberg throws a sloppy head kick
so Santiago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nyberg pushes Santiago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Nyberg.
Santiago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyberg throws a wild body kick that Santiago sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Nyberg gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
Matti Nyberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Nyberg slips a jab from Santiago.
Nyberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santiago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nyberg tries to land a leg kick but Santiago saw it coming and moves away.
Santiago fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Santiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nyberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Santiago's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nyberg cracks Santiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nyberg lands with a cross.
No joy there for Nyberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nyberg throws a one two combo.
Nyberg throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nyberg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nyberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nyberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Nyberg throws a shot to the body.
Santiago avoids the body shot from Nyberg.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nyberg defends it well.
Nyberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nyberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santiago throws out the jab.
Nyberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nyberg throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago swings around for an armbar but Nyberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santiago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nyberg has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Nyberg manages to pass to side control!
Nyberg scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyberg controlling from side mount.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Nyberg taking a breather here.
Marcelo Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nyberg trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Nyberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyberg takes a little break here. Santiago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Nyberg keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg decides to stand back up. Nyberg steps back and let's Santiago get back to his feet.
Matti Nyberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nyberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matti Nyberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Nyberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyberg throwing a counter right hand but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Nyberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyberg misses the jab.
Nyberg takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses.
Nyberg throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyberg connects with a jab.
Santiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Nyberg connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyberg.
Nyberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nyberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santiago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Nyberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nyberg 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nyberg!
Matti Nyberg opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ward might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to White and nerdy. Rod Raskolnikov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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146 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Dustin Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov instigates a clinch.
Ward throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov blocks the elbow strike.
Raskolnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Raskolnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Raskolnikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Raskolnikov just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Ward throws an elbow that misses.
Raskolnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raskolnikov.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Raskolnikov.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Raskolnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Raskolnikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raskolnikov.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Raskolnikov on the inside.
Raskolnikov pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov working Ward over with knees to the body.
Ward is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov with a knee to the head.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Good body shot from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raskolnikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raskolnikov prevents it.
Raskolnikov gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Raskolnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside.
Raskolnikov lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand.
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Ward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raskolnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskolnikov has Ward pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ward is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Raskolnikov - that's hurt Ward badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ward is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ward doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rod Raskolnikov!
The defeated Dustin Ward had this to say: 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OQuinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm A Dog I'm Sorry- Big Tymers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
159 lbs
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157 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis Paterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterson scores with a sloppy right hand. OQuinn should have avoided that one.
OQuinn throws a combination that misses
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
OQuinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
OQuinn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by OQuinn.
Paterson lands with a left to the head.
OQuinn tries to break free but Paterson pushes him back against the cage.
OQuinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OQuinn is pushing Paterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paterson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards.
OQuinn pushes off an throws an elbow but Paterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OQuinn wants to break free but Paterson has control.
Paterson misses with some punches.
OQuinn tries to work over Paterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OQuinn just leaning against Paterson, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson tries to throw a body punch but OQuinn avoids it by throwing Paterson back against the cage.
OQuinn wants to stall.
OQuinn lands a damaging elbow.
OQuinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OQuinn throws the left hand but Paterson avoids the punch easily.
Paterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paterson sends OQuinn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paterson is motioning to the referee to let OQuinn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
OQuinn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops OQuinn to the canvas! OQuinn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Paterson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!
In defeat, Damien OQuinn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm Going up to 155!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagat Kaliprapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sagat Kaliprapon!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaliprapon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verhoeven.
Kaliprapon avoids the body shot from Verhoeven.
Jab from Verhoeven.
A lazy left from Verhoeven finds it's target.
Verhoeven misses with a body shot.
Kaliprapon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaliprapon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
Kaliprapon tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven misses with a straight left.
Kaliprapon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verhoeven.
Kaliprapon unleashes a big counter combination but Verhoeven bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rico Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Verhoeven.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Verhoeven, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaliprapon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verhoeven.
Nice defenses there by Kaliprapon.
Kaliprapon has closed the distance and engaged Verhoeven in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven tries a body shot but Kaliprapon blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kaliprapon.
Verhoeven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven lands a body shot.
Kaliprapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven tries to work over Kaliprapon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaliprapon.
Kaliprapon can't find room to land a body shot as Verhoeven controls the action.
Kaliprapon tries to throw a body punch but Verhoeven avoids it by throwing Kaliprapon back against the cage.
Kaliprapon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
Verhoeven looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Verhoeven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaliprapon is rocked!
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaliprapon is still on wobbly legs! Can Verhoeven finish him?
Verhoeven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verhoeven misses with some punches.
Kaliprapon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaliprapon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaliprapon seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaliprapon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verhoeven unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kaliprapon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Verhoeven is unloading with more strikes now! Kaliprapon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Verhoeven!
Rico Verhoeven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More IsMore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses the body punch
and IsMore counters by clinching up.
IsMore blocking some punches.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
IsMore lands a jab.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as IsMore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore lands a nice shot to the body.
IsMore scores with a jab to the jaw.
IsMore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lewis's hands.
IsMore jabs at Lewis's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from IsMore.
IsMore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
IsMore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to stall but IsMore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
IsMore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Lewis is rocked!
IsMore lands a big right hand that drops Lewis! The killer instinct kicks in and IsMore finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by IsMore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
More IsMore gave a mention to Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gay Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronin has chosen Rocking from Riga as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gay Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kronin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronin looks to land a combination. Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bear does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kronin clinches with his opponent.
Bear jumps guard but Kronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kronin gets tackled into the cage by Bear. Bear maintains the clinch.
Bear tries a body shot but Kronin blocks it.
Kronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronin's elbow.
Kronin being controlled against the cage.
Kronin is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear missing with a left hand there. Kronin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bear darts in and clinches Kronin up against the cage.
Kronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bear.
Kronin breaks the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up.
Kronin leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear taking a breather.
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Kronin.
Bear looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gay Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear closes the distance but Kronin moves to the side
and Kronin counters with a series of strikes. Bear will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear tries to clinch there but Kronin circles away.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronin swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronin misses with a punch to the body.
Bear is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bear wants a takedown.
Kronin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bear seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kronin can turn it around.
Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kronin up against the cage.
Bear stalls.
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.
Kronin avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Kronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Kronin gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
Bear fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Kronin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kronin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bear or not.
Kronin blocks a body shot from Bear.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronin controls his hands.
Kronin being controlled against the cage.
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kronin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kronin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronin throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Kronin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kronin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear swings for the body but Kronin moves out of range.
Kronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bear rushes Kronin and presses him up against the cage.
Kronin throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronin looking to stall.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kronin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kronin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kronin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kronin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bear is out of range.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kronin misses.
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Kronin avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
A short left from Kronin.
Kronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronin stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronin lands a left hand.
Kronin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kronin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear moves into the clinch.
Kronin prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bear throws an elbow but misses.
Kronin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin moves out of range.
Bear walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
It seemed like Kronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronin throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
Kronin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bear misses with a hook
and Kronin counters with a series of strikes. Bear will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear dives in and scores a takedown into Kronin's guard.
Bear trying to control but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Bear cracks Kronin with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronin wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear wants to control from the top but Kronin keeps moving.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Kronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kronin keeps working.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronin dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
Bear throws a strike aimed at the side of Kronin's head but Kronin avoids it well.
Bear in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Bear.
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Bear trying to control the position but Kronin is working away.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bear looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kronin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bear controls the position.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bear misses with the ground and pound.
Gay Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Kronin is defending well.
Kronin can't do much from the bottom here.
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Kronin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bear lands some shots froms side control.
Kronin is looking for a sweep.
Bear trying to control the action but Kronin is working from the bottom.
Kronin stops Bear from passing to mount.
Bear scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kronin to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bear tries to score with some ground and pound. Kronin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kronin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bear.
Bear working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kronin is looking to reverse the position.
Bear in side control, throwing shots but Kronin defends.
Bear sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bear working the ground and pound but Kronin is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Bear crashes against the mat.
Bear working the head with strikes.
Bear working the ground and pound but Kronin is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bear clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kronin scores with a nice head shot.
Kronin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kronin misses.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kronin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kronin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronin is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronin breaks from the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin is having none of it.
Kronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kronin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronin throws a leg kick but Bear moved away.
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear misses with some punches.
Bear trying to stall but Kronin improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Kronin.
Bear tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kronin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear throws a lazy right hand but Kronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igor Kronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronin swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Kronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bear with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kronin as Bear shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronin! But no joy.
Bear tries to clinch there but Kronin circles away.
Kronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bear walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kronin sprawls well. Kronin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to clinch but Kronin is having none of it.
A punch combination from Kronin misses.
Bear wants to clinch.
Kronin throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
Kronin lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kronin as he avoids it easily.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kronin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bear's knee momentarily.
Bear moves into the clinch.
Bear stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kronin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decent striking displayed by Kronin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kronin dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kronin. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Kronin pushes him off.
It seemed like Kronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kronin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Igor Kronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear tries to clinch up but Kronin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kronin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bear pushes Kronin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kronin manages to break the clinch.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronin circles away.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kronin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it.
Bear drives through and clinches with Kronin against the cage.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronin avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronin.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bear has Kronin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kronin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Kronin.
Kronin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kronin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Kronin finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronin throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Kronin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up.
Kronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
Bear shoots in and gets a takedown into Kronin's guard.
Kronin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronin breaks from the clinch.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Kronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bear tries to clinch
and Kronin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear is looking to clinch.
Kronin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear is looking to clinch but Kronin is avoiding it.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Kronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Kronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kronin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kronin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kronin!
Igor Kronin is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Kronin thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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