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BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Da Silva!
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, Black Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Mamba on that attempt.
Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mamba keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Mamba swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Mamba circles away.
Da Silva clinches up with Mamba and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Mamba's takedown attempt.
Luiz Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Mamba.
Da Silva has Mamba pushed against the cage.
Mamba jumps guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba looking for a triangle here. Da Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Da Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Black Mamba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoso Hovsepian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoso Hovsepian!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Nunez. No joy for Hovsepian on that attempt.
Nunez instigates a clinch.
Nunez lands a damaging elbow.
Nunez controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hovsepian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovsepian's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hovsepian looks winded!
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hovsepian or not.
Nice body punch from Nunez - that landed with a thud.
Nunez lands with a light punch inside.
Hovsepian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nunez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hovsepian can turn it around.
Nunez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hovsepian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez gets through Hovsepian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunez works on Hovsepian's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Nunez - that landed with a thud.
Hovsepian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hovsepian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovsepian's gas tank.
Nunez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nunez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Hovsepian is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez pushes Hovsepian against the cage. Nunez is working some dirty boxing. Nunez pushes off with a quick right hook! Hovsepian goes down! Hovsepian tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nunez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Bhullar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. A fine choice. Charles Bronson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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226 lbs
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301 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sim Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson works Bhullar's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bhullar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Bhullar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Bronson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronson cracks Bhullar with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bhullar in his tracks.
Bronson stalks Bhullar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bhullar's face. Bhullar staggers backwards, shaken.
Bhullar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bhullar finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Bronson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Bhullar falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boogie Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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295 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boogie Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Knight does it's job there.
Dzoker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dzoker somewhat.
Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dzoker shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Dzoker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boogie Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a series of punches but Dzoker moves out of range.
Dzoker shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dzoker goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Dzoker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Dzoker's ribcage.
Dzoker looks winded!
Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dzoker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Dzoker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzoker.
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knight works over Dzoker's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Dzoko Dzoker's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Dzoker in the body.
Knight darts in and clinches Dzoker up against the cage.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzoker or not.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Dzoker is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dzoker is trying to break free.
Knight presses Dzoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight just leaning against Dzoker, taking a breather.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight stalls.
Dzoker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dzoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight forces Dzoker back against the cage and clinches.
Knight presses Dzoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight works on Dzoker's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knight.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Dzoker's ribcage. Dzoker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight scores with a knee to the head.
Dzoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight stalling against the cage.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Dzoker's takedown attempt.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Dzoko Dzoker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knight has Dzoker pushed against the cage.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzoker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Dzoker's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight gets through Dzoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Dzoker's ribcage.
Dzoker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head.
Boogie Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight pushes Dzoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dzoker is breathing heavily.
Knight lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.
Knight with a knee to the head.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Knight has knocked Dzoker down with a huge combo! Knight steps away and waves a wobbly Dzoker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzoker. That did some damage!
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Dzoker tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Dzoker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dzoker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzoko Dzoker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boogie Knight!
Boogie Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dzoko Dzoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Evan Jones - Domination. Tony Abbot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
15 - 12 - 1 |
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250 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Titan Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boma.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Abbot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbot.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Abbot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boma is looking for a sweep. Abbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boma is doing well to control the position and prevent Abbot from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boma wants to get back to full guard.
Abbot is trying for a kimura here. Boma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abbot wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Abbot!
After the fight, Tony Abbot was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peyton Manning!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petely staying out of range there.
Petely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manning.
Petely scores with a takedown into Manning's guard.
Petely tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Petely has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manning wants to sweep here but Petely controlling him for the moment.
Manning is pulling down on Petely's head. It's preventing any offense from Petely, at least for the moment.
Petely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a triangle but Petely pushes his legs off easily.
Manning working for submissions but it's allowed Petely to get to half guard.
Petely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petely wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petely is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petely.
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Petely in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petely scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petely 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.
Petely seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Petely seems content to control.
Manning is looking to control Petely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Petely will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Petely lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manning looking to control.
Petely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position but Petely postures up.
Petely scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petely connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Petely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there.
Petely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Petely is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petely keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Petely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petely's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petely tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Petely is in trouble now - Manning has advanced to mount!
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petely is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
Manning content just to control the position here.
Petely defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Manning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petely is desperately trying to improve his position but Manning has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Petely dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Manning misses.
Petely looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manning trying to control the position.
Petely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Petely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petely has Manning in his guard.
Petely has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning stands and throws Petely's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning wants to control but Petely is keeping him busy.
Petely is looking to regain half guard here but Manning keeps moving and retains side control.
Petely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manning's best efforts.
Petely looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in DOG HOUSE!! inform me that Manning has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petely is defending against the submission attempts here by Manning.
Manning wants to free his trapped foot but Petely is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petely tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manning wants to control from the top but Petely keeps moving.
Petely looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manning is defending well. Petely quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Petely celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run. Kenalemodisa Mabogo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vladimirovich goes for a double leg but Mabogo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mabogo continues to drive forward.
Mabogo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vladimirovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Mabogo throws a nice looking combination but Vladimirovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimirovich looks for a takedown but Mabogo sprawls well.
Mabogo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vladimirovich enables Mabogo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vladimirovich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo throwing strikes from guard but Vladimirovich blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mabogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich working for a triangle but Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo is really struggling to control Vladimirovich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vladimirovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabogo is one step ahead there.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Vladimirovich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Vladimirovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabogo looking to pass the guard.
Mabogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
Vladimirovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mabogo is aware though and is defending well.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vladimirovich tries to get to full guard but Mabogo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vladimirovich is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping him busy.
Vladimirovich trying to control here.
Vladimirovich tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.
Mabogo throwing shots but Vladimirovich is blocking nicely.
Mabogo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vladimirovich gets full guard.
Vladimirovich looking for a guillotine here but Mabogo defends easily.
Mabogo stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mabogo defends it easily.
Vladimirovich trying to keep a closed guard but Mabogo is proving a slippery customer.
Vladimirovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Vladimirovich keeps moving.
Mabogo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mabogo looking to sit in guard and control but Vladimirovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabogo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mabogo looking for a guillotine here but Vladimirovich defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenalemodisa Mabogo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mabogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladimirovich circles away.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Mabogo avoids it easily.
Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Vladimirovich.
A shot in the inside from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo cracks Vladimirovich with a nice body shot.
Mabogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vladimirovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
A short right from Mabogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vladimirovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vladimirovich has Mabogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Vladimirovich's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vladimirovich avoids the damage to the body.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich blocks a body shot from Mabogo.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mabogo blocks an uppercut.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabogo.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position but instead, Mabogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vladimirovich into the cage.
Vladimirovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladimirovich shoots for a takedown but Mabogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich looks to land a right hand but Mabogo moved out of range.
Mabogo clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Mabogo.
Vladimirovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vladimirovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabogo stops a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vladimirovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabogo's elbow.
Mabogo tries to work over Vladimirovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vladimirovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Vladimirovich controls the action.
Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Vladimirovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladimirovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo lands an elbow just above Vladimirovich 's eye.
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabogo prevents it.
Vladimirovich misses with a body punch.
Mabogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich is breathing heavily.
Vladimirovich wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimirovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabogo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vladimirovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabogo lands a left hand.
Vladimirovich avoids the elbow strike from Mabogo, against the cage.
Mabogo lands a right hand.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.
Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vladimirovich avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo prevents a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vladimirovich's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vladimirovich.
Mabogo blocks a body shot from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich looking to stall.
Vladimirovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabogo.
Vladimirovich jumps guard and drags Mabogo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo lands a couple of elbows.
Mabogo trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
Mabogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimirovich can do to turn this around?
Mabogo controlling from the top position.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladimirovich working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
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!
Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mabogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mabogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladimirovich throws out the jab.
Mabogo tries to counter by clinching up but Vladimirovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimirovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabogo counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladimirovich looks to throw the jab but Mabogo is out of range.
Vladimirovich scores with a nice strike.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Vladimirovich pushes him off.
Vladimirovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mabogo manages to avoid it.
Mabogo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mabogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabogo forces Vladimirovich back against the cage and clinches.
Vladimirovich slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabogo controls his hands.
Vladimirovich digs a right hand underneath Mabogo's ribcage. Mabogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vladimirovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vladimirovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabogo is keeping busy.
Vladimirovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vladimirovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mabogo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mabogo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabogo lands a knee to the body.
Vladimirovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladimirovich working aggressively here.
Mabogo prevents Vladimirovich from breaking the clinch.
Mabogo tries to throw a body punch but Vladimirovich avoids it by throwing Mabogo back against the cage.
Mabogo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vladimirovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo is riding his opponent, not letting Vladimirovich buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabogo tries to get the hooks in deep but Vladimirovich pushed the leg off.
Mabogo biding his time, controlling Vladimirovich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich just trying to survive but Mabogo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vladimirovich is keeping busy.
Good control from Mabogo.
Mabogo trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Vladimirovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo not allowing Vladimirovich to control his hands.
Vladimirovich is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mabogo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vladimirovich tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mabogo controlling the positon.
Mabogo'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich tries to escape but Mabogo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mabogo keeps control of the position easily here as Vladimirovich tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladimirovich just looking to survive in the bad position.
Good control from Mabogo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mabogo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
In his post fight interview, Kenalemodisa Mabogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihailovic has chosen Otherwise - Soldiers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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243 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mihailovic misses with the combination.
Mihailovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harlamov counters with a takedown into side control.
Harlamov scores with punches from side control.
Harlamov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mihailovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mihailovic is pushing Harlamov's head away, looking to escape. Harlamov manages to hold on to the position though.
Harlamov cracks Mihailovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harlamov working the ground and pound.
Mihailovic taking a bit of punishment here - Harlamov scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlamov trying to control the action but Mihailovic is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mihailovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harlamov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mihailovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mihailovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harlamov connects with a decent elbow.
Mihailovic is rocked!
Harlamov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mihailovic is defending well.
Mihailovic is still in real trouble! Can Harlamov finish him?
Mihailovic is pushing Harlamov's head away, looking to escape. Harlamov manages to hold on to the position though.
Harlamov trying to control the action but Mihailovic is working from the bottom.
Mihailovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Mihailovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harlamov tries for a kimura but Mihailovic is defending well.
Harlamov lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mihailovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harlamov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harlamov lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov lands a strong strike to the head of Mihailovic. That's dazed him! Harlamov looking to finish here. Mihailovic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harlamov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Harlamov!
An out of breath Garik Harlamov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Kovalenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhin closes the distance and pushes Kovalenko back into the cage.
Irhin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irhin obliges.
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Irhin moves into the clinch.
Irhin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovalenko tries to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irhin stalling in the clinch.
Irhin is struggling to control the position.
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kovalenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irhin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalenko tries to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling the position.
A short right from Irhin.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Irhin.
Irhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovalenko backwards.
Kovalenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Irhin with a series of wild strikes but Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irhin clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irhin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovalenko's brow.
Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin avoiding damage.
Irhin tries a body shot but Kovalenko blocks it.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalenko avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Irhin has double underhooks.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovalenko is trying to break free.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovalenko manages to break the clinch.
Irhin tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Irhin blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Irhin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irhin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irhin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovalenko throws the left hand but Irhin avoids the punch easily.
Irhin tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Irhin dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Irhin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Irhin.
Irhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well.
Irhin has Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irhin momentarily.
Irhin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko dodges the punch combination from Irhin.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Irhin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irhin tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovalenko is wise to it.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Irhin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin presses Kovalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Irhin has closed the distance and engaged Kovalenko in a clinch.
Kovalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalenko is defending well for now.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irhin misses with a body punch.
Irhin misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irhin obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhin slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Irhin.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Irhin misses with a knee strike.
Irhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovalenko's face.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalenko is defending well for now.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Irhin lands with a left to the head.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kovalenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovalenko avoids it.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalenko is trying to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling him.
Irhin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irhin.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Irhin is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well.
Irhin moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Irhin.
As Irhin looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Irhin just gets out of the way.
Kovalenko tries to keep at a distance but Irhin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Irhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovalenko avoids it.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Kovalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Irhin there.
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Irhin gets through Kovalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Irhin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovalenko after a bit of a struggle.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Irhin.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin controlling the action here for a moment.
Irhin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irhin tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination. Irhin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irhin lands with a right hand.
Irhin throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Irhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irhin lunges at Kovalenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalenko's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Irhin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irhin.
Irhin misses with a straight right.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irhin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko throws a chopping leg kick but Irhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Irhin has closed the distance and engaged Kovalenko in a clinch.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin stalling in the clinch but Kovalenko improves position.
Irhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irhin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irhin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irhin! But no joy.
Kovalenko lands a head kick!
Irhin clinches.
Artem Irhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irhin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Irhin - that landed with a thud.
Irhin slowing the pace effectively.
Irhin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovalenko up against the cage.
Irhin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Irhin leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Irhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irhin 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Irhin!
Artem Irhin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin has chosen Пересмотри as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 35 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin avoids the body shot from Norton.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykin is just out of range.
Boykin lands a really nice looking cross but Norton seems unphased.
Boykin misses with a looping left.
Norton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton ducks right into an uppercut from Boykin.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Norton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boykin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norton struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands.
Boykin is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Boykin tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Boykin drops back down to his feet.
Norton lands a left hand.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Boykin.
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a slapping body shot.
Boykin's coach down at Komplete MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boykin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Norton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boykin looks winded!
Boykin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boykin moves away.
Good exchange - Norton coming out on top.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Norton throws a good cross that connects.
Boykin tries to clinch up but Norton circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boykin.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boykin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boykin.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin misses with a jab to the body
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Boykin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boykin goes for a double leg but Norton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norton continues to drive forward.
Scott Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
Boykin misses with a body shot.
Boykin staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Boykin shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boykin loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boykin, pushing him back against the cage.
Boykin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton tries to clinch there but Boykin circles away.
Jab by Norton.
Boykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Boykin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Boykin from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Norton made sure he mentioned On Tap (160Q & Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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