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Taking Over St. Petersburg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dyrdrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandros Althea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Dyrdrek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Dyrdrek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandros Althea!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Althea slips a jab and a cross from Dyrdrek.
No luck for Althea with that takedown attempt.
Althea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Althea works the jab nicely.
It looks like Alex Dyrdrek has been cut.
Dyrdrek scores with a takedown into Althea's guard.
Dyrdrek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyrdrek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Althea for as long as he can get away with.
Althea working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdrek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Althea is trying to control the position but Dyrdrek postures up.
Dyrdrek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Althea keeping moving, preventing Dyrdrek from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dyrdrek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Althea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Althea keeping moving, preventing Dyrdrek from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Althea throws a right and a left that Dyrdrek avoids nicely.
Althea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dyrdrek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Althea working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdrek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Althea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dyrdrek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Dyrdrek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Althea cracks Dyrdrek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Althea!
Alexandros Althea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Althea scores with a four punch combination!
Dyrdrek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Althea trying to remain calm as Dyrdrek controls from the top position.
Althea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dyrdrek.
Althea is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyrdrek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdrek takes a little break here. Althea wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dyrdrek is looking to take a break and control but Althea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyrdrek just content to control the position.
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.
Althea prevents Dyrdrek from improving position.
Althea is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dyrdrek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Althea to counter with a crisp jab.
Alex Dyrdrek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Althea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dyrdrek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Althea won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdrek trying to control the action but Althea is working from the bottom.
Dyrdrek could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dyrdrek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dyrdrek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Althea tries to bench press Dyrdrek off him but Dyrdrek keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Althea gets back to half guard.
Dyrdrek is trying to control the action in half guard but Althea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandros Althea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Dyrdrek's cut.
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!
Althea catches Dyrdrek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dyrdrek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Althea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Althea tries for a takedown but Dyrdrek circles away easily
and Dyrdrek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Althea's guard now.
Dyrdrek throws a big right hand that misses.
Althea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyrdrek trying to control but Althea is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdrek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dyrdrek wants to control from the top but Althea keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Althea pulls Dyrdrek in close to prevent any damage.
Dyrdrek trying to control but Althea is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Althea fails with the takedown
and Dyrdrek counters with a single leg into guard. Althea didn't expect that.
Althea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyrdrek manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdrek is trying to keep Althea in close.
Althea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyrdrek is really struggling to control Althea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dyrdrek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Althea defends well.
That's four 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.
Althea wants to control from the top but Dyrdrek keeps moving.
Althea postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Dyrdrek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dyrdrek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Dyrdrek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sterling Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mack Truck!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Truck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Truck moves out of range.
A left lands for Jordan.
Jordan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan throws a series of punches but Truck avoids them all with ease.
Truck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Sterling Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Truck blocks the leg kick.
Truck misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sterling Jordan has been cut.
Truck ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Truck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Truck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Truck avoids them all with ease.
Truck shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Truck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Truck's shoulder, as Truck tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Truck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jordan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Truck.
Jordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Truck misses with an uppercut.
Truck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Truck looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck walks into a jab.
Truck walks into a left hand.
Truck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jordan has cracked Truck with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jordan lands another huge swinging hook and Truck tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Truck, before Jordan can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sterling Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auditore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ave Maria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jones Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Auditore!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Auditore delivers a nice body kick.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Auditore's head but Auditore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Auditore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Auditore working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Auditore.
Auditore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Auditore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Auditore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Jones Silva has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Auditore just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Auditore keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Auditore - that landed with a thud.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Auditore.
Auditore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auditore pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Auditore pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva letting Auditore take a breather here.
Auditore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Auditore.
Auditore scores with a hook to the body.
Auditore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Auditore lands with a right to the head.
Auditore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditore lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Auditore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Auditore. Auditore obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Auditore lands a head kick!
Auditore lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Auditore throws a head kick that half lands.
Auditore lands with a shot to the body.
Auditore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Auditore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Auditore throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Silva crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Auditore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Puzinzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Puzinzki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Puzinzki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzinzki lands with a cross.
It looks like TJ Stone has been cut.
Stone throws a head kick but Puzinzki moves out of range.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puzinzki.
Stone looks for the body kick but Puzinzki saw that one coming.
Puzinzki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puzinzki lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Stone can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Puzinzki and Stone drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Puzinzki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Puzinzki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Care Less (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessnar comes into the arena with Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Care Less!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lessnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Less somewhat.
Lessnar tests Less's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lessnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lessnar rushes Less and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lessnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
It looks like Care Less has been cut.
Less takes a knee to the side of the body.
Less looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lessnar scores with a hook to the body.
Lessnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Less fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Lessnar there.
Less takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lessnar throws a head kick that half lands.
Lessnar lands with a nice body punch.
Less has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lessnar rushes Less with punches - Less moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Less goes down! Lessnar follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lessnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Pettytheft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Von Reinar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Reinar has chosen Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Pettytheft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Von Reinar!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Reinar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettytheft.
A combination from Von Reinar does no damage.
Von Reinar misses with a straight right.
Pettytheft misses with a hook. Von Reinar ducked under it nicely.
Von Reinar jabs at Pettytheft's body.
No joy there for Pettytheft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettytheft misses with a hook.
Von Reinar slips under a jab from Pettytheft.
Von Reinar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Reinar lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Reinar wants to pass the guard but Pettytheft is keeping the position.
Pettytheft preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Reinar wants to pass the guard but Pettytheft is keeping the position.
Pettytheft is looking to stand up but Von Reinar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettytheft is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Von Reinar dives into side control.
Von Reinar trying to control the action but Pettytheft is working from the bottom.
Von Reinar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Reinar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettytheft keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pettytheft lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Reinar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Von Reinar controlling from the full mount.
Pettytheft is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft is trying to escape the mount but Von Reinar keeps good control and instead manages to take Pettytheft's back.
Von Reinar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettytheft is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Von Reinar is riding his opponent, not letting Pettytheft buck him off.
Von Reinar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pettytheft has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pettytheft defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pettytheft is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettytheft defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Von Reinar throwing sloppy strikes.
Pettytheft showing good submission defense here.
Von Reinar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Pettytheft holding both Von Reinar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pettytheft fending off the submission attempt from Von Reinar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Pettytheft as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Von Reinar!
Pettytheft is trying to stand back up.
Von Reinar throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Von Reinar biding his time, controlling Pettytheft.
Von Reinar looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar dominated that round.
That's time! Pettytheft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Reinar scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pettytheft!
It looks like Allan Von Reinar has been cut.
Pettytheft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettytheft but Pettytheft pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Reinar is looking to clinch.
Von Reinar connects with a crisp jab.
Pettytheft tests Von Reinar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Reinar lands a head kick!
Pettytheft throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Reinar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettytheft wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettytheft has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Reinar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Pettytheft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Reinar keeps control of Pettytheft as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Reinar is pushing Pettytheft up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Pettytheft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pettytheft gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Reinar.
Jeff Pettytheft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Von Reinar.
Pettytheft gets underhooks to prevent Von Reinar's takedown attempt.
Pettytheft wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Reinar won't allow it.
Von Reinar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pettytheft blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Reinar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Von Reinar is working for a kimura but Pettytheft is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Reinar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Reinar is breathing heavily.
Pettytheft is trying to stand up here but Von Reinar is controlling him well.
Pettytheft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Reinar on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pettytheft takes a swing at Von Reinar's ribcage but misses.
Allan Von Reinar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Reinar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Reinar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettytheft circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Reinar tries to clinch but Pettytheft is having none of it.
Von Reinar moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Reinar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pettytheft connects with a body shot.
Pettytheft looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Reinar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettytheft.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar throws a combination that misses
and Pettytheft counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettytheft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Reinar staying out of range there.
Pettytheft lands with an overhand left.
Pettytheft misses with a double jab
and Von Reinar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pettytheft!
Von Reinar controlling the position easily from mount.
Pettytheft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pettytheft tries to get out of the position.
Von Reinar tries to control but Pettytheft wriggling away.
Von Reinar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pettytheft kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Reinar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pettytheft is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Von Reinar wants to control the pace but Pettytheft is squirming around nicely.
Allan Von Reinar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Reinar lands a big elbow.
Von Reinar trying to control but Pettytheft is having none of it.
Von Reinar content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Reinar tries to control but Pettytheft wriggling away.
Von Reinar gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Von Reinar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allan Von Reinar'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. And we move into the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Pettytheft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettytheft.
Pettytheft blocks a head kick by Von Reinar.
Pettytheft swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Reinar counters with a shoot takedown. Pettytheft fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Reinar wants to control from the top but Pettytheft keeps moving.
Von Reinar looking to pass the guard.
Pettytheft being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettytheft keeping full guard, as Von Reinar tries to pass.
Von Reinar passes Pettytheft's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Reinar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettytheft doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Reinar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Reinar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Reinar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettytheft wants to get back to his feet.
Pettytheft manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Von Reinar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Reinar.
Von Reinar is trying to get an arm triangle but Pettytheft is defending well.
Von Reinar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft is being controlled here.
Pettytheft is trying to buck Von Reinar off.
Von Reinar wants to control but Pettytheft is keeping him busy.
Pettytheft is pushing Von Reinar's head away, looking to escape. Von Reinar manages to hold on to the position though.
Pettytheft is not content to let Von Reinar control the position.
Pettytheft taking a bit of punishment here - Von Reinar scoring with strikes.
Von Reinar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettytheft tries to move into range but Von Reinar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettytheft misses with a straight right.
Von Reinar tries to clinch but Pettytheft moves away
and Pettytheft counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettytheft pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Reinar slips under a jab from Pettytheft.
Allan Von Reinar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Reinar throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Von Reinar.
No luck for Von Reinar with that takedown attempt.
Von Reinar is looking to clinch.
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.
Von Reinar gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Reinar stops Pettytheft from getting back to his feet.
Von Reinar not doing much here.
Pettytheft regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Von Reinar.
Von Reinar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jeff Pettytheft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Reinar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Von Reinar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Reinar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Von Reinar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangsta's Paradise. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a hook.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl sprawls well.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tjitsteuvfehl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails to land with a series of punches.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez throws and low kick but Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjitsteuvfehl slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tjitsteuvfehl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Tjitsteuvfehl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tjitsteuvfehl pinned against the cage. Tjitsteuvfehl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a nice looking body shot.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tjitsteuvfehl sprawls well. Tjitsteuvfehl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tjitsteuvfehl but Tjitsteuvfehl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Tjitsteuvfehl sprawls well.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Tjitsteuvfehl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tjitsteuvfehl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a low kick, looking for Gomez's leg but Gomez calmly moves out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with the combination.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Tjitsteuvfehl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gomez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tjitsteuvfehl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tjitsteuvfehl swinging wildly here.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tjitsteuvfehl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl drops Gomez with a naaaaasty hook - Gomez is in real trouble here! Tjitsteuvfehl dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrall has chosen Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Scott Ferrall will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferrall slips a jab from Honey.
Honey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferrall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferrall.
Honey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferrall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honey misses with the combination.
Honey misses with a straight left.
Honey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honey blocks the body kick.
Honey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Honey takes a swing at Ferrall's ribcage but misses.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrall tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Ferrall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferrall.
Ferrall misses with a wild combination.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Ferrall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Honey's guard.
Honey has control of Ferrall's left arm, preventing Ferrall from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey keeping full guard, as Ferrall tries to pass.
Ferrall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferrall trying to control the position from guard on top but Honey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrall thows a big elbow that misses.
Honey keeping moving, preventing Ferrall from controlling successfully.
Honey wants to control the position but Ferrall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ferrall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Honey sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Honey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferrall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Honey lands a knee to the head.
Ferrall stalls.
Still in the clinch, Honey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferrall lands a takedown into guard.
Honey seems keen to control Ferrall's posture.
Honey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferrall wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
Honey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferrall throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferrall regains half guard.
Honey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferrall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferrall manages to get to full guard.
Honey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferrall has an active guard here but Honey has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferrall looks gassed!
Honey lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall is not content to let Honey control the position.
Ferrall keeping control of the position.
Ferrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferrall gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Ferrall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Honey tries to bum rush Ferrall with a series of wild strikes but Ferrall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Honey misses.
Ferrall misses with a wild body shot.
Honey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferrall backs up against the cage.
Ferrall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honey on the side of the head.
Ferrall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferrall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Ferrall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferrall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferrall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey with a hook.
Ferrall throws a sloppy body shot
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Honey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A cross from Honey lands.
Honey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrall counters with a straight right hand.
Honey throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Ferrall colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Honey as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Ferrall is left battered and dazed whilst Honey and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgios Finlitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlitis shoots in for a takedown but the Project shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
the Project cracks Finlitis with an open hand slap.
Finlitis shoots in looking for a takedown. the Project tries to sprawl out of it but Finlitis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Project manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finlitis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgios Finlitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finlitis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt - the Project sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
the Project is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Finlitis trying to control the pace.
the Project regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Project looking for a sweep. Not yet the Project, not yet.
the Project is trying to control the position but Finlitis postures up.
Finlitis tries to free his leg and advance position but the Project is retaining full guard.
Finlitis is working hard here to advance position.
the Project seems keen to control Finlitis's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis is looking to advance position but the Project has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
the Project landing punches.
the Project tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finlitis avoids a series of strikes thrown by the Project.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project controlling from mount.
the Project with the ground and pound from mount.
the Project sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Finlitis bucks up and throws the Project to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
the Project tries to bum rush Finlitis with a series of wild strikes but Finlitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Giorgios Finlitis has been cut.
the Project looks to land a right hand but Finlitis moved out of range.
the Project closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from the Project.
Knees in the clinch landing for the Project.
Finlitis is working for takedown but the Project is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from the Project.
Finlitis is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlitis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on the Project - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finlitis takes a shot to the head.
the Project doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
the Project putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finlitis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Project comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgios Finlitis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from the Project misses.
Horrible takedown by Finlitis or perhaps it was just good defense by the Project which made him look bad.
the Project slaps away a takedown attempt from Finlitis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finlitis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the Project swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgios Finlitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project doesn't manage to clinch there - Finlitis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
the Project closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from the Project.
Finlitis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chuck the Project is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the Project pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
the Project connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finlitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
the Project works the jab nicely.
Finlitis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finlitis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the Project.
the Project slips a jab and a cross from Finlitis.
the Project tries to clinch but Finlitis is having none of it.
the Project tries to clinch but Finlitis is having none of it.
the Project darts in and clinches Finlitis up against the cage.
the Project misses with a short punch on the inside.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
the Project misses with a punch on the inside.
the Project comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Finlitis blocks the elbow strike.
Finlitis goes for a takedown attempt but the Project pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project fails with an attempt to clinch.
the Project works the jab nicely.
Finlitis throws a combination that misses
and the Project counters with a straight right hand.
the Project fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finlitis with a lazy takedown attempt
and the Project counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finlitis has his takedown stuffed
and the Project counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project misses with a double jab
enabling Finlitis to counter with a crisp jab.
the Project works Finlitis's body with a nice hook.
the Project tries to clinch up but Finlitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt
and the Project counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
the Project misses with a wild body shot.
the Project tries to bum rush Finlitis with a series of wild strikes but Finlitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giorgios Finlitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt
and the Project counters with a right hand to the body.
Chuck the Project seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finlitis misses with a takedown attempt
and the Project holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgios Finlitis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
the Project fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finlitis shoots and misses
and the Project counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finlitis thinking.
the Project tries to clinch but Finlitis is having none of it.
Finlitis shoots and misses
and the Project counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finlitis thinking.
Finlitis misses with a takedown
and the Project counters with a three punch combo that has Finlitis backing up. Finlitis nods at the Project to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgios Finlitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project wants to clinch
and Finlitis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Finlitis wants to control from the top but the Project keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the Project looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlitis is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis is looking to advance position but the Project has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
the Project with good strikes from the mount here!
the Project pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
the Project is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis really wants to buck the Project off and get back to his feet.
the Project takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
the Project dominating with strikes here.
the Project throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
the Project controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
the Project tries to control but Finlitis wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finlitis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
the Project with good strikes from the mount here!
the Project looking to ground and pound but Finlitis is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giorgios Finlitis's cut.
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.
the Project darts in trying to clinch
and Finlitis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the Project's guard now.
Finlitis looking to pass the guard.
Finlitis pushing down on the Project's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
the Project has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finlitis is working away from the top position though.
Finlitis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Finlitis misses with a takedown
and the Project counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finlitis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and the Project counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finlitis's knee momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fight stays on the outside here - the Project looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the Project throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finlitis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the Project!
Finlitis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for the Project because Finlitis loaded up on that one.
Giorgios Finlitis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
the Project wants to control but Finlitis is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the Project can do anything to dispel that myth.
the Project is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Finlitis is staying active.
the Project tries to reverse the position but Finlitis maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project tries to lock up and control but Finlitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
the Project manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Finlitis wants to take a breather but the Project is having none of it.
the Project tries to roll over but Finlitis keeps him under control.
Finlitis seems to be looking for submissions.
the Project is doing well to control the position and prevent Finlitis from advancing to side control.
the Project manages to get to full guard.
the Project tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project is controlling Finlitis's posture.
Finlitis trying to control but the Project is working from the bottom.
the Project working a defensive guard here.
Finlitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the Project is keeping the position for now.
the Project looking for a sweep. Not yet the Project, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the Project working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Finlitis slips under a jab.
A jab from the Project finds it's way through Finlitis's defenses.
the Project lands a body shot.
Finlitis fails with the takedown
and the Project counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgios Finlitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finlitis scores with a takedown into the Project's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Giorgios Finlitis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giorgios Finlitis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
the Project forces Finlitis back against the cage and clinches.
the Project can't find room to land a body shot as Finlitis controls the action.
the Project digs a right hand into Finlitis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlitis's gas tank.
the Project gets through Finlitis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
the Project lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finlitis backwards.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlitis takes a shot to the head.
the Project lands a nice elbow.
the Project swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlitis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
the Project misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project gets underhooks to prevent Finlitis's takedown attempt.
the Project lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finlitis backwards.
the Project scores with a shot to the side of Finlitis's head.
Still in the clinch, the Project scores with a nice short uppercut.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlitis backwards.
the Project working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from the Project - that landed with a thud.
Finlitis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
the Project doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
the Project digs a right hand into Finlitis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlitis's gas tank.
A short left from the Project.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project scores with a shot to the side of Finlitis's head.
the Project swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Project has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
the Project scores with a shoulder strike.
the Project lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finlitis backwards.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chuck the Project is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project is stalling here.
Finlitis takes an elbow to the temple.
Finlitis has the Project pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. the Project manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
the Project holding his opponent close, against the cage.
the Project lands an elbow that stopped Finlitis in his tracks for a moment.
Giorgios Finlitis's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project working aggressively here.
the Project tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finlitis avoids it.
Finlitis avoids the elbow strike from the Project, against the cage.
the Project pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finlitis is trying to drag the Project to the mat but the Project just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgios Finlitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finlitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
the Project swings away with an uppercut that misses.
the Project is leaning against Finlitis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finlitis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck the Project comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think the Project 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck the Project!
Chuck the Project is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boleslav Demidoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Zend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zend has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Boleslav Demidoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslav Demidoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Man Zend!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidoff forces Zend back against the cage and clinches.
Demidoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demidoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Zend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demidoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demidoff is defending well for now.
Zend lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Boleslav Demidoff has been cut.
Demidoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zend avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslav Demidoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demidoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zend lands an elbow just above Demidoff 's eye.
Demidoff is breathing heavily.
Zend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demidoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zend scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zend moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Demidoff goes down! Can Zend finish him!?
Zend looking to pass the guard.
Demidoff keeping moving, preventing Zend from controlling successfully.
Demidoff being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend stands and steps away. Demidoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zend has managed to clinch.
Zend throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Demidoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demidoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zend avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demidoff throws a right and a left that Zend avoids nicely.
Demidoff takes one to the side of the head.
Boleslav Demidoff's cut is getting worse.
Zend is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zend avoids the body shot from Demidoff.
Boleslav Demidoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demidoff misses with an uppercut.
Zend feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demidoff's calf.
Nice cross by Demidoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zend wants to clinch up but Demidoff keeps it at a distance.
Zend wants to clinch
and Demidoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zend thinking.
Zend moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demidoff needs to keep his hands up - Zend had a free shot at his head there.
Zend closes the distance and clinches.
Demidoff wants to break free but Zend has control.
Zend creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demidoff's defenses.
Demidoff lands a takedown into guard.
Demidoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zend slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff is looking to improve his position.
Zend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zend wants to free his trapped foot but Demidoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zend is trying to control. Demidoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zend wants to stand but Demidoff has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Demidoff is looking to control Zend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demidoff avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demidoff gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zend wants to get up but he can't break Demidoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zend throws a head kick that misses.
Zend dodges the punch combination from Demidoff.
Zend throws a series of punches but Demidoff avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zend. Demidoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demidoff.
Zend throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zend throws a lazy right hand but Demidoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zend with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zend throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Zend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boleslav Demidoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demidoff missing with a left hand there. Zend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zend throws a combination. Demidoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boleslav Demidoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zend moves out of range of the strikes.
Demidoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Demidoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zend has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zend is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Demidoff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Demidoff looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zend is avoiding damage well.
Demidoff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zend is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidoff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zend manages to get back to half guard.
Demidoff wants to control but Zend is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zend scores with the left hand. Demidoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Demidoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zend moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zend scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zend staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Zend.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demidoff throws a hook but Zend blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Zend.
Zend misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demidoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zend won't be happy with that.
Zend tries to bench press Demidoff off him but Demidoff keeps the position.
Zend manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demidoff is looking for a sweep. Zend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zend lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zend prevents Demidoff from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zend seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidoff tries to roll over but Zend keeps him under control.
Zend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demidoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zend slips a jab from Demidoff.
Zend circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zend counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demidoff misses with an uppercut.
Zend lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demidoff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Demidoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Zend ducks under a wild hook from Demidoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zend lands a head kick!
Boleslav Demidoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demidoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zend as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Zend lands but Demidoff takes it in his stride.
Demidoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zend makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Demidoff really felt that one!
Demidoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demidoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zend lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demidoff's sensitive parts.
Demidoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zend closes the distance but Demidoff moves to the side
and Demidoff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zend!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zend sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zend tries to kick Demidoff off but Demidoff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Zend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boleslav Demidoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Demidoff.
Demidoff throws a combination that misses
and Zend counters by moving into the clinch.
Zend lands an elbow just above Demidoff 's eye.
Zend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zend breaks the clinch.
Zend has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Demidoff misses with a hook.
Demidoff takes one to the chin there.
Demidoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zend falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demidoff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Demidoff.
Demidoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Zend scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zend lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zend lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Boleslav Demidoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demidoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Zend thumps Demidoff with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zend buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demidoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zend with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Zend.
Zend scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zend lands a jab to Demidoff's midsection.
Demidoff dodges the punch combination from Zend.
A swing and a miss from Demidoff.
Zend moves into the clinch.
Demidoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Zend shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demidoff avoids it.
Zend breaks the clinch.
Zend scores with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boleslav Demidoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Man Zend!
Man Zend is the new heavyweight champion!
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